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OPEN MIC NIGHTMonthly, Every 2nd Thursday
2024-10-10 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-09-12 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-08-08 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731
Starting 10/10/24 we will no longer be able to offer a bar ticket with admission.
Thank you for your continued support of Open Mic!

Musicians & Poets!

Come on down to the Grand Annex on the second Thursday of each month for Open Mic Night!

To perform:

Sign up at 6:30 PM. The first 12 sign-ups are guaranteed to perform, with additional artists as time allows.
Plan to do 2 songs/poems (limit stage time to under 8 minutes).
This is an all ages show, all ages and genres are welcome to perform.
To keep the space welcoming for all ages; please keep your act clean and appropriate for all ages. Avoid rants, blue comedy and punching down. Inappropriate acts will be removed from the stage and banned from future performances.
Microphones, D.I., music stand and keyboard available. You can use the aux cord to connect your smartphone if you will be performing with a backing track. The Aux cord is compatible with Apple devices that use a lighting connector.

Hosted by: Ken Creighton, Andrew Aragon and Taran Schindler.

TEAM TAIKO Drum Classes Fall Session
2024-10-07 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-09-30 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-09-23 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-09-16 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-09-09 19:00 - 20:00
We believe in creating unique opportunities for people to meet their neighbors and engage in their community in a new way. Come play with us!
Taiko is a Japanese traditional drumming practice that, over the last several decades, has become a global phenomenon. Since 2013, Grand Vision has partnered with leading taiko instructors to bring the art form to the South Bay.
Taiko Artist Man Man Mui guides participants toward a repertoire of drumming techniques and patterns. Sessions include developing rhythmic sensibility, body awareness, breath and strength training as students make music together as a team.
Team Taiko is open to all skill levels and abilities, from beginners to seasoned musicians. Classes are recommended for ages 12 and up, children must either participate with a guardian or have a participation waiver signed before class.
Classes are offered in person and streamed live via Zoom to allow for all to participate.

Fall Session Mondays at 7 PM September – October
Team Taiko classes are broken into 7-week sessions, with a different pattern taught during each session. Team Taiko can be purchased by session or by class.

Monday, September 9 – 7 PM
Monday, September 16 – 7 PM
Monday, September 23 – 7 PM
Monday, September 30 – 7 PM
Monday, October 7 – 7 PM
Monday, October 21 – 7 PM
Monday, October 28 – 7 PM

About Class Fees & Sliding Scale:
Team Taiko is designed to be $15 per person, but we don’t want economic circumstances to be a barrier to attending so we offer tickets on a sliding scale. Pay the price that works for you. Your class experience will be the same regardless of which option you choose.
To Attend in Person:

Please bring water and wear comfortable clothes. Taiko is a full-body practice
Drumstick (bachi) will be provided for you.

To Attend Virtually:

The Zoom link will be emailed to you with your receipt.
Learn how to make your own practice drum here.

Peace Frog The Music of the Doors & Jim Morrison
2024-10-05 20:00
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.

Based out of Venice, California, this highly acclaimed act recreates the magic, intensity, and rock theater of Jim Morrison and The Doors. Mystical and hypnotic, the band transforms any room into an actual Doors concert experience. Lead singer Tony Fernandez lives out every move of Jim Morrison on stage and delivers a powerful recreation of true likeness in his presence, vocals, and spirit.

The four-piece band also includes James Sinigalliono on keyboard and bass, Tyler Thigpen on guitar and Tom Gold on drums. Hear intoxicating renditions of “Hello, I Love You,” “Light My Fire,” “L.A. Woman,” “The End” and many more Doors classics.

J2B2 (John Jorgenson Bluegrass Band) & Wine Tasting🍷
2024-10-04 20:00
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.

The John Jorgenson Bluegrass Band (J2B2) showcases impeccable musicianship, incomparable songwriting, incredible harmony vocals and seasoned showmanship. The band combines the “high lonesome sound” of bluegrass with elements of West Coast folk rock and Americana.

John Jorgenson (acoustic guitar/mandolin/vocals) first came to national attention in the mid ‘80s with successful country-rock act The Desert Rose Band, which he co-founded alongside Chris Hillman and fellow J2B2 member Herb Pedersen. In 2008, Jorgenson won a Grammy for Best Country Instrumental with Brad Paisley and was nominated for Best Bluegrass Album with Earl Scruggs. He has also worked as Elton John’s guitarist and alongside Bonnie Raitt and Bob Dylan.

