The Grand Annex in 2026

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Grand Annex Cumbia Night
ft. Cello Azul

Sat, Jan 17, 2026
9:30 PM
Doors 8:30 PM
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Electric cello cumbia and vocals. A night of irresistibly fun live music and dancing featuring DJ Hugo and the band Cello Azul. Ages 21 and up event.

DJ Hugo will start at 8:30 PM. Cello Azul will go on at 9:30 PM.

Other Cumbia Night Dates:

  • Saturday, February 21, Featuring Cara Borracho
  • Saturday, March 21, Featuring Maria Blues
  • Friday, May 29, and more!
Ensemble Members (pictured from left to right): Shura Sasaki: concertmaster, violin, Kirika Suzuki: violin, Jessica Greenly: cello, Walter Park: viola

Strings Chamber Ensemble Series “From Classical to Pop”

Sun, Jan 18, 2026
3:00 PM
Doors 2:00 PM
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Grand Vision is pleased to announce its new Strings Chamber Ensemble Series!

Concertmaster Shura Sasaki leads the ensemble in performing well-known classical pieces and pop songs in a string quartet. The classical pieces include the complete Haydn Quartet No. 53 (Lark), Op. 64. No. 5 and works from Mozart and Beethoven. The “pops strings” pieces include a medley of your favorite Beatles hits, and other popular songs, like “What a Wonderful World,” “Some Day My Prince Will Come,” “A Girl from Ipanema” and “Por Una Cabeza Tango.” Arrangements by Shura Sasaki.

Ensemble Members (pictured from left to right):

Shura Sasaki: concertmaster, violin
Kirika Suzuki: violin
Jessica Greenly: cello
Walter Park: viola

Rose’s Pawn Shop
Opener: Pi Jacobs

Fri, Feb 06, 2026
8:00 PM
Doors 7:00 PM
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Preview Record Release Concert! Hear RPS play cuts from their new album, American Seams.

Rose’s Pawn Shop is an acclaimed LA-based Americana band has honed their signature, high-energy fusion of folk, bluegrass, and rock & roll. The fiercely independent quintet, anchored by frontman Paul Givant’s sharp songwriting, has released four studio albums—including their 2006 debut The Arsonist and 2023’s celebrated Punch-Drunk Life—with a fifth, American Seams, coming out this month.

The Nightcaps
“My Funny Valentine” Concert🍷

Fri, Feb 13, 2026
8:00 PM
Doors 7:00 PM
Pre-concert Wine Tasting 7:00 PM
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Mark Kopitzke returns to the Grand Annex with his band, The Nightcaps, bringing warmth, charm and effortless swing to a night dedicated to classic romance.

Through both music and storytelling, the show catalogues the many chapters of love—the sparks and swoons, the heartbreaks and hope, the humor, longing and joy that define the season of Valentine’s. The evening celebrates the golden age of jazz with beloved standards made famous by

singers like Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald, including favorites like “L-O-V-E,” “Fever” and La Vie En Rose,” alongside a few unexpected songs reimagined with a smooth, jazzy twist.

🍷 Pre-Concert Wine Tastings Led by JP Molinari: Free to Grand Vision members at the Friend, Champion, VIP Circle, Arts Advocate, and Performing Arts Patron level – up to two per household, $16 per person for all others. Concert tickets are required to participate. Members’ tasting tickets must be redeemed in advance. Tastings begin one hour before the show, please arrive no later than 30 minutes into the tasting to participate.

Heart of Gold band members; Johnny Z, Jim Wootten, Devitt Feeley, Tuzy Ellis, Stephen Bock

Heart of Gold
The Music of Neil Young

Sun, Feb 15, 2026
4:00 PM
Doors 3:00 PM
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Step into the world of one of rock’s most iconic voices as Heart of Gold brings the timeless music of Neil Young to life. The performance will feature a complete live rendering of Neil’s legendary album, Harvest, followed by a journey through his greatest hits spanning decades of groundbreaking songwriting. Hear the rich authenticity and note-for-note guitar solos in classics like “Down by the River” and “Southern Man,” delivered with the spirit of the two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee himself. Devitt Feeley leads on vocals, featuring Jim Wootten on bass and Rocky Fester on pedal steel guitar.

Andy & Renee: Bringing in 2026

Upcoming Shows:

Andy & Renee-The Lighthouse

TUESDAYS@5:30PM — 7:30PM
The Lighthouse Cafe,
30 Pier Avenue Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
310 376-9833

Andy & Renee-Banana Leaf

THURSDAYS @6:30PM — 9:00PM
Banana Leaf & Beach Cities Social,
1408 S Pacific Coast Hwy, Redondo Beach, CA

Andy & Renee- Terranea Lobby Bar

FRI JAN 23@ 7:00PM — 11:00PM
Terranea Lobby Bar,
100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275

Andy & Renee- Chuck Wigley Memorial

SAT, JAN 24 @ 6:00PM
Studio32,
17411 Delia Ave., Torrance, CA 90504

Come help us celebrate the life of our longtime friend, Chuck “The Chuckinator” Wigley. Music and libations served. RSVP to reneesafier@hotmail.com

Andy & Renee-Brews Hall

FRI, FEB 6@ 7:00PM — 10:00PM
Brews Hall Del Amo,
21770 Del Amo Circle East, Torrance, CA 90503

Andy & Renee & Hard Rain-Desert Bar, Parker, AZ

SAT, FEB 14 & SUN, FEB 15, 2026 @ 12:00PM — 4:00PM
The Desert Bar,
Buckskin Mountain, Parker, AZ

Andy & Renee & Hard Rain & Friends-
36th Annual Dylanfest

SUN, MAY 24, 2026 @ 12:00PM — 8:00PM
Torino Plaza,
Torrance Cultural Arts Center,
3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance, CA 90503

Hosted by Andy & Renee & Hard Rain, Dylanfest is the South Bay’s longest-running music festival—a heartfelt celebration of the songs and spirit of Bob Dylan, one of America’s greatest and most influential songwriters. Tickets available soon!

