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TEAM TAIKO Drum Classes Winter Session
2025-02-10 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-02-17 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-02-24 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-03-03 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-03-10 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-03-17 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-03-24 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731
Team Taiko classes are offered in-person and via Zoom. Participants can purchase a pack of 8 classes or a single class. 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.
Winter Session classes meet on Mondays at 7 PM February 3 – March 24
IN-PERSON: $136 for 8 classes / $20 individual class. ZOOM CLASS: $120 for 8 classes / $17 individual class. Scholarships are available.
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
2025-02-13 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-03-13 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-04-10 19:00 - 21:00 | The Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731
Musicians & Poets!

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

Hosted by: Ken Creighton

To perform:

Sign ups start 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).
Microphones, D.I., music stand and a keyboard are available. If you will be performing with a backing track, you can use the aux cord to connect your smartphone to the sound system. The Aux cord is compatible with Apple devices that use a lightning connector.
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 appropriate for all ages. Avoid rants, blue comedy and punching down. Inappropriate acts will be removed from the stage and banned from future performances.

Petty Party The Music of Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
2025-02-15 20:00 | Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M White Drive, San Pedro, 90731
Just announced: 25% of proceeds will go to Los Angeles fire relief efforts.

A “Warner Grand on the Road” Concert
While the Warner Grand Theatre undergoes a thoughtful renovation, Grand Vision Foundation is bringing the magic of live music to you with Warner Grand on the Road!
This intermittent concert series will bring the quality of a Warner Grand Theatre concert to venues around San Pedro.

Driven by a deep love and admiration for the music of Tom Petty, a cast of top-flight Los Angeles musicians assembled to faithfully perform Petty’s classics with great attention to detail and a heartfelt love of the music that becomes evident in the passion and intensity of their performance.
Petty Party celebrates all of the legendary hits from Petty’s expansive catalog including’ “American Girl,” “Breakdown,” “Don’t Do Me Like That, “Free Fallin,” “I Won’t Back Down,” “Refugee,” “The Waiting,” “Learning to Fly,” “Running Down a Dream” and more!
Get ready to celebrate the timeless music of Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers with LA’s hottest new tribute, Petty Party.
VIP Reception 6-7:30 PMVIP Ticket holders are invited to attend the pre-concert reception and Meet & Greet with the band. Enjoy light refreshments and take photos with the musicians. VIP ticket holders will be provided with appetizers, one complimentary drink and access to a private no-host bar before the concert.The reception will take place outside in the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium Courtyard.

Concert Directions
The concert will be at the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium complex in the John Olguin Auditorium. When you get to the aquarium the auditorium will be on your left at the front entrance (if you start seeing fish tanks you’ve gone too far!)
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium – John Olguin Auditorium3720 Stephen M White Drive, San Pedro, CA 90731

From Pacific Avenue turn onto Stephen M. White Drive.
Veer left towards the parking booth to enter the parking lot.
Enter the parking lot and follow the road to the left.
Parking will be on your right and the aquarium on your left.
When looking at the front entrance the auditorium is the first door on your left (see image below).

Andy & Renee & Hard Rain
2025-02-22 20:00 | The Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731
This concert is SOLD OUT! Doors open at 7pm. Show starts at 8pm.

Performing music from their 17 award-winning CDs!

Andy Hill and Renee Safier with their band Hard Rain return for a night of originals and favorite covers. The band have been referred to as “America’s best kept secret,” delivering a style of Americana folk-rock that’s thoughtful, danceable and full of memorable hooks.
With 17 albums in their pocket and over 500 songs in their repertoire, Andy & Renee have won countless awards, including Americana Group of the Year by the LA Music Awards and Best Duo/Group at the International Acoustic Music Awards. Their relatable lyrics, melodic content and tightly crafted arrangements have brought together fiercely loyal audiences up and down the West Coast in the US and Canada.
The duo is also behind Dylanfest, the day-long music festival, now in its 35rd year, celebrating the music of Bob Dylan and featuring over 70 of L.A.’s best musicians.

