BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Grandvision.org - ECPv6.15.19//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://grandvision.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Grandvision.org REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T200000 DTSTAMP:20260506T043425 CREATED:20241217T020737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T235223Z UID:10000699-1746302400-1746302400@grandvision.org SUMMARY:Spotlight Singer-Songwriters with Blackbird Record Label🍷 DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Americana-Country artist Manda Mosher\, a five-time LA Music Awards winner. Mosher performs along with Dead Rock West\, Silas Nello and Pi Jacobs. \nGrand Vision and Blackbird Record Label collaborated to put this Spotlight Series line-up together through a generous grant from the Live Music Society. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LA-based Blackbird Record Label\, founded by recording artist Manda Mosher and record label executive and music supervisor Eric Craig\, represents a strong community of Americana and Alt-Country artists. Manda and Eric are also the founders and producers of the annual California Country Show at Americanafest in Nashville. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Manda Mosher has deep roots in California’s Alt-Americana and Alt-Country scenes. LA Music Critic\, Bob Leggett says\, “Mosher’s voice is so smoky and strong [and] her stage presence reminds us of a younger Emmylou Harris.” She has two solo albums and two more with CALICO the Band. Mosher is a four-time LA Critic Awards winner and five-time LA Music Awards winner\, earning honors: Americana Album of the Year\, Singer-Songwriter of the Year\, and two-time National Touring Artist of the Year. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “X meets Wilco? A dream combination for fans of roots-inspired\, punk-spirited rock. Dead Rock West is a Los Angeles-based duo blending Americana and country vibes with punk flair. Fronted by Cindy Wasserman and Frank Lee Drennen\, they’ve toured with legends like Dave Alvin\, John Doe and X. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Silas Nello\, originally from Daingerfield\, Texas and now based in LA\, has a knack for blending blues\, rock\, and folk. With influences like Paul Cauthen and Leon Bridges\, his introspective songwriting and dynamic performances have made him a staple of the indie-Americana scene for nearly a decade. Nello’s critically acclaimed albums\, Out of the Light and Easy Listening For Uneasy People\, showcase his genre-bending style and compelling storytelling. Always evolving\, Nello continues to captivate audiences nationwide with his soulful music. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pi Jacobs draws inspiration from her unconventional upbringing in Northern California. Blending roots-rock swagger and storytelling soul\, her music has drawn comparisons to Tom Waits and Lucinda Williams. She has been highlighted in music magazines: Americana Highways and American Songwriter Magazine\, heard on NPR and Austin Music TV and regularly featured on tastemakers KCSN\, WFUV and stations across the nation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 🍷Pre-Concert Wine Tasting: \nTaste fine wines led by professional sommelier\, Jean-Philippe Molinari. \nFree to Grand Vision members at the Friend\, Champion\, VIP Circle\, Arts Advocate and Performing Arts Patron level – up to two per household\, $16 per person for all others. Concert tickets are required to participate. Members’ tasting tickets must be redeemed in advance. Tastings begin one hour before the show\, please arrive no later than 30 minutes into the tasting to participate. URL:https://grandvision.org/event/spotlight-series-co-presented-with-blackbird-record-label/ LOCATION:The Grand Annex\, 434 W. 6th St.\, San Pedro\, CA\, 90731 CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Grand Vision Season,The Grand Annex ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://grandvision.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Spotlight-Blackbird-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250510T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250510T200000 DTSTAMP:20260506T043425 CREATED:20241216T221058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T191620Z UID:10000705-1746907200-1746907200@grandvision.org SUMMARY:Afro Fiesta DESCRIPTION:Hailing from the Democratic Republic of the Congo\, Mermans “Mofaya” Mosengo and Jason Tamba formed Afro Fiesta\, and recently rounded out the band with Coco Buono and Jose Agote\, two members of the Argentine rock band Los Pinguos. \nWith early musical influences such as Bob Marley\, Tracy Chapman and Peter Tosh\, the band plays a fusion of eclectic styles including Afro-beat\, reggae and Latin rhythms. You may recognize them from playing with Twanguero in their other band\, Los Silverbacks. