Mojo Risin' (A Doors Tribute)
2025-12-08 18:00 - 22:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | Whisky A-Go-Go, 8901 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, California
Mojo Risin’ (A Doors Tribute) is widely regarded as one of the ultimate tribute bands dedicated to the legendary 1960s psychedelic rock band The Doors, renowned for their commitment to recreating the iconic atmosphere and improvisational energy of the original group’s live performances. Based in The Doors’ hometown of Los Angeles, this professional ensemble focuses on providing a respectful and nuanced musical journey through all of the band’s timeless hits, including “Light My Fire,” “L.A. Woman,” and “Riders on the Storm.” Lead singer John Nagle is particularly noted for nailing Jim Morrison’s distinctive baritone and primal growl, often sporting the “L.A. Woman”-era look, while the band faithfully replicates the complex keyboard work of Ray Manzarek and the unique guitar style of Robby Krieger, often performing in major venues like the Whisky A Go Go, where they are scheduled for a Jim Morrison’s Birthday Celebration on Monday, December 8, 2025, at 6:00 PM.

James Fauntleroy
2025-12-08 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-08 21:30 - 23:00 | Blue Note Jazz Club
James is a four time Grammy Award winner and one of the most influential songwriters of his generation. He recently co-wrote “Die With A Smile” by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars, which won an award at the 2025 Grammys, hit No. 1 (5 wks) on Billboard and became the fastest song to reach 1 billion streams on Spotify on its way to topping the platforms global chart for 200+ days – the longest in the apps history. James also co-wrote seven songs on Bruno Mars’ multi–Grammy-winning album 24K Magic, including That’s What I Like, which earned Song of the Year and made him the first [pure] songwriter to ever win an Album of the Year Grammy.
His songwriting and production credits span some of the most iconic artists in music, including:
25 songs with Justin Timberlake
12 songs with Rihanna (James wrote a song on Rihanna’s last album ANTI that she named after him, called James Joint)
9 with Chris Brown
5 with Beyoncé
Jay-Z’s “On The Run”, as well as collaborations with Kendrick Lamar, Drake, Nipsey Hussle, Travis Scott, J. Cole, Nas, Big Sean, A$AP Rocky, and many others as an artist.
Beyond that, James has co-written or produced songs performed by artists like John Legend, SZA, Stevie Wonder, Frank Ocean, Mariah Carey, Brandy, Usher, Jhene Aiko, Kelly Clarkson, David Archuleta, Pet Shop Boys, and even Britney Spears—among countless others.
Alongside music, Fauntleroy has a background in 3d modeling, web design, and coding. In 2022 James collaborated with Disney to create a 12-ft statue and a collectible run of 100,000 mini replicas for Disney’s centennial celebration. Video of Bob Chapek introducing James & the project.

PRESIDENT
2025-12-08 19:00 - 23:30 | The Roxy, 9009 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, California
The band PRESIDENT is a highly talked-about, anonymous English group that officially formed in 2025, known for their fusion of metalcore, alternative metal, alternative pop, and dark electronica, creating a powerful sound that is both abrasive and cinematic. Their identity remains shrouded in mystery, with the band members—The President (vocals), Heist (guitar), Protest (bass), and Vice (drums)—all performing behind unsettling, not-quite-lifelike masks, an aesthetic choice that complements their music’s focus on themes of religion, mortality, and existential fear. The band uses political campaign imagery for their promotion, calling their shows “rallies” and encouraging fans to “join the campaign,” and they quickly gained fame with their debut EP, King of Terrors, leading to their first US shows