Cristina Vane Opener: Destinie Lynn🍺
2025-02-28 20:00 | The Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731
Nashville singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Cristina Vane has earned praise from the likes of American Songwriter and Rolling Stone Country. Influenced by Robert Johnson, Blind Willie Johnson and Alanis Morissette and powered by her signature take on blues and rock, she’s recently taken a deep dive into old-time and bluegrass music, adding clawhammer banjo to her arsenal of instruments.

Vane uses music to express her relationship with identity, place and belonging. Her latest album, Make Myself Me Again, reflects her tenacious resilience as she documents her quest to find strength and independence in a new town.

Opener by Destinie Lynn / 8 PM
Destinie Lynn is a singer/songwriter based in Los Angeles, CA. Her music works within the American roots tradition, or what she affectionately refers to as “porch music,” taking influence from the Delta Blues, Indie, Folk and Americana. Destinie writes songs that dive fearlessly explore the joys and struggles of the soul.

🍺Pre-Concert Beer Tasting:
Taste local beer led by Smog City Brewing Company.
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.

Spotlight on Singer-Songwriters presented with FAR-West
2025-03-01 20:00 | The Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731
Advance online and phone sales are closed. General Admission tickets available at the door ($28 cash, $30 card). Doors open at 7pm. Concert at 8pm.
Hear four singer-songwriters led by Abby Posner with Jessica Childress, Great Willow and Paula Fong.
Grand Vision and FAR-West collaborated to put this Spotlight Series line-up together through a generous grant from the Live Music Society.

FAR-West is the West Coast affiliate of Folk Alliance International. FAR-West offers creative and business resources for musicians, presenters and others in the folk-Americana communities of the western US and Canada. For the last several years, they have been placing the FAR-West Presents concert series at venues throughout LA.

Abby Posner is the 2023 USA Songwriting Competition winner and multi-instrumentalist known for her passionate and versatile musicianship across folk, roots, and pop genres. In addition to her upbeat performances, her music has been featured in TV, films, and radio worldwide, including The Fosters, This American Life, and Last Tango in Halifax, as well as campaigns for Facebook and Viacom-CBS. She also appeared in Fox’s Glee and Ken Burns’ PBS Country Music documentary campaign.

Paula Fong is an Americana singer-songwriter from Los Angeles with a sound that can vary from lilting trad folk, to upbeat country, to soulful grit. She currently sings back up vocals and tours with Abby Posner, is musical director for an Americana/folk music church service in the South Bay, and released her first solo EP, Chestnut Mare, in the fall of 2024. Americana Highways Magazine says her music is “deeply rooted in a folky tradition . . . . with gentle brush strokes of Country zeal and Bluegrass sweeps.”

Jessica Childress has opened for Earth, Wind and Fire, The Family Stone, and Patti LaBelle, among others. Her voice can be heard in major motion pictures like Coming 2 America and Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again. Her original music has been featured on Hulu’s Good Trouble as well as several Hallmark movies and elsewhere.

Great Willow is the LA-based Americana duo James Combs and Erin Hawkins. Praised by leading Americana music magazine No Depression as “the perfectly combined voices…the stuff legends are made of,” their harmonies and songwriting recently earned them an invitation to play main stage set at the Love Street Festival in Laurel Canyon – along with members of legendary ’60s bands, The Doors and The Mamas and The Papas.

Bad Haggis
2025-03-08 20:00 | The Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731
Cutting-edge Celtic music fused with world beat, funk, jazz and rock! If you’re familiar with soundtracks from Outlander, Titanic and Lord of the Rings or the music of Josh Groban, Phil Collins and Rod Stewart (along with countless other recordings), then you already know the mighty sound of Bad Haggis Piper Eric Rigler.

The band is led by Rigler’s bagpipe and Mike Hoffmann’s guitar and driven by the grooving rhythms of bassist/vocalist Mick Linden and drummer Bryon Holley.

