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Beach Music events in Los Angeles this weekend - Friday and Saturday nights. Updated daily.
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Sound profile
A danceable, upbeat sound.
Emerging during the 1950s and 1960s along the coastal regions of the Carolinas, beach music is a regional genre deeply rooted in rhythm and blues, soul, and early rock and roll. The music typically features prominent brass sections, bright guitar melodies, and smooth vocal harmonies that evoke a relaxed, summertime atmosphere. Characterized by a moderate 4/4 shuffle or shag beat, the genre maintains a consistent mid-tempo groove specifically designed for the Carolina Shag dance. This genre acts as a localized evolution of soulful R&B, blending the grit of gospel-influenced vocals with a polished, upbeat, and nostalgic aesthetic unique to the American Southeast's vacation culture.
Also known as: Carolina beach music