Veetchy

Veetchy Instagram Tiktok Spotify Facebook Youtube Artist Date: May 24, 2026 Stage: Plaza Veetchy is an Afrobeats and R&B singer-songwriter. Born in Douala, Cameroon, he cultivated a passion for music at an early age, precisely in middle school where he would write songs about the occurrences in society as well as his personal life. His musical palette […]

Hello Stranger

Hello Stranger Link Facebook Instagram Youtube Curator Date: May 31, 2026 Stage: Plaza Known for blending nostalgia with fresh energy, Hello Stranger has grown from pop-up eventsinto a full-fledged creative force, shaping culture through music, media, and community-drivenexperiences. Hello Stranger, brings music lovers and contributors alike on one dance floor tocontinue and expand the brown […]

KIA

KIA Instagram Tiktok Youtube Facebook Link Spotify Artist Date: May 24, 2026 Stage: Plaza Los Angeles-based “soulwriter” KIA, a Dutch-Indonesian singer, is making waves in the music scene with her compelling blend of Alternative R&B and soul. Her Retrospect EP serves as a powerful introduction to her evolving sound, followed by her release “Together,” an […]

Rod Gee

Rod Gee Instagram Youtube Facebook Artist Date: May 15, 2026 Stage: Plaza Raised between Hollywood and South Central Los Angeles, this multidisciplinary artist’s work is deeply rooted in hip-hop culture and storytelling. Inspired by films like Beat Street, they have built a career spanning broadcast, digital media, and live performance. A graduate of California State […]

OptimusGrind​

OptimusGrind Instagram Artist Date: May 24, 2026 Stage: Plaza OptimusGrind is a Los Angeles-based DJ with 20+ years of experience and over 4,000 performances. Specializing in funky dubstep, he delivers high-energy, groove-driven sets with tight mixing and an instinct for keeping dance floors moving.

Jake Cassman

Jake Cassman Instagram Spotify Link Tiktok Youtube Artist Date: May 31, 2026 Stage: Heritage Jake Cassman refuses to make false choices. He crafts sharp, thought-provoking lyrics rooted in the Americana tradition without losing the drive and edge of indie rock. Onstage, he moves effortlessly between dark, gut-busting humor and disarming vulnerability. Shaped both by California […]

Daniel Grimsland​

Daniel Grimsland Instagram Spotify Link Tiktok Facebook Artist Date: May 31, 2026 Stage: Heritage Daniel Grimsland is a Los Angeles–based multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, and producer, originally from New York’s Hudson Valley. Daniel first gained recognition as a member of the progressive rock band 3, where he toured extensively and shared the stage with artists such […]

Corrina Bridget

Corrina Bridget Instagram Tiktok Spotify Facebook Youtube Artist Date: May 25, 2026 Stage: Heritage A natural storyteller with a smooth, velvety voice, Corrina Bridget brings authentic depth to every song. Drawing inspiration from artists ranging from Etta James to Susan Tedeschi, early Norah Jones, and Adele, she mixes lush, atmospheric soundscapes and vocal power with close-to-your-heart […]

Bailey Drew

Bailey Drew Instagram Tiktok Spotify Facebook Youtube Artist Date: May 10, 2026 Stage: Heritage Bailey Drew is a 27-year-old folk country singer songwriter.  Based in Los Angeles, though originally from Maryland, she’s a fan of storytelling through song, and enjoys documenting life through music.  She has played in and around the Washington DC, Maryland, and […]

Back in the Garage

Back in the Garage Instagram Curator Date: May 23, 2026 Stage: Heritage Back in the Garage is a Los Angeles-based creative project capturing live videos and recordings of local artists and collaborators they admire.

Tough Front

Tough Front Instagram Spotify Youtube Tiktok Artist Date: May 29, 2026 Stage: Plaza Tough Front is an indie alternative rock band from the San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles. Influenced by punk, shoegaze, and the 90s D.I.Y indie music scene, Tough Front explores nostalgic and introspective lyricism with jazz-like chord progressions, pop melodies, and rock soundscapes, […]

Cactus Ponchos

Cactus Ponchos Instagram Spotify Youtube Artist Date: May 29, 2026 Stage: Plaza Cactus Ponchos is a Southern California indie band blending post-punk, garage, surf, and bedroom pop into something messy, romantic, and alive. Formed during COVID by four friends just jamming nonstop, the project eventually narrowed to Caesar Hernandez and Matthew Coker, who spent years […]

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