The inaugural 320 Festival kicks off today, three days of free online panels, workshops and live music performances dedicated to opening dialogue about mental health.
Will clubs catering to live music be able to bounce back from the pandemic? The Troubadour’s GM doesn’t paint a rosy picture in an interview with the L.A. Times. While fundraising for its employees has surpassed its initial goal, other independent venues aren’t enjoying such largesse.
Tune in to the Buzz Bands LA Instagram channel for online sets this week from Molly Moore, Trapdoor Social, Sam Marine and Oddnesse. It’s one artist per day, starting Wednesday.
With unknown re-open dates for all businesses and concern for staff and patrons’ safety during the current coronavirus pandemic, Amoeba closes its Sunset Blvd doors permanently and looks ahead to their move to Hollywood Boulevard.
You don’t have to leave home for Stagecouch, All Together Now, Pathway to Paris and the Desert Hearts Fesival this weekend. Plus, there’s a special “Yellow Submarine” sing-along.
Stay tuned to Buzz Bands LA’s Instagram channel this week for online sets from Hamish Anderson, Starcrawler, YIP YOPS and James Henry Jr.
Tonight, Burger Records will release a massive compilation of singles written and recorded by artists in quarantine. “Quarantunes: Songs From Self-Isolation,” featuring more than 150 artists, goes on sale at 6 p.m.
Follow Buzz Bands LA’s Instagram channel this week for online sets from Thom Sawyr, Alicia Blue, Mini Trees and SAÍGO.
With its host venue shuttered, long-running L.A. dance night Club Underground is keeping the party going by broadcasting online. There are no cover charge or bar tabs — a trade-off for having to dance to the Smiths alone.
DJ Nic Harcourt, the morning show host on 88.5 FM, is inviting submissions from the L.A. music community: Beat cabin fever by collaborating on a song remotely and send it to him.