Theo Croker
2025-12-09 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-09 21:30 - 23:00, 2025-12-10 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-10 21:30 - 23:00 | Blue Note Jazz Club
Theo Croker is a storyteller who speaks through his trumpet. A creative who refuses boundaries, the GRAMMY Award-nominated artist, composer, producer, thought leader, and influencer projects his voice through the music. After seven years of sojourn in Shanghai, Croker crash-landed with a simmering original sound on the 2014 Dee Dee Bridgewater-assisted album “Afro Physicist”. Following the success of “Escape Velocity” in 2016, he ascended to a new stratosphere with “Star People Nation” in 2019. The record garnered a nomination in the category of “Best Contemporary Instrumental Album” at the 62nd GRAMMY Awards. It attracted widespread critical acclaim including The New York Times who called it “an album that gallivants from swirling, left-field hip-hop beats to propellant swing to entrancing passages of African percussion. Through it all, Croker’s understated trumpet playing holds his small band together with swagger and poise.” Along the way, he also lent his sound to platinum selling albums by everyone from J. Cole to Ari Lennox while touring his band across the globe many times over. In 2020, he hunkered down at his childhood home in the midst of the Global Pandemic and wrote his sixth full-length album, “BLK2LIFE || A FUTURE PAST” [Sony Music Masterworks]. BLK2LIFE || A FUTURE PAST is a contemporary oratorio inspired by the forgotten hero’s journey of becoming through the universal origins of blackness. On the record, Theo unpacks moments of heroism, trials, tribulations, awakenings, and apotheosis within a musical pastiche brought to life by a myriad of fellow cultural renegades and threaded together by his playing. Traditions of the past, foundations in the present, & explorations of the future. A sonic celebration & reclamation of Afro-origin. BLK2THEFUTURE

Rhea Raj
2025-12-09 19:00 - 22:00 | The Roxy, 9009 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, California
Rhea Raj is a fast-rising Indian-American pop singer, songwriter, and producer from New York City, known for her magnetic stage presence and a genre-blending style that fuses contemporary pop, dance music, and R&B with textures drawn from her South Asian heritage. Her career gained early momentum after an audition on American Idol at age 15 and by posting viral YouTube covers, but her status as a global pop artist was solidified by the virality of singles like “Devil In A Dress” and “Outside,” which garnered over 100 million views on TikTok and led to her being named Spotify x Gold House Artist of the Year in 2023. Raj, who performs with a signature style that often incorporates elements of the classical Indian and Bollywood dance she learned as a child, has since released her debut album, Hunter (2024), and an EP, Commotion (2025), and performed at major festivals, including Lollapalooza and Coachella, showcasing her talent and vibrant, maximalist visual identity.

Henry Diltz
2025-12-09 19:00 - 23:00 | Troubadour, 9081 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood, California
Henry Diltz is a renowned American rock and roll photographer and folk musician who is considered the visual historian of the 1960s and 1970s California music scene, particularly the artists of Laurel Canyon, famous for his candid, intimate “fly-on-the-wall” style. Diltz began his career as a founding member of the Modern Folk Quartet and only picked up a camera by chance in a secondhand store, but his natural rapport with his musician friends—including Crosby, Stills & Nash, Joni Mitchell, James Taylor, and the Eagles—allowed him to capture their lives in unguarded moments. His work is instantly recognizable, having graced the covers of over 250 album covers, most notably The Doors’ Morrison Hotel and the self-titled debut album of Crosby, Stills & Nash, and he served as the official photographer at the Woodstock and Monterey Pop festivals. He is a co-founder of the Morrison Hotel Gallery, which specializes in fine-art music photography, and continues to document the music scene today, having received a Lifetime Achievement Award from The Grammys.

AARON JACOBS & THE SWING TONES: RAT PACK HOLIDAY TRIBUTE (nostalgic & immersive Big Band experience)
2025-12-09 19:00 - 23:30 | Catalina Jazz Club, 6725 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, California, 90028.0
The event AARON JACOBS & THE SWING TONES: RAT PACK HOLIDAY TRIBUTE is a special, immersive Big Band show designed to transport audiences back to the golden era of entertainment with a festive twist. Scheduled for Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 8:30 PM at the Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood, the performance features Aaron Jacobs (Executive Producer & Lead Vocalist, who is also a KPFK Radio Host) and his large, 13-piece Swing Tones vocal jazz ensemble. The show celebrates the iconic music of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis, Jr., blending Rat Pack favorites like “Ain’t That a Kick in the Head” with timeless holiday melodies such as “White Christmas” and “Santa Baby.” This nostalgic, high-energy event promises a touch of class and holiday cheer, often including special guests like Broadway stars and recording artists to complete the immersive throwback experience.

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS!
2025-12-09 19:30 - 21:30 | The Broadwater, 1076 Lillian Way, Los Angeles, California, 90038.0
Celebrate this joyous holiday season with a full-length two-act concert that will take you on a delightful, journey of holiday songs, stories, and traditions. Join P3 Theatre Company’s Cozy Cabaret singers, Emerson Lopez-Haller, Christy Mauro-Cohen, Kendra Munger, Jon Peterson, Deborah Robin, Christopher Showerman, and Sheri Vasquez, as they sing some of their (and YOUR) favorite holiday music and reminisce about their favorite holiday memories.
Word on the street has it that the jolly man from the North Pole will also be paying a visit during this joyous event! That’s right! SANTA CLAUS is coming to Hollywood!

