Summer is a time of song and celebration everywhere, but no place does it quite like the South Bay, where concerts take place on piers, in parks, on beaches, and perched upon a cliffside overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
Summer Concerts at the Redondo Beach Pier
Free concerts take place at the Redondo Beach Pier’s Fishermens Wharf from 6 to 8 p.m. every Thursday and Saturday from July 2 through August 31. Thursdays are tribute band nights. The concerts are sponsored by the Redondo Beach Pier Association, and Miller’s Childrens and Womens Hospital.
July
Saturday, July 1 Casual Cult (Modern Rock)
Thursday, July 6 Vitalogy (Pearl Jam Tribute)
Saturday, July 8 Jehlad & Moonshine Soul (R&B/Soul)
Thursday, July 13 Danny Freyer (Frank Sinatra Tribute)
Saturday, July 15 Greg & Good Company (Indie Rock)
Thursday, July 20 Flogging Seagulls (80s Tribute)
Saturday, July 22 CC Stugino ft. Andrean Buchanan (Blues/Rock)
Thursday, July 27 Runnin’ Down a Dream (Tom Petty Tribute)
Saturday, July 29 Ernando & The Nandos (Pop)
AUGUST
Thursday, August 3 Dark Desert Highway (Eagles Tribute)
Saturday, August 5 Novocaine (Add-Dentist Rock Band)
Thursday, August 10 Infinite Sadness (Smashing Pumpkins Tribute)
Saturday, August 12 Valencia Odds | The Odd Band (Neo Soul/R&B)
Thursday, August 17 Bear Supply (Yacht Rock Tribute)
Saturday, August 19 Intent (Reggae)
Thursday, August 24 Running Hot (Rolling Stones Tribute)
Saturday, August 26 1969 (Classic Rock)
Thursday, August 31 Twisted Gypsy (Fleetwood Mac Tribute)
All events are weather permitting and the schedule is subject to change. For more information visit redondopier.com
Manhattan Beach Concerts in the Park
The City of Manhattan of Manhattan Beach continues its long tradition, hosting Concerts in the Park every Sunday night from July 2 to September 3 at the Polliwog Park Amphitheater. Free of charge, bring your beach blanket.
July 2 Satin Dollz
July 9 So Rad
July 16 U.S. 99
July 23 Radio Royalty
July 30 Kenny Metcalf as Elton John
August 6 Psychedelic Summer
August 13 The Tom Nolan Band
August 20 The Kings of 88
August 27 My Generation
September 3 The Blue Breeze Band
Fiesta Hermosa
The signature event for the Hermosa Beach Chamber of Concerts is a multi-splendored celebration that bookends the summer, on Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends, and features a sprawling array of food, art, and craft booths. But Fiesta Hermosa in recent years has featured a bounty of music, featuring four stages, ranging from rock ‘n roll to acoustic folk. All the stages are free of charge except the Garden Stage, which costs $5 and includes a beer garden and is adjacent to the food area. Following is the Memorial Day lineup.
Beach stage
May 27
2 to 3 p.m. Willowake
4 to 6 p.m. Peace Frog
7 to 9 p.m. Jeremy Buck
May 28
2 to 3 p.m. The Anti Groupies
4 to 6 p.m. K-Tel Allstars
7 to 9 p.m. Missus Jones
May 29
2 to 3 p.m. ti85
4 to 6 p.m. Forever Rod
7 to 9 p.m. The Long Run
Garden Stage
May 27
11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. So Rad
3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Hi Fi Soundtrack
May 28
11:30 to 2:30 Rock Stallion
3:30 to 6:30 Safety Orange
May 29
11:30 to 2:30 Joker’s Hand
3:30 to 6:30 Brobots
Java Man Stage
May 27
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wais
3 to 6 p.m. Jodi Siegel
May 28
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Rose Redbirdi
3 to 6 p.m. Scott Fleetwood
May 29
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Philip and Antoinette
3 to 6 p.m. Tommy Pittam
Carnival Stage
May 27
12 to 12:30 Michael Gourzis
12:45 to 1 p.m. Mother Tucker
1:15 to 1:45 p.m. The Wongs
2 to 2:45 p.m. Seaside Screams
3 to 3:45 p.m. Cursed Suns
4 to 4:45 p.m. Heartstone
5 to 5:45 p.m. Junk Drawers
May 28
12 to 12:30 Gretchen Dorr
12:40 to 12:55 p.m. Ruby & the Thorns
1:10 to 1:30 p.m. Likewise
1:45 to 2:30 p.m. Hello Vertigo
2:45 to 3:30 p.m. The Vlastics
3:45 to 4:30 p.m. Pickle
4:45 to 5:30 p.m. Teenage Noise
May 29
12 to 12:30 Clair Harmsen
12:45 to 1:15 p.m. ihyxanny
1:30 to 2:15 p.m. Scream Revolution
2:30 to 3:15 p.m. MoonHoney
3:30 to 4 p.m. Zero Experience
4:15 to 5 p.m. Hallo Haus
5:15 to 6 p.m. Sweet Heroine
Summer Sound Series at Terranea Resort
Terranea Resorts presents its Summer Sound Series at its sensational cliffside restaurant, Nelson’s, beginning Memorial Day weekend and concluding with a performance by local legend Kevin Sousa on September 30. $15 admission.
May
26 The Emperors
27 Upstream
28 Anthem Road
June
2 In-A-Fect
3 Wanted – Bon Jovi Tribute
9 Pop Vision
10 Lucky Ones
16 80’s All Starz
17 Wais
23 Waves of Ages
24 Kevin Sousa
30 Fair Avenue
July
1 Max 80’s
2 So Rad
7 Pulp Vixen
8 The Emperors
14 Crow Hill Band
15 Britain’s Finest – Beatles Tribute
21 Wayward Sons
22 Remix
28 Upstream
29 Kevin Sousa
August
4 Journey USA – Journey Tribute
5 Wais
11 80’s All Starz
12 So Petty – Tom Petty Tribute
18 Anthem Road
19 Pulp Vixen
25 Pop Vision
26 AstroYachts
September
1 The Emperors
2 Wais
3 Atomic Punks – Van Halen Tribute
8 TBD
9 Max 80’s
15 TBD
16 Brobots
22 Remix
23 Upstream
29 Pedro Reis
30 Kevin Sousa
For tickets, lineup, and additional information, see terranea.com/events/sound-series.
Dylanfest 33
June 4
DylanFest traces its origin to a backyard concert in 1991 by Andy Hill’s and Renee Safier’s band Hard Rain, named after a Bob Dylan song. Over the years it grew to become one of the South Bay’s most anticipated musical events. On Saturday, June 4, 40 musicians will perform 60 songs (with no repeats) over eight hours in the Torino Plaza at the Torrance Cultural Arts Center. Noon to 8 p.m., 3350 Civic Center Dr., Torrance. Tickets and information visit Andyandrenee.com/dylanfest. ER