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Afro Fiesta has been part of the movement Playing For Change (PFC) since its inception. PFC aims to inspire\, connect and bring peace to the world through music. Through PFC\, Afro Fiesta has performed more than 400 concerts in over 25 countries\, including headlining in Brazil for an audience of 35\,000 and opening for Robert Plant in Australia. Earning a reputation as innovators\, Afro Fiesta has performed at numerous music festivals\, including SXSW and OBZ Festival in South Africa. \nAfro Fiesta Band Members: \n\nMermans Mosengo\, vocals and percussion\nJason Tamba\, vocals and guitar\nChella Mputu\, vocals and shakers\nLoguylo Mabungu\, drums\nNseka Bimuela lead guitar\nSam\, bass URL:https://grandvision.org/event/afro-fiesta/ LOCATION:The Grand Annex\, 434 W. 6th St.\, San Pedro\, CA\, 90731 CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Grand Vision Season,The Grand Annex ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://grandvision.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Afro-Fiesta2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250524T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250524T160000 DTSTAMP:20260506T043425 CREATED:20250423T172856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T215130Z UID:10000783-1748102400-1748102400@grandvision.org SUMMARY:Concerts at the Harbor MLC Band (Mid-Life Crisis) DESCRIPTION:Grand Vision presents Mid-Life Crisis (MLC) during San Pedro Waterfront’s Fleet Week at the LA Maritime Museum Plaza. Danceable favorites from a high-energy\, classic rock band that is pure San Pedro-bred! Led by singer Roni Iacono. \n  \nWith the support of the Port of Los Angeles and West Harbor\, Grand Vision is presenting four outdoor concerts that will add live music to San Pedro events on the waterfront. \nAt the LA Maritime Museum Plaza: \n\n5/24 MLC Band (Mid-Life Crisis)\, Fleet Week at 5 PM\n5/25 Drift Away\, Fleet Week at 5 PM\n6/7 Homegrown Collective\, San Pedro Pride Flag Raising at 2 PM URL:https://grandvision.org/event/concerts-at-the-harbor-mid-life-crisis-mlc/ LOCATION:LA Maritime Museum Plaza\, Berth 84\, San Pedro\, CA\, 90731\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Grand Vision Season,The Grand Annex ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://grandvision.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/25-Spring-Website-Image-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250525T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250525T170000 DTSTAMP:20260506T043425 CREATED:20250423T173229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T215636Z UID:10000784-1748192400-1748192400@grandvision.org SUMMARY:Concerts at the Harbor Drift Away DESCRIPTION:Grand Vision presents Drift Away\, a talented quartet performing R&B\, funk and more hits from the soulful ’60s and ’70s featuring: \n\nHarold Payne\, multi-platinum songwriter for artists such as Rod Stewart\, Patti Labelle and longtime collaborator\, Bobby Womack; literally from Peter Paul & Mary to Snoop Dogg.\nRick Cowling\, toured with Kenny Loggins and Ambrosia playing keyboards\, guitar and vocals for many years and produced songs for Bonnie Raitt\, Bobby Womack and Melissa Manchester.\nPercussionist Oliver C. Brown\, original member of KC & The Sunshine Band and has toured with Al Jarreau\, Fleetwood Mac\, Leo Sayer and smooth jazz artist NILS.\nMichael Mennell\, bassist and vocalist\, has played and recorded with Sir Tom Jones\, John Fogerty\, Boz Scaggs and Billy F. Gibbons and is a Pop Bass professor at the USC Thornton School of Music\n\n  \nWith the support of the Port of Los Angeles and West Harbor\, Grand Vision is presenting four outdoor concerts that will add live music to San Pedro events on the waterfront. \nAt the LA Maritime Museum Plaza: \n\n5/24 MLC Band (Mid-Life Crisis)\, Fleet Week at 5 PM\n5/25 Drift Away\, Fleet Week at 5 PM\n6/7 Homegrown Collective\, San Pedro Pride Flag Raising at 2 PM URL:https://grandvision.org/event/concerts-at-the-harbor-drift-away/ LOCATION:LA Maritime Museum Plaza\, Berth 84\, San Pedro\, CA\, 90731\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Grand Vision Season,The Grand Annex ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://grandvision.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/25-Spring-Website-Image-1-1.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR