Julianna Zachariou Album Release Show, Lucky Kilmartin
Jan
18

Julianna Zachariou Album Release Show, Lucky Kilmartin

Profiled recently on KPBS about her freshly-minted 5 million streams for Subway Song, Julianna Zachariou is known for her mission to queer the American songbook. A Sacramento transplant by way of Nashville and San Diego, her fans and collaborators include Madison Cunningham, Caroline Kingsbury, and Ny Oh.

Last summer, after a $32k GoFundMe campaign, Zachariou recorded her forthcoming album in rural Wales with Blondshell's Jeff Frantom, Voka Gentle's Ellie Mason, and a field full of sheep. The resulting record, Dreamer Dreamer, is a playful, dizzy, experimental-pop smorgasbord. Somewhere between Neil Young, Alison Krauss, with a little Demis Roussos for good measure, Zachariou's DIY aesthetics shine through. On One Punch, Zachariou holds court with a breathless 5/4 time signature, on the circular Digital Paper, pots and pans replace drums.

Zachariou is joined by Lucky Kilmartin.

Doors at 2 PM

$15 adv + DICE fees / $18 at the door - tickets here!

($11.25 for Initiate members, $7.50 for Sponsor members, $0 +1 for Patron members, www.healingforcerecords.com/memberships)

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Joel P West, Benjamin Jaffe
Jan
24

Joel P West, Benjamin Jaffe

Joel P West will be sharing songs from his most recent album Sonora, as well as a few new tunes and some favorites from past releases. His music is lush and folky, with heartfelt lyrics and lots of odes to the natural world.

Benjamin Jaffe opens the night.

Doors at 8 PM

$18 adv + DICE fees / $22 at the door - tickets here!

($13.50 for Initiate members, $9 for Sponsor members, $0 +1 for Patron members, www.healingforcerecords.com/memberships)

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Steven McDonald, Kim Theory, David Spitzfaden, DJ Marko Desantis
Jan
25

Steven McDonald, Kim Theory, David Spitzfaden, DJ Marko Desantis

Healing Force of the Universe is partnering with Altadena Musicians for a gear donation drive. The event also featuring acoustic performances by Steven McDonald (of Redd Kross), Kim Theory (Audrey + Lula), David Spitzfaden, and DJ Marko DeSantis (of Sugarcult). Donate a working musical instrument at the door for free entry, or $15 at the door/$12 in advance (space is limited; first come, first served). Sponsored by Los Angeles College of Music, and media partner LAist.

Doors at 2 PM. All ages. - tickets here!

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Bluegrass plus: Ed Helms, Sean Watkins, & More
Jan
25

Bluegrass plus: Ed Helms, Sean Watkins, & More

A night of bluegrass at Healing Force of the Universe played by some of the best pickers in Los Angeles rotating into and out of the unbroken circle throughout the night. Expect performances from:

Ed Helms

Ben Jaffe

Carolyn Kendrick

Ellery Marshall

Adam Moss

Max Schwartz

Ethan Sherman

Drew Taubenfeld

Sean Watkins

Maddie Witler

& more

Doors at 8 PM

$18 adv (+DICE fees)/$24 at the door <- tickets here

($13.50 for Initiate members, $9 for Sponsor members, $0 +1 for Patron members, www.healingforcerecords.com/memberships)

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Two Step Tuesday: Lila Forde
Jan
27

Two Step Tuesday: Lila Forde


Lila Forde + Friends are SOUL'D OUT on a Two Step Tuesday night at Club Tee Gee in Atwater Village.

Special guest performances from Andris Mattson, Anna Ash, Christina Galisatus, Beatrix, Lucy Clearwater, and Monica Martin.

Forde is one of a kind with a voice like honey and an “Americana soul” sound that blends jazz, R&B, and folk and bridges past and present with refreshing ease. The Seattle-born singer/songwriter's album VESSEL is a confident, cathartic coming-of-age record that channels spiritual clarity and self-trust via her genre-fluid artistry. Raised in a creative, meditative household without television, Forde grew up steeped in harmony and improvisation, inspired by Bonnie Raitt, Carole King, and Ella Fitzgerald. Fun fact: Lila reached the Top 5 on The Voice under John Legend’s mentorship in 2023.

Band rips.

Doors at 8 PM. Music all night. 21+ Free to attend. - RSVP here.