John Jorgenson returns to the Grand Annex, this time switching his guitar out for a mandolin and bringing his all-star bluegrass supergroup featuring legendary, award-winning musicians: Herb Pedersen, Mark Fain and Patrick Sauber.
Herb Pedersen (banjo/acoustic guitar/vocals) has been a member of over five bands, including The Desert Rose Band, during his sixty-year music career. He has worked on countless film and TV scores, and collaborated with music legends such as Earl Scruggs, Emmylou Harris and Linda Ronstadt.
Mark Fain (bass) is a seven-time Grammy winner who has produced for many artists across the jazz, country, bluegrass and gospel genres; he has also toured and recorded with the Chicks, Alan Jackson, John Fogerty and Dolly Parton.
Patrick Sauber (acoustic guitar/vocals) has toured with Peter Rowan and Laurie Lewis, and appeared on screen in the mockumentary musical “The Mighty Wind.”

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

Sean Lane & the Hellhounds
2024-09-28 20:00
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Delta blues, hill country and driving rock ‘n roll from local master slide guitarist and his power quartet.
Sean Lane is a singer-songwriter who plays solo-acoustic Delta style blues and also fronts a four-piece electric combo. Sean Lane & Hellhounds are a dynamic blues band that aren’t afraid to blend in a little rock. Their sound has been described as “blues on steroids.”

Sean started The Hellhounds as a Delta blues slide guitarist and vocalist, writing original songs in the style of the old Mississippi masters and blending it with the intensity of Blues-Rock. With Sean on lead guitar, Jon Poli on drums, Doug Swanson on bass and Jed Ojeda on rhythm guitar, they are a true Blues-Rock powerhouse. Based out of Los Angeles with roots in the South, The Hellhounds are all about blending old tradition with modern innovation to create. Their music is beyond standard Chicago blues here; it’s raw, powerful, and distinctive.

Colliding Forces: Mothers in Ballet
2024-09-27 19:00
Women’s Voices Now, an organization using film to drive social change that advances girls’ and women’s rights, is delighted to celebrate the 2024 Women’s Voices Now Film Festival, Leslie J. Sacks Grand Prize Winning film, ”Colliding Forces: Mothers in Ballet.” The documentary film by Eliza Schroeder (UK) enchantingly tells the story of five principal ballerinas, from around the world, intimately portraying how they navigate the competing and conflicting demands of their profession and motherhood.
The Women’s Voices Now Film Festival is an annual global women’s rights documentary film festival supporting emerging women filmmakers creating films that drive social change around the globe. This Leslie J. Sacks Grand Prize is named for the Founder of Women’s Voices Now, a visionary philanthropist, and Los Angeles-based art collector and dealer. This event also marks the 11th anniversary of Leslie’s passing and celebrates his legacy, which includes Women’s Voices Now.
Program

Doors Open/Reception: 6 PM
Film Screening & Discussion: 7 PM (film running time 1 hour)

This event is produced by Women’s Voices Now.
Please contact the event producers for all questions related to this event.

Deja Vu The Music of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
2024-09-22 16:00
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.

Deja Vu is an exceptional musical journey that pays tribute to one of the most influential supergroups in the history of rock music: Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. With their captivating performances and meticulous attention to detail, they bring the timeless and soulful harmonies of CSNY back to life.

Ray Koukal assumes the role of David Crosby, Steve Elowe takes on the role of Stephen Stills, Jim Wootten steps into the shoes of Graham Nash, and Devitt Feeley embodies the spirit and musicianship of Neil Young.
Together, their dedication to capturing the essence of these rock icons’ sound and performance makes Deja Vu an unmissable experience for fans of this legendary group.

Transport yourself on a nostalgic journey through faithful renditions of CSNY’s iconic hits, including “Teach Your Children,” “Helpless,” “Suite: Judy Blue Eyes,” “Love the One You’re With” and more.
Ray Koukal: Crosby Vocal, Guitar, BanjoSteve Elowe: Stills Vocal, GuitarJim Wootten: Nash Vocal, Keyboard, GuitarDevitt Feeley: Young Vocal, Guitar, HarmonicaRick Thibodeau: BassGary Grantham: Percussion, KeyboardsJohnny Zimmerman: Drums

T Sisters & Wine Tasting🍷
2024-09-21 20:00
Twins Rachel and Chloe Tietjen and their older sister Erika offer up potent lyricism and catchy melodies from stunning a cappella harmonies to pop to groovy indie folk.
The sisters’ contemporary yet classic sound invites comparisons to modern family bands like the Avett Brothers and First Aid Kit. With their soaring sibling harmonies, sassy stage presence and inventive songwriting, these three sisters bring a soulful take on folk/Americana music.

