Upcoming events.

Healing Force of the Universe presents events at the shop… and sometimes elsewhere.

All shows and events presented by HFOTU are listed below.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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), The Acrylic, and special guest Rachel Haden. 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Moonheart, Laura Colwell
Nov
20

Moonheart, Laura Colwell

Moonheart is the musical home of singer/composer/poet/maker/feeler kim mayo. she lives in Brooklyn, where she is currently working on completing her first full-length album & her first collection of poems.

Moonheart is joined by Laura Colwell of Sunjune.

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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Mia Wilson, Sam Burton
Nov
19

Mia Wilson, Sam Burton

Mia Wilson is a Southern California singer-songwriter who blends piano and guitar based compositions with lush orchestral arrangements, introspective lyrics and captivating mezzo-soprano vocals. Her self-titled debut album is set to be released on November 14th 2025 by Royal Oakie Records.

11/5 - Songwriters in the Round ft. Mia Wilson w/ Kacey Johansing, Alina Hardin, Biita (Lisa Houdei) & Erin Durant

11/12 - Mia Wilson w/ Parting Lines

11/19 - Mia Wilson record release w/ Sam Burton

Doors at 8 PM. $14 adv + DICE fees / $17 at the door. $30 three show package - TICKETS HERE

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Two Step Tuesday: Lila Forde
Nov
18

Two Step Tuesday: Lila Forde

Some artists find music; for Lila Forde, music found her—and it’s been calling ever since. With a voice like honey and an “Americana soul” sound blending jazz, R&B, and folk, the Seattle-born singer/songwriter bridges past and present with refreshing ease. Her debut album VESSEL is a confident, cathartic coming-of-age record that channels spiritual clarity and self-trust. 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. After studying jazz and gigging across Los Angeles, she reached the Top 5 on The Voice under John Legend’s mentorship—an experience that affirmed her path. Funded by a grassroots Kickstarter and recorded in just three days, VESSEL captures Forde’s emotional depth and genre-fluid artistry. “I want to be a vessel for the music,” she says. “These songs arrived for me, not from me.”

Doors at 8 PM - RSVP here

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Jobi Riccio, Johanna Samuels
Nov
18

Jobi Riccio, Johanna Samuels

Sid The Cat Presents: Jobi Riccio w/ Johanna Samuels

11/18/2025 at Healing Force Of The Universe

TICKETS HERE!

Born and raised in Morrison, Colorado - a tourist town in the foothills outside of Denver that’s home to Red Rocks Amphitheater - Jobi Riccio grew up surrounded by music and found inspiration in artists ranging from Sheryl Crow to Joni Mitchell. Sonically, Jobi’s music exists between worlds, melding the classic craftsmanship of her songwriting with modern indie-leaning production to forge a lush, expansive sound that feels traditional and experimental all at once.

She has received significant acclaim for her songwriting, including winning the 2019 NewSong Music Competition and the 2019 Lee Villiare Scholarship from her alma mater Berklee College of Music. More recently Jobi was awarded the 2023 Newport Folk Festival John Prine Fellowship, chosen as a 2024 Luck Reunion Artist On The Rise and is nominated for the Americana Music Association's 2024 Americana Honors and Awards in the category of Emerging Artist of the Year.

Her debut album, Whiplash (out now on Yep Roc), has garnered praise from The New York Times, Billboard, NPR, and The Nashville Scene to name a few. “This is the kind of album where you leave knowing an artist better than you ever thought you could in less than 40 minutes, and learn a thing or two about yourself in the process” Says Marissa R. Moss, who named Whiplash her number one Country album of 2023 for Stereogum. Not one to be confined into any one mold, Riccio’s Whiplash introduces influences from a variety of genres, while still holding space for her love for all decades of country and americana music.

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Alex E.T., Sunday Mourners
Nov
17

Alex E.T., Sunday Mourners

Emerging from the ever-evolving California neo-psych scene, Los Angeles based songwriter/guitarist Alex E.T. (stage moniker of Alexandra Elaine Tapié) comes out swinging in full technicolor on her new album, Color of Strange, out now on Curation Records. On her sophomore release Alex E.T. delivers a swirling, crunching, guitar heavy rock album while weaving infectious melodies and high caliber, pop infused song-craft.

Alex celebrates the release of the new LP, Color Of Strange, joined by Sunday Mourners at Club Tee Gee. The show also features an after party with DJ Gabrinetti.

Doors at 8 PM - RSVP here

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In Sonic Dreams Presents: Brendan Eder Ensemble, Kennebec
Nov
16

In Sonic Dreams Presents: Brendan Eder Ensemble, Kennebec

In Sonic Dreams Presents...

Brendan Eder Ensemble is a genre-bending ensemble of woodwinds, drum set, and bass based in Los Angeles. Brendan’s latest album THERAPY charted at #6 on Billboard’s Crossover Classical chart and was featured in The Guardian’s “Best Albums of 2023 So Far.” The ensemble will be performing new works and compositions from THERAPY.

