Grand Vision & San Pedro Chamber MIXER & THEATRE UPDATE
2023-10-26 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Warner Grand Theatre, 478 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Advance online and phone sales will close at on Thursday, Oct 26 at 2:00pm. Plenty of tickets available at the door. $20 for Chamber and Grand Vision Members, $25 for non-members.
Mingle with fellow South Bay professionals and then enjoy the cult-classic comedy/horror film, Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Halloween costumes are encouraged!
5 PM MIXER
Meet and mix with San Pedro’s business and arts communities, Halloween film fans, and historic theater enthusiasts! Enjoy generous appetizers and drinks. All guests receive 1 drink ticket good for a soda, beer, wine or spooky cocktail.
Photo booth provided by event sponsor OMGEE PIX.
6 PM PROGRAM
Get an update on the exciting renovations planned to start in 2024, presented by Councilmember Tim McOsker. Participate in the costume contest and dress as your favorite monster. This will be one of your final chances to get on the Warner Grand Theatre stage before it closes in January. The grand prize winner will receive tickets to Frankenstein Alive in Concert!
7 PM FILM
BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER (1992): follows the story of Buffy Summers, cheerleader and typical teen until she discovers that she is destined to fight the dark scourge of the supernatural world: vampires! With Luke Perry, Donald Sutherland and Rutger Hauer. See if you can spot stars on the rise: Ben Affleck, Seth Green, Hilary Swank and Ricki Lake.
Advance online & phone sales will close at 2:00 PM, on October 26. Tickets will be available at the door.

South Bay Wind Ensemble & GVF FRANKENSTEIN ALIVE IN CONCERT
2023-10-28 19:00 | Warner Grand Theatre, 478 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
South Bay Wind Ensemble in Collaboration with Grand Vision present
Frankenstein Alive in Concert
South Bay Wind Ensemble is thrilled to begin our 2023/2024 season with “Frankenstein: Alive in Concert” on October 28. The classic 1931 film has sound and dialog, but no music. So now, South Bay Winds are providing the music with a 2002 score by composer Michael Shapiro.
We are also featuring another 1931 classic—the Warner Grand Theatre itself! Both “Frankenstein” and the Warner Grand were introduced to Los Angeles in 1931. And we celebrate that history with a medley of Warner Bros. movie favorites from the 1930s to today, with a special slideshow highlighting the history of the Warner Grand, provided by Grand Vision Foundation!
Tickets are on sale now. This is one Halloween celebration you won’t want to miss! Presented in collaboration with the Grand Vision Foundation.
Save 20% off on tickets with code SBWE20GVFHorror

Opera Italia LA presents IL CAMPANELLO DI NOTTE
2023-10-29 14:00 | The Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731
A comic Opera for all ages!
Don Annibale Pistacchio, an eminent pharmacist, has just married Serafina, the beauty of Napoli…
What happens when the wedding party is crashed by Enrico, Serafina’s former suitor, who jealously still schemes to get her back…but how?
I bravissimi (fantastic!) singers of Opera Italia will keep you guessing and smiling!
Another fun and social opera event for all ages brought to you by Opera Italia, un teatro tutto cantato (theater all in song!)
This event is produced by Opera Italia LA. Please contact the event producer for all questions regarding this event.

CHRIS PIERCE & FRIENDS🍷 Pre-concert Wine Tasting
2023-11-03 20:00 | The Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731
Soulful, bluesy singer-songwriter gaining national attention for his TV soundtrack hits. His recent album, American Silence earned rave reviews from NPR Music, Rolling Stone and many more.
Dubbed “one of the most important American songwriters working today,” by 88.5 KCSN Los Angeles, Chris Pierce rose to international prominence when NBC primetime series This Is Us featured his song We Can Always Come Back To This. The single then reached #1 on the Billboard Blues chart and was nominated for several awards.

With his raw acoustic accompaniment and his unmistakably heartwrenching vocals, he aims to unite his listeners, inspiring them to rise up and stand for what is right.
Pierce was diagnosed at 15 with Otosclerosis, a rare hearing disorder that caused him to lose his hearing in one ear and become partially deaf in the other. In spite of this, his passion for music only grew and inspired him to dig deeper in his skills. Thanks to his determination, he has had the honor of performing with many incredible artists including Al Green, B.B. King, Aaron Neville and Seal, and will be on tour this fall with Neil Young.
🍷Pre-Concert Wine Tasting:
Taste fine wines at select concerts. Free 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 non-members. Wine Tastings are led by professional sommelier, Jean-Philippe Molinari. Concert tickets are required to participate.

SOLD OUT The PettyBreakers The Music of Tom Petty
2023-11-04 20:00 | The Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731
This show is sold out. Call 310-833-4813 to join the waitlist. Placement on the waitlist does not guarantee a ticket.