In 2019, T Sisters participated in American Musicians Abroad, a selective State Department-sponsored program fostering diplomacy through music. The sisters performed and conducted workshops in the Middle East and North Africa emphasizing girls empowerment and the role of music in creating social awareness and change.
Rachel (vox, guitar, banjo), Chloe (vox, percussion) and Erika (vox, guitar) are all songwriters in their own right and switch off on lead vocals. While their voices blend seamlessly, each has a distinct singing and writing style that results in an eclectic repertoire unified by a landscape of close harmonies.

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

San Pedro Heritage Museum San Pedro on Film
2024-09-15
The program, hosted by Joshua Stecker (San Pedro Today publisher), will feature clips from notable films, TV shows, and commercials shot in San Pedro in the 1970s and ’80s, highlighting many places that no longer exist. The program will include historical photos, fun facts, raffle prizes, merch, and more.
Two Shows

3:00 PM
7:00 PM

Proceeds from tickets, merchandise, and raffle sales will benefit the San Pedro Heritage Museum, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
This event is presented by San Pedro Heritage Museum.
Please contact the event producer for all questions related to this event.

The David Robert Pollock Variety Hour
2024-09-14 20:00
Modern folk singer-songwriter David Robert Pollock (formerly known as DCR Pollock) returns to the Annex to premiere his new “David Robert Pollock Variety Hour,” featuring guest appearances by talent from across the LA music scene.

This show brings to life his short indie film “The David Robert Pollock Show: Fame Is Poison And Your Heroes Are Cowards.” The film takes place on a 70s television set, reminiscent of classic variety hours like The Dean Martin Show, but with a thrilling, dark comedy twist.

Mustangs of the West
2024-09-13 20:00
Trailblazing all-women quintet deliver sparkling, powerful and irresistible Country-Americana! Mustangs of the West first made waves at the famed Palomino club in the late 1980s, when it was ground zero for the post-cowpunk California country scene.

After a 20-year hiatus, founding member and lead guitarist Sherry Rayn Barnett reunited the group with original members Suzanna Spring (lead vocalist/songwriter/acoustic guitarist) and Holly Montgomery (bassist/vocalist). The new lineup was finalized with Aubrey Richmond (fiddle/mandolin/vocals) and Suzanne Morissette Cruz (drums/percussion/vocals).
With their new Americana country sound, their albums — the first of which was produced by the acclaimed Mark Howard (Bob Dylan, Lucinda Williams, Willie Nelson, Emmylou Harris) — have received excellent reviews. Their 2024 record “Down At The Palomino” topped the Roots Radio Report charts for 18 weeks.
Last year, the group performed at SXSW as official artists, AmericanaFest in Nashville, and headlined at The Bankhead Theatre in Northern California. This year, they returned to Nashville for live shows at 3rd & Lindsley and on WMOT-FM (billed with Chris Smither).
The Mustangs of the West are:

Suzanna Spring
Sherry Rayn Barnett
Holly Montgomery
Suzanne Morissette
Aubrey Richmond

Andy & Renee & Guests Greenwich Village Coffeehouse
2024-09-07 20:00
Andy Hill and Renee Safier have been referred to as “America’s best kept secret.” Performing over 200 shows a year, they deliver a style of Americana folk-rock that’s thoughtful, musical, danceable and full of memorable hooks. The duo is also behind Dylanfest, the day-long music festival that for over 34 years has been celebrating the music of Bob Dylan and featuring over 70 of LA’s best musicians.