Stereophonic
2025-12-09 19:30 - 23:30, 2025-12-10 19:30 - 22:30, 2025-12-11 19:30 - 22:30 | Hollywood Pantages Theatre, 6233 Hollywood Blvd. Wayne McWorter (213)365-3500, Hollywood, CA, 90028.0

Dylan Yong, FE$tIVAL
2025-12-10 18:00 - 22:00 | Whisky A-Go-Go, 8901 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, California
Dylan Yong is the headlining emerging artist known for his genre-fluid experience that masterfully blends cinematic soundscapes with highly introspective, emotionally charged lyrics, drawing on elements from indie, jazz, and rock to create complex, layered production, as showcased on his recent album Can’t Find the Words. He is supported by FE$tIVAL, an alternative artist who delivers a style of music best categorized as Alternative Rock or Alternative Pop, with a sound that has a raw edge and a modern sensibility, evidenced by tracks on their recent EP, FERDINAND, collectively promising an evening of boundary-pushing rock music.

The Deadicated Project (Tribute to The Grateful Dead)
2025-12-10 19:00 - 22:30 | Whisky A-Go-Go, 8901 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, California
The Deadicated Project is an active, professional tribute band dedicated to performing the music of the legendary American rock band The Grateful Dead. Unlike bands that merely cover the songs, the Deadicated Project focuses on authentically recreating the improvisational experience and psychedelic energy of a live Grateful Dead show, which is a key characteristic of the original band’s enduring appeal. They are known for performing extended jams, complex transitions, and varied setlists that pull from The Dead’s vast catalog, encompassing genres like rock, folk, bluegrass, blues, and country. The band is a prominent fixture in the West Coast music scene, frequently performing at iconic venues that host rock and tribute nights, such as the Whisky A Go Go, where they are often featured alongside other tribute acts, and they draw a loyal following of “Deadheads” looking to relive the magic of the original band’s live performances.

Teen Mortgage
2025-12-10 19:00 - 23:00 | The Roxy, 9009 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, California
Teen Mortgage is a visceral, high-energy garage-punk duo formed in Washington, D.C., in 2017, consisting of guitarist/vocalist James Guile (originally from Liverpool, UK) and hard-hitting drummer Edward Barakauskas. The band is celebrated for creating a massive sound despite their two-piece format, crossbreeding aggressive East Coast hardcore and punk with elements of garage rock and surf sleaze, all delivered with an underlying pop sensibility and a layer of sonic fuzz. Guile’s caustic riffs and sneering vocals pair with lyrics that rage against what he calls “the absurdity of living in the era of late stage capitalism and tech feudalism,” a sentiment perfectly captured by their name, which references “death pledge” (the Latin root of “mortgage”) and the financial plight of young adults. They have built a reputation for rowdy, intense live shows that leave “no room for apathy” and have led to support slots with acts like The Chats and Mike Krol.

A KRITZERLAND CELEBRATION! A 15th Anniversary, Birthday and Book Release Party!
2025-12-10 19:00 - 23:30 | Catalina Jazz Club, 6725 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, California, 90028.0
The event A KRITZERLAND CELEBRATION! is a unique combination of a musical theatre revue, a book release party, and a birthday celebration for host and producer Bruce Kimmel, all taking place at the Catalina Jazz Club on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at 8:30 PM. This 133rd edition of the popular Kritzerland series marks the show’s 15th Anniversary and serves as the official launch party for Kimmel’s latest book, Richard and Me – A Supercalifragilistic Friendship, which chronicles his close personal friendship with legendary Disney songwriter Richard Sherman. The musical program for the evening will reflect these milestones, featuring a mix of holiday songs, a “best of” the Kritzerland repertoire, and a special focus on the music of the Sherman Brothers, providing a celebratory and nostalgic evening for fans of musical theatre and film scores.

