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Andra Day
2025-11-29 21:30 - 23:00, 2025-11-29 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-28 21:30 - 23:00, 2025-11-28 19:00 - 21:00 (Asia/Kolkata) | Blue Note Jazz Club
Andra Day is a powerful singer and artful songwriter who isn’t merely a throwback R&B specialist; her roots in gospel, jazz, and the blues, displayed with ease and finesse, translate to the present. Cheers to the Fall (2015), her auspicious debut, cracked the Top Ten of the R&B/hip-hop charts and paved the way for a handful of Grammy nominations and an Academy Award nomination, with “Stand Up for Something” (2017), her contribution to the soundtrack of Marshall, earning both distinctions. Anticipation for her second proper album continued to build with intermediary singles that surrounded a Golden Globe-winning portrayal of in The United States vs. Billie Holiday (2021). CASSANDRA (cherith) (2024), Day’s second album of original material, moved smoothly across traditional and progressive R&B, orchestral pop, and bossa nova.

Siavash Shams
2025-11-29 20:00 - 23:30 | Dolby Theatre, 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, California, 90028.0
Legendary Iranian pop star Siavash Shams returns to the stage at the iconic Dolby Theatre for a spectacular evening of music, passion, and nostalgia. After many years away from the spotlight, Siavash is set to reunite with his fans in Los Angeles for a once-in-a-lifetime performance, bringing his timeless hits and electrifying energy back to the stage.
Known for his soulful voice and unforgettable songs that defined a generation, Siavash’s return promises to be more than a concert—it’s a celebration of music, memories, and a long-awaited reunion with his audience.

Suffs
2025-11-29 20:00 - 23:00, 2025-11-29 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-28 20:00 - 23:00, 2025-11-28 14:00 - 17:00 | Hollywood Pantages Theatre, 6233 Hollywood Blvd. Wayne McWorter (213)365-3500, Hollywood, CA, 90028.0

Suffs: Behind Every Powerful Woman...are More Powerful Women
2025-11-29 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-11-28 20:00 - 23:30, 2025-11-28 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-26 19:30 - 23:30, 2025-11-26 13:00 - 17:00 | Hollywood Pantages Theatre, 6233 Hollywood Blvd. Wayne McWorter (213)365-3500, Hollywood, CA, 90028.0
Direct from Broadway, comes the acclaimed Tony Award® winning musical SUFFS about the brilliant, passionate, and funny American women who fought tirelessly for the right to vote. Created by Shaina Taub, the first woman to ever independently win Tony Awards for Best Book and Best Score in the same season, this “thrilling, inspiring and dazzlingly entertaining” (Variety) new musical boldly explores the triumphs and failures of a struggle for equality that’s far from over. Winner of the Outer Critics’ Circle Award for Best New Musical.

“Like all of the best Broadway musicals, SUFFS humanizes, empowers, moves, and entertains.” Chicago Tribune

Clave Especial - Mija No Te Asustes Tour
2025-11-29 19:00 - 23:30 | Hollywood Palladium, 6215 Sunset Blvd, Hollywood, California
Clave Especial is a rapidly rising American band from Salinas, California, that has become a prominent force in the Regional Mexican music scene, particularly within the subgenre of Corridos Tumbados. Formed in 2021 by cousins Alejandro Ahumada (vocals, guitar) and Leonardo Lomeli (producer, lead guitar), who were later joined by Rogelio Gonzalez, the group is celebrated for blending traditional Mexican roots with a sleek, modern sound. Their music features the classic instrumentation of requinto and charchetas but is infused with urban influences, trap elements, and introspective lyrics about street life and the corrido lifestyle. After gaining significant attention with their 2023 single “Rápido Soy,” they solidified their breakout status with the 2025 album Mija No Te Asustes, and are frequently noted for successful collaborations with major artists like Luis R Conriquez and Fuerza Regida.