With 17 CDs and 3 DVDs in their pocket, Andy & Renee have won countless awards, including Americana Group of the Year by the LA Music Awards, Best Duo/Group at the International Acoustic Music Awards, and a Regional Emmy for their PBS concert special “Black Box Opens – Andy & Renee.” Their relatable lyrics, unforgettable melodic content and tightly crafted arrangements have brought together fiercely loyal audiences up and down the West Coast in the US and Canada.
Special Guests Include:
James Lee StanleySinger, songwriter, composer, and guitarist James Lee Stanley has been creating and performing music for six decades. He has toured with acts such as Robin Williams, Stephen Stills, Bonnie Raitt and Nicolette Larson.
Joel RafaelFolk guitarist Joel Rafael has been performing for over 50 years. His song “This Is My Country” features David Crosby and Graham Nash, and he has performed with artists such as Joan Baez and Bonnie Raitt. His album Rose Avenue was co-produced by fellow special guest Marty Rifkin.
Dave CrosslandDave Crossland began by touring with John Stewart and has performed extensively over the last three decades with musicians like Shawn Colvin, Kenny Loggins and Dar Williams. His indie-folk music earned him a Grammy nomination in 2016 and the Boston Herald gave his CD Pearl a top-10 album spot.
Marty RifkinYou may have seen LA-based multi-instrumentalist, studio musician and producer Marty Rifkin playing pedal steel and dobro for Hard Rain. He also plays with Bruce Springsteen and has worked on music with Smokey Robinson and Jewel. He co-produced the 2019 album Rose Avenue for fellow special guest Joel Rafael.

LA Int Flamenco Festival presents Lakshmi "La Chimi" Basile
2024-08-24 20:00
Los Angeles International Flamenco Festival Special Presentation: Flamenco Dancer Lakshmi “La Chimi” Basile
With: Juan Medina “El Bicho” (flamenco guitar), Pablo Heredia (flamenco guitar), Pepele Mendez (flamenco singer)
A journey through the evolution of flamenco, from traditional sounds to the modern era’s jazz and gitano swing influences.
“La Chimi” was one of the first and only foreign artists in Spain to win a coveted national prize, the Concurso de las Minas de La Unión. She was also awarded the Concurso Nacional de Arte Flamenco de Córdoba where she surprised flamenco critics and received high praise from Alberto García Reyes, ABC, who described her performance as “un desgarrador homenaje a los románticos de lo jondo” (a heart-wrenching homage to the romantics of pure flamenco).
This event is presented by Kala Koa Entertainment and Los Angeles International Flamenco Festival.
Please contact the event producer for all questions related to this event.

TEAM TAIKO Drum Classes Summer Session
2024-07-22 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-07-15 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-07-08 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-07-01 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-06-24 19:00 - 20:00
We believe in creating unique opportunities for people to meet their neighbors and engage in their community in a new way. Come play with us!
Taiko is a Japanese traditional drumming practice that, over the last several decades, has become a global phenomenon. Since 2013, Grand Vision has partnered with leading taiko instructors to bring the art form to the South Bay.
Taiko Artist Man Man Mui guides participants toward a repertoire of drumming techniques and patterns. Sessions include developing rhythmic sensibility, body awareness, breath and strength training as students make music together as a team.
Team Taiko is open to all skill levels and abilities, from beginners to seasoned musicians. Classes are recommended for ages 12 and up, children must either participate with a guardian or have a participation waiver signed before class.
Classes are offered in person and streamed live via Zoom to allow for all to participate.

Summer Session Mondays at 7 PM June – July
Team Taiko classes are broken into 8-week sessions, with a different pattern taught during each session. Team Taiko can be purchased by session or by class.

Monday, June 3 – 7 PM
Monday, June 10 – 7 PM
Monday, June 17 – 7 PM
Monday, June 24 – 7 PM
Monday, July 1 – 7 PM
Monday, July 8 – 7 PM
Monday, July 15 – 7 PM
Monday, July 22 – 7 PM

About Class Fees & Sliding Scale:
Team Taiko is designed to be $15 per person, but we don’t want economic circumstances to be a barrier to attending so we offer tickets on a sliding scale. Pay the price that works for you. Your class experience will be the same regardless of which option you choose.
To Attend in Person:

Please bring water and wear comfortable clothes. Taiko is a full-body practice
Drumstick (bachi) will be provided for you.

To Attend Virtually:

The Zoom link will be emailed to you with your receipt.
Learn how to make your own practice drum here.

OPEN MIC NIGHTMonthly, Every 2nd Thursday
2024-07-11 19:00 - 21:00
Musicians & Poets!

Come on down to the Grand Annex on the second Thursday of each month for Open Mic Night!

To perform:

Sign up at 6:30 PM. The first 12 sign-ups are guaranteed to perform, with additional artists as time allows.
Plan to do 2 songs/poems (limit stage time to under 8 minutes).
This is an all ages show, all ages and genres are welcome to perform.
To keep the space welcoming for all ages; please keep your act clean and appropriate for all ages. Avoid rants, blue comedy and punching down. Inappropriate acts will be removed from the stage and banned from future performances.
Microphones, D.I., music stand and keyboard available. You can use the aux cord to connect your smartphone if you will be performing with a backing track. The Aux cord is compatible with Apple devices that use a lighting connector.