Chris Pierce
2025-03-14 20:00 | The Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731
Advance phone and online ticket sales are closed. General Admission Tickets available at the door. Doors open at 7:00pm. Concert starts at 8:00pm. ($30 Cash/$35 Card).
Bluesman and folk songster, Chris Pierce, has earned worldwide attention as a powerful voice for justice. In 2023, he opened for Neil Young’s Coastal Tour and his albums, “American Silence” (2021) and “Let All Who Will” (2023) have both garnered critical acclaim from NPR and Rolling Stone.

Pierce recently performed at the Kennedy Center and the Newport Folk Fest and he has shared stages with legends including B.B. King, Seal and Al Green. In addition to his solo work, Pierce performs with his new roots band, Leon Creek; with Sunny War as the folk-soul group, War & Pierce; and as a special guest with the Black Opry.

John Kraus & The Goers Jug of This Release Concert
2025-03-15 20:00 | The Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731
Advance phone and online ticket sales are closed. General Admission Tickets available at the door ($28 Cash / $32 Card). Doors open at 7:00pm. Concert starts at 8:00pm.
Just in time for St. Paddy’s Day! Captain John and the band breathe new life into vintage sea shanties and nautical tunes with Celtic-punk and pirate-rocker 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 the seafaring storytelling. And, just so we’re all clear, in addition to being a multi-instrumentalist and lead guitar player, John Kraus really is a captain – for many years at the helm of one of the 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.

Pretzel Logic A Steely Dan Revue 🍷Pre-concert Wine Tasting
2025-03-22 20:00 | The Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731
SOLD OUT!
Tickets are sold out for this show. Please see our Grand Annex schedule for other concerts and events.
Led by Steve Chernove, the 11 piece Pretzel Logic band delivers a spot-on tribute to the music of Steely Dan, capturing the signature riffs, smooth vocals and jazz-inspired horns.

The band’s vast repertoire comprises over 70 songs from the Steely Dan songbook – from the big hits to the lesser-known songs for diehard Steely Dan fans. With three vocalists, horns and a solid rhythm section, Pretzel Logic seamlessly matches the unforgettable hooks on hits like “Peg,” “Do It Again,” “Reelin’ in the Years,” “Deacon Blue,” “Rikki Don’t Lose That Number,” “Hey Nineteen” and many more.
🍷🍺Pre-Concert Wine & Beer Tastings:
Taste fine wines and local beers at select concerts. Wine Tastings are led by professional sommelier, Jean-Philippe Molinari. Craft Beer tastings are led by a variety of Southern California brewers.
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.

Honey Whiskey Trio 🍷Pre-concert Wine Tasting
2025-03-23 16:00 | The Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731
Sold Out! This show is sold out. Please see the Grand Annex calendar for other concerts and events
Please note: Pre-concert wine-tasting tickets are available for those with a valid concert ticket.
The beloved folk trio returns to the Annex stage to bring you masterful harmonies and rowdy tunes.

Courtney Politano, Ann Louise Thaiss and Christina Wilson began singing together in each other’s living rooms as students at Bob Cole Conservatory of Music at CSU, Long Beach. In 2013, they took a chance in the contemporary a cappella community and, in their first year, won the prestigious Harmony Sweepstakes National Competition! Since then, these “sisters in song” have solidified their style as American Folk and picked up traditional instruments to accompany their vocally driven sound.

Today, their passion for music-making, music education and community outreach continues to drive them. They create, arrange and explore music from the front porches, music halls and hymn books of early America, sharing it with students, adults and life-long music lovers across the United States.
“Their sound is intoxicating… To simply classify this trio as folk, bluegrass or jazz would be to do them a great disservice. What I hear is great music and what I see is great joy.” – Bluegrass Spin
🍷Pre-Concert Wine Tasting:
Taste fine wines 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.

Pete Muller & The Kindred Souls Opener: Joselyn & Don
2025-03-29 20:00 | The Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731
Advance online and phone sales are closed. Tickets will be available at the door $28 Cash / $33 Card. Doors open at 7:00pm.
Fronted by critically acclaimed singer/songwriter Pete Muller, the Kindred Souls blend folk intimacy with classic pop charm and jazz elegance.