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Claire Holley Record Release Party
Jan
27

Claire Holley Record Release Party

Born and raised in the American South, Claire Holley grew up listening to her Dad’s classical (and country) records and soaking up her grandmother’s jazz piano playing. She began writing songs in college, and thanks to the support of WUNC and a generous producer, stumbled into a career of music. Her self-titled debut from Yep Roc Records was featured on NPR’s Weekend Edition, and Huffington Post called Claire’s voice “achingly beautiful. Since living in Los Angeles, Claire has written music for theater productions (including the Actors Co-op in Hollywood, Westmark School in Encino, CA and Mississippi College in Clinton, MS), short and feature length films (including two recipients of the UCLA Directors Spotlight Award), and a ballet under the direction of David Keary. No Depression called Time in the Middle “one of 2015’s finest albums” and her powdercoat ep with Kristin Mooney won the 2014 MIAL “Best in Popular Music” (she’s released twelve records to date).

Her latest, WHERE I LIVED, “a collection of intimate portraits shaped by Holley’s warm vocals and sublime songcraft” according to one journalist “feels timeless.

Doors at 8 PM

$20 adv / $25 at the door - TICKETS HERE

($15 for Initiate members, $10 for Sponsor members, $0 +1 for Patron members, www.healingforcerecords.com/memberships)

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Lennon X, Discreet Driver, Crusoe
Jan
28

Lennon X, Discreet Driver, Crusoe

To say goodbye to our beloved door guy Jeff, we're bringing back some of his favorite music and celebrating our favorite guy. Lennon X, Discreet Driver, and Crusoe.

Doors at 8 PM. $12 adv + DICE fees / $15 at the door - TICKETS HERE

($9 for Initiate members, $6 for Sponsor members, $0 +1 for Patron members, www.healingforcerecords.com/memberships)

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Maral, Mary Sea Angeles
Jan
29

Maral, Mary Sea Angeles

Los Angeles’s Maral has spent the past half-decade quietly honing an approach that meshes the latest in club music contortions, a range of pulverized dub effects, and samples from her library of Iranian folk, pop and classical musics.

Mary Sea is the muse of Charley based in Los Angeles, CA. Began as collaboration with experimental artist recording engineer Marta Salogni in London. Dream pop leaning into ambience, electronics, field recordings, drones and layered vocal melodies. Featuring collaboration with experimental composer percussionist Valentina Ma (Vanishing Twin, Moin, CZN), Laetitia Sadier of Stereolab, Cathy Lucas of Vanishing Twin.

$15 adv + DICE fees / $18 at the door - Tickets here!

($11.25 for Initiate members, $7.50 for Sponsor members, $0 +1 for Patron members, www.healingforcerecords.com/memberships)

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Ski Team, See Night
Jan
30

Ski Team, See Night

KCRW Presents...

Ski Team is the project of musician, songwriter, singer and artist extraordinaire Lucie Lozinski. Lucie’s celebrating the release of her new record with us, out January 2026.

See Night is the indie-rock project of L.A.-based singer-songwriter Linda Sao, who tours solo and with band—drummer Cory Aboud, guitarist Patrick Andrews, and bassist AJ Marquez—creating cathartic rock and ballads infused with dream pop, shoegaze, and psych elements.

$20 adv + DICE fees / $25 at the door - tickets here!

($15 for Initiate members, $10 for Sponsor members, $0 +1 for Patron members, www.healingforcerecords.com/memberships)

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Highland Park Sleep Collective, Photo Ops, Grandfather. (DJ)
Jan
31

Highland Park Sleep Collective, Photo Ops, Grandfather. (DJ)

Hellbender Vinyl Presents...

After years of producing artists like Billie Eilish, Pabllo Vittar and King Princess and touring with their bands Ima Robot and Poolside, Tim and Filip formed Highland Park Sleep Collective to add their twist to the ambient genre. Students of Eno, Lanois and Budd, the sound is rooted in friendship and adventure.

As Photo Ops, Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter Terry Price creates dream pop with a tinge of folk. In his new tracks, Price captures the feeling of leaving the old behind and embracing the unknown that’s ahead, and he reflects back an impressionistic take on the space and mystery of traveling through the American West. While he continues to evolve and synthesize his own brand of pop sensibility and hymn-like lullaby, here he introduces a stripped-down, natural aesthetic that relishes limited instrumentation.

Grandfather. Djs for the night.

