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"I've long admired Grand Vision's quest to restore the beautiful Warner Grand, I am equally impressed with their live presentations at the Grand Annex, the concerts have been musically brilliant and highly educational." |
GRAND ANNEX / UPCOMING EVENTS |
Please Note: All tickets purchased for Annex concerts and events will be held on a will call list. All Ticket Sales are final and non-refundable unless date of performance changes or is cancelled.
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TASTE OF TAIKOTaiko Drumming Classes at the Annex  Monday, January 7, 2019 - Monday, May 27, 2019 Monday: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM 
Monday: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Learn to play the Japanese Taiko Drums! It's Exhilarating! Three 4-class sessions will be offered this fall on Mondays at the Grand Annex. 6:30pm - 8:00pm. Classes will be led by master drummers from the LA Taiko Institute Instructors. Single class: $24 / 4 Class Session: $88 / 8 Classes: $160 (Ticketing fees apply for online sales.) SESSION 1: 1/7, 1/14, 1/21, 1/28 SESSION 2: 3/18, 3/25, 4/1, 4/8 SESSION 3: 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27 For more information, call Grand Vision 310-833-4813 (M-F, 10:00am - 5:00pm)  
The Friends of the San Pedro presents:VAL ZAVALA Sunday, January 27, 2019 2:00 PM Buy tickets directly from organizer... Val Zavala, winner of the Emmy and the George Peabody Awards for Excellence in Journalism, has been an integral part of the Los Angeles news scene for many years, serving as Vice-President of News and Public Affairs for KCET. She is best known as anchor and producer of SoCal Connected and also served as reporter, anchor, and producer of the long running news program, Life and Times. Reservations $20 Available at San Pedro Library or at www.friendsspl.org 
THE FIRE with Christa Burch Saturday, February 2, 2019 8:00 PM
The Fire is a high energy Scottish music band, with world class fiddling in combination with bagpipes, guitar, bodhran, whistle, and bouzouki. The group includes, International Scottish Fiddle Champion Rebecca Lomnicky, multi-instrumentalist David Brewer of the popular Celtic band Molly’s Revenge, and Adam Hendey on guitar and bouzouki. Guest vocalist Christa Burch commands the listener's attention, but in a gentle, direct way that is warm, expressive and intimate. Part of a vibrant new generation of American folk singers, Christa deftly marries musicianship and storytelling through song. “You feel as if she's singing straight to you,” says Folkworks Magazine. Enjoy the night in downtown San Pedro 
First Thursday Open Mic Night Thursday, February 7, 2019 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Are you a musician? A singer/songwriter? A poet? South Bay's Open Mic at the Grand Annex is dedicated to showcasing, connecting and providing a creative outlet for musicians and spoken word artists. Every first Thursday of the month, in conjunction with the San Pedro Arts District's First Thursday ArtWalk, the Grand Annex in San Pedro opens its stage to musicians, singer/songwriters and poets of the South Bay and beyond. With its supportive, community vibe and excellent sound, it's the perfect stage to work out that new song and connect with new fans. The Grand Annex has hosted Grammy winners and nominees and regionally acclaimed musicians across all genres. Sign-up begin at 6:30pm $5 Entrance includes voucher for one beer, wine or soft drink and snack All Ages Event / 21+ for the bar 
ANDY & RENEE & HARD RAIN Friday, February 8, 2019 8:00 PM
Premium Concert SouthBay folk-rock favorites, Andy & Renee and the Hard Rain band return for their winter “Album” concert. This year, the band will play their 2011 release, Many Miles to Go, as the first set plus a full 2nd set of music. Enjoy the night in downtown San Pedro 
THE BAREFOOT MOVEMENT Saturday, February 9, 2019 8:00 PM
“One of the most promising bands on the bluegrass scene.” – CMT Edge First runners up at the 2013 Telluride Bluegrass Festival's New Band Competition and recognized in 2014 with the IBMA Band of the Year Momentum Award winner, this Nashville based band draws from bluegrass and acoustic rock, bringing their Americana to everything from folk ballads to rowdy “barn-burners.” “I would travel a thousand miles to hear them again and I urge music lovers of all stripes to join me.” – Chuck Plotkin, producer (Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan) “With groups like The Barefoot Movement on the scene, the future of bluegrass is in safe hands.” – The Daily Country Enjoy the night in downtown San Pedro 
TWANGUERO Saturday, February 16, 2019 8:00 PM
Latin Grammy and Spanish Goya winner, guitarist Diego Garcia is, one of Spain's most active recording artists, mixes Spanish and American roots music for a driving Latin rock-a-billy twang, bringing to mind greats, Chet Atkins and Les Paul. Enjoy the night in downtown San Pedro 
ROSE'S PAWN SHOP Friday, February 22, 2019 8:00 PM
This Grammy-nominated band has a veritable musical arsenal: guitars, banjo, thumping upright bass, fiddle and drums. The group delivers a rich lyric-driven rootsy rock that reflects its musical lineage, from Woody Guthrie to The Band to Old Crow Medicine Show. Enjoy the night in downtown San Pedro 
U2 L.A.vation Saturday, February 23, 2019 8:00 PM
