Holiday Party Planning with musicshaft.com

How about changing up the office Holiday Party this year with some local live music? Check out musicshaft.com for the shows in your area on the date you are having your Holiday party (our calendar always shows the next 20 days of events) & choose what type of music your looking for. If you contact a venue about reservations for your party, be sure to tell them musicshaft.com sent you!

You don't need to plan a Holiday Party, just check out musicshaft.com so you know where to go see local live music!

Alex Nester-amazing songstress TONIGHT @ The Joint

Blues...Soul...Gospel...R&B....Jazz....Singer....Songwriter....Alex Nester....Experience the soulful sound of this inspiring songstress tonight at The Joint on Pico Blvd in LA.
For all your inspiring local live music needs: musicshaft.com...go there- then get to where you need to be..

Live music in Calabasas TONIGHT!

The Sagebrush Cantina in Calabasas has lots of live music this weekend (and every weekend for that matter)! If you haven't been to the Sagebrush Cantina- you really need to go! Gather up all your family that you're stuck with for the weekend and head on over to the Sagebrush for some great food, great staff, great drinks and great music!
If you can't make it to Calabasas, check out musicshaft.com for local live music in your area!

R&B/Soul/Jazz performer Jevon McGlory in Agoura Hills tonight!

Moz Buddha Bar in Agoura Hills hosts Jevon McGlory tonight at 8pm. 'The music of Jevon McGlory invokes the spirit of great soul craftsmen. The positive inspiration of Stevie Wonder is powerfully present alongside the rougher soulful edges of Lenny Kravitz. Jevon is able to fuse the elements of his inspiration using a simple, but far too uncommon method in today's music marketplace-being oneself' (bio taken from Jevon McGlory's MySpace page).
No matter where you live in Ventura or LA Counties, musicshaft.com has something for you!

Country music in Chatsworth....Howdy Partner!

Saddle on up partner and mosey on down to the Cowboy Palace in Chatsworth tonight for some kick your heels up country music with the 'All American Wranglers'.
If country music isn't your thing, check out musicshaft.com for what is!

Local Music takes the Holiday blues away....

Thanksgiving is a time to think about all you are thankful for and spending time with friends and family. Unfortunately not everyone has family near or friends that can pull away from their own family and often our friends find themselves alone. Not fun to be alone on a Holiday....But never fear, musicshaft.com is here...there is local live music happening this Thursday, so enjoy some live music and send your Holiday blues away....Or if you have no blues, work off some turkey by dancing...
musicshaft.com- your live music express!

Simi Valley Music Tonight! Blues or Rock Baby?

When I'm out and about in Simi Valley, I often hear 'There's nothing to do in here'- well, that's just not true when you know to use musicshaft.com to find your favorite local music. Tonight you can check out some great local bands: 'American Rocks' at the Season Ticket playing a special 80's Flashback Tribute- or you can catch Wild Bil' and the Bloozhoundz at PC's Bar & Grill a jammin' rockin' blues show. If you know of other shows, submit them on our website: www.musicshaft.com and we'll get them added to our calendar. It's always FREE to post events on musicshaft.com. Good for the bands, good for venues, good for the people!

Live music on Friday Nite is ALL right!

How about a little local live country music tonight? It's Friday, time to give yourself a break from the tough work week and relax a little. Check out Deke Dickerson tonight at Yolie's Mex Grill in Ventura....enjoy some delicious food and kick your feet up to the country tunes of Deke Dickerson and let your hair down.
If country isn't your thing, we've got what is on musicshaft.com!

Latin Jazz at Galetto's in Westlake Village

Yesterday I spoke about some spicy salsa lessons in my blog, today I'm still on the spicy latin theme, but want to tell you about the Hamid Copper Latin-Jazz Band- a weekly feature at Galetto's. If you haven't had the opportunity to experience true Latin Jazz, now is your chance. You'll feel swept away to a tropical oasis with the unique sounds & rhythm.
Perhaps you aren't into being 'swept away' and that's okay, check out musicshaft.com for all your local live music needs today, tomorrow and the next day, and the next day, and the next day.....

Salsa Lessons in Thousand Oaks!

Yes, we are a website for local live music. No, we don't post Karaoke. Yes, sometimes we open the box, just a little to let something related come into our little local live music world...and this time that little something is spicy! If you've ever wanted to learn how to salsa dance, here is your chance. Head on down to the Famous Sports Bar & Lounge in Thousand Oaks to attend Oswaldo Salsa Lessons. Oswaldo Bernard is the leader of the Salsa band, 'Opa Opa' and this night of salsa lessons is sure to please. Watch out for future Salsa Lesson nights on musicshaft.com- and if salsa isn't your thing, you know we offer so much more- so get out there and go see some local live music (after checking out musicshaft.com, of course).

Live Music & Bowling in Canago Park

Perhaps your already feeling restless with the work week. Ready to let your hair down and enjoy some local live music? Maybe you just need a little break before the hustle and bustle of the family arriving next week for Thanksgiving. How about a little bowling and some rock'n'rolling? Check out The Donald Dean Band tonight at the Royal Room Lounge located inside Canoga Park Bowl. Bowl a little, and rock'n'roll a little, how fun does that sound?
For all your local live music needs, musicshaft.com has you covered.