Doors at 8 PM

$15 adv + DICE fees / $20 at the door - TICKETS HERE

($11.25 for Initiate members, $7.50 for Sponsor members, $0 +1 for Patron members, www.healingforcerecords.com/memberships)

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Gregg Belisle-Chi Trio, GATRS
Feb
4

Gregg Belisle-Chi Trio, GATRS

Gregg Belisle-Chi is a Chinese-American guitarist and composer living in Brooklyn, New York, who over the past decade has been “busily establishing himself as an important and distinctive new voice in the contemporary guitar world” and “has emerged as one of the most creatively dexterous musicians.” His trio consists of himself (guitar), Tim Lefebvre (bass) and Remy Morritt (drums).

The GATRS (Garret Lang, Adam Gunther, Tyler Nuffer, Ryan Richter and Sam KS) open for them.

Doors at 8 PM. $15 adv + DICE fees / $20 at the door. - TICKETS HERE!

($11.25 for Initiate members, $7.50 for Sponsor members, $0 +1 for Patron members, www.healingforcerecords.com/memberships)

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Philip Krohnengold, Shannon Lay
Feb
5

Philip Krohnengold, Shannon Lay

Philip Krohnengold returns to Healing Force of the Universe for his first Thursday residency where he and his bandmembers back PK's buds and make them sound better than the record.

This month, he welcomes Shannon Lay.

Doors at 8 PM

$20 adv + DICE fees / $25 at the door - TICKETS HEREE

($15 for Initiate members, $10 for Sponsor members, $0 +1 for Patron members, www.healingforcerecords.com/memberships)

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Paul Deiss Smith II, Drew Taubenfeld, Adam Miller
Feb
6

Paul Deiss Smith II, Drew Taubenfeld, Adam Miller

Paul Deiss Smith II is a session and touring guitarist in the greater Los Angeles area, performing at venues such as The Troubadour, the Bourbon and Beyond Festival, and the Pico Union Project alongside artists such as the Grammy-winning choir Tonality, Jade Bird, Jacob Jeffries, Ty Taylor, and many more. Now releasing his third original album, Paul takes an intimate turn towards his biggest strength as a guitarist: his solo acoustic guitar playing. Time, Fabric, Home is a collection of 9 original pieces penned as a Patreon project during the first year of the pandemic of 2020. Years later, Paul has re-recorded them in a studio setting and is releasing them to the world, not just his Patreon subscribers. They all reflect on different personal stories of grief, growth and hope during that turbulent time and his life leading up to that point.

Paul is joined by Drew Taubenfeld + Adam Miller.

Doors at 8 PM

$16 adv + DICE fees / $21 at the door - tickets here!

($12 for Initiate members, $8 for Sponsor members, $0 +1 for Patron members, www.healingforcerecords.com/memberships)

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For The Love Show: Poetry, Music, For The Soul.
Feb
13

For The Love Show: Poetry, Music, For The Soul.

Healing Force of the Universe Presents...

For The Love Show: Poetry, Music and Healing for the Soul.

Poetry by Arielle Estoria, Alyesha Wise, and Matthew Cuban.

Music by Lauren Evans, Keith Tutt II, and Christine Noel.

Doors at 8 PM. $20 adv + DICE fees / $25 at the door - tickets here!

($15 for Initiate members, $10 for Sponsor members, $0 +1 for Patron members, www.healingforcerecords.com/memberships)

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Andrés Miguel Cervantes, Noelle & The Deserters
Feb
14

Andrés Miguel Cervantes, Noelle & The Deserters

Andrés Miguel Cervantes is a Mexican-American singer-songwriter and finger-picking guitarist based in San Diego, California. Influenced by Leonard Cohen, Townes Van Zandt, and Guy Clark, his lyrics weave haunting images of travel, love, and impermanence. His debut album, The Crossing, produced by Alicia Vanden Heuvel, blends '60s folk-country with a western noir sound. The album’s melancholy atmosphere, with lonesome pedal steel and dramatic percussion, captures the heartworn landscapes of the West in a timeless, deeply emotional journey.

Noelle & The Deserters bring South-Western honky tonk from the high deserts of New Mexico to the golden hills of California. Fronted by singer-songwriter Noelle Fiore, their music draws inspiration from the likes of Emmylou Harris, Loretta Lynn, Marty Robbins, J.J Cale, Gene Clark, Townes Van Zandt, and the great outlaw country players. The Deserters include seasoned players Graham Norwood (guitar), Alicia Vanden Heuvel (bass), David Cuetter (pedal steel), and Jerry Fiore (drums), all based in the Bay Area and Sacramento.

Doors at 2 PM

$15 adv + DICE fees / $18 at the door - tickets here!

