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West Hollywood’s Summer Sounds Concert Series Returns with Free Outdoor Performances

Enjoy live music in Plummer Park every Sunday evening from July 7 to August 18

The City of West Hollywood’s Summer Sounds Free Outdoor Concert Series is back for 2024. Concerts will be held on select Sunday evenings at 4 p.m. from July 7 to August 18 at Plummer Park, located at 7377 Santa Monica Boulevard. Organized by the city’s Arts Division, these concerts are free to attend. While RSVPs are requested, reserved seating is not available. Attendees are encouraged to bring picnics, park blankets, and low chairs. Food will be available for purchase.

For more information about the performers and series details, visit www.weho.org/summersounds.

Concert Schedule and Lineup

July 7, 2024: Blanco y Negro, Andre Cruz, Chris Lujan, and DJ Monalisa will open the series. Blanco y Negro, a Los Angeles-based Latin ska band, has been entertaining audiences for over a decade with their infectious rhythms and upbeat sound. Andre Cruz and Chris Lujan, backed by the Black Diamond Rhythm Band, will deliver a mix of fuzz-heavy, groove-infused soul and funk. DJ Monalisa, known for her diverse genre-spanning sets, will also perform.

July 28, 2024: Emi Secrest, The Gumbo Brothers, and DJ R-Tistic will take the stage. Emi Secrest, a Southern singer/songwriter with a powerful voice, has collaborated with artists like Christina Aguilera and Kanye West. The Gumbo Brothers, based in Los Angeles, blend New Orleans funk and West Coast hip-hop. DJ R-Tistic, known for his high-energy sets and DJ mixes, will also perform.

August 18, 2024: The Neighborhood Orchestra (NOC) and DJ Aaron Paar will close the series. NOC, a Los Angeles-based ensemble, is known for its genre-blending performances and collaborations with industry icons. DJ Aaron Paar, a notable figure in the LA DJ and underground club scene since the early ’90s, will also perform. This concert is presented in partnership with Grand Performances and supported by an arts grant from the City of West Hollywood.

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