Music in Manhattan Beach

Chantelle Barry is playing tonight at the Shark's Cove in Manhattan Beach. This folk acoustic performer will take away any stress from your day with her soulful melodies. Give yourself a break tonight with some feel good music! Check out musicshaft.com for all your local live music needs.

Blues, Rock or Country? Pick your Pleasure!

If you're in Ventura County or Los Angeles County, it's easy to find the type of local live music you're looking for with musicshaft.com. Our zip code driven calendar allows users to access the 'calendar' in the area of their choosing. It's great to get the information you want without the information you don't! Next time your looking for some local music or something to do close to home, check out musicshaft.com, you'll be glad you did!

Music in Calabasas, Van Nuys & Newbury Park

Got your plans made for the weekend yet? If you are looking for local live music in Glendale, Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Chatsworth, Newbury Park, Westlake Village, Van Nuys, Burbank, Studio City, Simi Valley & Ventura, musicshaft.com has you covered. In fact, we serve all of Ventura and Los Angeles Counties, so you know where to go to see local live music when you use musicshaft.com. Get out there and enjoy your weekend with some live music!

Live Jazz in Glendale!

Want to see some amazing live jazz tonight? Jack Sheldon is at Jax's Bar & Grill in Glendale. Jack Sheldon is considered one of the world's greatest trumpet players and one of the top jazz singers. You won't want to miss checking out jazz at this great local venue.
If local live jazz isn't on your list for the day, check out musicshaft.com for what is....

Celebrate Veteran's Day with Live Music

musicshaft.com would like to say a big THANK YOU to all of our Veteran's & Active Military for all they do to keep us living the American Dream we often take for granted. How about celebrating your freedom by enjoying some local live music? Check out musicshaft.com so you know where to go!

Live Band at The Rock Inn in Lake Hughes

It's Tuesday. I know it's still the beginning of the week- but sometimes you've got to break out of the shell a little early! Take a drive up to beautiful Lake Hughes this evening to catch some great local live music at The Rock Inn- if you haven't checked out this Historical Landmark yet, it's about time you did! Tonight the 'Rock' walls will be rockin' to the groovin' tunes of Roby Duron. This local guitarist is one that will knock your socks off and keep you coming back for more.
Check out musicshaft.com for the details and all your other local live music needs!

Jam Night in Studio City

Musicians: come one, come all to the Jam Night at The Baked Potato in Studio City. The Baked Potato is known for it's cutting edge jazz musicians that play jazz from the classics to fusion and beyond..Monday nights are a great time to forget the work day at the door, grab your instrument and head on down to The Baked Potato for some 'Jammin' fun!
If your not a musician, take heart, you can still go listen to some great musicians jam together, or check what interests you on musicshaft.com!

Local Band in Simi Valley- Music Skool

The Arena Grill & Bar in Simi Valley hosts 'Music Skool' tonight! "Music Skool is LA's newest female fronted Rock & Roll cover band. This group, made up of instructors from Dave Janssen's school of music in Simi Valley, has a fresh sound and a young energy not found in most other cover bands. With an average age in their mid 20s they specialize in bringing in younger fans and "teaching" them how to rock out to the biggest hits of the last 4 decades. These exceptional musicians, who spend their days passing on their talents to the youth of southern California, will leave you exhausted from dancing, hoarse from singing, and nostalgic for the "good old days of rock" while leaving you begging for more."(Information taken from Music Skool's myspace page)
If good ol' Rock'n'Roll isn't your thing, check out musicshaft.com for what is!

Chatsworth Live Music..Local Bands

It's Friday! What a great night to check out some local live music in your area. If your in the Chatsworth area, there's a lot going on in the local live music scene near you! Check out www.musicshaft.com so you know where to go. Support your local economy by supporting local live music in your area!

Live music in Burbank TONIGHT!

What do you do in Burbank on a Thursday night? Check out 'The Drinks' at Ciao Cristina! "Refreshingly acoustic, daringly classic, The Drinks folk rock trio shuns flavorless trends and serves up harmonic balladry with a kick. When Rich Dunne, Tommy Vicini and David Shepard Grossman joined forces for the first time at their local watering hole, it was instant karma. East, West and Midwest roots commingle for the best in AM-FM singer/songwriter craftsmanship" (Quote from 'The Drinks' website- www.thedrinkstrio.com).
If you can't make it to Ciao Cristina! to see this local live band, check out musicshaft.com!

Live Jazz in Van Nuys

Have you been to Charlie O's yet for some great jazz listening? Charlie O's offers live jazz 7 nights a week in an intimate setting that has only good seats! (Unless your at the far end of the bar, and even then, you'll have no problems seeing and hearing the performers). With great Jazz Legends like Theo Saunders, Jack Sheldon, Benn Clatworthly & so many more returning month after month, your sure to see a jazz show you won't soon forget. And I haven't even mentioned the great food...so be sure to check it out yourself!
If jazz really isn't your thing, check out musicshaft.com for your favorite type of local live music!

Ventura's Newest Open Mic Night!

When you live near Ventura, you know there is always a lot going on in the local live music scene. The Dirty Vinyl Bar & Gallery (formally Pangaea Lounge) now offers a Open Mic Night every Monday starting at 9pm. The Dirty Vinyl Bar & Gallery features art work by local artist Erik Myles- his work can be found at www.mylesofabstract.com- this little bar offers something for everyone- so go check out Open Mic Night and if that's not what your looking for, check out musicshaft.com for other local options!