The nation’s premier tribute to Tom Petty returns with American Girl, Free Fallin’, Mary Jane’s Last Dance, Refugee and more classics.
Led by Ozzie Mancinelli, The Pettybreakers started out as a SoCal regional band and rapidly grew to national fame by 2014 when AXS-TV bestowed upon them their title as the “World’s Greatest Tribute to Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers!”
They have since left a lasting nostalgic impact on audiences across the country. Some of their personal favorites include the Naval Yard in Washington D.C. for the 2018 MLB Allstars Pregame Celebration and a residency in the Sammy Davis Showroom at Harrah’s Casino in Reno.

SECRETS OF SHADY Starring Windy Barnes
2023-11-05 15:00 | The Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731
This one-woman show starring singer, Windy Barnes, follows the story of the fictitious character, Shady Henson, as she works the “Chitlin Circuit” from 1955 through 1980 in search of stardom. Shady’s spicy, untold secrets are revealed as she reminisces, sharing dramatic stories of her past. Playwright: Carla DuPree Clark.
Runtime: 90 minutes not including intermission.
The “Chitlin Circuit” was slang for the circuit of performance venues in the east, south, and upper Midwest where African American entertainers were able to play during the era of racial segregation. To make it to the big time, artists would need to play the Regal in Chicago, the Howard in D.C., the Uptown in Philly, and the Apollo in New York City.
Windy Barnes: Shady Henson
“One of the most beautiful voices in America…Windy sings like heaven.” — Julio Iglesias. And it’s true! Windy is not only a local San Pedran, but she is also an internationally recognized R&B and Jazz vocalist who has been performing professionally since the age of 14. She got her formal training at VanderCook College of Music. Windy has toured with Julio Iglesias, Stevie Wonder and Michael Bolton and has performed extensively in China and Southeast Asia. When she’s not on stage belting out songs, Windy is a choir director and music festival producer. She runs and operates Windy Barnes International Voice Academy and Windy City Entertainment. Windy City Entertainment is known for producing the annual San Pedro Music Festival at the Warner Grand Theatre.
Carla DuPree Clark: Director & Writer
A multi-award-winning director, producer, author, playwright, actress and poet. Carla has earned two awards for Best Director, positive reviews from the L.A Times and other media outlets, and four commendations for developing community relations and preserving history from Long Beach, San Pedro and Los Angeles. She is an editor, ghostwriter and published author. She is the co-founder and former executive director of Theatre Perception Consortium, where she co-authored and co-produced numerous award-winning musicals. She has also directed a documentary entitled “Still… Fighting For The Dream” (Voting Rights in America). Carla has been on a mission for almost thirty years to inspire, motivate and provide quality entertainment in theatre.
Performance Schedule

Sunday, November 5, 3:00 PM World Premiere
Sunday, November 12, 3:00 PM

SOLD OUT Albert Lee
2023-11-11 20:00 | The Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731
Grammy winner, British-Invasion original and rock music pioneer, Lee is the unofficial third Everly Brother and longtime Eric Clapton bandmate.
Albert Lee grew up a fan of pop artists of the day Buddy Holly and Jerry Lee Lewis. He started playing guitar as a teen and dropped out of school to chase his dreams. Over his long, illustrious career at the frontlines of rock-n-roll, he played with many renowned artists and bands, including The Crickets, Emmylou Harris, Eric Clapton and the Everly Brothers.

Albert Lee is famous in his own right, known throughout the industry for his exceptional guitar-playing. His performances and overall musical prowess have earned him plenty of awards, including the 2002 and 2009 Grammy awards for Best Country Instrumental Performance. He also won the title of Guitar Player magazine’s “Best Country Guitarist” five years in a row, and in 2017, he was honored at the UK Americana Awards with the Trailblazer Lifetime Achievement Award.

