Inara George is a versatile vocalist and singer/songwriter known for her unique blend of jazz, Tropicalia, and indie pop. Growing up in Topanga Canyon, surrounded by musical legends, she initially pursued theater, studying classical acting in Boston. A summer band project with high-school friends led to the formation of Lode and their EP, Legs & Arms. She later partnered with Bryon Atkinson, releasing two albums before embarking on a solo career. Her debut, All Rise, showcased her love for old jazz and Tropicalia, and her latest album, Dearest Everybody, reflects on grief and transformation, emphasizing her growth as an artist.

$20 adv + DICE fees / $23 at the door

Doors at 8 PM

Outside Air is Charlie Glick (vocals, guitar, bass) and Kevin Farzad (drums, piano, studio). The LA-based duo spent their 20s recording & touring with their former band Sure Sure. Then the shockwaves of covid pulled the bandmates in different directions, and Charlie & Kevin found themselves lost.

Like many people who are lost, Kevin tried taking up rock climbing. Like so many others, Charlie applied to grad school for poetry. Charlie was living in Washington, burnt out after 13 grad school applications, ready to move to Syracuse to write + teach for 3 years when he was like wait, making music with Kevin sounds more fun. He called Kevin & said “let’s start a band." Kevin said “oh god.” Charlie promptly returned to LA, and Outside Air was born.

The debut album, Forever, is due fall 2024. I could describe the sound to you. I could throw around words like "intimate" and "piano" and "major III chord" and "I cried,” but I’m not here to waste your time. You'll just have to hear it for yourself. 

$19 adv + DICE fees / $23 at the door

Doors at 8 PM

Leeann Skoda & friends celebrate Tom Petty's album Wildflowers turning 30.

$15 adv + DICE fees / $18 at the door

Doors at 8 PM

Alan Hampton, multi-instrumentalist and sideman for Andrew Bird and others, returns to Healing Force of the Universe on October 30, 2024, with friends Anna Butterss, Gretchen Parlato, and Mark Guiliana.

$20 adv + DICE fees / $24 at the door.

Doors at 8 PM

Mara Connor's LA roots shine through her songs, which are drenched in the sound and spirit of Southern California and harken back to a bygone era of music. Her debut EP “No Fun” was lauded by Rolling Stone, the Chicago Tribune, American Songwriter...the EP’s title track was named Buzzbands’ No. 1 Favorite Song of the Year.” Her duet “Someone New” with Langhorne Slim debuted via Consequence, was named one of Rolling Stone’s “Best Country and Americana Songs to Hear Now” and KCRW’s “Top Tune of the Day.” At her SXSW debut, Chicago Tribune called her one of the "12 best up-and-coming artists at SXSW.” She has lots of new music in the pipeline, including a forthcoming duet with Margo Price.

In her timely new single, Mara examines the “American Dream” that so many spend their lives chasing but never attain. The accompanying video was directed by Mara and filmed around Pasadena, including at Healing Force. Flood Magazine said "LA native Mara Connor has sharpened her political sword on new single 'American Dream,' cooking up a timely thriller that takes aim at those who prey on the vulnerable. The jangling folk-rock cut shimmers with organ melodies and drum clicks that explode like fireworks."

$10 adv + DICE fees / $13 at the door

Doors at 8 PM

Olivia Kaplan is an LA-based musician whose work delves into the connections between grief, time, and memory. Her debut LP, Tonight Turns To Nothing (2021) on Topshelf Records, was met with critical acclaim. Olivia has toured North America with Billie Marten and performed with artists like The War on Drugs and Courtney Marie Andrews. A McGill and UCLA alum, her sound echoes influences such as Cowboy Junkies, Sheryl Crow, and Cat Power.

Welcome to the alternate universe of Rose Droll as she unveils her first new music since the genre-defying journey of her debut album Your Dog. Crafted amidst the cities of Oakland and Los Angeles, A List Of Things To Do showcases her virtuosity across a diverse array of instruments and electronics, weaving an intricate sonic tapestry that reflects a profound exploration of the human experience.

