Indie Folk Concerts & Live Shows in Los Angeles
Indie folk emerged during the 1990s as a contemporary fusion of traditional folk music and the DIY ethics of independent rock, emphasizing lyrical depth and acoustic sincerity. Find upcoming Indie Folk concerts in Los Angeles below.
Los Angeles
Upcoming Indie Folk Events · Los Angeles
Gia Margaret
Fri, 26 Jun @ 8:00 PM
Venice Folk Night
Fri, 26 Jun @ 7:00 PM
Gia Margaret
Sat, 27 Jun @ 9:30 PM
Sea Wolf
Sat, 27 Jun @ 8:00 PM
Joshua Slone - Thinking Too Much Tour
Sun, 28 Jun @ 6:30 PM
Mike Stocksdale
Tue, 30 Jun @ 9:00 PM
A 21st Anniversary Tribute to Sufjan Stevens’ ‘Illinoise’ Performed In Its Entirety
Sat, 4 Jul @ 8:00 PM
Sonicboombox Anime XP Afterparty
Sat, 4 Jul @ 8:30 PM
The Remedy, King León & The, Virtual Nobodies, Reina Mora, Alexander Biggs
Wed, 8 Jul @ 7:00 PM
Luke Francis
Thu, 9 Jul @ 8:00 PM
Dylan LeBlanc + Band - 10 Year Anniversary of "Cautionary Tale"
Thu, 9 Jul @ 8:00 PM
Greg In Good Company Presents: WRITERS ‘ROUND LOS ANGELES!
Wed, 15 Jul @ 7:00 PM
Kat Kennedy: A Part of Me, A Piece of You
Fri, 17 Jul @ 7:30 PM
Alicyn Packard
Sat, 18 Jul @ 7:00 PM
Zander Hawley
Sat, 18 Jul @ 8:45 PM
Meggofish: Tidefall Album Release Party
Sat, 18 Jul @ 8:00 PM
Friendship
Sun, 19 Jul @ 9:00 PM
The Mastersons & Friends
Sun, 19 Jul @ 7:00 PM
Austyn Gillette Record Release Show, Indigo Sparke
Thu, 23 Jul @ 8:00 PM
Chance Peña
Mon, 27 Jul @ 8:00 PM
Andrew Sa
Tue, 28 Jul @ 8:00 PM
Max Norton
Fri, 31 Jul @ 7:00 PM
Billie Marten
Wed, 5 Aug @ 7:00 PM
Jazmine White, Jay Angelo, David Sand, The Finz, buglikehug
Wed, 5 Aug @ 7:00 PMSound profile
A vocal-driven, organic sound.
About Indie Folk
Indie folk emerged during the 1990s as a contemporary fusion of traditional folk music and the DIY ethics of independent rock, emphasizing lyrical depth and acoustic sincerity. The genre typically utilizes acoustic guitars, banjos, and string arrangements, often layering these traditional instruments with experimental production techniques or subtle rhythmic pulses. Characterized by a mid-tempo pace and an introspective, often melancholic mood, it prioritizes intimate vocal performances and narrative storytelling over high-energy hooks. It maintains a strong semantic connection to both the singer-songwriter tradition and contemporary alternative rock, acting as a modern, non-commercial evolution of the mid-20th-century folk revival that values organic textures and raw emotional vulnerability above all else.
Also known as: Independent folk
Indie Folk events in Los Angeles - FAQ
- What is Indie Folk music?
- Indie folk emerged during the 1990s as a contemporary fusion of traditional folk music and the DIY ethics of independent rock, emphasizing lyrical depth and acoustic sincerity. The genre typically utilizes acoustic guitars, banjos, and string arrangements, often layering these traditional instruments with experimental production techniques or subtle rhythmic pulses. Characterized by a mid-tempo pace and an introspective, often melancholic mood, it prioritizes intimate vocal performances and narr…
- What Indie Folk events are in Los Angeles?
- Mood tracks all upcoming Indie Folk events in Los Angeles - concerts, club nights, and live shows. The calendar is updated daily with new events across all major venues. Browse the listings above to find tonight's Indie Folk events or upcoming shows this week.
- What are the characteristics of Indie Folk music?
- Indie Folk music scores high on organicness (92%), vocality (88%), valence (48%), and lower on energy (32%), danceability (28%). These qualities shape the typical Indie Folk sound at live events and club nights.
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