RAY and PAUL
2025-11-29 19:00 - 22:30 | Troubadour, 9081 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood, California
The musical duo Ray and Paul consists of brothers Ray Holmberg (lead vocals, guitar) and Paul Holmberg (drums, backing vocals) from Marin County, California, who started their band when they were just teenagers and are known for their blend of Surf/Garage Rock with Indie/Alternative Pop, often featuring catchy vocal melodies over heavier guitars. They broke onto the scene in 2019 with their debut single “Mystery,” which landed on several Spotify Editorial Playlists, and they further honed their distinct, high-energy live sound while attending college in Santa Barbara, integrating into the local surf and DIY community. They have since released a self-titled debut album and a recent Fading EP, and their growing success is evidenced by a deal with a Sony Music sub-label (AWAL) and active West Coast touring, where their full live lineup often includes collaborators Aidan Reese on guitar and Mac Bihn on bass.

HABAK
2025-11-29 19:00 - 22:00 | The Roxy, 9009 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, California
HABAK is a critically acclaimed Mexican band from Tijuana best known for pioneering a blend of intense, politically charged music called “crust melódico” (melodic crust punk) or neocrust. Their unique sound successfully fuses the raw, socio-political fury of crust punk and D-beat with the emotional complexity, intricate guitar harmonies, and longer, layered compositions of screamo and post-metal. Led by vocalist Alejandra Valdez, the band’s music—which is typically sung in Spanish—is often described as both abrasive and delicately beautiful, a duality perfectly captured by the title of their album, Mil orquídeas en medio del desierto (A Thousand Orchids in the Middle of the Desert). Habak is deeply committed to a DIY punk ethos and uses their music to explore radical themes of anti-fascism, anti-capitalism, and social justice and is known for their highly energetic live performances.

Clave Especial - Mija No Te Asustes Tour
2025-11-29 19:00 - 21:30 | Hollywood Palladium, 6215 Sunset Blvd, Hollywood, California
The Clave Especial – Mija No Te Asustes Tour is the 2025 North American concert series undertaken by the Mexican regional music group Clave Especial, known for their modern, youthful fusion of traditional Sierreño and Norteño music with contemporary influences like Corridos Tumbados and Trap. The name of the tour, Mija No Te Asustes (Daughter, Don’t Be Scared), reflects the band’s commitment to raw, unvarnished storytelling and their appeal to a younger demographic interested in the evolving sound of Música Mexicana. The band, which gained prominence with their 2022 hit single “No Me Pidas Perdón,” is celebrated for successfully blending the acoustic guitar work signature of Sierreño with sharp, urban delivery, and their stop at the Fox Theater in Pomona, California, on Friday, December 5, 2025, at 8:00 PM, promises a high-energy show featuring both their signature corridos and new material.

DAVID BENOIT: A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS (Grammy Award-nominated Pianist, KJAZZ Host)
2025-11-29 19:00 - 21:30, 2025-11-28 19:00 - 21:30 | Catalina Jazz Club, 6725 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, California, 90028.0
The event DAVID BENOIT: A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS is a popular annual holiday tribute led by the Grammy Award-nominated American contemporary jazz pianist and composer David Benoit, who is also a host on KJAZZ radio. The concert is a loving homage to the 1965 animated classic A Charlie Brown Christmas, specifically celebrating the iconic, foundational jazz score created by Vince Guaraldi. Benoit is uniquely qualified to lead this tribute, as he took over the helm as the composer for later Peanuts television specials and has spent decades performing this cherished music worldwide.
The tribute concert is scheduled for multiple nights at the Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood, California, including Friday, November 28, 2025, and Saturday, November 29, 2025, both at 8:30 PM. The show features a selection of Guaraldi’s original pieces (“Linus and Lucy,” “Christmas Time Is Here”), holiday originals from Benoit’s own discography, and often includes the distinguished vocalist Courtney Fortune and a local children’s choir, ensuring a heart-warming, family-friendly show that captures the nostalgic Christmas spirit.

Rhino Bucket, Philthy Rych, Rok Ali and The Addiction, Made N America, Bittadreama
2025-11-29 18:30 - 23:00 | Whisky A-Go-Go, 8901 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, California
Rhino Bucket, a long-running American Hard Rock band from Los Angeles whose gritty, no-frills sound is often likened to that of the Bon Scott-era AC/DC, and they are known for their song “Ride with Yourself,” which appeared in the movie Wayne’s World. The bill also features Philthy Rych, an original rock musician from Riverside who fuses Alternative and Hard Rock with influences like Motörhead and Social Distortion; Rok Ali and The Addiction, a contemporary hard rock ensemble fronted by the dynamic Rok Ali, whose sound blends the raw energy of 90s Heavy Rock and Grunge with sophisticated, psychedelic textures; Made N America, a hard rock band often associated with various tribute acts or the overall rock scene; and Bittadreama, a local band rounding out the event.