Albert Lee – keys/vocalsJohn Thomas – keys/vocalsDavid Chamberlain – bass

SECRETS OF SHADY Starring Windy Barnes
2023-11-12 15:00 | The Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731
This one-woman show starring singer, Windy Barnes, follows the story of the fictitious character, Shady Henson, as she works the “Chitlin Circuit” from 1955 through 1980 in search of stardom. Shady’s spicy, untold secrets are revealed as she reminisces, sharing dramatic stories of her past. Playwright: Carla DuPree Clark.
The “Chitlin Circuit” was slang for the circuit of performance venues in the east, south, and upper Midwest where African American entertainers were able to play during the era of racial segregation. To make it to the big time, artists would need to play the Regal in Chicago, the Howard in D.C., the Uptown in Philly, and the Apollo in New York City.
Windy Barnes: Shady Henson
“One of the most beautiful voices in America…Windy sings like heaven.” — Julio Iglesias. And it’s true! Windy is not only a local San Pedran, but she is also an internationally recognized R&B and Jazz vocalist who has been performing professionally since the age of 14. She got her formal training at VanderCook College of Music. Windy has toured with Julio Iglesias, Stevie Wonder and Michael Bolton and has performed extensively in China and Southeast Asia. When she’s not on stage belting out songs, Windy is a choir director and music festival producer. She runs and operates Windy Barnes International Voice Academy and Windy City Entertainment. Windy City Entertainment is known for producing the annual San Pedro Music Festival at the Warner Grand Theatre.
Carla DuPree Clark: Director & Writer
A multi-award-winning director, producer, author, playwright, actress and poet. Carla has earned two awards for Best Director, positive reviews from the L.A Times and other media outlets, and four commendations for developing community relations and preserving history from Long Beach, San Pedro and Los Angeles. She is an editor, ghostwriter and published author. She is the co-founder and former executive director of Theatre Perception Consortium, where she co-authored and co-produced numerous award-winning musicals. She has also directed a documentary entitled “Still… Fighting For The Dream” (Voting Rights in America). Carla has been on a mission for almost thirty years to inspire, motivate and provide quality entertainment in theatre.
Performance Schedule

Sunday, November 5, 3:00 PM World Premiere
Sunday, November 12, 3:00 PM

Ellis Paul’s 30th Anniversary Tour with Radoslav Lorković🍷
2023-11-17 20:00 | The Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731
Ellis Paul
Prolific singer-songwriter delivers a songbook of powerful, meaningful pieces. The Washington Post described his lyrics, “as detailed and well-conceived as poetry” and the Boston Globe said he is a “master songwriter and storyteller – literate, provocative, and urbanely romantic.”
Through a steady succession of 23 albums, Paul’s audience has grown into a loyal legion of fans. Along the way, he has picked up an impressive number of awards including the Boston Acoustic Underground songwriter competition, prestigious Kerrville New Folk Award, 15 Boston Music Awards and an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Maine.

Special Guest: Radoslav Lorković on keyboards
Radoslav Lorković is a Croatian-born musician, raised in Iowa. He puts a central European twist on boogie-woogie, Tex-Mex and zydeco. Rad has appeared on Prairie Home Companion and regularly plays around the world, appearing at the Woody Guthrie Folk Festival, Falcon Ridge and other high-profile Americana events.

Opener: Arielle Silver
Arielle Silver is a Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter. She has captured her expressive lyrics and memorable hooks on five studio albums and performed in festivals, house concerts, and listening rooms around the U.S.

🍷Pre-Concert Wine Tasting:
Taste fine wines at select concerts. Free 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 non-members. Wine Tastings are led by professional sommelier, Jean-Philippe Molinari. Concert tickets are required to participate.

DOUBLE WISH & TEAL POP Opener: Middletooth
2023-11-18 20:00 | The Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731
Double Wish
The duo created their project Double Wish in 2020, turning their garage demos into studio recordings. The band recently released their debut EP Light Split Sparkle, offering up their unique sound for 21st-century music-lovers.
They’ve already gained serious attention for their music across Orange County and Los Angeles, performing at several impressive venues, including the Moroccan Lounge, Observatory and Fingerprints Music.

Teal Pop
Teal Pop was formed in 2019 when longtime friends and collaborators Marina Aguerre and Lionel (Vinyl) Williams joined forces. With their enchanting melodies and ethereal lyrics, the LA-based duo effortlessly transports audiences to a world where modern psychedelia meets sunshine pop. At the heart of Teal Pop’s sound lies Aguerre’s dreamy vocals and groovy basslines, which glide effortlessly over Williams’ celestial synth, jangly guitar and sun-drenched rhythmic patterns. Drawing inspiration from an array of artists like Stereolab, Broadcast, Joyce, Air, The Free Design, and Enya, the duo has created a unique sonic tapestry that is nostalgic and extraterrestrial. Teal Pop’s mission is to explore the depths of human emotions through their music.

Middletooth (Opener)
Pop-punk, alt-rock
After a years-long hiatus spent on multiple continents, Middletooth was formed in 2020 when its members came back together in their hometown, San Pedro, CA.
Raised on Southern California pop-punk and alternative rock, the band mixes their upbeat guitar-driven sound with transparent, vulnerable lyrics, and a penchant for building up to roaring, shout-along endings.
Andrew Lords – vocals, guitarDale Ogden – bassMichael Rogers Mundon – guitar, bass, piano, synthPhil Awad – drums, vocals

moirebender (Visual Effects)
moirebender is the visual project of Los Angeles-based artist Anthony Diaz.