Opener by Joselyn & Don / 8 PM
Folk-Americana duo Joselyn & Don will be opening the show! Montana natives turned Angelenos, Joselyn Wilkinson (vocals/ukulele) and Don Barrozo (guitar) craft warm, authentic music deeply rooted in their Western heritage. Their new single “Choose Love” also features Grand Annex fav, Chris Pierce. Listen to their song “Workin the Hi-Line,” a tribute to Don’s father.

Bernie Pearl & Friends present: “Why We Sing the Blues”
2025-03-30 16:00 | The Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731
This show is SOLD OUT! To be put on the waitlist, call the Grand Annex (310) 833-4813 by 6:00pm Friday, 3/28. Placement on the waitlist does not guarantee a ticket.

LA-based Blues legend returns with his signature picking style learned from masters like Lightnin’ Hopkins and Mance Lipscomb. Joined by an array of Blues artists including Ray Bailey and Mo Beeks.

“We Blues performers most often do ‘our thing’ for audiences who are in the house to party and socialize, leaving little room for heartfelt stories from the stage. This evening we leave some room for people who are interested in the music to know more about the people who produce it. Each artist has had a unique path towards the music they love to play and each will take a couple of minutes to share their story before playing that music, be it song, instrumental, or both.” – Bernie Pearl
Born in East LA, Bernie Pearl became involved in the early days of the Folk Music revival through the music of Pete Seeger, the Weavers, Woody Guthrie, and Leadbelly. In 1958 Bernie’s brother Ed opened his music-coffee house, the Ash Grove. There Bernie performed with Lightnin’ Hopkins, Fred McDowell, Big Mama Thornton, and Freddie King. In 1968 Bernie began hosting “Nothin’ but the Blues” LA’s first all-blues radio show. He is also the founder the Long Beach Blues Festival.
Bernie Pearl will be joined by:

LA native, Ray Bailey was taught by the groundbreaking reed player John Carter. Under his tutelage, Bailey learned Charles Mingus, Don Cherry, Stravinsky, and Mozart. He was inspired by the (then) youngster Jimi Hendrix, Larry Davis, and Chaka Khan. He regularly performed at the famous LA blues club Babe’s & Ricky’s Inn.

Roy Jones Sr. is best known for his role as Marty in the Tony award-winning Broadway hit, “Dreamgirls.” He spent over four years touring the world, performing eight shows a week. After taking a break to be a family man, Roy has returned to singing the Blues and plays in several roots and R&B bands.

Grammy-nominated Mo Beeks is one of LA’s favorite pianists, singers, songwriters and musical directors. He plays a variety of styles and is a carrier of the blues tradition. He has performed with Leroy Hudson, Chaka Khan, Tyrone Davis, Otis Clay, Mahalia Jackson and more.

Elizabeth Hangan is an LA-based blues singer, songwriter, bass player and music educator. She fronts The Elizabeth Hangan Band, performs as one of Marguaret Love’s Lovettes and toured with Bobby Warren, Mickey Champion, and Deacon Jones. She performed in the Women in Blues 2021 showcase and was presented with a Living Legend Award in 2018.

New Orleans-born drummer and vocalist Albert Trepagnier, Jr., AKA “the Beat-Man,” has played with Bernie Pearl for over 40 years. He has also played for Eric Clapton, BB King, John Mayall and Stevie Ray Vaughn. He is a recipient of the Living Legend Blues Award.

Kee-Eso Pitchford is a recognized performing artist and master of several instruments in addition to his formidable guitar skills, outstanding voice and undeniable stage presence. Kee-Eso is equally comfortable and engaging with both blues and gospel material.

Job Striles is a first-rate LA blues guitarist whose “rough and rowdy” playing earned him praise from Blues Access, Blues Revue, Southland Blues and Living Blues. He has worked with boogie-woogie pianist Rob Rio, and opened for the J. Giels Band, R.L. Burnside, Little Charlie and the Nightcats, Robert Lockwood Jr. and many others.