Hollywood Roses (Tribute to Guns N Roses), Thredge , Murdërone (Tribute to Motörhead), Deadicated Project (Grateful Dead Tribute), Shock
2025-11-29 18:30 - 22:30 | Whisky A-Go-Go, 8901 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, California
Hollywood Roses, a premier tribute band known for accurately capturing the glam metal and hard rock sound and look of a classic Guns N’ Roses show, with the singer often praised for sounding remarkably like Axl Rose. They are joined by Murdërone, who performs a heavy, fast, and aggressive tribute to the legendary speed metal/hard rock band Motörhead, honoring the legacy of Lemmy Kilmister. Further diversifying the bill is the Deadicated Project, which pays tribute to the iconic psychedelic and improvisational Grateful Dead with a fusion of folk-rock and extended jams. Completing the line-up are original acts Thredge, an LA-based five-piece committed to musical exploration with a blend of aggressive metal, rock, blues, and jazz, and Shock, an artist whose name is often associated with the highly theatrical, controversial genre of Shock Rock.

The Faint
2025-11-28 20:00 - 23:00 | The Fonda, 6126 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, California
The Faint is an American indie rock band from Omaha, Nebraska, recognized as pioneers of the dance-punk and post-punk revival genres that heavily influenced the early 2000s electroclash boom. Formed in 1995 (originally as Norman Bailer, briefly featuring Conor Oberst of Bright Eyes), the core of the band, led by vocalist Todd Fink and drummer Clark Baechle, quickly shifted away from guitar-driven indie rock to an aggressive, synth-heavy sound built on sequencers, analog keyboards, and raw post-punk energy. Their seminal albums, such as 1999’s Blank-Wave Arcade and the **2001 classic Danse Macabre, established their signature blend of robotic Detroit electro beats, dark and cynical lyrics, and a famously theatrical, lighting-heavy stage production designed to incite a chaotic dance party, cementing their status as influential, boundary-pushing artists who dared to put dance back into rock music.

The Untouchables, Gaba Groove, Bloodbelly Blues, Unlevel, Crescent Blue, The Rookie5
2025-11-28 19:00 - 22:30 | Whisky A-Go-Go, 8901 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, California
The Untouchables (also known as The UTs), a seminal Los Angeles band established in 1981 and credited with pioneering America’s Soul/Ska/Mod Revival scene, renowned for their energetic performances and classic tracks like “Free Yourself.” Sharing the bill is Gaba Groove, a Southern California group that blends Alternative Rock with Ska, Punk Rock, and Reggae to create a distinct, upbeat vibe, and Bloodbelly Blues, who bring a raw, Alternative/Indie Rock and Blues sound with roots in the Denver music scene. The lineup is rounded out by the emerging rock acts Unlevel and Crescent Blue, whose specific genres lean toward various forms of rock and blues, and The Rookie5, another up-and-coming band in the rock and indie scene.

SAMMY ADAMS
2025-11-27 08:00 - 17:00 | California
Sammy Adams, born Samuel Adams Wisner in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and producer known for his pop-rap style that seamlessly blends traditional hip-hop with upbeat, electronic, and party-oriented themes, a sound he often refers to as “hip-pop.” He rose to prominence in the late 2000s while attending Trinity College, achieving viral fame with his 2009 track “I Hate College (Remix)” and quickly following up with his debut EP, Boston’s Boy (2010), which topped the iTunes hip-hop chart independently and led to sold-out tours and performances at major festivals like Lollapalooza. Though he signed with Sony RCA and collaborated with artists like Enrique Iglesias and Mike Posner, eventually releasing his platinum-selling hit “All Night Longer,” he later returned to independent releases to focus on music that authentically reflected his personal growth, a journey marked by his successful recovery from a severe spinal injury in 2018.