GIVING TUESDAY to Support Grand Vision
2023-11-28 | The Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731
Support Grand Vision on Giving Tuesday!
Giving Tuesday, a global movement that upholds the spirit of generosity, is coming up soon on November 28th. One committed donor has offered us a matching grant of $10,000 If you donate by Giving Tuesday, your impact will be doubled!
Your contributions enable us to advocate for the historic Warner Grand Theatre, provide music education in local schools and “keep the music playing” at the Grand Annex Music Hall.
As we go into 2024, we are unfortunately seeing reductions in grant funding on the horizon. With your support, we can keep investing in the performing arts and children’s creativity. You can help make the difference.

SARAH LEE GUTHRIE Holiday Show
2023-12-01 20:00 | The Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731
Sarah Lee Guthrie sings originals plus the iconic folk songs made famous by her father Arlo, grandfather Woody and their comrades in music. Enjoy holiday cider and sing-alongs.
Sarah Lee Guthrie’s bright vocals prove that she is a force to be reckoned with in her own right. Over the past 2 decades, she has continued her ancestral legacy, touching the hearts of folk fans nationwide.

She released 6 albums so far, including her 2009 family album Go Waggaloo, featuring Arlo, her then-young children and unused Woody Guthrie lyrics. The album won a Golden Award from The Parents’ Choice Foundation.

Bridge Cities Alliance presentsQueer Winter Gathering
2023-12-07 18:00 - 20:30 | The Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731
It’s more than an event; it’s a celebration of our 🌟 vibrant and diverse community, a testament to our unity, and a stage for creating 🖼️ lasting memories.
We welcome everyone, from members of the LGBTQIA+ community to allies who stand with us. 👫👬👭
Get ready to 💃 dance the night away with 🎧 DJ Taylor Ramirez, and don’t worry about refreshments – we’ve got a no host bar 🍹 available all night.
Our Queer Winter Gathering is a beacon of inclusivity – a place where everyone, regardless of age or background, can come together to celebrate the beauty of diversity. 🌈🌍
Don’t miss this chance to connect with the community, make new friends, and have a fantastic time. We can’t wait to see you there! 👀💕
About Bridge Cities Alliance
Bridge Cities Alliance is a 501(c)3 nonprofit whose mission is to empower the LGBTQ+ community and its allies in the growth and betterment of citizens, community, and enrichment of lives.
This event is produced by Bridge Cities Alliance. Please contact them for all questions regarding this event.

SOLD OUT John Jorgenson Quintet
2024-01-27 20:00 | The Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731
This show is Sold Out! If you would like to be put on the waitlist, please call the Annex at 310-833-4813, placement on the waitlist does not guarantee a ticket.

John Jorgenson is a multi-instrumentalist and master guitarist who is recognized across rock, jazz and Americana genres. As the leader of the John Jorgenson Quintet (JJQ) his musicality and virtuosity absolutely shine. The group’s style is inspired by the dynamic string-driven swing created by Django Reinhardt in Paris in the 1930s, yet Jorgenson’s compositions draw additionally from Latin, Romanian, Greek, classical, and rock music.
JJQ is the only American act to ever headline the prestigious Festival Django Reinhardt in France and has been featured at Django-celebrating festivals around the world.

In addition to his jazz laurels, Jorgenson toured for six years with Elton John, won a country music Grammy, and has collaborated with pretty much everyone from Barbra Streisand to Bonnie Raitt, from Brad Paisley to Luciano Pavarotti.
No Depression music magazine says, “John Jorgenson has a rare kind of genius in that he’s equally comfortable and capable of playing Buck Owens, Beatles riffs, or jazz leads…”

SOLD OUT Renee Safier & Bob Malone
2024-02-02 20:00 | The Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731
This show is Sold Out! If you would like to be put on the waitlist, please call the Annex at 310-833-4813, placement on the waitlist does not guarantee a ticket.
Grand Annex favorites Bob Malone and Renee Safier join forces for a night of classic jazz and blues standards. Renee is an award-winning versatile rock, blues, and jazz vocalist. Known best for her work with Andy Hill and their band Hard Rain, Safier has played her guitar and sung her heart out to devoted folk-rock fans for decades.
Bob Malone is known for his high-energy piano-playing hybrid of rock, pop, and blues. He’s has toured with John Fogerty since 2011, done session work with Ringo Starr and Avril Lavigne and has amassed his own a loyal fan-base through 25 years of touring and nine critically acclaimed albums. The New Yorker called Bob, a “keyboard wizard” and in 2018, his recording of “You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch” was featured in the trailer for the Illumination/Universal film, The Grinch.

SOLD OUT Rose's Pawn Shop Opener: Winter Grain
2024-02-10 20:00 | The Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731
This show is Sold Out! If you would like to be put on the waitlist, please call the Annex at 310-833-4813, placement on the waitlist does not guarantee a ticket.

Grammy-nominated modern alt-rockers return to the Annex to offer up some of the best heartfelt and authentic lyric-driven roots rock since The Band emerged from Bob Dylan’s basement. A little like Mumford & Sons or Old Crow Medicine Show, the band’s sound is anchored by the sharp songwriting of frontman Paul Givant and shot through with electric guitar, fiddle, raw percussive stomp, and stacked vocal harmonies.

