Southern California Concert Calendar

Heady as Funk is a concert calendar bringing you headiest, funkiest live music from Bakersfield to San Diego. We curate and promote the best shows in Southern California, and help fans connect with their favorite Artists, Venues, and Vendors outside of the “arena” of social media.

Saturday 17 October

Opiuo brings his electrifying funkadelic bass and glitch-soul grooves to EOS Lounge in Santa Barbara on October 17th. Don’t miss this high-energy night!

EOS Lounge, 500 Anacapa St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101 United States
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Sunday 18 October

Enjoy live Grateful Dead tunes every Sunday at Aquarius with Fish and the Seaweeds. Two sets of classic jams, a sunset opener, and great vibes by the water.

Aquarius Bar and Grille, 1548 Quivira Way #5
San Diego, CA 92109 United States
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Sunday 18 October

Discover Strange Hotels’ electrifying Sunday night residency at Davey Wayne’s in Hollywood, where the weekend doesn’t end — it transforms into an unforgettable experience.

Good Times at Davey Wayne’s, 1611 N El Centro Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90028 United States
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Monday 19 October

Electric Waste Band keeps the Grateful Dead spirit alive with 33 years of Monday night residencies at Winston’s OB, delivering 150+ classic songs with masterful improvisation.

Winston’s, 1921 Bacon St
San Diego, CA 92107 United States
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Monday 19 October

Hot Club of Los Angeles brings sizzling Django-inspired gypsy jazz to Monday nights. Discover LA’s beloved residency since 2011—no cover, free parking!

Cinema Bar, 3967 Sepulveda Blvd
Culver City, CA 90230 United States
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Monday 19 October

Join Ashton Slater’s Minglewood Mondaze at the Barrel Tavern in Sherman Oaks—a free weekly Grateful Dead tribute night featuring top LA jam scene talent.

Barrel Tavern, 4547 Van Nuys Blvd.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 United States
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Monday 19 October

Discover Alex Wasily’s Very Good Mondays, LA’s must-see weekly jazz jam featuring GRAMMY winners, session legends, and top improvisers. No covers, just pure original magic.

Gold-Diggers, 5632 Santa Monica Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90038 United States
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Tuesday 20 October

Discover Bluegrass Night every Tuesday at Bigfoot East in Atwater Village. Enjoy live banjo music and boot-scootin’ fun from 8 ’til late, presented by Hellbent Booking.

Bigfoot Lodge, 3172 Los Feliz Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90039 United States
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Tuesday 20 October

Discover the Brig Band, an iconic L.A. jam band blending jazz, funk, hip-hop, and rock since 2002, featuring world-class musicians from legendary acts.

The Brig, 1515 Abbot Kinney Blvd
Venice, CA 90291 United States
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Thursday 22 October

Join Ventura Dead Night every Thursday at Winchester’s! The Peoples Dead delivers free, all-ages Grateful Dead jams from 6–10pm with community vibes downtown.

Winchester’s Grill & Saloon, 632 East Main Street
Ventura, CA 93001 United States
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Thursday 22 October

The Beat 5 is a SoCal Beatles tribute band delivering spot-on recreations of the Fab Four’s greatest hits with energy, humor, and unforgettable live performances.

TRiP, 2101 Lincoln Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90405 United States
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Thursday 22 October

Experience the Allah-Las live at SOhO Santa Barbara, presented by Folk Yeah! Events. Jangly guitars and West Coast psych vibes meet an intimate venue setting.

SOhO, 1221 State St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101 United States
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Saturday 24 October

Moon Block Party 15, presented by Desert Daze, brings the cosmic vibrations to The Haven Pomona on October 24th, 2026, with Levitation Room and Bardo delivering an evening of swirling[…]

The Haven Pomona, 288 W 2nd St
Pomona, CA 91766 United States
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Saturday 24 October

Discover Kishi Bashi’s powerful documentary ‘Omoiyari,’ exploring Japanese American WWII incarceration, followed by a live performance of the full album.

The Bellwether, 333 S Boylston Street
Los Angeles, CA 90017 United States
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Sunday 25 October

Enjoy live Grateful Dead tunes every Sunday at Aquarius with Fish and the Seaweeds. Two sets of classic jams, a sunset opener, and great vibes by the water.

Aquarius Bar and Grille, 1548 Quivira Way #5
San Diego, CA 92109 United States
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Sunday 25 October

Experience Moon Block Party 15 by Desert Daze on Oct 25, 2026, featuring Tropa Magica’s cumbia-punk energy and Rogê’s Brazilian samba grooves in one epic night.

The Haven Pomona, 288 W 2nd St
Pomona, CA 91766 United States
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Sunday 25 October

Discover Strange Hotels’ electrifying Sunday night residency at Davey Wayne’s in Hollywood, where the weekend doesn’t end — it transforms into an unforgettable experience.

Good Times at Davey Wayne’s, 1611 N El Centro Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90028 United States
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Monday 26 October

Electric Waste Band keeps the Grateful Dead spirit alive with 33 years of Monday night residencies at Winston’s OB, delivering 150+ classic songs with masterful improvisation.

Winston’s, 1921 Bacon St
San Diego, CA 92107 United States
+ Google Map
Monday 26 October

Hot Club of Los Angeles brings sizzling Django-inspired gypsy jazz to Monday nights. Discover LA’s beloved residency since 2011—no cover, free parking!

Cinema Bar, 3967 Sepulveda Blvd
Culver City, CA 90230 United States
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Monday 26 October

Join Ashton Slater’s Minglewood Mondaze at the Barrel Tavern in Sherman Oaks—a free weekly Grateful Dead tribute night featuring top LA jam scene talent.

Barrel Tavern, 4547 Van Nuys Blvd.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 United States
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Monday 26 October

Discover Alex Wasily’s Very Good Mondays, LA’s must-see weekly jazz jam featuring GRAMMY winners, session legends, and top improvisers. No covers, just pure original magic.

Gold-Diggers, 5632 Santa Monica Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90038 United States
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Tuesday 27 October

Guitar legend John Scofield brings his Electrospective project to Belly Up on Oct 27th, featuring Oteil Burbridge, Larry Goldings, and Adam Deitch in an unforgettable jazz-funk experience.

Belly Up, 143 South Cedros Avenue
Solana Beach, CA 92075 United States
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