Rhino Bucket, Philthy Rych, Rok Ali and The Addiction, Made N America, Bittadreama
2025-11-29 18:30 - 23:00 (Asia/Kolkata) | 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.

Andra Day
2025-11-29 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-29 21:30 - 23:00, 2025-11-30 19:00 - 21:00 | 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.

DAVID BENOIT: A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS (Grammy Award-nominated Pianist, KJAZZ Host)
2025-11-29 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Suffs: Behind Every Powerful Woman...are More Powerful Women
2025-11-29 20:00 - 22:00 | 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

Suffs
2025-11-29 20:00 - 23:00, 2025-11-30 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-02 19:30 - 22:30, 2025-12-03 19:30 - 22:30 | Hollywood Pantages Theatre, 6233 Hollywood Blvd. Wayne McWorter (213)365-3500, Hollywood, CA, 90028.0

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.

HITMKR x Pointblank Artist Showcase
2025-12-01 18:00 - 22:00 | Hotel Cafe, 1623 1/2 Cahuenga Blvd, Hollywood, California, 90028.0
The HITMKR x Pointblank Artist Showcase is a collaborative live music event designed to feature and highlight rising talent, which in 2025 is scheduled to be held at The Hotel Cafe in Hollywood, California, on December 1, 2025. This showcase is put together by HITMKR, a music industry network, and Point Blank Music School, an international institution specializing in music production and performance.
The event often serves as a significant platform for artists selected through Point Blank’s network or competitions to perform for an industry audience. For instance, the Hip-Hop artist KvnLee was publicly selected from artists nationwide to perform live in this specific showcase, demonstrating the event’s role as a major stepping stone for emerging musicians making their debut on the West Coast.

Odisseo
2025-12-01 19:00 - 22:00 | The Roxy, 9009 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, California
Odisseo is a highly popular and critically acclaimed independent band from Ecatepec, Mexico, recognized as a leading force in the modern Latin Alternative music scene, specializing in a blend of Alternative Rock, New Wave, and Romantic Balladry sung primarily in Spanish. The band, currently fronted by Juan Pablo Muñoz López and including core members Daniel León (guitar), Édgar Macín (bass), Manuel Uribe (drums), and Rodolfo Guerrero (keys), is known for crafting a distinct sound that combines the powerful nostalgia of 80s Spanish rock with highly emotive, introspective lyrics that explore themes of heartbreak, desire, and vulnerability, as reflected in their name, which is derived from the Spanish words for Hate (Odio) and Desire (Deseo). Since their 2010 founding, Odisseo has released several successful albums and EPs, including Días de Fuego (2014) and Generación Inmediata (2022), and they maintain a reputation for delivering atmospheric and powerful live performances across Mexico and the United States.

Vincent Lima
2025-12-01 19:00 - 22:30 | Troubadour, 9081 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood, California
Vincent Lima is an American indie-folk musician, singer-songwriter, and producer who has quickly emerged as a distinctive voice known for his deeply personal lyricism, raw, emotive vocal style, and commitment to emotional honesty. Originally from New Jersey and now based in Los Angeles, Lima’s songwriting often explores themes of love, loss, grief, and self-discovery, blending classic folk influences like Jackson Browne and Cat Stevens with the modern, cinematic production and blues-inflected vocals reminiscent of Hozier and Dermot Kennedy. Since beginning his career in 2018, he has developed a devoted following with his EPs, including Versions of Uncertainty (2024), which took inspiration from the tales of Orpheus and Eurydice, and he achieved a significant career milestone in early 2025 by signing with Island Records. His music has garnered millions of streams and he has toured nationally, securing a place as one of the most exciting new artists in the indie music scene.

Keyon Harrold
2025-12-02 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-03 17:00 - 21:00 | Blue Note Jazz Club
Keyon Harrold is a Grammy Award-winning trumpeter, composer, and producer celebrated for his masterful ability to blend jazz with elements of hip-hop, neo-soul, rock, and blues, creating a sound uniquely reflective of the modern American experience. Hailing from Ferguson, Missouri, his music often carries themes of social justice and personal resilience, which are vividly explored in his critically acclaimed albums like The Mugician (a portmanteau of ‘musician’ and ‘magician’) and his recent release, Foreverland. Harrold’s distinctively warm and commanding trumpet sound has made him one of the most in-demand session musicians in the industry; he is known for providing the “trumpet voice” for Miles Davis in the biopic Miles Ahead and has collaborated with a vast array of legends including Beyoncé, Jay-Z, D’Angelo, Common, and his frequent bandmate and New School classmate, Robert Glasper. His career showcases a rare versatility, moving seamlessly from the improvisational rigor of jazz clubs to the pop sensibility of mainstream music.

