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Ultimate Jam Night Hollywood returns to the Whisky a Go-Go on September 15, continuing a more than decade-long tradition of bringing L.A.'s top musicians together for one unpredictable night of live music. By D.M. Ciminelli LOS ANGELES — After a brief hiatus, Ultimate Jam Night is returning to the legendary Whisky a Go-Go on September 22, bringing the long-running Los Angeles live-music showcase back to the Sunset Strip. Created by veteran bassist Chuck Wright , Ultimate Jam Night has spent more than a decade bringing together professional musicians from across the Los Angeles music community for an unpredictable mix of rock, metal, pop, classic hits, and themed performances. The September 22 return marks the latest chapter in a remarkable history that has included legendary guest musicians, surprise collaborations, and one of the most talked-about nights in recent Hollywood rock history. Ultimate Jam Night' s journey to the Whisky, however, was hardly predictable. ALL ABOUT ...

Two days of music, comedy, art, food, and community bring the unmistakable Echo Park spirit to life this month. Echo Park has always been one of Los Angeles’ coolest—and often most underrated—neighborhoods. While other parts of the city have transformed over the decades, Echo Park has managed to hold onto something special: a genuine local spirit, a creative energy and that unmistakable bohemian charm that has attracted artists, musicians, filmmakers and dreamers for generations. For anyone who wants to experience the real Echo Park vibe, there are two options: watch the classic 1989 film Echo Park , starring Susan Dey and Tom Hulce , which offers a fascinating snapshot of the neighborhood during another era, or head to the annual Echo Park Rising  on August 29 and 30 and experience that energy firsthand.  Named “Best Music Festival” by LA Weekly , Echo Park Rising began as a free, grassroots street fair created by the Echo Park community as a way to celebrate the neighborhoo...

Irvine's newest pro franchise promises to fuse Asian-inspired fan traditions with Orange County's vibrant food culture when it debuts in 2027. By David M. Ciminelli | Southern California Syndicate   For decades, Southern California has excelled at reinventing entertainment, and now Orange County is taking that approach to America's favorite pastime. Irvine officials have approved a partnership that will bring a new pro baseball franchise to Great Park Baseball Stadium beginning in 2027. But if team organizers deliver on their vision, the biggest story won't simply be another club joining the regional sports landscape—it will be an entirely different way of experiencing a night at the ballpark. Rather than relying solely on what happens between the foul lines, the franchise plans to build its identity around the complete fan experience, drawing inspiration from the electric atmospheres found in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball and South Korea's Korea Ba...

Coachella producer's newest music fest with  The Killers and Jack White  will transform Santa Monica Beach into a two-day music destination this September. For generations, Santa Monica has been a place where Southern California’s creative worlds collide — from surf culture and street performers to groundbreaking musicians and artists who have helped define the region's identity. Now, the city's iconic coastline is preparing for a new chapter. This September, Ocean Way Festival will bring a first-of-its-kind beachfront music experience to Santa Monica Beach, transforming the sand and shoreline into a new gathering place for music fans from across Southern California and beyond. The inaugural two-day festival, taking place September 26–27 , will feature a diverse lineup led by global rock favorites The Killers , Motor City hit-maker  Jack White , and rising soul singer and recent Grammy winner ("Best New Artist")  Olivia Dean . BEACH BOUND : Jack White set to p...