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Panamanian icon Rubén Blades returns to the Hollywood Bowl with Roberto Delgado Big Band for the Fotografías Tour, celebrating his latest production alongside songs from a career that helped redefine salsa worldwide. A 12-time Grammy and 13-time Latin Grammy winner, Blades has long blended classic Afro-Cuban salsa with jazz, rock, and influences from across Latin […]

The Growlers bring their woozy blend of psychedelic rock, surf textures, garage influences, and offbeat pop to The Greek Theatre for an open-air Los Angeles performance. Their music is known for a hazy, distinctly Southern California character, mixing vintage sounds with eccentric melodies and a loose, atmospheric stage presence. The Greek Theatre’s hillside setting gives […]

Armenian pianist and composer Artur Zakiyan returns to Catalina Jazz Club for two intimate solo-piano performances shaped by his cultural roots and a richly cinematic musical sensibility. His style blends classical technique with atmospheric textures and the emotional character of Armenian musical traditions. The program features Zakiyan’s original compositions, masterpieces of Armenian music, and selected […]

Grammy-nominated and six-time Juno-winning singer-songwriter Jessie Reyez brings her raw, emotionally charged blend of R&B and pop to Blue Note Los Angeles for two intimate performances. Known for fearless songwriting and an unmistakably expressive voice, Reyez moves between vulnerability, confrontation, love, and self-discovery with a directness that has made her one of contemporary R&B’s most […]

Madame Dee brings Hot, Live & Otherwise to Catalina Jazz Club for an evening of soulful vocals, bold energy, and charismatic live performance. Presented by Goddess Empire Entertainment, the show is built around Dee’s stage presence and expressive delivery, creating a lively night that moves through contemporary jazz and soul with plenty of personality. The […]

Three-time Grammy-winning poet and artist J. Ivy brings his boundary-pushing blend of spoken word, hip-hop, rhythm, and storytelling to Blue Note Los Angeles, joined by a lineup of special guests. A pioneering figure in hip-hop poetry, Ivy has helped carry spoken word onto major stages and recordings while maintaining a performance style rooted in inspiration, […]

Bassist, singer-songwriter, composer, and music director Aneesa Strings takes the Blue Note Los Angeles stage with a sound shaped by jazz, R&B, pop, and contemporary soul. With degrees from USC and Michigan State University and a career spanning performance, composition, touring, and musical direction, Strings has built an artistic identity centered on storytelling through rhythm, […]

Father John Misty brings a stripped-back solo performance to The Fonda Theatre, placing the spotlight directly on his distinctive songwriting, expressive vocal range, and dry, theatrical storytelling. Unfiltered by full-band arrangements, this intimate setting offers a close-up look at a catalog that effortlessly moves between folk, indie rock, satire, and romanticism. Singer-songwriter Omar Velasco opens […]

Grammy-winning Punch Brothers return with their boundary-pushing take on acoustic music, bringing bluegrass virtuosity together with folk, classical precision, and adventurous contemporary composition. Led by mandolinist Chris Thile, the group also features guitarist Chris Eldridge, bassist Paul Kowert, banjoist Noam Pikelny, and violinist Brittany Haas. The concert arrives following the release of The Unsung Adventures […]

ScHoolboy Q marks the 10th anniversary of Blank Face LP with a special performance at the Hollywood Palladium, revisiting one of the defining projects of his career in front of a hometown Los Angeles audience. The album’s dark, cinematic production and sharp storytelling helped cement Q as one of the most distinctive voices to emerge […]

Guitarist Daryl Darden leads an all-star band in a heartfelt tribute to B.B. King, celebrating the unmistakable tone, phrasing, and emotional depth that made King one of the most influential blues musicians of all time. Darden brings a particularly personal connection to the program, having shared the stage and collaborated with B.B. King during his […]

FA-MLI, Inc. presents a nostalgic evening of classic doo wop and inspirational music, bringing members of Street Corner Renaissance together with a group of guest artists from across California. The program celebrates the rich harmonies, warm vocal blends, and communal spirit that have made doo wop such an enduring part of American popular music.  

Generations of Song brings acclaimed R&B vocalist Shanice together with Imani Knox and Crystal Penny for a warm celebration of family, musical legacy, and soulful performance. The evening highlights the connection between generations through heartfelt vocals, rich harmonies, and a program rooted in R&B, soul, and timeless songs.