($11.25 for Initiate members, $7.50 for Sponsor members, $0 +1 for Patron members, www.healingforcerecords.com/memberships)

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Moorea Masa & The Mood, Kiah Victoria + special guests
Feb
15

Moorea Masa & The Mood, Kiah Victoria + special guests

A light and soulful songstress. Dubbed one of Billie Eilish's top 5 favorite underground artists and one of Jhené Aiko's favorite singers, Kiah Victoria is an emerging force to be reckoned with.

After graduating with a BFA in Recorded Music from New York University's Tisch School Of The Arts, the young songbird toured Europe and the UK supporting artists from Amber Mark to Mahalia to Jessie Reyez. Whether facilitating sound healing, writing music for Issa’s Rae’s Insecure, or speaking on the power of mediation- Kiah is here to raise the frequency of LOVE and share her heartfelt music with the world.

Songs have always been there for Moorea Masa (pronounced More-ray-uh Mah-sa), being raised in the musical mecca of Portland, Oregon. The daughter of an Italian immigrant father and an Black mother born abroad, this singer/songwriter/guitarist has been making music for as long as she can remember. At fifteen, she was already looking for chances to perform by sneaking into local clubs, where she was lovingly adopted into the vibrant community of Portland musicians. Moorea has toured the world and shared a stage with artists k.d Lang, Allen Stone, Big Wild, The Motet, El Vy, Nick Waterhouse, headlined tours in Europe, and supported other artists including Corrine Bailey Rae, Emily King, Lawrence, The Dip, Lady Wray, Bernhoft and more.

Doors at 8 PM

$27 adv + DICE fees / $32 at the door - TICKETS HERE!

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Music Grows On Trees w/ Melinda Sullivan + Larry Goldings
Jan
11

Music Grows On Trees w/ Melinda Sullivan + Larry Goldings

Music Grows on Trees! A record for kids by Melinda Sullivan and Larry Goldings.

Heartfelt children’s music shaped by world-class artistry — made for kids, loved by parents.

Music Grows on Trees is crafted by Melinda Sullivan, one of the world’s premier tap dancers, and Larry Goldings, Grammy-nominated composer and legendary musician.

Our show is one hour long, for all ages. Our band features piano, bass, guitar, drums, and of course, a tap dancer! Our new music drops January 2026. Join us for a fun-filled, family-friendly afternoon!

More about Melinda: @itsmelindasullivan

More about Larry: @larrygoldings

Doors at 2 PM - TICKETS HERE

$20 adv adults (+DICE fees)/$25 at the door, $10 adv kids under 12 (+DICE fees)/$13 door, free ages 2 and under. Tickets checked at the door.

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Lily Talmers + Lucy Clearwater, Benjamin Jaffe
Jan
10

Lily Talmers + Lucy Clearwater, Benjamin Jaffe

strange—vivid images that range from sludge-covered and dismal to childlike and wondrous. Every song on It Is Cyclical, Missing You was recorded live, each song in one continuous take, often with a full band in tow, produced by Talmers herself. Lily Talmers has seen praise from NPR, No Depression, Under The Radar, and The Bluegrass Situation among others. She won the Kerrville Folk Festival's 2024 New Folk Competition and has opened for the likes of Tommy Emmanuel, The Brother Brothers, and Anna Tivel.

Lucy Clearwater is an acoustic folk/Americana singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and nature-loving old soul with a background in classical violin. Since moving to LA in 2016, she’s released numerous singles and EPs, sold out beloved venues like The Hotel Cafe, and graced the stage at iconic venues such as The Troubadour and The El Rey.

Ben Jaffe opens the show.

Doors at 8 PM

$20 adv + DICE fees / $25 at the door - TICKETS HERE

($15 for Initiate members, $10 for Sponsor members, $0 +1 for Patron members, www.healingforcerecords.com/memberships)

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Music Grows On Trees w/ Melinda Sullivan + Larry Goldings
Jan
10

Music Grows On Trees w/ Melinda Sullivan + Larry Goldings

Music Grows on Trees! A record for kids by Melinda Sullivan and Larry Goldings.

Heartfelt children’s music shaped by world-class artistry — made for kids, loved by parents.

Music Grows on Trees is crafted by Melinda Sullivan, one of the world’s premier tap dancers, and Larry Goldings, Grammy-nominated composer and legendary musician.

Our show is one hour long, for all ages. Our band features piano, bass, guitar, drums, and of course, a tap dancer! Our new music drops January 2026. Join us for a fun-filled, family-friendly afternoon!