Meernaa pairs songwriter Carly Bond’s dusky, dexterous vocals with sensual, technically refined compositions that reference neo-soul, classic R&B, and the passionate side of indie-pop, with influences as diverse as Sade, Cate Le Bon, Minnie Riperton, and Talk Talk. Throughout Meernaa’s work, Carly Bond has viewed heavy themes like addiction and loss through the lens of love

$20 adv + DICE fees / $23 at the door

Doors at 6 PM

SADFAM album release with J Camden and Alex Wand.Song A Day For A Month (SADFAM) is a community of musicians with a shared creative practice of composing original songs every day for the months of January and July on songadayforamonth.com. SADFAM Records is a music cooperative that releases music by members of the Song A Day community

$15 adv + DICE fees / $18 at the door

Doors at 8 PM

Formed in Rio de Janeiro, Oruã is a key player in the Brazilian lo-fi music scene. Led by acclaimed guitarist and producer Lê Almeida, the band features João Casaes (synths), Bigu Medine (bass), and Phill Fernandes (drums). Their unique blend of lo-fi indie rock, krautrock, noise, afrobeat, and Brazilian styles, from Luiz Gonzaga to classic psych rock, gained attention from indie legend Doug Martsch. After touring the US and Europe, Oruã will return in 2024 with their new album, PASSE, on Transfusão Noise Records, promising high-energy shows and entrancing grooves.

$10 adv + DICE fees / $12 at the door

Doors at 8 pm

Olivia Kaplan is an LA-based musician whose work delves into the connections between grief, time, and memory. Her debut LP, Tonight Turns To Nothing (2021) on Topshelf Records, was met with critical acclaim. Olivia has toured North America with Billie Marten and performed with artists like The War on Drugs and Courtney Marie Andrews. A McGill and UCLA alum, her sound echoes influences such as Cowboy Junkies, Sheryl Crow, and Cat Power.

Quinnie is a New Jersey based bedroom pop artist who makes “bedroom pop 4 the too sentimental soul”. Her music often has a dreamy, effortless feel to it. This can be heard through the lyrics and instrumentals, as well as seen through album covers which seem to have a scrap book quality to them.

$20 adv + DICE fees / $23 at the door

Doors at 8 PM

For the first time ever, Will Guthrie plays in Los Angeles.

The Australian drummer/ percussionist, who has been living in France for a long, toasty, croissanty spell, performs a duo with dj sniff, a recent relocatee from Tokyo to LA.

The duo premiere of local boundary-pushers Breana Gilcher and David Kendall rounds out the evening.

Will Guthrie (drums) & dj sniff (turntables)

Breana Gilcher (oboe, English horn and sem-modular synth) & David Kendall (guitar)

Guthrie started in jazz then took a long detour away from the drum kit through junk electronics, extreme amplification and electro-acoustic techniques, documented on a series of solo and collaborative recordings released on exquisite labels like Black Truffle, Editions Mego, Erstwhile, Ipecac and Clean Feed. Alongside continuing his electro-acoustic work, in the last decade, Guthrie has returned to the drums with a vengeance, developing a series of solo works marked by a radical single-mindedness, from relentless rhythmic workouts to earth-quaking explorations of the bass frequencies of gongs and other metal percussion instruments. Guthrie’s work is distinguished from the delicately pointillist approach of many European improvisers by his rhythmic sophistication, unashamed virtuosity and undeniable physicality, touching on aspects of world musics from Javanese gamelan to South Indian Carnatic music.

Takuro Mizuta Lippit, known as DJ Sniff, is a prominent figure in experimental electronic arts and improvised music. His innovative practice blends DJing, instrument design, and free improvisation. Over the years, he has collaborated with renowned artists like Evan Parker and Otomo Yoshihide. His diverse musical works have been released by labels across the globe, including in Lebanon, the UK, and Japan. Recent projects, such as Parallel Traces of the Jewel Voice (2022) and The Inverted Listening of Explosive Enemy Aircraft Sounds (2023), explore the impact of phonograph records in WWII Japan. Additionally, his DJ mixes for Global Pop Culture Magazine showcase collaborations with Japanese musicologists. From 2007 to 2012, he served as the Artistic Director at STEIM, guiding its research and concert initiatives.

Breana Gilcher is an oboe/English horn player and Certified Massage Therapist. She performs throughout California in a variety of musical settings, playing classical orchestral music with groups such as the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, LA Opera, Santa Barbara Symphony, Long Beach Symphony, and Hollywood Chamber Orchestra; new music with wild Up contemporary music collective and Jacaranda Music; and historic performance with Musica Angelica Baroque Orchestra. An avid improviser, Breana holds reverence for the unique way improvised music guides both musician and listener into the present. As a licensed massage therapist Breana helps musicians prevent and recover from injuries using Myofascial release therapy.

From the Inland Empire, David Kendall has been producing noise and musical raw sound for over 25 years. In past years, he has performed across the United States in collaboration with an international cadre of improvisers, composers and sound artists. Kendall represents a commitment to a hermetic, private deconstruction of specific aspects of sound performance.