Glide Magazine praised Rose’s Pawn Shop’s recent release “Punch-Drunk Life” saying the band, “has harnessed the crucial elements of their sound – deft picking, smooth harmonies, and terrific songwriting… one of the more joyous recordings in recent memory.” To support the new release, Rose’s Pawn Shop returned to the Grand Annex earlier this year to film a handful of official videos. A good time was had by all!
Opener: Winter Grain
Married duo who harmonize with clarity, design guitar riffs with intention, and do their best to honor the tradition set by the likes of the Indigo Girls and John Mayer.

Caro Pierotto Pre-concert Wine Tasting🍷
2024-03-15 20:00 | The Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731
This show is SOLD OUT.
From the moment Grammy-nominated Caro Pierotto strikes her first note, her captivating warm voice energizes the room. Accompanied by her all-star band, you’ll hear covers and originals in Portuguese, Spanish, and English featuring elements of samba, reggae and soulful pop.
“The expressiveness and technical mastery in Caro Pierotto’s voice underscores Brazil’s tradition of great female singers – from Sylvia Telles to Gal Costa.”- Ernesto Lechner/Latin Alternative for NPR

Pierotto’s music has found audiences all over the globe. Her 2023 album, ‘Sambalismo’, has been cited as one of the Brazilian Music Albums of the year.
🍷Pre-Concert Wine Tastings:
Taste fine wines. Wine Tastings are led by professional sommelier, Jean-Philippe Molinari.
Free 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.

☆John Kraus & The Goers St. Patrick's Day Show
2024-03-16 20:15 | The Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731
This show is SOLD OUT. If you would like to be placed on a waitlist, please email taran@grandvision.org by 3:00pm, Saturday 3/16/24. Being on the waitlist does not guarantee tickets!
Captain John and the band deliver vintage sea shanties and nautical tunes with Celtic-punk and pirate-rock swagger.
Kraus leads this merry crew of powerhouse musicians after years spent as a sea captain and growing up in a musical household. His pioneering band perfectly combines his love for music, the sea, and the legacy of seafaring storytelling. And, just so we’re all clear, John Kraus really is a captain – on LA Maritime Institute’s stunning Tall Ships!

The Goers are: Tim Weed on violin, David Dutton on the drums and jazz legend Bob Aul on fiddle and tuba. Paul Givant of Rose’s Pawn Shop shows up frequently to play guitar and banjo.
☆Roots & Rambles Workshop: Sea Shanty Stories & Sing-Along
Roots & Rambles is a concert workshop series featuring musicians dedicated to the preservation, artistry, and evolution of folk and traditional music in the United States. One hour before the concert. Please RSVP if you plan on participating. Concert tickets are required to participate.
Roots & Rambles is made possible by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.

Reading of The People with the Trees in Their Chest
2024-03-22 20:00 | The Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731
A Staged Reading of The People with The Trees in Their Chest by Shawn Christopher Lovell Nabors. Produced by Grand Vision Foundation.
Nabor’s new and original play follows an African American family from Brooklyn, NY as they struggle to break the curse of poor health that has marked their family for generations.
The audience will be invited to give constructive feedback after the performance.

This activity is funded in part by the California Arts Council, a state agency.

Dreamland w/Kimberly Ford Joni Mitchell Tribute
2024-03-23 20:00 | The Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731
This show is Sold Out! If you would like to be put on the waitlist, please call the Annex at 310-833-4813, placement on the waitlist does not guarantee a ticket.
If you already have tickets to the show and would like to add on the pre-concert wine tasting please click here.

Jazz vocalist Kimberly Ford pays homage to one of the most iconic singer-songwriters of the Woodstock generation, Joni Mitchell. Mitchell touched millions with her masterful hits across the folk, jazz, pop, and rock genres.
Ford’s tribute does the music justice, featuring an incredible seven-piece band that brings a new verve to Mitchell’s music. Hear Help Me, Both Sides Now, Circle Game, River and Woodstock plus deep cuts from Mitchell’s diverse repertoire.

“No singer on the West Coast is paying more scrupulous attention to Mitchell’s wondrous songbook than Kimberly Ford,” writes Bay Area journalist Andy Gilbert, noting her “bright and flexible soprano that effortlessly rises into Mitchell’s upper range.”
Dreamland Band
George Friedenthal – Piano & Vocals
Tom Etchart – Bass
Lee Rollag – Guitar, Violin, & Vocals
Tom Buckner – Saxophone
Sven Holcomb – Percussion & Vocals
Dave Hunt – Drummer

🍷Pre-Concert Wine Tastings:
Taste fine wines. Wine Tastings are led by professional sommelier, Jean-Philippe Molinari.
Free 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.