Kennebec is the creative vessel of composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Eric Phillips, whose work delivers a lush, boundary-pushing symphonic blend of globally inspired American chamber-folk, ambient jazz, neo-soul, new age, and alternative hip-hop.

Following collaborations with artists such as Samuel T. Herring, Sudan Archives, Yazz Ahmed, and Alfa Mist —and working on soundtracks for acclaimed projects like The Holdovers and Barack Obama’s Netflix series Working—Phillips returns with The Water Wheel (out November 7), a conceptually rich third album exploring impermanence, love, and the cycles of time. The record is both a cathartic celebration of life and a soothing balm for turbulent times.

Doors at 8 PM

$20 adv + DICE fees / $24 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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Paul Spring
Nov
14

Paul Spring

Paul Spring’s new album Dumb and Free (out Nov 11, 2025) is a collection of character-driven songs inspired by his time canvassing and socializing in Stearns County, MN. Each track explores the worldview of someone he met—often politically opposed to him—shifting his songwriting from judgment to empathy. After returning to Brooklyn, he arranged the songs during an 8-month residency at Sunny’s Bar with a live band featuring Nick Hakim, Jon Nellen, Adam Brisbin, and Kevin Copeland.

Between 2022–2025, Spring released five albums, including the folk/electronic Thunderhead, orchestral River Flows Two Ways (“a singular fresh offering” —Aquarium Drunkard), and Vita Brevis, a Latin-language record inspired by hymns and the Beach Boys.

Raised in Saint Cloud, MN and now based in NYC, Spring has toured the US and Ireland, and completed two river canoe tours promoting albums. A devoted guitarist, he released J.S. Bach 12 String Transcriptions in 2021 and played Bach weekly at NYC’s Burp Castle. He was also lead singer of Holy Hive, and has worked with Post Malone, Fleet Foxes, Black Thought, and El Michels Affair. He technically won a Grammy in 2022 for a flute solo on Lecrae’s Good Lord.

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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Mia Wilson, Parting Lines
Nov
12

Mia Wilson, Parting Lines

Mia Wilson is a Southern California singer-songwriter who blends piano and guitar based compositions with lush orchestral arrangements, introspective lyrics and captivating mezzo-soprano vocals. Her self-titled debut album is set to be released on November 14th 2025 by Royal Oakie Records.

11/5 - Songwriters in the Round ft. Mia Wilson w/ Kacey Johansing, Alina Hardin, Biita (Lisa Houdei) & Erin Durant

11/12 - Mia Wilson w/ Parting Lines

11/19 - Mia Wilson record release w/ Sam Burton

Doors at 8 PM. $14 adv + DICE fees / $17 at the door. $30 three show package - TICKETS HERE

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Two Step Tuesday: Taylor Kropp
Nov
11

Two Step Tuesday: Taylor Kropp

Taylor Kropp is a producer and guitarist living in Los Angeles, CA. He has produced records for Rye Davis, Maria Diem, and Eli Wain Scott. Before moving to L.A., Kropp worked in Nashville for four years, playing guitar for Rye Davis, Tanya Tucker, Deborah Allen, Kristen Kelly, and Josh Dorr, amongst many others. His debut album Coming Up for Air released in 2017 (praised by American Blues Scene for the way its “Sharp, intelligent lyrics combine with masterful musicianship throughout the entire album”) and was followed by two years of extensive touring across the United States. After relocating to Los Angeles in 2019, Kropp toured with critically acclaimed Americana artists Jaime Wyatt (New West Records) and Jason Hawk Harris (Bloodshot Records). Currently, he can be found gigging and recording locally around L.A., composing for Scorekeepers, or touring with Rye Davis as time permits.

Doors at 8 PM - RSVP here

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Frail Talk, Shannon Lay, Mimi Gilbert
Nov
11

Frail Talk, Shannon Lay, Mimi Gilbert

Formed in the foothills of Northern Colorado in early 2020, Alex Woodchek and Cor Wright of Frail Talk are creating a blooming universe of squiggly indie music for squiggly people. Like the kind surprise of a backyard garden, their songs spring up from the dirt with folk roots, soft pop colors, and burgeoning lyricism ready to welcome every listener with daydream-love.

Frail Talk are joined by Shannon Lay and Mimi Gilbert.

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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Christina Galisatus, Marcus Buser
Nov
10

Christina Galisatus, Marcus Buser

Born and raised in San Francisco and currently based in Los Angeles, Christina Galisatus is a pianist, composer, vocalist, and songwriter whose music is grounded in emotional honesty and purposeful restraint. Having cultivated a distinctive sound as both a performer and writer, her music is difficult to put into a box; her rich harmonic and melodic sensibilities are shaped by years of classical piano and orchestral French horn studies, alongside extensive experience in the world of jazz and improvised music.

Marcus Buser records his songs in his garage. Sometimes he’ll get his friends to play, but mostly he works alone. Long nights with guitars and synthesizers; crooning romantic memories and existential nonsense into melodies. Only the cat Dizzy judges him and really knows takes go into each track. His new album Where or When was written and recorded simultaneously. Pieced together between early mornings catching waves and late nights as a working musician. Documenting and interpreting great cosmic shifts within his own life in real time. Buser fills his sonic pallet with West Coast Jazz, Surf Rock, RnB and New Wave to create a fusion of tones that guide the listener through his stories and confessions.

