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Indie Folk Concerts & Live Shows in Los Angeles
Indie folk emerged during the 1990s as a contemporary fusion of traditional folk music and the DIY ethics of independent rock, emphasizing lyrical depth and acoustic sincerity. Find upcoming Indie Folk concerts in Los Angeles below.
Upcoming Indie Folk Events · Los Angeles
SAT 15 AUG
Summer Send-Off: A Youth Music Showcase
Eli Pafumi
indie folkalternative rockblues rock
Healing Force of the Universe
Noah Kahan: The Great Divide Tour
Gigi Perez, Noah Kahan, Annabelle Dinda
indie folksinger-songwriteramericana
Rose Bowl Stadium
Mario Di Sandro
Mario Di Sandro
rockalternative rockamericana
The Viper Room
Sun Kil Moon
Sun Kil Moon
slowcorerockindie folk
The Teragram Ballroom
Sounding Arrow, Gary Jules, Breezers
Gary Jules, Sounding Arrow, Breezers
acoustic rockindie folkalternative rock
Healing Force of the Universe
SUN 16 AUG
MON 17 AUG
TUE 18 AUG
WED 19 AUG
Captain Flashback's Laurel Canyon Love! - Celebrating the '60s/'70s Roots of Classic Rock
Acoustic Generation, Captain Flashback
folk rockacoustic rockindie folk
Vitello's Restaurant
Breaking Sound
BELARO, ciara elise
philly clubr&bpop
The Peppermint Club
Brett Dennen
Brett Dennen
folkindie folkindie
The Venice West
Ruth Garbus
Ruth Garbus
indie folkart popcontemporary folk
2220 Arts + Archives
Mt. Joy
Mt. Joy
americanafolk rockindie folk
The Greek Theatre
THU 20 AUG
School Night
Grey Dugan, Andrew Sa, Sean Campbell, Group Chat
countryqueer countryindie folk
The Airliner
Alexander Biggs, Adriana McCassim, Nyan Feder
Alexander Biggs, Adriana McCassim, Nyan Feder
indie folkbedroom popacoustic pop
Healing Force of the Universe
Mt. Joy 2026
Mt. Joy
americanafolk rockindie folk
The Greek Theatre
FRI 21 AUG
SAT 22 AUG
The Goffin and King Foundation Presents
Louise Goffin, RobinAugust, Jason Berk, Adrian Bourgeois, Jessica Torrey, Chris Seefried, Riley Way, Frances Hamilton, Charlie Kogen, Oli Malbran, tigerlily
power poprockfolk
Scribble
Steve Von Till, Six Organs of Admittance
Six Organs Of Admittance, Steve Von Till
neofolkgothic countrydrone metal
Zebulon
SUN 23 AUG
WED 26 AUG
Sound profile
A vocal-driven, organic sound.
energy
32
danceability
28
valence
48
grit
35
organicness
92
commerciality
45
tempo
40
vocality
88
About Indie Folk
Indie folk emerged during the 1990s as a contemporary fusion of traditional folk music and the DIY ethics of independent rock, emphasizing lyrical depth and acoustic sincerity. The genre typically utilizes acoustic guitars, banjos, and string arrangements, often layering these traditional instruments with experimental production techniques or subtle rhythmic pulses. Characterized by a mid-tempo pace and an introspective, often melancholic mood, it prioritizes intimate vocal performances and narrative storytelling over high-energy hooks. It maintains a strong semantic connection to both the singer-songwriter tradition and contemporary alternative rock, acting as a modern, non-commercial evolution of the mid-20th-century folk revival that values organic textures and raw emotional vulnerability above all else.
Also known as: Independent folk
Indie Folk events in Los Angeles - FAQ
- What is Indie Folk music?
- Indie folk emerged during the 1990s as a contemporary fusion of traditional folk music and the DIY ethics of independent rock, emphasizing lyrical depth and acoustic sincerity. The genre typically utilizes acoustic guitars, banjos, and string arrangements, often layering these traditional instruments with experimental production techniques or subtle rhythmic pulses. Characterized by a mid-tempo pace and an introspective, often melancholic mood, it prioritizes intimate vocal performances and narr…
- What Indie Folk events are in Los Angeles?
- Mood tracks all upcoming Indie Folk 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 Indie Folk events or upcoming shows this week.
- What are the characteristics of Indie Folk music?
- Indie Folk music scores high on organicness (92%), vocality (88%), valence (48%), and lower on energy (32%), danceability (28%). These qualities shape the typical Indie Folk sound at live events and club nights.
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