Hosted by: Ken Creighton, Andrew Aragon and Taran Schindler.

Andy & Renee & Hard Rain
2024-06-30 20:00
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.

SoCal favorites play originals and Songs from Laurel Canyon. Hear classic rock hits of the late ’60s and ’70s from Buffalo Springfield, Carole King, James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt, Crosby Stills Nash & Young and more.
Andy Hill and Renee Safier with their band Hard Rain has been referred to as “America’s best kept secret.” Performing over 200 shows a year, the band delivers a style of Americana folk-rock that’s thoughtful, musical, danceable, and full of memorable hooks. The duo is also behind “Dylanfest” the day-long music festival, now in its 33rd year, celebrating the music of Bob Dylan and featuring over 70 of L.A.’s best musicians.

With 17 CDs and 3 DVDs in their pocket, Andy & Renee have won countless awards, including “Americana Group of the Year” by the LA Music Awards, “Best Duo/Group” at the International Acoustic Music Awards, and a Regional Emmy for their PBS concert special “Black Box Opens – Andy & Renee.” Their relatable lyrics, unforgettable melodic content, and tightly crafted arrangements have brought together fiercely loyal audiences up and down the West Coast in the US and Canada.

Ali Coyle with Danielle Lande, Mary Ives
2024-06-29 20:00
Next wave pop-folk troubadour and her band deliver a mix of danceable and dreamy songs.

American-Irish singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, Ali Coyle, intertwines dream-folk and indie rock genres with lush vocal harmonies and rhythm-focused instrumentation. With a voice that can be described as both haunting and angelic, Coyle’s lyrics express her stories as first generation American, and an openly queer artist, who fought to celebrate her identity growing up in Orange County, California.

Gravitating towards music at an early age, she learned classical violin and then ultimately the electric guitar, where she began to define her style as a songwriter.
Her 2021 debut studio EP, Songs For My Therapist received recognition and acclamation from a list of publications that include The Los Angeles Times, Atwood Magazine, and Guitar Girl Magazine for creating “poetic and moody music that speaks to your soul”
More recently she performed for Apple TV+ at the advanced screening of Flora and Son, an Irish film directed by John Carney (Once, Begin Again, Sing Street). Ali released a new single Dreamkiller last fall and, stay tuned, she is in the process of writing and producing her next record.
A treat for Suzanne Vega or Melissa Ferrick fans.

Opener: Danielle Lande
Daniel Lande (they/them) was born and raised in Los Angeles and burst onto the LA music scene in 2018. They quickly captivated audiences with their soulful voice, intimate songwriting, and unique sound drawing on pop and jazz.
Danielle’s music has been heard on KCRW and live at legendary Los Angeles venues like the Hotel Cafe. They’ve performed as an opening act for Grammy-nominated band The Marías and continue to play shows to a growing, enthusiastic fanbase.

Danielle also runs a live music series in Los Angeles called Queersound, showcasing talented artists from the LGBTQ+ community.

Opener: Mary Ives
California native Mary Ives is an independent artist with soulful vocals, thought-provoking lyrics, and a bohemian production style. Raised on a steady diet of Jackson Browne, Joni Mitchell, and James Taylor, Ives’ voice developed into a reflection of her earliest influences: Laurel Canyon folk-rock, contemporary gospel, and 60’s pop.

The People with the Trees in Their Chest
2024-06-22 20:00, 2024-06-21 20:00
Online RSVPs are closed but there will be plenty of seats available for walk-ups!
A Workshop Performance of a new, original play by playwright, Shawn Christopher Lovell Nabors.
A modern-day play following 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.
Performance Schedule:

Friday, June 21 / 8:00 PM
Saturday, June 22 / 8:00 PM

Produced by Grand Vision Foundation.

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

Ryujin Taiko Free Outdoor Concert
2024-06-21 15:00
Take an afternoon break and get re-energized with the joyful drumming of Ryujin Taiko!
Come to the Grand Annex (parking lot) for this FREE 30-minute Make Music LA Day event.
About Make Music Day
Each year, on June 21, Make Music Day celebrations happen across the globe, bringing people and communities together through the joy of making MUSIC.
Outdoor Concert Location:
By the Back Door of the Grand Annex Music Hall
at City of LA Parking Lot 683
445 W. 5th St., San Pedro, CA
This event is made possible in part by the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.