Bridge Cities AllianceSpring Fling Piano Bar
2024-04-04 17:30 - 19:30 | The Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731
A night of fun and music at our family-friendly event to celebrate the vibrant LGBT+ community in San Pedro!
Groove to your favorite tunes with the fantastic pianist Jonny Perl leading the way. Everyone is welcome, so come out and enjoy an evening of music, community, and fun! Suggested donation of $10 to Bridge Cities Alliance.

Jack of Hearts w/ Scarlet Rivera The Music of Bob Dylan
2024-04-05 20:00 | The Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731
This Show is SOLD OUT 4/5/24!
This show is also available on Saturday, April 6 at 8 PM, click here for tickets.
For over five decades, Bob Dylan has remained one of the most important figures in American music. The Jack of Hearts Band seeks to authentically replicate the sound of Dylan – from the early ‘60s folk scene to the Blonde on Blonde album, the Woodstock retreat to masterpieces such as Blood on the Tracks and beyond.
Returning to the Annex with violinist, Scarlet Rivera, best known for working with Bob Dylan on his 1976 album Desire and as part of the Rolling Thunder Revue.

Jack of Hearts w/ Scarlet Rivera The Music of Bob Dylan
2024-04-06 20:00 | The Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731
For over five decades, Bob Dylan has remained one of the most important figures in American music. The Jack of Hearts Band seeks to authentically replicate the sound of Dylan– from the early ‘60s folk scene to the Blonde on Blonde album, the Woodstock retreat, and through the ’70s to masterpieces such as Blood on the Tracks and beyond.
Returning to the Annex with violinist, Scarlet Rivera, best known for working with Bob Dylan on his 1976 album Desire and as part of the Rolling Thunder Revue.
This show is also available on Friday, April 5 at 8 PM, click here for tickets.

Laurence Juber
2024-04-12 20:00 | The Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731
“A stunning sense of space and fluidity…a truly wondrous sound” – Guitar World“Uniformly exquisite and dazzlingly executed” – L.A.Times
Laurence Juber is a solo performer, recording artist, composer, and arranger. His finger-picking playing fuses folk, jazz, blues, pop, and classical styles, creating a multi-faceted performance that belies the use of only one instrument. First internationally recognized as lead guitarist in Paul McCartney’s Wings, with whom he won a Grammy, Juber has since established himself as a world-renowned guitar virtuoso and entertainer.

Juber, known to his fans as LJ, has recorded more than two dozen albums that spotlight his unique touch and tone on acoustic guitar. His LJ Plays The Beatles was voted one of Acoustic Guitar Magazine’s all-time Top Ten albums. His solo arrangement of The Pink Panther Theme earned him a second Grammy, while his arrangement of Stand By Me was heard nationally in a Diamonds Are Forever commercial.
As a studio musician, Juber can be heard on recordings from artists as diverse as Harry Styles, Dan Hicks & The Hot Licks, and the French chanteuse Sylvie Vartin. His playing is featured on hundreds of TV, film and video productions including Home Improvement, Dirty Dancing, Good Will Hunting and the Ken Burns’ documentary, The Tenth Inning. Juber also co-composed soundtracks for the award-winning video game Diablo III and scored the NBC Dateline documentary Children Of The Harvest.

Nomad Eel Records Music Fest
2024-04-13 16:00 | The Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731
San Pedro’s own Nomad Eel Records showcases a line-up of LA-based bands.
Nomad Eel Records was born from the love of music and art. We are not bound to any one genre and have a more eclectic range of tastes. As much as life is a journey, so is music and art. Come celebrate music and life with us! As our motto states…where the music takes you!
Free LP with Every Purchase!
Every ticket to Nomad Eel Records Fest will come with a brand new copy of either Livingmore’s Ok to Land or Young Creatures’s The Future is Finally Now.

Zig ZagsEight years, seven singles, three albums, three bass players, two drummers and God knows how many shows later – Zig Zags has continually evolved, mutated, transitioned, and transformed, rising again and again, like a phoenix emerging from the flame.

Dream Phases
Emerging from LA’s neo-psychedelic rock scene in 2017, reflecting California’s natural splendor and adventuresome spirit. The earthy sounds of the Byrds, the Beach Boys, and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young – and latter-day artists Rain Parade, Elliott Smith, and Autolux – come through in their music.

The Blank Tapes
Alternating between dreamy and driving, dappled with delirious solos and seductive harmonies. The Blank Tapes radiates Ultraviolet Californian chords.

Livingmore
A band from LA created by songwriters Alex Moore and Spencer Livingston. Their captivating sound and energetic performances have garnered a loyal following. With their distinctive blend of indie pop, rock influences, and a hint of nostalgia, Livingmore is an act to watch as they carve their own path.