Saba
2025-12-02 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-02 21:30 - 23:00, 2025-12-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Blue Note Jazz Club
A successful independent artist, Saba has rooted his career in an authenticity and musicality that’s made him one of his generation’s most important and unique voices in rap. Saba’s most recent career highlights include performing at the United Center arena for Chance the Rapper’s Acid Rap Anniversary, playing two weekends at Coachella, and touring the US, Europe and Africa in support of his album Few Good Things. This year, Spotify has included Saba’s critically acclaimed CARE FOR ME album amongst it’s “Spotify Classics: Hip-Hop & R&B Albums of the Streaming Era” campaign (which includes Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Tyler the Creator and more) with billboards across LA and NYC.
Saba began making music at age 9 and was writing and producing songs by early adolescence. Building a recording studio in his grandmother’s basement on the west side of Chicago, he and a group of neighborhood friends formed their Pivot Gang collective. In 2019, J. Cole tapped Saba for the Dreamville collaboration album Revenge of the Dreamers III, in which Saba earned his first RIAA Gold certification for the song “Sacrifices.” That same year, Saba, Noname and Smino announced the creation of their Midwest super-group Ghetto Sage with the release of their debut track “Häagen Dazs.” 2022 marked Saba’s second RIAA Gold certification – this time for his own 2016 single “Photosynthesis.”
In 2025, Saba and super-producer, executive, and mentor No ID will drop their highly anticipated collaboration album. On the album, Saba flexes his vivid story-telling, radiating confidence, self-reflection and self-made success over No ID’s illustrious production.

Tiphanie Doucet
2025-12-02 19:00 - 21:30 | Hotel Cafe, 1623 1/2 Cahuenga Blvd, Hollywood, California, 90028.0
Tiphanie Doucet is a multifaceted French artist, singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist now based in Los Angeles, known for her dreamy, intimate style that blends indie folk, pop, and French chanson, often utilizing her primary instruments: the harp, guitar, and piano. Her unique musical background evolved from an early career as a professional ballet dancer and actress, including a starring role in the French Glee-like TV series Chante, before she fully transitioned to music, moving to New York and then Los Angeles to pursue her songwriting. Doucet’s emotionally vulnerable music, praised for its captivating ethereal vocals reminiscent of Norah Jones and Feist, has been showcased across her critically noted debut album Under My Sun (2018) and her 2024 concept LP LETTERS, which uses songs as a cycle of “letters” to people who have shaped her life, and she recently gained major recognition when her French cover of “Big Jet Plane” was chosen as the soundtrack for a 2025 Renault European advertising campaign.

CHRIS MANN & BRENNA WHITAKER: A HOLLYWOOD HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR! (NBC The Voice-Finalist & Verve Recording Artist)
2025-12-02 19:00 - 22:00 | Catalina Jazz Club, 6725 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, California, 90028.0
The event CHRIS MANN & BRENNA WHITAKER: A HOLLYWOOD HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR! is a festive, high-energy variety show bringing together two powerful vocal talents from different musical backgrounds. It is scheduled for Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 8:30 PM at the Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood. Chris Mann, known for placing fourth on NBC’s The Voice and his extensive run as the title role in The Phantom of the Opera‘s national tour, is celebrated for his classical crossover and pop-soul voice. He is joined by Brenna Whitaker, a Verve Recording Artist lauded for her unique, powerhouse vocals that channel the glamour and soulful grit of classic jazz and blues singers like Etta James and Peggy Lee. Billed as featuring a “Big band, bigger voices, biggest Christmas Variety Show,” the performance is set to include holiday standards, Christmas favorites, and new material from Mann’s forthcoming Christmas album, “Santa, We’re Ready!”, complete with music direction by Todd Schroeder and guest appearances.