$15 adv / $17 at the door

Doors at 8 PM

Best known for her broad vocal range and rich lyrical storytelling, Sally Eidman came up as a singer/songwriter in NYC’s downtown concert scene. She previously released a 7-track EP and two self produced singles before moving to Los Angeles in 2018. Sally’s more recent work crosses genre, borrowing soul and electronic influences to build on her pop roots. In 2023, she paired with Grammy-Winning producer Sean O’Brien to bring her upcoming album to life. The Wanting, out October 18, explores longing, connection, and the towering demands that come with growing older.

Performed at Healing Force of the Universe by

Mary Kelly

Sean O'Brien

Garret Lang

Robin MacMillan

Evan Vidar

Sally Eidman

$10 adv + DICE fees / $15 at the door

Doors at 8 PM

Nighttime glides effortlessly between two worlds, letting folk chants of near-medieval purity morph into dark-toned 1960s-flavored, Spector-esque rock.

– Jennifer Kelly, dusted magazine

Nighttime supports CRUMPLER and Mirror Cults, who are celebrating the release of their EP.

$12 adv + DICE fees / $15 at the door

Doors at 8 PM

Jess Kallen captivates with their debut indie rock album, Exotherm. Recorded in 2021 at New Monkey, Los Angeles with producer Wolfy (Rosie Tucker), the album is a striking blend of simmering folk grooves and intense guitar riffs. Showcasing Kallen’s full range of vulnerability, Exotherm navigates themes of identity, grief, and love with poignant lyrics and vivid storytelling. The album’s dynamic guitar work, from delicate fingerpicking to fierce solos, highlights Kallen’s dual musical identities. Known for their versatile musicianship, Kallen has collaborated with notable artists and, alongside bandmates Madi Vogt and Jeff Frantom, brings a rich, immersive experience to their solo work. Exotherm is a heartfelt exploration of connection and self-discovery, offering listeners a warm, engaging journey.

Jack DeMeo is a seasoned musician whose journey spans years of playing, teaching, writing, and performing. From a young age, Jack has collaborated with some of his musical idols, including Remi Wolf, Trousdale, and Eliza McLamb. His music serves as a personal journal, capturing everything from tender introspection to powerful outbursts with raw authenticity. Now, Jack steps into the spotlight, inviting audiences to share in his deeply personal and relatable experiences.

$18 adv + DICE fees / $20 at the door

Doors at 8 PM

In Sonic Dreams Presents...

Randy Randall is a guitarist and composer. His work is described as "blissful ambient noise" Randall is from Los Angeles, California and is one half of the noise punk duo No Age.

Dustin Wong is a visionary guitarist renowned for his fluid, playful compositions that expertly employ loop and delay pedals. Initially emerging from Baltimore’s noise rock scene in the 2000s, Wong gained acclaim with solo albums like Mediation of Ecstatic Energy (2013) and Fluid World Building 101 (2018), reflecting his electronic influences. His collaborations include projects with Japanese pop artist Tujiko Noriko, producing works like Toropical Circle (2013) and the ambient Kannazuki (2019). Raised in Tokyo and influenced by singing in rounds, Wong’s unique sound blends instrumental guitar with innovative textures. His recent releases include the gleeful Perpetual Morphosis (2023) and collaborations with Brin and Patrick Shiroishi.

$12 adv + DICE fees / $14 at the door

Doors at 8 PM

Formed in Rio de Janeiro, Oruã is a key player in the Brazilian lo-fi music scene. Led by acclaimed guitarist and producer Lê Almeida, the band features João Casaes (synths), Bigu Medine (bass), and Phill Fernandes (drums). Their unique blend of lo-fi indie rock, krautrock, noise, afrobeat, and Brazilian styles, from Luiz Gonzaga to classic psych rock, gained attention from indie legend Doug Martsch. After touring the US and Europe, Oruã will return in 2024 with their new album, PASSE, on Transfusão Noise Records, promising high-energy shows and entrancing grooves.

$10 adv + DICE fees / $12 at the door

Doors at 8 PM

Tino Drima, Mercedes Kilmer, Alma Jette at Healing Force of the Universe

Doors at 8 PM

$10 adv + DICE fees / $12 at the door.

This documentary concert film captures the sounds and performances of some of the major jazz artists at the 1958 Newport Jazz Festival. Unlike earlier jazz movies that had been filmed in smoky black and white, this is shot in vibrant color. While musicians such as Louis Armstrong, Thelonious Monk, Anita O'Day and Mahalia Jackson perform, images of beaches, sailboats on water, dancing couples and the faces of joyful audience members are intercut into the proceedings.