More about Melinda: @itsmelindasullivan

More about Larry: @larrygoldings

Doors at 2 PM - TICKETS HERE

$20 adv adults (+DICE fees)/$25 at the door, $10 adv kids under 12 (+DICE fees)/$13 door, free ages 2 and under. Tickets checked at the door.

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Avery Friedman, Grimson, Golda May
Jan
9

Avery Friedman, Grimson, Golda May

Avery Friedman is a Brooklyn-based artist. Her debut album, New Thing was released via Audio Antihero on April 18th. She has received support from outlets like NPR Music (All Songs Considered), KEXP, BBC, The Line of Best Fit, Under the Radar, No Depression, Post-Trash, New Noise Magazine, WFUV, WNYU, and many others.

Aiden Berglund is a Brooklyn native songwriter and filmmaker. Grimson is the new moniker for Aiden’s independent music and animation production.

golda may is from the Chicago and San Diego suburbs. Obsessed with singing and melodies from a very young age, golda grew up soundtracking her own life. She writes and sings about insecurity, anger, love, sadness, the beauty and joy of life, loneliness, rejection, nihilism, and existential dread. Her unique lyrical, melodic, production, and vocal approaches create a golda may world where she hopes that people will be able to access hard-to-put-words-to feelings within themselves and perhaps feel some magic too.

Doors at 8 PM

$14 adv + DICE fees / $19 at the door - TICKETS HERE!

($10.50 for Initiate members, $7 for Sponsor members, $0 +1 for Patron members, www.healingforcerecords.com/memberships)

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Philip Krohnengold, Leeann Skoda
Jan
8

Philip Krohnengold, Leeann Skoda

Philip Krohnengold returns to Healing Force of the Universe for his first Thursday residency where he and his bandmembers back PK's buds and make them sound better than the record.

This month, he brings back singer/guitarist Leeann Skoda.

Doors at 8 PM

$20 adv + DICE fees / $25 at the door - tickets here!

($15 for Initiate members, $10 for Sponsor members, $0 +1 for Patron members, www.healingforcerecords.com/memberships)

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Photo Ops, Mirrorball, DA Stern
Dec
22

Photo Ops, Mirrorball, DA Stern

Photo Ops is the indie folk/dream pop project of L.A. singer-songwriter Terry Price, whose clear voice and intimate, nostalgic songs explore memory, transition, and the American West. Blending folk warmth with synth textures, his albums - from Pure at Heart (2020) to Burns Bright (2023) -shine with honesty, vulnerability, and melodic depth, reflecting his move from Nashville and his personal storytelling.

D.A. Stern is the indie pop project of singer/songwriter David Stern, blending ’60s pop warmth with ’80s college-rock jangle. After leading NYC’s the Sanctuaries, he moved to L.A. and released his sunny, self-produced debut Aloha Hola in 2017, later reissued by Slumberland, followed by the EP Isn’t It Obvious? featuring both originals and select covers.

Mirrorball is the Los Angeles dream-pop duo of Alexandra Johnstone and Scott Watson, crafting “gloaming indie pop” with bittersweet nostalgia. After debuting on Dangerbird Records, they teamed with producer Chris Coady for a run of singles blending cinematic psych-pop, angular guitars, and vintage pop influence. Their full-length arrives in 2025.

Performing at Club Tee Gee on Monday, December 22 at 8 PM. 21 +. Free. - RSVP here!

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Wil Blades, Jeff Parker, Roy McCurdy
Dec
19

Wil Blades, Jeff Parker, Roy McCurdy

Dr. Lonnie Smith has called Wil Blades “the future,” anointing him the heir apparent to “carry on the legend and the legacy of the organ.” Blades has grown to be one of the most in-demand Hammond organ players. Blades has worked with legendary musicians including John Lee Hooker, John Scofield, Nicholas Payton, Idris Muhammad, Charlie Hunter, Bernard Purdie, Terrace Martin, Melvin Sparks, Joe Louis Walker, Karl Denson, Stanton Moore and many more.

Jeff Parker is recognized as one of contemporary music’s most versatile and innovative electric guitarists and composers. With a prolific output characterized by musical ideas of angularity and logic, he uses ideas informed by innovations and trends in both popular and experimental forms. He creates works that explore and exploit the contrary relationships between tradition and technology, improvisation and composition, the familiar and the abstract.