Premium Concert Drawing its name from the hit song "Elevation", L.A.vation has faithfully crafted an amazingly accurate U2 experience, with classic songs like “With Or Without You”, “Beautiful Day”, “One” and “Vertigo”. Based in LA, the band tours internationally and has played events for Rolling Stone, BMW, Facebook, and many more. Enjoy the night in downtown San Pedro 
CHRIS STILLS Saturday, March 9, 2019 8:00 PM
Premium Concert The son of Stephen Stills and French singer/songwriter Veronique Sanson, there's no denying that Stills comes from musical roots. Strongly influenced by the music of late ‘60s, Stills is a bonafide troubadour in his own right, delivering clear, translucent folk and gritty rock and blues. Enjoy the night in downtown San Pedro 
CALE FLAMENCO Friday, March 15, 2019 8:00 PM
Electrifying vocal and rhythmic arrangements with roots in rumba, flamenco and music from North Africa and Romany regions. Featuring Spanish guitar players and vocalists Jose Prieto and Victor Torres and percussionist, Paul Blazek Jose Prieto and Victor Torres were born and raised in Spain and have now set down musical roots in the US, establishing themselves on the So-Cal flamenco circuit. With the flair of the Gipsy Kings, Calé infuse their Latin-based music with traditional and contemporary riffs. Enjoy the night in downtown San Pedro 
THE SUSIE GLAZE NEW FOLK ENSEMBLE Saturday, March 16, 2019 8:00 PM
"One of the most beautiful voices in bluegrass and folk music today.” KPFK's FolkScene Award-winning vocalist Susie Glaze and her ensemble play a blend of traditional mountain folk and exciting new grassy and Celtic-inspired originals. Enjoy the night in downtown San Pedro
TASTE OF TAIKOTaiko Drumming Classes at the Annex Monday, March 18, 2019 - Monday, April 8, 2019 Monday: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Learn to play the Japanese Taiko Drums! It's Exhilarating! Three 4-class sessions will be offered this fall on Mondays at the Grand Annex. 6:30pm - 8:00pm. Classes will be led by master drummers from the LA Taiko Institute Instructors. Single class: $24 / 4 Class Session: $88 / 8 Classes: $160 (Ticketing fees apply for online sales.) SESSION 1: 1/7, 1/14, 1/21, 1/28 SESSION 2: 3/18, 3/25, 4/1, 4/8 SESSION 3: 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27 For more information, call Grand Vision 310-833-4813 (M-F, 10:00am - 5:00pm) 
ADAM LEVY & RICH HINMAN Friday, April 5, 2019 8:00 PM
Jazz-blues instrumental artists, Levy and Hinman have careers that shine with elite gigs. Levy’s guitar drives Tracy Chapman’s “Give Me One Reason” and flows through Norah Jones’ “Come Away with Me.” Hinman’s pedal steel sings behind Sara Bareilles, Rosanne Cash, K.D. Lang and many others. Individually, the members of this instrumental quartet have also played with Ray LaMontagne, Amos Lee, Jackson Browne, Sam Phillips, Over the Rhine, Elvis Costello, the Milk Carton Kids, and dozens of other venerable artists. As a collective unit, the quartet has only been playing together for a relatively short time but you’d never guess that from their deep grooves and telepathic interplay. They play soul music without words, country music without hats, blues music without regrets. Rich Hinman: pedal steel guitar Adam Levy: guitar Jennifer Condos: bass Jay Bellerose: drums Enjoy the night in downtown San Pedro 
I SEE HAWKS IN LA Opener: Pretty Polly Saturday, April 6, 2019 8:00 PM
American Roots and Euro-American chart toppers, The Hawks bring their seasoned lyric-driven honkytonk rock and electrified two-step back to the Annex. Openers Pretty Polly are stars on the rise, gaining traction with their intricate harmonies on their original songs and classic covers. Enjoy the night in downtown San Pedro
TASTE OF TAIKOTaiko Drumming Classes at the Annex Monday, May 6, 2019 - Monday, May 27, 2019 Monday: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Learn to play the Japanese Taiko Drums! It's Exhilarating! Three 4-class sessions will be offered this fall on Mondays at the Grand Annex. 6:30pm - 8:00pm. Classes will be led by master drummers from the LA Taiko Institute Instructors. Single class: $24 / 4 Class Session: $88 / 8 Classes: $160 (Ticketing fees apply for online sales.) SESSION 1: 1/7, 1/14, 1/21, 1/28 SESSION 2: 3/18, 3/25, 4/1, 4/8 SESSION 3: 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27 For more information, call Grand Vision 310-833-4813 (M-F, 10:00am - 5:00pm) 
HOT OCTOBER Opener: She Sings, She Swings! Friday, May 10, 2019 8:00 PM
Original and traditional bluegrass. From lightning fast pickin' to soulful mountain ballads, this SoCal-based acoustic quintet is making waves as one of the few true crossover bluegrass bands. Hot October is: Paul Fuller, vocals and banjo Jesse Olema, vocals and fiddle Craig Ferguson, mandolin and dobro Sasha Birrittella, guitar David Tranchina, upright bass Opener She Sings, She Swings is back with their dazzling combination of Django Reinhardt guitar with Andrews Sisters-style close harmonies. Enjoy the night in downtown San Pedro 
KIMBERLY FORDThe Music of Joni Mitchell Saturday, May 11, 2019 8:00 PM
Premium Concert A true homage to Mitchell's quintessential classics. Instead of a note-for-note tribute, Ford has gathered a group of stellar musicians with backgrounds in jazz, classical, and rock to cover all facets of Mitchell’s career. "Kimberly Ford captures the vocals and inflections of the Joni Mitchell Songbook better than anyone in recent memory" -Mark McDonald Santa Barbara Jazz Society Enjoy the night in downtown San Pedro |