Mike Watt & The MissingmenMike Watt was one of the original Minutemen along with D. Boon. He’s been touring for forty-plus years but loves living in Pedro, he moved here from Virginia when he was nine. He’s worked bass for the stooges among others. His Missingmen were put together to help him release his third opera “hyphenated-man” and are now working on a new album.

Gregg Garvey
A singer/songwriter who grew up in Minnesota; exploring, crafting, and honing his musical direction and voice. Now in LA, Gregg has taken a deep dive into his particular brand of dreamy, meditative pop and vintage rock soul. His work brings together influences such as Scott Walker, David Sylvian, Gene Clark, and Nick Drake.

Young Creatures
An LA-based indie band. Playing shows all across America from 2013-2020, they are back for the Nomad Eel Records Fest in 2024. Their most recent full-length album DOOM was released through Nomad Eel Records.

RJ Bloke
RJ Bloke is the singer/songwriter and rhythm guitarist for Patrolled By Radar, a roots rock n’ roll, alt-country quartet based in LA. Featuring tight, melodic, poetry-laden, hook-heavy originals and inventive covers. Drawing comparisons to such luminaries as The Band era Bob Dylan, Rolling Stones & The Kinks c. 1969-72, Gram Parsons and early Wilco.

supergloomA five-piece band, based in LA. Offering a unique fusion of intricate songwriting and pop charm. With a wealth of musical experience, they’ve crafted tracks combining memorable hooks and musical sophistication, drawing inspiration from Deerhunter, My Bloody Valentine, Smashing Pumpkins, and Queens of the Stone Age.

Festival Lineup

Zig Zags 10:45 – 11:30 PM
Dream Phases 9:45 – 10:40 PM
The Blank Tapes 8:50 – 9:25 PM
Mike Watt & The Missingmen 8:00 – 8:30 PM
Livingmore 7:00 – 7:40 PM
Gregg Garvey (solo acoustic set) 6:43 – 6:55 PM
supergloom 6:00 – 6:40 PM
Gregg Garvey (solo acoustic set) 5:43 – 5:55 PM
Young Creatures 5:00 – 5:40 PM
Gregg Garvey (solo acoustic set) 4:43 – 4:55 PM
RJ Bloke 4:00 – 4:40 PM

The Grand Annex Music Hall15th Anniversary Mixer
2024-04-18 17:30 | The Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731
It’s the 15th Anniversary of the Grand Annex Music Hall!
Come on down to the Annex for a Ribbon Cutting Celebration and Mixer with San Pedro’s Chamber of Commerce. Meet and mingle with San Pedro’s business and arts communities and enjoy appetizers and drinks as we raise a toast to 15 incredible years of excellent concerts, amazing audiences, and the joy of listening to live music together!
We will be unveiling our new stage sign and lighting package paid for by Perenchio Foundation and a Live Music Society Toolbox Grant.

Twanguero & Los Silverbacks Pre-concert Wine Tasting🍷
2024-04-20 20:00 | The Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731
This show is SOLD OUT!

Now offering charcuterie cups and boxes! Meet Me on Board Charcuterie Creations has created some lovely food pairings to go with the Spanish wines that will be served during the pre-concert wine tasting. Cups are $14 and boxes are $16 plus fees. Must purchase ahead of time by Tuesday, April 16th.

Grammy-winning Spanish guitarist Diego Garcia returns to the Annex for a night of unbridled rhythm with members of his new collective: Adrian Buono & Jose Agote of the band Los Pinguos of Argentina and Jason Tamba & Mermans Mosengo of Afro Fiesta from the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Inspired by world travels and artistic encounters, this one-of-a-kind show is a spectacular mix of South American cumbia, Congolese Rumba, Flamenco, and Garcia’s own Latin Rockabilly twang.

🍷Pre-Concert Wine Tastings:
Taste fine wines. Wine Tastings are led by professional sommelier, Jean-Philippe Molinari.
Free 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.

☆Street Corner RenaissanceAn Afternoon Concert
2024-04-21 16:15 | The Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731
Doors open at 3:00 PM for a special Pre-Concert Conversation with the STREET CORNER RENAISSANCE QUINTET led by Sukari Reid-Glenn, Grand Visions Music Ed. Manager.
With infectious energy, humor and delightful harmony, Street Corner Renaissance sings a cappella versions of doo-wop and R&B music from days gone by. The quintet is led by NAACP award-winner Maurice Kitchen and joined recently by Bob Henley, touring artist with the legendary Smokey Robinson.
The quintet had the honor of performing with some of the biggest names in music, including Chuck Berry, Kool & the Gang and their childhood idols the Temptations. They even participated in NBC’s The Sing Off in 2014 and were featured on the PBS special, DooWop Generations.

