Retro Soul Events in Los Angeles
Retro Soul emerged in the late 1990s and early 2000s as a focused revivalist movement, intentionally emulating the classic production techniques and sonic aesthetics of 1960s Motown and Stax records. Find upcoming Retro Soul events in Los Angeles below.
Los Angeles
Upcoming Retro Soul Events · Los Angeles
The What Four, Chelsea Nenni
Sun, 28 Jun @ 7:00 PM
Black Music Month: A Celebration with Cliff Beach
Tue, 30 Jun @ 6:30 PM
Tank and the Bangas: Live at the Skirball
Thu, 2 Jul @ 7:05 PM
The Charities
Fri, 3 Jul @ 8:00 PM
The Psycodelics
Thu, 9 Jul @ 7:00 PM
Swamp Dogg - 84th Birthday Party & Record Release Show
Sat, 11 Jul @ 8:00 PM
Sunset Concerts: Cory Henry and The Funk Apostles / Katalyst
Thu, 16 Jul @ 6:00 PM
The Big Micro Featuring DakhaBrakha, With Brainstory, jjuujjuu & friends, Li Daiguo
Sat, 18 Jul @ 7:00 PM
Fulton Lee
Sun, 19 Jul @ 8:00 PM
Monophonics - PERFORMING THEIR 2020 ALBUM, IT'S ONLY US, IN ITS ENTIRETY
Fri, 24 Jul @ 8:00 PM
Sugar Ray / Tonic / Smash Mouth
Sun, 26 Jul @ 6:30 PM
Bird and Byron
Thu, 30 Jul @ 6:00 PM
Thee Heart Tones with The Messenger
Fri, 31 Jul @ 8:00 PM
Charlie Bereal
Wed, 5 Aug @ 9:30 PM
Sunset Concerts: Annie and The Caldwells / The Campbell Brothers
Thu, 6 Aug @ 6:00 PM
Al Green
Fri, 14 Aug @ 8:00 PM
Black Joe Lewis
Tue, 18 Aug @ 8:00 PM
Black Joe Lewis
Wed, 19 Aug @ 7:00 PM
Ritchie Forever: A Tribute to an American Dreamer
Sat, 22 Aug @ 6:00 PM
Los Tranquilos En Vivo, Burgundy Blues
Sat, 22 Aug @ 7:00 PM
TROMBONE SHORTY & ORLEANS AVENUE and ST. PAUL & THE BROKEN BONES
Sun, 23 Aug @ 6:30 PM
St. Paul and the Broken Bones
Mon, 24 Aug @ 7:00 PM
St. Paul and the Broken Bones
Tue, 25 Aug @ 7:00 PM
Nick Waterhouse
Fri, 28 Aug @ 7:00 PMSound profile
A vocal-driven, danceable sound.
About Retro Soul
Retro Soul emerged in the late 1990s and early 2000s as a focused revivalist movement, intentionally emulating the classic production techniques and sonic aesthetics of 1960s Motown and Stax records. Characterized by live horn sections, vintage analog equipment, and warm, saturated recording textures, the genre prioritizes organic authenticity over modern digital polish and electronic sequencing. Rhythms typically feature steady, mid-tempo grooves with prominent syncopated basslines, evoking a mood of nostalgic warmth, grit, and emotional sincerity. Semantically situated between traditional 1960s Soul and Contemporary R&B, it functions as a vital stylistic bridge that celebrates cultural heritage through entirely new compositions, often featuring powerful, gospel-influenced vocal performances that anchor the vintage sound.
Also known as: Soul Revival, Revival Soul
Retro Soul events in Los Angeles - FAQ
- What is Retro Soul music?
- Retro Soul emerged in the late 1990s and early 2000s as a focused revivalist movement, intentionally emulating the classic production techniques and sonic aesthetics of 1960s Motown and Stax records. Characterized by live horn sections, vintage analog equipment, and warm, saturated recording textures, the genre prioritizes organic authenticity over modern digital polish and electronic sequencing. Rhythms typically feature steady, mid-tempo grooves with prominent syncopated basslines, evoking a m…
- What Retro Soul events are in Los Angeles?
- Mood tracks all upcoming Retro Soul 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 Retro Soul events or upcoming shows this week.
- What are the characteristics of Retro Soul music?
- Retro Soul music scores high on organicness (95%), vocality (90%), danceability (70%), and lower on tempo (50%), commerciality (45%). These qualities shape the typical Retro Soul sound at live events and club nights.
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