Double Booked: Two Solo Shows in Development
2025-12-10 20:00 - 23:00 | The Broadwater, 1076 Lillian Way, Los Angeles, California, 90038.0
Kimchi and Chaos
Written and performed by Vickie Hayley
Directed by Barri Tsavaris
Grab your chopsticks and your selfie stick! It’s time for Vickie’s expat fever dream…. the one where she accidentally became a South Korean D-list talk-show celebrity. Between chaotic TV gigs, first-ever stand-up sets, puking up birthday cakes, eating bugs, and getting saved by the mafia, Vickie spends the whole show trying to answer one question: What in Seoul was she doing?
Every day was a K-drama, crisis, or both.
Vickie produces and hosts the show Punchline Playground every other Monday at State Social House. Follow Vickie @VickieComedyFarewell to Dicks
Written & Performed by Sarah Albritton
Directed by Jenn O’Brien
After her most recent relationship with a man ended horribly, Sarah realized something big: she’s is no longer attracted to men! In this darkly funny and deeply honest solo show, Sarah highlights the red flags she missed, says goodbye to all the dicks from her past, and discovers her sapphic side. (Trigger warning DV).
Sarah’s first solo show, Awake and Narcoleptic, was a Playbill Pick of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and a selection for the IMPAACT program at Curtis Theatee in Brea, CA. She hosts the podcast Sleeping with Sarah and performs all around Los Angeles. Follow Sarah @SarahAlbritton

Ben Folds – Tis the Season
2025-12-11 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-11 21:30 - 23:30 | Blue Note Jazz Club
Ben Folds is widely regarded as one of the major music influencers of our generation.
The Emmy-nominated singer-songwriter-composer has created an enormous body of genre-bending music that includes pop albums with Ben Folds Five, multiple solo albums, and numerous collaborative records.
His latest pop solo album What Matters Most was released in 2023 to rave reviews and sold-out performances. He recently released his first Christmas album Sleigher in time for the 2024 holiday season, and recently record a LIVE album with the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center in DC slated for release in 2025.
He currently tours as a pop artist, while also performing with some of the world’s greatest symphony orchestras and serving in his 8th year as the first ever Artistic Advisor to the NSO. In his role as Artistic Advisor, Folds curates an ongoing concert series called “Declassified: Ben Folds Presents,” which pairs contemporary artists from all genres of music with the NSO.
A New York Times Best Selling author and former podcast host, Ben is also working on new compositions for film, tv and theatre. He also frequently guest stars in films and TV.
In 2022, Ben launched a music education charitable initiative in his native state of North Carolina entitled “Keys For Kids,” which provides funds and keyboards to existing nonprofits that offer free or affordable piano lessons to school-age children from economically-disadvantaged households. And he continually advocates for improving public policies for the arts and arts education on the national level as a member of Americans For The Arts and the Arts Action Fund.

Nicole Travolta is Doing Alright
2025-12-11 19:00 - 21:30 | Hudson Mainstage Theatre, 6539 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood, California
Bad with money, great with a (spray) gun.

Marlon Funaki
2025-12-11 19:00 - 23:30 | Troubadour, 9081 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood, California
Marlon Funaki is a fast-rising American solo artist, singer-songwriter, and self-taught multi-instrumentalist from Highland, California, known for his unique, genre-defying sound which he describes as Alt Rock Jazz Fusion and is often classified as Indie Pop Psych. Born in 2001, Funaki is a prolific and hands-on artist, as he writes, creates, mixes, and masters all of his own work, with a powerful voice that implements an alternative rock vocal style over complex, jazzy/psychedelic guitar playing that he has cultivated since his start in a middle school jazz band. His diverse heritage (Japanese and Mexican American) informs his expansive perspective, and he has rapidly gained momentum through his 2022 debut album, Monterey Village, and his compelling live performances, which attract an energetic yet calming audience and have led to major opportunities like opening for country artist Billy Currington and being named Luck Reunion’s “Artist on the Rise” in 2025.

Fountain Theatre Holiday Soiree & Cabaret
2025-12-12 19:00 - 20:30 | The Fountain Theatre, 5060 Fountain Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90029, United States
This December, join the Fountain Teather for a Holiday Soirée & Cabaret, a three-night celebration of theatre, music, and community. The centerpiece of this festive series will be our Holiday Soirée on December 12, featuring a live 2026 Season Announcement, a sparkling cabaret performance by Imani Branch & Friends, and a lively raffle and reception designed to bring together artists, patrons, and friends. The Soirée will be followed by two additional Cabaret performances on December 13 & 14 to get you in the holiday spirit!

