About this Event
Authentic. Independent. Fresh.
4 dope artists bringing their craft to Hello Stranger (Little Tokyo), showcasing a variety of original sounds and here to take you on a journey. Featuring DJ Spence of Austin Boogie Crew Records providing the vibes on the 1s and 2s, this will be a night to remember!
Doors at 7pm, music from 8pm-1am.
Featuring:
Jonny Tobin (Vancouver, Canada):
Jonny Tobin is a Grammy and JUNO-nominated keys player, vocalist, and producer based in the west coast of Canada. His keys and production work have graced hundreds of tracks from independent artists like NYC-based Sarah Kang to breakout hip-hop artist D. Smoke to placements for Vogue Germany and the Utah Jazz NBA team. Jonny’s original music resides in an alternate dimension somewhere between a 90’s video game and a 60’s Blue Note record. To date, Jonny has released 6 original albums. His songs have collectively received over 15 million streams, and have been selected for numerous official editorial Spotify playlists including “Jazztronica”, “Chill Out Jazz”, “BUTTER”, “lofi beats”, “State of Jazz”, “21st Century Jazz”, and “Best Funk Songs of 2021”. As a live performer, Jonny has had the privilege of opening for several high-profile artists within the world of R&B, neo-soul, and modern jazz including Braxton Cook, CARRTOONS, and Adi Oasis, and he headlined at the Vancouver Jazz Festival in 2023.
Hear Jonny's music:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5obWvG0ikceXOD0a45DSHO
Lindsay Lucas (LA)
The voice and pen behind iconic samples and production used by acclaimed Hip-Hop artists such as French Montana, Russ, 03 Greedo, JAY ELECTRONICA, A$AP Twelvyy, Roc Marciano, and more, quadruple threat (vocalist, producer, rapper, songwriter) Lindsay Lucas shares original music that seamlessly blends 'old' and 'new' into a unique sonic fusion. Known for her smooth-but-smoky vocals and rich lyricism, Lucas' soulful sound is rooted in R&B and infused with elements of hip-hop, reggae, and almost everything else in between. Including ethereal dynamics of live vocal production, retro rhythms and analog sound design, Lucas creates an overall multidimensional celebration of all things nostalgic and contemporary.
Hear Lindsay's music:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/4UZ5np9gtAXfRHR3gBSNVh
Joshua Bryant (aka josh2800) (LA):
Joshua Bryant is a 26 year old multi-instrumentalist and producer originally from North Carolina. Completely self-produced, he has released his debut album in 2019, “My Sentiments Exactly.” Inspired heavily by artists like Robert Glasper, Vince Guaraldi, Mac Miller, and Childish Gambino, Joshua brings a very interesting variety of sounds to the table.
Hear Joshua's music:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5H5HalZi67Lw7seJN02cNJ
Mikey Jose (Vancouver, Canada):
If someone could live in the soulful intersection of R&B, gospel, folk and pop, that’s likely where Mikey Jose would make his home. In fact, it is the space between genres, fields, and environments where he has found comfort. His church-influenced, science-immersed, art-filled, culturally-overlapping background has provided him with a unique perspective on the world, informing his mantra: music is medicine. Drawing influence from vocal heavy-hitters like Stevie Wonder, Allen Stone, Jazmine Sullivan, and Lucky Daye, Mikey Jose has crafted his own sonic signature featuring intentional melodies and lyrics that reflect the unique complexities of existing in the 21st century. His pen has touched songs that have streamed 6 million+ times over his short tenure releasing music.
Hear Mikey's music:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/3rJEy2vNlsmWO5JHxKEaP8
DJ Spence (LA):
Danny Spence is a longtime DJ, rapper, producer, and the owner of Austin Boogie Crew Records. Behind the turntables he combines boogie, disco, modern funk, hip-hop, R&B, international, & electronic sounds with a smooth approach and a splash of turntablism. In 2003 he began spinning records in his hometown of Austin, TX. After cutting his teeth deejaying in local clubs and on KJHK 90.7FM radio in Lawrence, KS, Spence returned home and founded the Austin Boogie Crew (ABC) in 2011. The birth of the ABC DJ collective coincided with the launch of The Boogie, an 80’s funk party still going strong in both Austin and Los Angeles. ABC expanded into a record label in 2014 with Spence assuming the role of Executive Producer. The Black owned imprint pushes soulful, synth-heavy, club-friendly music from around the world. They’ve released 19 projects and moved over 10,000 vinyl records, putting out “some of the finest revivalist boogie, synth-disco, '80s soul and electronic funk of the last few years” (Juno Records). As a rapper, Spence draws strong influence from Southern acts like UGK and Outkast. He’s released numerous solo efforts and collaborative projects with rappers Disco and Crazy-T, touring in Japan and the States in the process. He’s resided in LA since 2015 and operates a branch of The Boogie there with Ghost.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Hello Stranger, 320 East 2nd Street, Los Angeles, United States
USD 23.18