The annual and free concert series to take place on June 23, July 14, July 29, August 25, and September 15.
The Getty announces the 2018 line-up for Off the 405, the popular series that transforms the Museum into one of L.A.’s greatest places to see live music. Hailed as the “Best After-Hours Museum Programming” by Los Angeles Magazine, Off the 405 pairs some of today’s most cutting-edge music with breathtaking views and spectacular architecture for an unparalleled outdoor concert experience.
This line-up follows the series’ thrilling kick-off event held on May 19 featuring L.A.’s own Allah-Las, whose beachy tunes drew record crowds. Each show features a DJ set by local tastemakers and special guests starting at 6 p.m. Visitors can wander in the galleries and roam the Central Garden throughout the evening. Cash bars in the courtyard feature local beer, cocktails, and a special menu of snacks.
OFF THE 405 LINE-UP
June 23 brings Peaking Lights Family Band, featuring beloved L.A. electronic duo Peaking Lights in a special expanded format featuring a group of 15 musicians and dancers, including drummer Onochie Chukwurah of Fela Kuti’s original band.
July 14, Psych rock band FEELS comes to the Getty Center stage on . This native Los Angeles rock band is fronted by the electrifying Laena Geronimo. Geronimo is the daughter of drummer Alan Meyers of DEVO and played classical violin with the Los Angeles Junior Philharmonic.
July 28, Lola Kirke takes the stage. Emerging as a new voice in indie music (although a familiar face from the Golden Globe-winning TV show Mozart in the Jungle as well as recent films), Kirke leads a band with beautifully plaintive songs, twanging guitar melodies, and smoky vocals.
August 25, is all about Combo Chimbita at the Getty. Rooted in Colombia, Combo Chimbita channel their backgrounds in heavy rock, metal, and psychedelic funk and soul, through their sense of “tropical futurism,” adding highly danceable elements from cumbia, salsa, reggae, 1970s Cape Verdean funaná, and Haitian kompa, mixing guacharaca with innovative-yet-retro synth sounds.
September 15, the season closes with Vagabon, the indie-pop project of Laetitia Tamko. Blending elements of west and east African music with punk and electronic-leaning instrumentation, Vagabon’s powerfully personal songs, buoyed by a soaring, emotional tenor and intricate guitar work, explore questions of community and family from her distinct and original perspective.
All concerts are free and take place in the Museum Courtyard from 6:00–9:00 p.m. No tickets or reservations required. Parking at the Getty Center is $15 and is reduced to $10 after 3:00 p.m.
Experimental Series Friday Flights Returns
Friday Flights kicks off June 29 with Montreal-based singer, songwriter and artist, Devon Welsh. Friday Flights is a series of interdisciplinary happenings that bring together a range of Los Angeles-based artists to transform the Getty experience. Checkgetty.edu/360 for announcements.
Mark your calendars remaining dates for Friday Flights are July 20, and August 17.
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