Latin Grammy-nominated George Dez is a blues vocalist and guitarist who has shared the stage with Poncho Sanchez, Mickey Champion, Finis Tasby, Brenton Wood, John Pisano, Lonnie Jordan, and many others. His record Crosstown Blues is a tribute to his mentor Laura Gross of Babe n Ricky’s Inn.

Meet the Music Student Community Performance
2025-04-03 18:00 - 19:00 | San Pedro First Thursday Artwalk World Stage (6th & Mesa), 6th and Mesa, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
A recorder performance by local fifth graders – for the community!
Grand Vision Foundation’s Meet the Music students from local partner schools will perform during April’s First Thursday ArtWalk. Grand Vision’s Recorders in Schools program provides trained teaching artists to classrooms to lead weekly music classes during the school day. Students learn to play an instrument, read music and perform. This program also incorporates music into history, culture and math!
This performance is free and open to all, no tickets or RSVP required.
After the performance, stay and listen to Sharkbait, a youth band from the Boys & Girls Club of the Los Angeles Harbor.
Sponsored in part by:

Spotlight on Singer-Songwriterspresented with Wonder & Awe Productions
2025-04-05 20:00 | The Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731
Hosted by Brenda Carsey who performs with Kid Lightning, Joseph Eid and pop-folk artist Madison Malone – whose credits include lyrics for Celine Dion and soundtracks for General Hospital and ABC’s 20/20.
Grand Vision and Wonder & Awe Productions collaborated to put this Spotlight Series line-up together through a generous grant from the Live Music Society.

Wonder & Awe Productions is a boutique event management and talent booking agency that creates inclusive, community-driven experiences with a deep passion for music and multimedia art. They curate diverse events across the US, from full band performances to intimate house concerts, always with a focus on artistry and self-expression.

Brenda Carsey is a Los Angeles-based vocalist, songwriter, and producer known for her larger-than-life R&B/Soul and Progressive Pop. With poetic lyrics, fluid melodies, and a soulful voice, she captivates audiences at venues like Moroccan Lounge and The Hotel Cafe. Featured by NPR and LA Weekly, her music appears on Netflix’s Babysitter’s Club, Better Call Saul, and The Voice, as well as projects by Whitney Tai, Cesar Saez, and more.

Joseph Eid is one of those writers who delivers a sense of renewal and a deeper perspective with his songs. His gift is his ability to thread a silver lining into the dark cloud of his subject, making peace with life and being alive. As a first generation American who grew up in New York, he expresses his unique point of view by combining folk sensibilities with a retro-pop flare.

Kid Lightning’s music is lyrically driven folk with a poetic focus, or as BuzzBands LA put it: “Bob Dylan meets Woody Guthrie meets Yusuf.” Music for an empathetic future. KL is a SoCal native and loves to hit the trail or swim out past the buoy. When not outside, KL is an avid reader and is happy to talk about books with anyone, anytime!

Madison Malone is a queer singer-songwriter and proud mama, known for her poignant lyrics and blend of pop and folk. She co-wrote the song “The Chase” for Celine Dion and her music can be heard on soundtracks for General Hospital (also appearing on screen as Nurse Madison), 20/20 and PBS’s 30 Minute Music Hour among others and on documentaries including Gather produced by Jason Momoa.