Jazz on a Summer’s Day will be screened at Healing Force of the Universe on October 13th, 2024. Grab some popcorn and come watch.

$10 adv / $12 at the door

Doors at 6 PM

Bark Culture is a Philadelphia-based trio led by vibraphonist Victor Vieira-Branco, featuring Joey Sullivan on drums and John Moran on bass. The group is touring the United States in support of their new record Warm Wisdom.

Victor Vieira-Branco is a Brazilian/American vibraphonist, having spent the 2010s in and around the vibrant São Paulo music scene. While Bark Culture is Vieira-Branco’s primary vehicle as a leader, his performances include work with Rob Mazurek’s Exploding Star Orchestra, the Chad Taylor Quintet, and as an improviser/presenter in the northeast region of the United States.

Joey Sullivan is a drummer and organizer based in Philadelphia focusing on free improvisation. He plays drums in groups like Bark Culture, The Ghost, Florry, Violet Salon III, and often works with improvisers such as Victor Vieira-Branco, Brandon Lopez, TJ Borden, Sandy Ewen, Michael Foster, and others.

John Moran is a Philadelphia-based bassist and multi-instrumentalist whose projects include Bark Culture, The Ghost, Terra Cotta. He often works with Ben Hall, Webb Crawford, James McKain, and many others.

It’s free! RSVP here.

Phoggy Jeph Presents:

The Violet Mindfield playing garage-mod sensations!

Alex E.T. playing heavy jangle rock!

& Faith Rawson playing ambient magic!

$10 adv + DICE fees / $12 at the door

Doors at 8 PM

Formed in Rio de Janeiro, Oruã is a key player in the Brazilian lo-fi music scene. Led by acclaimed guitarist and producer Lê Almeida, the band features João Casaes (synths), Bigu Medine (bass), and Phill Fernandes (drums). Their unique blend of lo-fi indie rock, krautrock, noise, afrobeat, and Brazilian styles, from Luiz Gonzaga to classic psych rock, gained attention from indie legend Doug Martsch. After touring the US and Europe, Oruã will return in 2024 with their new album, PASSE, on Transfusão Noise Records, promising high-energy shows and entrancing grooves.

$10 adv + DICE fees / $12 at the door

Doors at 8 PM

New York City based artist, Morley, weaves the threads of jazz, soul, and global folk traditions into a singular tapestry of vocal and acoustic splendor — the sound wave of a life lived with uncommon devotion to human rights and environmental justice. 

In celebration of the September release of Morley’s full-length studio album, “Follow The Sound,” co- produced with Chris Bruce (producer of Lizz Wright’s “Shadow” and Meshell Ndegeocello’s forthcoming sophomore Blue Note Records album, “No More Water: The Gospel of James Baldwin”), Morley is joined by Chris Bruce for this acoustic duet concert.

Abe Rounds, and Kaveh Rastegar in the band.

$15 adv + DICE fees / $17 at the door

Doors at 8 PM

Olivia Kaplan is an LA-based musician whose work delves into the connections between grief, time, and memory. Her debut LP, Tonight Turns To Nothing (2021) on Topshelf Records, was met with critical acclaim. Olivia has toured North America with Billie Marten and performed with artists like The War on Drugs and Courtney Marie Andrews. A McGill and UCLA alum, her sound echoes influences such as Cowboy Junkies, Sheryl Crow, and Cat Power.

Fashion Club is the alias of Los Angeles artist Pascal Stevenson, born from her experiences touring with Moaning. Her self-produced second album, A Love You Cannot Shake (out October 25, 2024), immerses listeners in a dazzling interplay of synths, strings, and distorted guitars. The record explores the tension between the allure and discomfort of a probing spotlight, creating a lush, transportive experience where each track shines with its own unique intensity.

Los Angeles native Will Wiesenfeld, known for his indie electronic project, has also made a mark with his ambient moniker, Geotic. Unlike his other work, Geotic focuses on "passive listening," blending field recordings, pianos, guitars, and light distortion into warm, reflective soundscapes. Debuting in 2008, Geotic's notable releases include Gentle Breeze and Winter Loops. After a hiatus for projects like Obsidian, Wiesenfeld revived Geotic with Eon Isle and continued with ambient works like Abysma and Traversa.

$20 adv + DICE fees / $23 at the door

Doors at 8 PM

Gal Musette is a singer-songwriter from Southern California whose melody-driven indie-folk songs combine the spirit of French chanson from the early 1900's with a folk flare, and a touch of modern instrumentation, driving a unique combination of sounds.

