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Blues Concerts & Live Shows in Los Angeles
Blues originated in the Deep South of the United States during the late 19th century, evolving from African American spirituals, work songs, and shouts. Find upcoming Blues concerts in Los Angeles below.
Upcoming Blues Events · Los Angeles
SAT 15 AUG
The Leslie Baker Trio
Until 15 Aug
The Leslie Baker Trio
jazzbluessoul
Desert Rose
Trap Drum Workshop
jazzsoulblues
World Stage Performance Gallery
Melody First: The Art of Jazz Singing
Eric Scott Reed
christian jazzjazzvocal jazz
World Stage Performance Gallery
Reed's Creeds
Eric Scott Reed
christian jazzjazzcontemporary jazz
World Stage Performance Gallery
CHRIS O'LEARY BAND - Blues Harmonica Master
The Chris O'Leary Band
bluesblues rocksoul blues
Matt Denny's Ale House Restaurant
SOULDIES FROM OLDIES
soulr&bclassic soul
The Greek Theatre
T BEAR & Friends Birthday Celebration
Laurence Juber, Richard T Bear, Ricky Cortes, Tony Braunagel
bluessoulfolk
The Mint
An Evening with Teri Bond – Great American Songbook
Teri Bond
vocal jazzswingpop
Visionarium Live Italian
SUN 16 AUG
Sam Pace
Sam Pace, The Scrub Jays
rockamericanafolk
The Redwood Bar & Grill
World Stage Big Band
World Stage Big Band
jazzbig bandswing
World Stage Performance Gallery
Sunday Vocal Jazz Jam Session
vocal jazzjazzsoul
World Stage Performance Gallery
YaYENNINGS QUARTET
Yayennings
bebopjazzcontemporary jazz
The Baked Potato
Sunday Night Jazz w/ The Andre Bernier Trio
The Andre Bernier Trio
jazzcool jazzswing
The Venice West
MON 17 AUG
TUE 18 AUG
WED 19 AUG
THU 20 AUG
FRI 21 AUG
The Shea Welsh Blues Experience Feat Sheila Ford
Sheila Ford, Shea Welsh
bluesjazzjazz fusion
BBQ Blues
Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening
Jason Bonham
blues rockhard rockclassic rock
Vina Robles Amphitheatre & Box Office
Wilbury SuperGroup, a Tribute to the Traveling Wilburys
Wilbury SuperGroup
rockclassic rockfolk
Killer Shrimp
Sound profile
A vocal-driven, raw sound.
energy
40
danceability
40
valence
30
grit
75
organicness
90
commerciality
50
tempo
30
vocality
85
About Blues
Blues originated in the Deep South of the United States during the late 19th century, evolving from African American spirituals, work songs, and shouts. Characterized by its foundational 12-bar chord progression and "blue notes," the genre traditionally utilizes instrumentation such as the acoustic or electric guitar, harmonica, and piano. Rhythms often employ a distinctive shuffle or swing feel with tempos ranging from mournful, slow ballads to upbeat, driving boogie-woogie styles. Emotionally, the blues serves as a cathartic expression of personal struggle and resilience, acting as a critical stylistic ancestor to jazz, rhythm and blues, and rock and roll.
Also known as: The Blues
Parent genre:Blues
Blues events in Los Angeles - FAQ
- What is Blues music?
- Blues originated in the Deep South of the United States during the late 19th century, evolving from African American spirituals, work songs, and shouts. Characterized by its foundational 12-bar chord progression and "blue notes," the genre traditionally utilizes instrumentation such as the acoustic or electric guitar, harmonica, and piano. Rhythms often employ a distinctive shuffle or swing feel with tempos ranging from mournful, slow ballads to upbeat, driving boogie-woogie styles. Emotionally,…
- What Blues events are in Los Angeles?
- Mood tracks all upcoming Blues events in Los Angeles - concerts, club nights, and live shows. The calendar is updated daily with new events across all major venues. Browse the listings above to find tonight's Blues events or upcoming shows this week.
- What are the characteristics of Blues music?
- Blues music scores high on organicness (90%), vocality (85%), grit (75%), and lower on valence (30%), tempo (30%). These qualities shape the typical Blues sound at live events and club nights.
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