Andy & Renee & Hard Rain-The Music of Bruce Springsteen

SAT, JUN 27 @ 8:00PM
The Grand Annex,
434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA 90731

Get tickets and info at https://grandvision.org/event/andy-renee-hard-rain-the-music-of-bruce-springsteen/

Andy & Renee & Hard Rain-Torrance Hot Summer Nights Concert In The Park

SAT, JUL 25 @ 5:00PM
Wilson Park,
2200 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance, CA 90501

Rock, Rhythm & Rhyme, aka Jodi’s Songwriter Showcase

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

2026 IS GONNA BE A WONDERFUL YEAR FOR MUSIC! FIRST OFF THE DECEMBER SHOW LAST MONTH WAS AWESOME! THANK YOU TO THE TALENTED GUYS FROM BARLEY AND THE EQUALLY BADASS THE POLLEN COLLECTIVE! IT WAS A GREAT WAY TO END THE YEAR! PICTURES BELOW…

2026 BRINGS SOME EXCITING NEWS! THE SONGWRITER NIGHT – NOW CALLED ROCK, RHYTHM & RHYME, HAS A SPONSOR! OUR GOOD FRIEND FROM JACARANDA ENTERTAINMENT, JOHN ANTICH!! WE WILL BE BRINGIN YOU SOME ONE OF A KIND ENTERTAINMENT HERE IN THE SOUTH BAY AND WE ARE ALL EXCITED FOR THE COMING YEAR!

TO START OFF 2026, THIS COMING TUESDAY IS GONNA BE AN EPIC NIGHT! MY GOOD FRIENDS FROM GRAVITY 180-HAROLD PAYNE, CLYDENE JACKSON AND OLIVER C. BROWN! ALL THREE OF THESE GIANTS HAVE HUGE CREDITS IN THE MUSIC BUSINESS (SONGWRITING, SINGING AND PLAYING) AND TOGETHER THEY ARE OFF THE CHARTS GREAT! SOME OF THE BEST RNB AND SOUL YOU’RE GONNA HEAR! FOR MORE INFO: https://clydene.com/index.php/gravity-180/ https://haroldpaynemusic.com/ https://olivercbrown.com/

NEW TO THE SERIES, WILL BE THE ALL WOMEN INDI-FOLK BAND – TIN ANGEL. KILLER HARMONIES AND SONGS! ALL THREE OF THESE LADIES ARE WELL KNOWN IN LOS ANGELES AND BEYOND, AND I FOR ONE AM A BIG FAN! FOR MORE INFO: https://www.instagram.com/tin.angel.band/?hl=en https://www.youtube.com/@tinangelband https://tinangelmusic.bandcamp.com/ 

AS ALWAYS I’LL PLAY SOME TUNES AND HOST THE EVENING! GET THERE EARLY TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT! $20 DONATION SUGGESTED! PLEASE BRING CASH AND OR I’LL HAVE A QR CODE THAT YOU CAN VENMO THE MUSICIANS!

PROJECT BARLEY  AND  PIZZA KRAFT serves excellent Food (Gourmet Pizza, wings, sandwiches, salads), wine, and award winning beer AND COCKTAILS TOO!  Food served till 8:30pm. No reservations  https://projectbarley.com/ 2308 Pacific Coast Hwy, Lomita, CA 90717  

TELL EVERYBODY THAT THE LEGENDARY HIGH ENERGY WORLD BEAT FUSION BAND (ALL 7 MEMBERS) ARE GONNA TAKE THE ROOF OFF THE PLACE NEXT MONTH! IF YOU HAVE NEVER SEEN THESE GUYS, THEN YOU ARE IN FOR A TREAT! THEY ARE FUN, FANTASTIC AND FIERCE! PUT IT ON YOUR CALENDAR!

Next at the Grand Annex

MUSTANGS OF THE WEST

Friday, September 13 / 8 PM

Trailblazing all-women quintet deliver sparkling, powerful and irresistible Country-Americana!

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DAVID ROBERT POLLOCK

Variety Hour

Saturday, September 14 / 8 PM

Modern folk singer-songwriter David Robert Pollock (formerly DCR Pollock) returns to the Annex to premiere his new, “David Robert Pollock Variety Hour,” featuring guest appearances by talent from across the LA music scene.

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DEJA VU

A Musical Retrospective of CSNY

Sunday, September 22 / 4 PM

Immerse yourself in classic ’70s folk-rock with faithful renditions from the songbook of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young – hear “Teach Your Children,” “Helpless,” “Suite Judy Blue Eyes,” “Love the One You’re With” and more.

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John Jorgenson Bluegrass Band

Friday, October 4 / 8 PM

John Jorgenson returns, this time switching his guitar out for a mandolin and bringing his all-star bluegrass supergroup featuring legendary, award-winning musicians: Herb Pedersen, Mark Fain and Patrick Sauber.

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