$20 adv + DICE fees / $23 at the door

Doors at 8 PM

Nick Flessa, frontman of Dayton Swim Club, saxophonist for many, is an artist and musician based in Los Angeles. His work seeks to dismantle both the carceral state and the natural wine industry. Flessa gears up to release his latest album with a residency at Healing Force of the Universe.

2070, Shrine Maiden take us on a voyage to the future.

Nick Flessa residency: 8/2 (Total Heat, Young Jesus), 8/29 (Lina Tullgren & Dominique, Aaron Olson's Musical Tracing), 9/28 (Ogreta, Austin Leonard Jones), 10/5 (2070, Shrine Maiden)

$15 adv  + DICE fees / $17 at the door

Doors at 8 PM

Paul Spring’s new album, Kind of Heaven, was recorded live in June 2024 with drummer Jon Nellen, capturing raw, energetic performances with minimal overdubs. The album spans heartfelt acoustic ballads, Celtic guitar arrangements, and Bach-inspired pieces, featuring a standout piano contribution from Nick Hakim on “I’d be Lying.” Over the past two years, Paul has released three albums, including Always Almost Home (2023) and Thunderhead (2022). His latest, River Flows Two Ways, was noted by Aquarium Drunkard for its fresh, singular quality. Based in New York City, Paul is also known for his River Canoe tours and weekly Bach performances. Previously the lead of Holy Hive, he has worked with Blackthought and El Michels Affair, and his guitar work has appeared on tracks by Kenny Beats, Vic Mensa, Kirby, and Thundercat.

Meernaa pairs songwriter Carly Bond’s dusky, dexterous vocals with sensual, technically refined compositions that reference neo-soul, classic R&B, and the passionate side of indie-pop, with influences as diverse as Sade, Cate Le Bon, Minnie Riperton, and Talk Talk. 
 Throughout Meernaa’s work, Carly Bond has viewed heavy themes like addiction and loss through the lens of love

$15 adv + DICE fees / $18 at the door

Doors at 8 PM

Philip Krohnengold is a composer and multi-instrumentalist. He's regularly toured with Sara Bareilles, country music's Jennifer Nettles (Sugarland), as well as guitar, keys and sound design for Madison Cunningham.

Madison Cunningham is a 26-year-old GRAMMY award-winning artist and songwriter celebrated for her “wonderfully tangled imagery and cutting self-awareness” (NPR). A guitarist who transcends the typical singer-songwriter mold, her “classic yet wildly emotive” guitar work pairs with pristine vocals (Consequence). Beginning her musical journey at age seven, Madison performed with her siblings in church and later collaborated with producer Tyler Chester on her acclaimed album Who Are You Now (2019). Her latest project, Revealer, won the GRAMMY for ‘Best Folk Album’ and reflects a deeply personal exploration shaped during the pandemic.

$20 adv / $25 door

Olivia Kaplan is an LA-based musician whose work delves into the connections between grief, time, and memory. Her debut LP, Tonight Turns To Nothing (2021) on Topshelf Records, was met with critical acclaim. Olivia has toured North America with Billie Marten and performed with artists like The War on Drugs and Courtney Marie Andrews. A McGill and UCLA alum, her sound echoes influences such as Cowboy Junkies, Sheryl Crow, and Cat Power.

Join us at Healing Force of the Universe for her Afterlife residency, along with special guest Ryan Richter.

$20 adv / $23 at the door

$48 for all four shows

Bloodletter is a feminist horror magazine showcasing personal and analytic perspectives on the  horrific by women, trans, and non-binary writers. To celebrate the release of Bloodletter Issue Three: Hysteria, five actors will perform excerpts from the fiction pieces included in the issue. Join us for an evening of bodily betrayal, romantic bloodlust, stolen identities, and of course, hysteria. The performance will include live music and will be followed by a reception. 

Writing by Sunmisola Odusola, Kaelyn New, Rachael Severino, Elliott Gish, Lauren O’Donovan,  Kat Joplin, Jensen Young, Lexi Franciszkowicz, Charlie Lombard and Lia Mulcahy 

Performances by Ava Hase, Sophia Delphi, Amelia Whitney, Fiona Rose Dyer, and Clare Morrisey

Piano by Allegra Ondine

$13 adv / $15 at the door

Come cool down with us and Dylan Day in the afternoons this September.

Dylan Day, who has worked with Jackson Browne, Beck, Jenny Lewis, Grace Potter, Mighty Glad and others, is planning to come in and work out some musical ideas along with some special guests. Come browse, grab a topo chico, and listen.

Sunday September 8,

Saturday September 14

Friday September 20 and 27

Free with RSVP