Gathering for the Grand WOODSTOCK Peace Love & Music Party
2025-04-12 17:00 - 22:00 | Palos Verdes Golf Club, 3301 Via Campesina,, Palos Verdes Estates, CA, 90274
The Gathering for the Grand Gala is sold out. Thank you for your continued support of Grand Vision Foundation.
Honoring Andy Hill & Renee Safier of the musical group “Andy & Renee & Hard Rain”
The 16th Annual Gathering for the Grand Gala will be on April 12, 2025 at the Palos Verdes Golf Club. Together, we’ll toast to the next exciting phase of renovations at the historic Warner Grand Theatre and celebrate fifteen incredible years of concerts at the Grand Annex Music Hall. The theme is: WOODSTOCK A Peace, Love & Music Party. At the gala, we will be honoring Andy Hill & Renee Safier and they will perform a full set of music with their band, Hard Rain! Enjoy groovy drinks and dance to the iconic music of Woodstock.
Dress: “Hippie” – but more than just a blanket! Outfit inspiration Pinterest board.
Proceeds benefit live music at the Grand Annex Music Hall, our music education program Meet the Music serving 2,500+ Harbor area students annually, and the historic Warner Grand Theatre restoration.
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Donors receive recognition on our website, our e-newsletter, on event signage and in the tribute book that every gala attendee receives.
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TEAM TAIKO Drum Classes Spring Session
2025-04-21 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-28 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-05-05 19:00 - 20:00 | The Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731
Team Taiko classes are divided into 8-week sessions, with a different pattern taught in each session. They can be purchased by session or by class.

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.
Spring Session Mondays at 7 PM April 21 – June 9:
Team Taiko classes are divided into 8-week sessions, with a different pattern taught in each session. They can be purchased by session or by class.

Monday, April 21 – 7 PM
Monday, April 28 – 7 PM
Monday, May 5 – 7 PM
Monday, May 12 – 7 PM
Monday, May 19 – 7 PM
Monday, May 26 – 7 PM
Monday, June 2 – 7 PM
Monday, June 9 – 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.

Concerts at the Harbor Woodie & the Longboards
2025-04-26 14:30 | Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M White Drive, San Pedro, 90731
Grand Vision presents Woodie & the Longboards at the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, as part of “Arts Open San Pedro,” a new weekend-long event featuring open galleries, artist studios and performing arts within San Pedro’s Arts and Cultural District. Dance the afternoon away with John “Woodie” Keating and his Longboard band, playing pop and surf rock hits from the ’50s to the ’80s.
Learn more about Arts Open events here.
With the support of the Port of Los Angeles, Grand Vision is presenting four outdoor concerts that will add live music to San Pedro events on the waterfront.
At the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium:

4/26 Woodie & the Longboards, presented with the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium & Arts Open San Pedro (a city-wide open studios event)

At the LA Maritime Museum Plaza:

5/24 MLC Band (Mid-Life Crisis), Fleet Week at 5 PM
5/25 Drift Away, Fleet Week at 5 PM
6/7 Homegrown Collective, San Pedro Pride Flag Raising at 2 PM

Paul Givant Marigold Record Release Concert
2025-04-26 20:00 | The Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731
Paul Givant is the frontman, songwriter and founder of the Americana folk-rock band Rose’s Pawn Shop. He tours nationally and internationally with the group at festivals, theaters and clubs.
Since 2018, he has been writing solo records, through which he processes life’s highs, lows and complexities. Inspired by the sounds of 1970s folk rock, his new record Marigold is a deeply personal story of growth. Listen to the first single from Marigold, “Tripping On the Moon.”

You may also recognize Givant as a member of the Celtic rock band John Kraus & the Goers. Additionally, with the band’s bassist, Stephen Andrews, Givant also formed the folk-grunge duo The Contraptionists, who released their debut record, Working Man’s Dread, in 2020.

Opener by Mary Scholz / 8 PM
Mary Scholz’s “songbird vocals” (Americana Highways) and evocative songwriting have made her a live circuit favorite for over a decade. With her unique brand of gritty folk charm, the Philly-born, LA-based artist forges a personal connection with her audience every time she takes the stage. Zachary Ross of Rose’s Pawn Shop will join her for a few songs.

Spotlight Singer-Songwriters with Blackbird Record Label🍷
2025-05-03 20:00 | The Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731
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.
Grand Vision and Blackbird Record Label collaborated to put this Spotlight Series line-up together through a generous grant from the Live Music Society.

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.

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.

“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.

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.

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.

🍷Pre-Concert Wine Tasting:
Taste fine wines 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.