Roy McCurdy is a living legend. He’s toured and recorded with veritable Who’s Who of jazz greats and groups, including Kenny Burrell, Joe Williams, Sonny Clark, Jackie McLean, Betty Carter, Kenny Dorham, Bobby Timmons, Ron Carter, Bobby Hutchinson, The Count Basie Orchestra, Donald Byrd, Herbie Hancock, Coleman Hawkins, Joe Henderson, Milt Jackson, Oscar Peterson, Bud Powell, Jimmy Smith, Horace Silver, Kenny Drew, Eddie Harris, Stanley Turrentine, Hubert Laws, Charles Lloyd, Blue Mitchell, Sarah Vaughn, Ella Fitzgerald + more.

Doors at 8 PM

$20 adv+DICE fees/$25 door - TICKETS HERE

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Tony Barba, Jakob Heinemann, Ethan Snyder + more
Dec
18

Tony Barba, Jakob Heinemann, Ethan Snyder + more

The trio of Tony Barba (woodwinds), Jakob Heinemann (double bass) and Ethan Snyder (drums) debut at Healing Force of the Universe, playing a selection of original compositions as well as improvised excursions. Fresh from the studio recording their debut LP, they look forward to a 2026 release. Members of the trio have played with Father John Misty, Bon Iver, Makaya McCraven, Moon Hooch, Breathwork, Dave Rempis, and Alta Vista.

Nicolas Maldonado is a saxophonist, composer, and improviser exploring the intersection of acoustic and electronic sound. Performing on tenor and soprano saxophone, he integrates live electronics to shape spontaneous compositions within an evolving sonic landscape. His work seeks to blur the lines between structured form and open improvisation, creating immersive textures that fuse jazz, experimental music, and electronic manipulation. For this performance, he will be joined by Matt Malinger and David Moses.

Doors at 8 PM

$15 adv + DICE fees / $20 at the door - tickets here!

($11.25 for Initiate members, $7.50 for Sponsor members, $0 +1 for Patron members, www.healingforcerecords.com/memberships)

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Rachel Goodrich: Residency Night Three
Dec
17

Rachel Goodrich: Residency Night Three

Miami Beach-based singer/songwriter Rachel Goodrich's eclectic blend of vaudeville-inspired indie pop, swing-jazz and country-folk (the artist frequently describes her sound as "shake-a-billy") is made all the more singular by the vast number of instruments at her command. A musician since her single digits, Goodrich's first compositional tool was the guitar, but as the years progressed, so did the bells and whistles, culminating in an arsenal that included ukulele, spoons, mandolin, piano, kazoo, banjo and autoharp. The Florida native's self-released debut album Tinker Toy arrived in 2009.

Doors at 8 PM

$10 adv + DICE fees / $15 at the door. $21 for all three shows. - TICKETS HERE

($7.50 for Initiate members, $5 for Sponsor members, $0 +1 for Patron members, www.healingforcerecords.com/memberships)

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Butch Bastard, Dixie
Dec
14

Butch Bastard, Dixie

Butch Bastard is the moniker of Ian Murray (he/him), a songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer crafting literate, emotionally resonant music. Originally hailing from Seattle and now based in Los Angeles, Murray’s work as Butch Bastard reflects a deep commitment to narrative songwriting, melodic sophistication, and a quietly defiant independence.

Dixie-the first solo effort of Father John Misty’s guitar man, Chris Dixie Darley-presents an entirely new standard. Upbeat harmony-driven rockers that are as impressive for their miusical acumen as they are for their sheer enjoyability. “Heartache”, the first single off of Dixie’s upcoming LP (due Fall 2025) is struck of frill and entirely without lull. Think NRBQ with and Brinsley Schwartz go to Bakersfield.

Doors at 8 PM

$15 adv + DICE fees / $20 at the door - TICKETS HERE

($11.25 for Initiate members, $7.50 for Sponsor members, $0 +1 for Patron members, www.healingforcerecords.com/memberships)

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Sanglorians, Quazar, The Acrylic
Dec
14

Sanglorians, Quazar, The Acrylic

We are hosting a vinyl album donation event for Altadena Musicians, a local foundation helping fire-impacted music lovers rebuild their vinyl collections.

Featuring acoustic holiday music by Sanglorians, plus Quazar (aka Brandon Jay), and The Acrylic. Donate five pieces of vinyl at the door for free entry, or $15 at the door/$12 in advance (space is limited; first come, first served). Sponsored by Beckett’s non-alcoholic cocktails and spirits, and media partner LAist.

Doors at 2 PM.

