Rod Gee

Rod Gee Instagram Date: Sat May 20, 2023 Stage: Lagoon   Rod grew up in the ethnically diverse community that borders on Hollywood and South Central Los Angeles. A mix of Latino, African American and Asian, ethnic restaurants that were culturally centered, and music that defined a generation. His life has closely followed and exceed […]

Station 26

Station 26 Instagram Date: Sun May 7, 2023 Stage: Lagoon Station 26 is a group of local surfers and musicians born and raised in Santa Monica. They take their name from the local lifeguard tower that has forever served as a lighthouse for social gatherings, summer shenanigans, and the occasional sunburn. Having already released their […]

DJ Soluz

DJ Soluz Instagram Date: Sun May 28, 2023 & Mon May 29, 2023 Stage: Union Since 1997, Anything Fresh has been a vibrant community of artists and collectors, committed to sharing fresh and unique items with the world. The founder, Maggie Guaico, also known as Soluz, is an artist, DJ, jewelry expert, and advocate of […]

Sir, Please

Sir, Please Facebook Tiktok Spotify Instagram May 6 Stage: Lagoon Sir, Please had already been familiar with each other’s personal work from the shared local music scene, but it wasn’t until a fateful jam session between lead singer Shane Cronin, guitarist Michael Leese, and bassist Josh Cronin that the foundation for the indie rock act […]

Hello Stranger

Hello Stranger May 5, 2023 Stage: Lagoon Hello Stranger is a blast from the past reimagined for the modern day. From its humble beginnings as a music event with food and drink vendors, it has blossomed into a multi-faceted organization that includes a nonprofit, media company, production company, brand management firm, and even a venue, […]

Ruben Molina

Ruben Molina May 5 Stage: Lagoon Ruben Molina is a prominent independent scholar and soul music collector. He holds an extensive collection of Mexican-American and soul music recordings that he has compiled since he was a teenager in 1960s Los Angeles. In 2000, Ruben penned his first book, ‘The Old Barrio Guide to Lowrider Music.’ […]

DJ KL3VR

DJ KL3VR May 5 Stage: Union Based in Los Angeles County with nine years of DJ experience and seven years of music production, KL3VR spreads his sound on the electronic music scene, having played several underground music festivals, clubs, afterhours clubs, and other large & small scale events. KL3VR is also capable of being an […]

Maria Sanchez

Maria Sanchez Date: May 5 Stage: Lagoon Maria Sanchez, also known as Groovy MS, is a Chicana Soul/Funk artist from Riverside, CA and brings “That Soulful Love Type of Music” with a mix of her favorite genres: oldies, soul, and funk. Through her music as a singer/songwriter, she aims to create a sense of tranquility […]

Maladjusted

Maladjusted Facebook Youtube Instagram May 26 Stage: Union Bound by their roots in Southeast Los Angeles, Maladjusted dedicates their work to the world of Morrissey and The Smiths. The band brings six individuals’ appreciation for the songs that saved their lives (and the lives of many others) to the forefront. In celebration, they gather with […]

Saturdays at Seven

Saturdays at Seven Youtube Tiktok Instagram May 7 Stage: Lagoon Saturdays at Seven began as a monthly house concert featuring new music performances for friends. As demand grew, the event expanded to showcase seven artists every two weeks, attracting touring acts and hundreds of guests. The event serves as a community hub in the LA […]

illMeca

illMeca Facebook Twitter Youtube Soundcloud Tiktok Spotify Instagram Date: Sat May 6, 2023 Stage: Union Growing up in South Los Angeles, iLLMeca was exposed to a diverse range of music genres and is deeply passionate about Reggae, Soca, Salsa, Cumbia, Mariachi, Merengue, Rancheras, Hip Hop, R&B, and Soul. Fueled by her unwavering love of music, […]

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