Members:
Torrence Brannon Reese
Charles “Sonny” Banks
Anthony “Tony” Snead
Bob Henley III
Maurice Kitchen
☆Roots & Rambles Workshop: Historic Harmonies & the Future of Doo-Wop
Roots & Rambles is a concert workshop series featuring musicians dedicated to the preservation, artistry, and evolution of folk and traditional music in the United States. One hour before the concert. Please RSVP if you plan on participating. Concert tickets are required to participate.
Roots & Rambles is made possible by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.

☆The Music of Billie Holiday Mara Kaye w/Jazz Orchestra
2024-04-27 20:15 | The Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731
Mara Kaye returns with bassist Marlon Martinez & The Marlonius Jazz Orchestra
Our very own Mara Kaye returns to The Grand Annex to pay tribute to her Jazz hero, the one and only Lady Day presenting a collection of Billie Holiday’s iconic contributions to music with The Marlonius Jazz Orchestra, an 11-piece Big Band led and arranged by LA’s own virtuosic bassist and composer, Marlon Martinez.
Doors open early at 6:45 PM for Mara Kaye’s pre-concert presentation, “A Storyteller’s Guide to Singing the Blues.” (7:00 PM-7:45 PM). Concert starts at 8:00 PM.

Mara Kaye
Vivacious Brooklynite turned Angelino, Mara Kaye has a voice that all at once transcends the earthly realm and tenderly knocks you to the floor. She’s like some last pocket of the blues that never got explored, all wrapped up in a ball of 21st-century charisma.

“She’s got “a voice that sounds like Louis Armstrong’s trumpet at a rent party,” says blues guitar legend Jimmy Vivino, and The Wall Street Journal thinks she’s a sign that “things are getting better.”
Mara’s debut single, “It Had to Be You”, featuring roots and blues piano legend Carl Sonny Leyland, has garnered acclaim and steady rotation on LA’s premier jazz station, KJAZZ 88.1 FM. Her original tune, “Dystopian Blues”, was showcased on ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show.’ A recent collaboration with Brooklyn hip-hop legend AZ on his track “Never Enough” with rapper Rick Ross, highlights how Mara continues to build bridges and to defy genre expectations.
The Marlonius Jazz Orchestra
Hailing from Los Angeles, Marlon Martinez brings his Marlonius Jazz Orchestra to accompany Miss Mara Kaye! Marlon is a virtuoso bassist and composer. He is a protégé of Stanley Clarke, a graduate of the Colburn Conservatory of Music, a student of jazz bassist Ron Carter and has toured with a range of artists, – notably Stewart Copeland, Mike Garson, Quatuor Ebène and Wild Up.
Recently in 2022, Marlon created Ever Up and Onward: A Tribute to Billy Strayhorn, an eight-episode educational video series produced by the Colburn School and his 2017 debut album Yours Truly is available worldwide with reviews by All About Jazz and L.A. Jazz Scene.
☆Roots & Rambles Workshop: A Storyteller’s Guide to Singing the Blues
Roots & Rambles is a concert workshop series featuring musicians dedicated to the preservation, artistry, and evolution of folk and traditional music in the United States. One hour before the concert. Please RSVP if you plan on participating. Concert tickets are required to participate.
Roots & Rambles is made possible by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.

☆Abby Posner & The Big Fall Band Opener: Joselyn & Don
2024-05-04 20:15 | The Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731
Doors open early at 6:45 PM for a pre-concert workshop, “Intro to Songwriting” with Abby Posner and Joselyn (of Joselyn & Don) (7:00 PM-7:45 PM). Concert starts at 8:00 PM.

Abby is a multi-instrumentalist and winner of the Annual 2023 USA Songwriting Competition. She is known for her incredibly versatile musicianship, superfun live shows, and commercial scores.
Her music is featured in TV, films, and radio shows around the world. You can hear her on The Fosters, This American Life, and Last Tango in Halifax to name a few – plus custom songs for Facebook, and Viacom-CBS. She also performed in two episodes of the TV hit, Glee and in the ad campaign for Ken Burn’s PBS Country Music Documentary.
At the Annex with her full band; the Big Fall!

Opener: Joselyn & Don
Joselyn & Don’s intoxicating music feels like a walk through nature – where blues, folk, and jazz form an understory illuminated with lyrical truth. The duo’s 2020 debut album “Soar” and 2022 EP “Seeds & Bones” have been warmly received by critics and added to over 200 independent radio stations worldwide, reaching number 5 on Roots Music Report’s Americana Album Chart and the Top 100 of the Americana Music Association’s album chart.

☆Roots & Rambles Workshop: Intro to Songwriting
The songwriting workshop will be led by Abby Posner and Joselyn Wilkinson. Roots & Rambles is a concert workshop series featuring musicians dedicated to the preservation, artistry, and evolution of folk and traditional music in the United States. One hour before the concert. Please RSVP if you plan on participating. Concert tickets are required to participate.
Roots & Rambles is made possible by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.