$12 adv + DICE fees / $15 at the door OR donate 5+ records. - TICKETS HERE

($9 for Initiate members, $6 for Sponsor members, $0+1 for Patron members, www.healingforcerecords.com/memberships)

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Why? #6: Norton, Stern, Roberts, Wisdom, Ferguson
Dec
11

Why? #6: Norton, Stern, Roberts, Wisdom, Ferguson

Butch Norton hails from the San Francisco Bay Area. In 1980 Butch relocated to so cal to study with renowned percussionist John Bergamo at California Institute of the Arts where he met Mrs. Butch and they soon married in 1985. Butch’s recording and touring career started in 1989 when he hooked up with Lowen and Navarro then became a founding member of the Eels which led to work with Rufus Wainwright, Tracy Chapman, Tracy Bonham, the Psychedelic Furs and for the last handful of years with Lucinda Williams. In the midst of all the touring and recording Butch has supplemented his time lending his abilities to many modern dance, movie soundtracks, teaching, meditative, yoga, spiritual, healing rituals and other various percussive endeavours. www.butchdrums.com

Aaron Michael Stern is an LA-based bassist, producer, and mixing engineer. With a melodic and supportive style, he has toured and performed at leading festivals and iconic venues around the world. Former co-owner/operator of Verdugo Sound, he is now at the helm of a new recording studio at the site of the forthcoming Blue Whale music compound in Atwater Village.

Jason Abraham Roberts is a guitarist known for collaborations with Bedouine, Norah Jones, Ben Kweller, and Spoon.

Live painting from Norton Wisdom. Spoken word from Rich Ferguson.

Doors at 8 PM

$15 adv+DICE fees/$20 door - TICKETS HERE

($11.25 for Initiate members, $7.50 for Sponsor members, $0 +1 for Patron members, www.healingforcerecords.com/memberships)

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Rachel Goodrich: Residency Night Two
Dec
10

Rachel Goodrich: Residency Night Two

Miami Beach-based singer/songwriter Rachel Goodrich's eclectic blend of vaudeville-inspired indie pop, swing-jazz and country-folk (the artist frequently describes her sound as "shake-a-billy") is made all the more singular by the vast number of instruments at her command. A musician since her single digits, Goodrich's first compositional tool was the guitar, but as the years progressed, so did the bells and whistles, culminating in an arsenal that included ukulele, spoons, mandolin, piano, kazoo, banjo and autoharp. The Florida native's self-released debut album Tinker Toy arrived in 2009.

Doors at 8 PM

$10 adv + DICE fees / $15 at the door. $21 for all three shows. - TICKETS HERE

($7.50 for Initiate members, $5 for Sponsor members, $0 +1 for Patron members, www.healingforcerecords.com/memberships)

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Alan Chang: "WICKEDLY" Album Release
Dec
9

Alan Chang: "WICKEDLY" Album Release

As Wicked mania sweeps the globe with the film's highly anticipated release, Alan Chang unveils WICKEDLY, a project born from his lifelong devotion to the musical that changed theater forever. This spirited new collection reimagines the beloved score through Chang's sophisticated improvisational lens, bridging the soaring drama of Stephen Schwartz's compositions with the freedom and spontaneity of jazz tradition. Recorded at Swan Dive Sound and produced and arranged by Chang, the album features his piano alongside bassist Tim Lefebvre and drummer Ryan McDiarmid.

Doors at 8 PM

$20 adv + DICE fees / $25 at the door - TICKETS HERE!

($15 for Initiate members, $10 for Sponsor members, $0+1 for Patron members, www.healingforcerecords.com/memberships)

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Tracing The Lines Zine Release, Makaya McCraven
Dec
7

Tracing The Lines Zine Release, Makaya McCraven

International Anthem presents...

TRACING THE LINES ZINE RELEASE PARTY

DJ sets by IARC family & live performance by MAKAYA MCCRAVEN. Admission gets you a free copy of Tracing the Lines Vol. 4 (IA11 Edition).

Doors at 2 PM

$12 adv + DICE fees / $15 at the door - TICKETS HERE

($9 for Initiate members, $6 for Sponsor members, $0+1 for Patron members, www.healingforcerecords.com/memberships)

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veronicavon, June Swoon, Super Shrew
Dec
6

veronicavon, June Swoon, Super Shrew

Bewitchingly dreamy and glowing with fuzz, veronicavon is the brainchild of songwriters Chris Hackman and Xuan Nguyen, who joined forces in 2020 with a (secret) plan to stay sane and explore uncharted horizons in lo-fi pop. Together, they conjured a universe of grainy synths, cassette-drenched drums, and warbling guitars, where Nguyen’s enchanting vocals swirl in a wistful, playful, and instantly addictive dreamscape.

