The definitive live music experience in South Bay Los Angeles.
Wednesday, September 23 — Queen vs Bowie
No cover. Come see 35 musicians this week play 21 songs.
About the South Bay Jam
Founded in 2016 by Barclay Roach and a rotating lineup of local musicians, the South Bay Jam is the longest continuously running live music feature in Southern California.
It runs Wednesdays from 8pm – 11pm at the World Famous Lighthouse Cafe in Hermosa Beach, CA. The Jam is open to the public free of charge, and any seasoned musician experienced performing with a full band is welcome to sign up!
Musicians sign up here
Last Wednesday, Recorded Live — Songs That Peaked at #2
Every Wednesday night, the longest-running jam in Southern California.
About the Lighthouse Cafe
The historic Lighthouse Cafe has been home to some of the best live music in Southern California since the 1940's. The stage there has played host to such luminaries as Miles Davis, Chet Baker, Ramsey Lewis, Cannonball Adderley, and many others.
The Lighthouse's profile was raised even further in the 2016 film La La Land, which featured it quite prominently. Jam sessions at the Lighthouse are nothing new, and we at the South Bay Jam are proud to continue the tradition at this storied venue with such rich heritage.
The Lighthouse Cafe · 30 Pier Avenue · Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Your jam, organized
Registered musicians sign up for this week's songs, request songs for future jams, and track everything they've played. Signing up is free — new accounts are approved by the organizers before the good stuff unlocks.
The Spotify list
This week's practice playlist, refreshed for every theme night.
The schedule
Every upcoming Wednesday, themes and all, months out.
This week's list
The live setlist — who's up, what's next, in real time.
Your stats
Every song you've played, on what, and how often.
Request & sign up
Claim a slot on this week's songs or pitch one for a future jam.
Rep the Jam
Tees, caps and more — designed in Hermosa, printed on demand, shipped to your door.
Book the Jam
Looking to book a band that will make your event unforgettable? Look no further than The South Bay Jam, the most versatile and diverse collection of musicians within 100 miles of Los Angeles. With a roster of over 100 local artists from across LA and Orange County, we specialize in delivering exactly the sound you envision. Whether you need a dynamic party band to get everyone dancing or a sophisticated wedding band to create the perfect ambiance, our extensive talent pool ensures no song or setlist is out of bounds.
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