Orgy, Dead Girls Corp, Desperate Measures, Valea, Shark in the Water, Marintha, Speak of the Devil
2025-12-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Whisky A-Go-Go, 8901 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, California
Headlining the show is Orgy, the iconic Los Angeles band best known for pioneering a unique style they call “Death Pop,” which fuses Industrial Rock, Electronic Rock, Alternative Metal, and Goth/Synth-Rock into a dark, cinematic, and highly influential sound, especially famous for their hit cover of New Order’s “Blue Monday.” They are supported by Dead Girls Corp, a high-energy industrial/goth band from Las Vegas often associated with the dark wave and metal scenes; Desperate Measures, a hard rock or metal band; and the lineup is rounded out by several emerging acts from the local Los Angeles rock and metal circuit, including Valea, Shark in the Water, Marintha, and Speak of the Devil, promising a full evening of guitar-driven, aggressive music.

GOLDENEYE
2025-12-12 19:00 - 21:30 | American Cinematheque at Egyptian Theatre, 6712 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, California
When a powerful satellite system falls into the hands of Alec Trevelyan, AKA Agent 006 (Sean Bean), a former ally-turned-enemy, only James Bond (Pierce Brosnan) can save the world from an awesome space weapon that — in one short pulse — could destroy the earth! As Bond squares off against his former compatriot, he also battles Trevelyan’s stunning ally, Xenia Onatopp (Famke Janssen), an assassin who uses pleasure as her ultimate weapon.

"BABALU AYE" Celebrate Dia de San Lazaro with LAZARO GALARRAGA & Sitara Son
2025-12-12 19:00 - 23:00 | Catalina Jazz Club, 6725 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, California, 90028.0
The event “BABALU AYE” Celebrate Dia de San Lazaro with LAZARO GALARRAGA & Sitara Son is a special cultural and musical celebration focused on Afro-Cuban traditions, scheduled for Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 8:30 PM at the Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood. The evening honors the Día de San Lázaro, a significant day in the Afro-Cuban religion of Santería (Yoruba tradition) dedicated to the Orisha Babalú Ayé, who is syncretized with Saint Lazarus. The celebration is led by Lázaro Galarraga, a highly respected Master Drummer and Vocalist who is a pillar of the Afro-Cuban music tradition, alongside the band Sitara Son. Attendees can expect a vibrant, authentic performance of Afro-Cuban folkloric music and Rumba, featuring traditional rhythms and chants that connect to the rich spiritual and musical history of Cuba.

Strung Out
2025-12-12 19:00 - 23:00 | The Roxy, 9009 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, California
Strung Out is an influential American melodic skate punk band formed in 1989 in Simi Valley, California, best known for pioneering a unique, technically demanding style that fuses the high-speed drumming and energy of punk rock with the complex, precise guitar solos and compositional structures of heavy metal and progressive rock. The band, featuring vocalist Jason Cruz and guitarists Jake Kiley and Rob Ramos, was one of the first groups signed to the renowned punk label Fat Wreck Chords and played a pivotal role in shaping the sound of ’90s skate and melodic hardcore. Albums like Twisted by Design (1998) and An American Paradox (2002) are considered seminal works in the genre, characterized by aggressive lyrical themes, technical virtuosity, and a relentless, dual-guitar attack that has maintained their reputation as one of the most respected and powerful bands in the punk rock community.

Holiday Soirée & Cabaret’ stars Imani Branch & Friends
2025-12-12 19:00 - 23:30 | The Fountain Theatre, 5060 Fountain Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90029, United States
Get into the holiday spirit at The Fountain Theatre with a three-night Holiday Soirée & Cabaret celebrating theater, music and community. The centerpiece of this festive series will be the Holiday Soirée on Friday, Dec. 12, featuring a live 2026 season announcement, a sparkling cabaret performance by Imani Branch & Friends, and a lively raffle and reception designed to bring together artists, patrons and friends. Following the Soirée, Imani Branch & Friends return for two additional Holiday Cabaret performances on Saturday and Sunday.
A graduate of Howard University, Branch is a triple threat whose credits include the Helen Hayes nominated ensemble of Dominique Morisseau’s Blood at the Root at Theatre Alliance at Anacostia and productions of Passing Strange and Rent, both at the Tony nominated Signature Theatre. A dazzling star who breathes life and story into every musical number, she’s a larger-than-life talent boasting a captivating stage presence and fiercely soulful musical power.