Vinny Appice's Sabbath Knights, Crenshaw, Engineered Society Project, Hollywood Xambiez, Deadicated Project (Grateful Dead Tribute), SugarFix, Ultimate Sin (Ozzy Tribute)
2025-11-27 08:00 - 17:00 | California
Headlining the show is Vinny Appice’s Sabbath Knights, a “Tribute Plus” act where the legendary drummer of Black Sabbath, Dio, and Heaven & Hell performs a set dedicated to the best of Black Sabbath and Dio’s heavy hits and fan favorites. The event also features two other high-profile tributes: Ultimate Sin, a band dedicated to the music of legendary metal vocalist Ozzy Osbourne, and the Deadicated Project, which authentically recreates the psychedelic and improvisational folk-rock of The Grateful Dead. Rounding out the eclectic bill are several local acts: Crenshaw, an emerging Los Angeles-based rock band; Engineered Society Project, an alternative or hard rock band; Hollywood Xambiez, who are often associated with the glam or horror rock scene; and SugarFix, who play a variety of rock genres.

Bas & The Hics
2025-11-26 21:30 - 23:30, 2025-11-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Blue Note Jazz Club
Proposed Bas & The Hics bio: Bas (Abbas Hamad) is a Paris-born, Queens-raised rapper of Sudanese descent signed to J. Cole’s Dreamville Records. Since his debut, he has become known for blending introspective lyricism with melodic rap, weaving influences from jazz, soul, and electronic music into projects like Too High to Riot and Milky Way. His artistry often balances storytelling with a global perspective, reflecting both his personal journey and his cross-cultural roots. Bas has long sought out collaborators who expand his sound, a pursuit that led him to connect with the London-based group The Hics after discovering their music in Grand Theft Auto V.
The Hics, formed in 2012 by Sam Paul Evans and Roxane Barker, built their reputation through a hybrid of electronic textures, neo-soul, and jazz-inflected songwriting. Early recognition came with their single “Cold Air,” which landed on GTA V’s in-game radio and sparked international attention. Their nuanced blend of vocals, instrumentation, and digital production positioned them as a unique voice in the UK’s alternative music scene. Joining Bas on tour in 2016 cemented a creative bond that grew steadily through shared performances and collaborations on tracks such as “Ricochet” and “Matches.”
In 2025, Bas and The Hics formalized their partnership with Melanchronica, a joint album released on June 17. The project merges their sensibilities into a soundscape that moves fluidly between hip-hop, R&B, and electronica, while exploring themes of longing, isolation, and human connection. The title, derived from the phrase “chronic melancholy,” encapsulates the album’s reflective mood. Featuring contributions from artists like Ab-Soul, Saba, and Domani, Melanchronica marks both an evolution in Bas’s catalog and a breakthrough moment for The Hics. The accompanying tour presents this collaboration in full form, offering audiences an immersive performance that showcases the strength of their long-developing creative chemistry.

SHP Welcomes
2025-11-26 19:00 - 23:30 | Troubadour, 9081 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood, California
SHP Welcomes is a recurring concert series, presented by a Los Angeles-based promoter named Sean Healy Presents (SHP), that is dedicated to showcasing a lineup of up-and-coming local and touring acts at famous West Hollywood venues like the Troubadour and sometimes The Hotel Cafe. The “SHP Welcomes” banner is used for high-energy multi-artist showcases, such as “The West Coast Feast” or “Black Friday Party,” designed to spotlight “Hollywood’s HOTTEST bands” in a compact, lively event format. For instance, an upcoming “SHP Welcomes” show at the Troubadour on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, will feature a bill that includes artists like The Band Joey, Cursing, and Stella Prince, confirming the series’ focus on promoting new talent across various rock and pop genres.

"The Great American Songbook’ with a Cuban Twist" feat: THE JAZZ con CLAVE COLLECTIVE!
2025-11-26 19:00 - 22:00 | Catalina Jazz Club, 6725 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, California, 90028.0
The event “The Great American Songbook with a Cuban Twist” features The Jazz con Clave Collective!, a group specializing in fusing classic American jazz standards with the clave-driven rhythms of Afro-Cuban music, such as mambo, rumba, and son Cubano. This special Thanksgiving Eve Celebration performance is scheduled for Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at 8:30 PM at the world-famous Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood, California. Attendees can expect an exhilarating evening that reinterprets familiar tunes from the Great American Songbook—written by legends like George Gershwin and Cole Porter—through the vibrant, polyrhythmic lens of Latin Jazz, offering a rich blend of sophisticated jazz harmonies and infectious dance rhythms.