Sydney Rose
2025-12-02 19:00 - 22:30 | Troubadour, 9081 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood, California
Sydney Rose (born Sydney Struchtemeyer) is a prominent American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Georgia, now based in Nashville, known for her deeply vulnerable, intimate style of indie-pop/folk music, which is often delivered with soft, delicate vocals over sparse guitar or piano accompaniment. She built an audience organically by posting acoustic covers on social media during the pandemic, achieving massive viral success with her stripped-down take on Sleeping At Last’s “Turning Page,” which has since amassed over 70 million streams and led to her first record deal at 18. Following a brief period as an independent artist, she gained immense mainstream traction in 2025 with her viral single “We Hug Now,” a song about a friendship breakup that generated over 2 billion views on TikTok, catapulting her onto the Billboard Emerging Artists Chart and leading to her signing with Mercury Records, for whom she released her recent EP, I Know What I Want.

BLXST
2025-12-02 19:00 - 23:00, 2025-12-03 19:00 - 23:00 | The Roxy, 9009 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, California
Blxst is an American Grammy-nominated singer, rapper, and record producer from South Central Los Angeles, California. Blxst is widely recognized as one of the definitive voices of the new West Coast sound, blending hip-hop and R&B with a smooth, laid-back vibe and highly personal, introspective lyrics, a style often compared to artists like Nate Dogg and Ty Dolla $ign. A truly hands-on artist, he operates his own independent label, Evgle, and gained massive success with his self-produced 2020 debut EP, No Love Lost, which spawned the Platinum hit “Chosen” featuring Tyga and Ty Dolla $ign, and his profile grew significantly after featuring on Kendrick Lamar’s hit single “Die Hard.”

Lily Kershaw
2025-12-02 21:00 - 22:30 | Hotel Cafe Second Stage, 1623 N Cahuenga Blvd https://www.hotelcafe.com/tickets/?s=events_view&id=5674, Los Angeles, California, 90028.0
Lily Kershaw is an American singer-songwriter and actress from Los Angeles, California, who is known for her compelling blend of indie folk and songwriter pop, delivered with a voice that is often described as both lush and delicate, carrying a simmering ferocity. Born in 1991, she began writing songs as a child and established her career by crafting deeply personal, melodic narratives that candidly explore complex themes like depression, life, and death, which she sees as her way of making sense of the world. Kershaw gained significant public recognition when her song “As It Seems” was featured in the 2012 season finale of the popular CBS series Criminal Minds, a success that led to her signing with Nettwerk Records and releasing her debut acoustic album, Midnight in the Garden, in 2013, followed by her sophomore album, Arcadia (2019), which exhibited a sleeker, more cinematic pop production while retaining its intimate core. She has continued to evolve her sound by combining gentle acoustic performances with hazy electronics on recent releases like her 2024 album Pain & More, all while maintaining an authentic and honest voice that serves as an antidote to Hollywood glitz.

Joel Eckels and Friends
2025-12-03 19:00 - 22:00 | Hotel Cafe Second Stage, 1623 N Cahuenga Blvd https://www.hotelcafe.com/tickets/?s=events_view&id=5674, Los Angeles, California, 90028.0
Joel Eckels is an American singer-songwriter, producer, and sound engineer based in Los Angeles, whose music blends influences from Americana, Blues, Funk, Rock, and Soul, particularly drawing inspiration from his mentor Bill Withers and classic rock like Led Zeppelin. Beyond his artistic output—which includes singles like “Sick and Tired” (2024) and “Ugly” (2025)—Eckels is a foundational figure in the LA music community, having spent over a decade as a talent buyer and curator for prominent venues like Room 5 Lounge and the Hotel Cafe, where he also created and hosted the long-running “Monday Monday” songwriting showcase series. He is also a highly successful production manager and Front of House Sound Engineer for major touring acts, notably Lukas Nelson & Promise of The Real, using his extensive background in live sound and community building to inform his own honest and raw songwriting. His event, Joel Eckels and Friends, which is scheduled for December 3, 2025, at the Hotel Cafe Second Stage, is typical of his commitment to collaborative performances that highlight the cross-pollination of talent within the local music scene.