Grammy-winning multi-instrumentalist Jacob Collier brings his Light For Days Tour to The Ford for two intimate solo performances. Known for an adventurous musical language that moves freely through jazz, pop, R&B, classical harmony, improvisation, and vocal experimentation, Collier has built a reputation for transforming the stage into a highly interactive musical playground. The solo format […]

Rising jazz-pop vocalist Emma Nissen brings her distinctive “Jesus and Jazz” sound to Blue Note Los Angeles, blending faith-centered songwriting with jazz phrasing, scat singing, and a warm contemporary pop sensibility. Her breakout came after a video of her scatting on the song “Breathe” went viral, helping introduce her expressive voice to a rapidly growing […]

Persian pop icon Mansour brings more than three decades of hits to the Dolby Theatre for a major Hollywood concert. One of the most recognized and enduring artists in Persian popular music, Mansour has built an international following through high-energy performances, memorable melodies, and a catalog that has connected audiences across North America, Europe, Australia, […]

Washington, D.C. rapper Wale brings his sharp lyricism and genre-blurring style to Blue Note Los Angeles for two intimate sets. Since emerging with A Mixtape About Nothing, Wale has built a career that moves between introspective hip-hop, social commentary, romantic songwriting, and polished R&B collaborations, earning Gold and Platinum releases along the way. There is […]

Punk-rock history comes roaring back to Hollywood as Sex Pistols members Steve Jones, Paul Cook, and Glen Matlock take the Palladium stage with Frank Carter on vocals. The performance brings together the raw energy, confrontational attitude, and stripped-down force that helped define British punk while giving the songs a fresh live intensity. With Carter’s explosive […]

MILEY returns to the Hollywood Bowl for two nights built around her new Bass Persuades era, pairing fresh material with songs from across her career. The engagement marks a major return to full-scale live performance, combining the emotional directness of her songwriting with the raw, rock-driven stage presence that has defined many of her most […]

British singer-songwriter Jessie Ware brings her sophisticated blend of pop, disco, soul, and dance music to The Greek Theatre for an elegant open-air performance. Known for sleek production, rich vocals, and songs built equally for the dance floor and close listening, Ware has become one of contemporary pop’s most distinctive voices. The Greek’s hillside setting […]

Los Angeles singer-songwriter Cuco brings his dreamy, genre-fluid sound to The Fonda Theatre for a special evening performance. His music blends indie pop, psychedelic textures, Latin influences, R&B, and intimate bedroom-pop songwriting, creating a hazy and deeply personal atmosphere that feels especially suited to the Fonda’s close concert setting.

Powerhouse vocalist Morgan James brings her extraordinary range and classically trained voice to Catalina Jazz Club for two intimate evenings of soul and jazz. Her music moves fluidly through soul, R&B, jazz, pop, and Broadway influences, giving her performances a wide emotional and stylistic range. James pairs that versatility with a commanding stage presence, making […]

Memphis rapper Xavier Wulf brings The Cool World Tour to the Hollywood Palladium for a high-energy night of underground hip-hop. Known for a dark, atmospheric sound and a fiercely independent approach to rap, Wulf has developed a devoted following through music that pairs hard-edged production with a distinctive, immediately recognizable delivery. The Palladium show places […]

Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Tamar Braxton brings her emotionally charged contemporary R&B to Blue Note Los Angeles for two intimate performances. Known for powerful vocals, cathartic ballads, and a career spanning both solo music and her early work with The Braxtons, Braxton’s smaller-club setting puts the focus squarely on her voice, personality, and connection with the audience. […]

VOILÀ brings Moonbloom to The Fonda Theatre for a theatrical night of pop and alternative music, joined by Weathers and Ella Red. The show is part of VOILÀ’s current Moonbloom era, combining their polished pop sound with a dramatic, immersive live presentation and a lineup designed to keep the evening moving from atmospheric alt-pop into […]

Montell Fish brings The Nest Tour to The Ford with a sound that blurs the lines between alternative R&B, indie, and electronic music. Across acclaimed projects including JAMIE and CHARLOTTE, Fish has built a deeply atmospheric style shaped by vulnerable songwriting, moody production, and an experimental approach that keeps expanding beyond traditional genre boundaries. Alongside […]

Breakout singer-songwriter Malcolm Todd brings the Do That Again Tour to The Greek Theatre for a three-night Los Angeles engagement, joined by 54 Ultra. Todd’s latest album blends classic pop songwriting with a modern R&B sensibility, pairing his smooth melodic voice with intimate lyrics, indie-pop textures, and a playful, slightly off-kilter approach to heartbreak and […]