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Funky Classics with Scary Pockets

This weekend, we're bringing the funk back to California Plaza with Scary Pockets. This all-star ensemble reimagines some of the most iconic pop songs from the 70s, 80s, 90s and today in a fresh, funky style. Click to RSVP


Thanks to everyone who joined our Midsummer Live Stream last week. If you missed the show, you can still watch the archive on GP's YouTube.


Lot of exciting concerts coming up in July, with Black Nile next Saturday, Ali Sethi and Discostan on July 23, and ending the month with KCRW Summer Nights featuring Sly5thAve.

Plus we just announced more details about our collab with dublab, A Tribute to Alice Coltrane, featuring Miguel Atwood-Ferguson and Surya Botofasina.

Looking forward to seeing you back at GP this weekend!

July 9 - Scary Pockets

Scary Pockets are bringing the funk to Grand Performances on Saturday July 9th.  Scary Pockets are a rotating roster of world class musicians who release live funk reimaginations of familiar songs.

Set Times:
6:00pm - DJ Aaron Paar
7:00pm - CARM
8:30pm - Scary Pockets
 

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Learn more about Scary Pockets co-founder Ryan Lerman.

Since their first recording session in 2017, Scary Pockets have released 300+ videos that have been watched over 234 million times on YouTube
 

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A Midsummer Live Stream

We took a trip down memory lane last weekend for GP's Midsummer Live Stream, looking back at some of the most memorable moments from GP's history



Relive iconic performances from California Plaza featuring Stevie Wonder, Aloe Blacc, Bootsy Collins and more! Watch here: https://youtu.be/cqdrEWCoOuE

 

July 16 - Black Nile

On July 16, Grand Performances and The World Stage present Black Nile, LA based brothers who add telepathic dynamism to their music, building upon our city’s vibrant jazz renaissance.

Also performing is beat maestro Linafornia, whose style was once described as "sounding like a blend of Madlib vintage soul claps and Organized Noize inspired bottom swing," by HipHopDX.





Set Times:
6:00pm - DJ Carlos Niño
7:00pm - Linafornia
7:45pm - DJ Carlos Niño
8:30pm - Black Nile

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