Doors at 8 PM - RSVP here

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Hirons, Saadi, Cate Kennan
Nov
9

Hirons, Saadi, Cate Kennan

On her debut EP Future Perfect, British-American songwriter Jenny Hirons sings of childhood visions and capitalist superstructures, of speeding down narrow country lanes and gently disappearing into the ether like a dream fulfilled. Throughout five muted pop tracks recalling Sakamoto & Hosono, Bowie & Eno, Hirons conjures pop fantasy and confronts reality with bright-eyed steeliness.

Hirons is joined by Saadi and Cate Kennan.

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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Melinda Sullivan + Larry Goldings
Nov
9

Melinda Sullivan + Larry Goldings

In 2021, during the COVID lockdowns, tap dancer Melinda Sullivan and Grammy-nominated jazz pianist Larry Goldings began collaborating after posting an improvisational version of Somewhere for a virtual family gathering. The video resonated widely, drawing attention from jazz musicians, tap dancers, and fans, with figures like Sheila E., Robert Glasper, and Questlove joining the conversation. As restrictions eased in 2022, the duo took their work to the stage, blending jazz, funk, commercial dance, and underground tap. Their inventive sound quickly built a following on Instagram and Patreon, with audiences seeking improvised performances across Southern California.

Their work revives the jazz-tap tradition, which emerged in the 1920s as both forms evolved in parallel—cemented by Shuffle Along in 1921 and popularized at venues like The Cotton Club. Though the art form had faded from mainstream visibility since the early 2000s, Goldings and Sullivan have sparked renewed interest. Goldings calls Sullivan “a great jazz instrumentalist,” while journalist Allen Morrison described their sound as “a new kind of jazz piano trio,” with Goldings on piano and synth bass and Sullivan providing percussion on a portable board. Their debut album, Big Foot, was released in August 2024 on Colorfield Records.

Doors 2 PM

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

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Philip Krohnengold, Natalie Carol
Nov
6

Philip Krohnengold, Natalie Carol

Composer and multi-instrumentalist, Philip Krohnengold, is back for his first Thursday residency at Healing Force of the Universe. He's regularly toured with Sara Bareilles, country music's Jennifer Nettles (Sugarland), as well as guitar, keys and sound design for Madison Cunningham. This time, Krohnengold, welcomes his friend, Natalie Carol (of Valley Queen) to the shop. 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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Mia Wilson: Songwriters in the Round
Nov
5

Mia Wilson: Songwriters in the Round

Mia Wilson is a Southern California singer-songwriter who blends piano and guitar based compositions with lush orchestral arrangements, introspective lyrics and captivating mezzo-soprano vocals. Her self-titled debut album is set to be released on November 14th 2025 by Royal Oakie Records.

11/5 - Songwriters in the Round ft. Mia Wilson w/ Kacey Johansing, Alina Hardin, Biita (Lisa Houdei) & Erin Durant

11/12 - Mia Wilson w/ Parting Lines

11/19 - Mia Wilson record release w/ Sam Burton

Doors at 8 PM. $14 adv + DICE fees / $17 at the door. $30 three show package - TICKETS HERE

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Goldenfinch, I'll Show You Magic
Nov
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Goldenfinch, I'll Show You Magic

Curated by graduate students at the USC Thornton School of Music Dan Leibel, Asher Etlin, Natalie Vo and Amina El Ghazi, we present a one-night community benefit concert. “We wanted this final project to sound like the city, restless, eclectic, and collaborative — and make a difference while doing it,” stated a press release about the event.

The student-produced event spotlights the breadth of Los Angeles’ independent music scene — from a little jazz to a little punk rock–with featured sets by Atticus Finch (“Goldenfinch”) and Eva Smittle (“I’ll Show You Magic”).

Conceived as a capstone project that pairs artistry with service, the concert will donate a portion of proceeds to the Pasadena Community Foundation to support local fire-relief efforts following the wildfires earlier this year.

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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The Mynabirds Record Release
Nov
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The Mynabirds Record Release

Across four acclaimed albums, The Mynabirds have reinvented themselves with every release: from the soul and Americana roots of What We Lose in the Fire We Gain in the Flood, to the fiery folk-pop of Generals, the synth-soaked intimacy of Lovers Know, and the bombastic pop-rock ballads of Be Here Now. With It’s Okay To Go Back If You Keep Moving Forward, Burhenn strips it all down to the core.

The new record features three original songs alongside stripped-back acoustic versions of seven Mynabirds favorites. Recorded at 64 Sound and produced by Rilo Kiley’s Pierre de Reeder, Burhenn tracked grand piano and vocals live in the room, joined by musicians playing without overdubs, autotune, or digital instrumentation.

Doors at 8 PM

$19 adv + DICE fees / $24 at the door - tickets here!

($14.25 for Initiate members, $9.50 for Sponsor members, $0 +1 for Patron members, www.healingforcerecords.com/memberships)

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