Veronicavon is joined by June Swoon and Super Shrew.

$13 adv + DICE fees / $16 at the door. Doors at 8 PM - TICKETS HERE

($9.75 for Initiate members, $6.50 for Sponsor members, $0+1 for Patron members, www.healingforcerecords.com/memberships)

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Carly Bannister, Jac Thompson
Dec
5

Carly Bannister, Jac Thompson

Originally from Nashville and now in LA, Carly Bannister blends sharp storytelling with melodies that stick. Whether she's making you laugh with stage banter or breaking your heart with a lyric, her music feels like catching up with an old friend. Bannister celebrates the release of her album with special guest Jac Thompson.

Doors at 8 PM

$18 adv + DICE fees / $23 at the door - tickets here!

($13.50 for Initiate members, $9 for Sponsor members, $0 +1 for Patron members, www.healingforcerecords.com/memberships)

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Philip Krohnengold, Kenneth Pattingale
Dec
4

Philip Krohnengold, Kenneth Pattingale

Philip Krohnengold returns to Healing Force of the Universe for his first Thursday residency where he and his bandmembers back PK's buds and make them sound better than the record.

This month, PK invited Kenneth Pattingale of the Milk Carton Kids to the HFOTU stage for the first time.

Don't miss.

Doors at 8 PM.

$20 adv (+DICE fees)/$25 at the door - TICKETS HERE

$15 for Initiate members, $10 for Sponsor members, $0 +1 for Patron members, www.healingforcerecords.com/memberships

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Rachel Goodrich: Residency Night One
Dec
3

Rachel Goodrich: Residency Night One

Miami Beach-based singer/songwriter Rachel Goodrich's eclectic blend of vaudeville-inspired indie pop, swing-jazz and country-folk (the artist frequently describes her sound as "shake-a-billy") is made all the more singular by the vast number of instruments at her command. A musician since her single digits, Goodrich's first compositional tool was the guitar, but as the years progressed, so did the bells and whistles, culminating in an arsenal that included ukulele, spoons, mandolin, piano, kazoo, banjo and autoharp. The Florida native's self-released debut album Tinker Toy arrived in 2009.

Doors at 8 PM

$10 adv + DICE fees / $15 at the door. $21 for all three shows. - TICKETS HERE

($7.50 for Initiate members, $5 for Sponsor members, $0 +1 for Patron members, www.healingforcerecords.com/memberships)

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Byland, Zander Hawley, Mel Guérison
Dec
2

Byland, Zander Hawley, Mel Guérison

Byland is the moniker and last name of Seattle based, Albuquerque raised, singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Alie Renee. Alie’s cinematic, indie-rock sound is grounded by vocally vulnerable moments that will move you to lean in. The acclaimed project has received recognition from outlets like KEXP, Under The Radar, American Songwriter, Flood Magazine, and others.

Zander Hawley is a singer and songwriter from Los Angeles. Described as “an avalanche of feeling” (Atwood Magazine), “acutely self-aware” (Noisey) and “consistently captivating, lyrical storytelling” (Ones To Watch), he has toured the US, Canada, and Europe. His songs have been featured on television in “The Following” on Fox and “The Recruit” on Netflix, and he appears as “Rodge” on “The Rookie” on ABC.

Mel Guérison is an award-winning composer, recent recipient of the Reel Change Grant, and has written music for film, TV, dance choreography, trailers and commercials spanning a wide range of genres, including work for Lionsgate, Oscilloscope, Warner Brothers, Atlus Games, Nike, ON Running, Independent Directors and more.

Doors at 8 PM

$22 adv + DICE fees / $27 at the door - TICKETS HERE

($16.50 for Initiate members, $11 for Sponsor members, $0 +1 for Patron members, www.healingforcerecords.com/memberships)

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Healing Force of the Universe Two Year Anniversary Birthday Party
Nov
23

Healing Force of the Universe Two Year Anniversary Birthday Party

We're celebrating our second anniversary at our shop with pizza, DJ sets from buds, and a sale. We invited friends whose music and taste we love to share with us short sets from 4-10 PM ish. We'll have some pizza, some drinks, some records spinning, and familiar faces. It'll be wake style, without a death. Come and go as you please. We'll be here hanging and hope to see ya.

10% off media merch, 20% off Healing Force of the Universe merchandise (including Forestdale Incense), FREE pizza.

Thanks for two years.

Free with RSVP. RSVP HERE.

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