Coast Film & Music Festival Announces Eclectic Music Lineup For Laguna Beach Performances November 10-17, 2024
Week-Long Music Celebration Unfolds Across Laguna Beach's Premier Venues
(Laguna Beach, CA, November 6) - Coast Film & Music Festival (CFMF) has announced an impressive musical roster featuring some of the region's most compelling artists. From indie-folk troubadour Matt Costa to psychedelic Americana duo Mapache, the festival showcases California's diverse musical landscape across multiple Laguna Beach venues from November 10-17, 2024. Running parallel to the festival's selection of more than 70 films, the music programming creates an immersive arts experience that celebrates the creative spirit of the Golden State. Here’s a survey of what festivalgoers can expect starting this Sunday.
HEADLINERS
EXPLORATIONS OF SIGHT AND SOUND VOL. 1 A groundbreaking multimedia experience featuring Matt Costa alongside legendary musicians Adam Topol (Jack Johnson, Eddie Vedder) and Money Mark (Beastie Boys). This unique collaboration pairs live musical performances with stunning visual elements, creating an immersive journey through sight and sound. Costa, Topol, and Money Mark's improvisational chemistry promises a one-of-a-kind experience at the intersection of film and music. (Sunday, 11/10 @ 7:00 PM - Rivian South Coast Theater)
SEA WOLF Alex Brown Church's indie-folk project weaves oceanic metaphors and coastal storytelling through atmospheric arrangements. (Thursday, 11/14 @ 8:45 PM - Rivian South Coast Theater)
CAYUCAS Twin brothers Zach and Ben Yudin channel vintage California surf-pop through a modern indie lens. (Thursday, 11/14 @ 9:30 PM - Rivian South Coast Theater)
MAPACHE Clay Finch and Sam Blasucci's cosmic California folk duo transcends time with their close harmonies and intricate guitar work. Drawing from the rich traditions of Laurel Canyon folk and Mexican folk music, their sound embodies the spirit of West Coast adventure and cross-cultural connection. (Friday, 11/15 @ 9:00 PM - Festival of Arts Main Stage)
THE GREAT NORTH SPECIAL with LIQUID ALCHEMY LIGHT SHOW A unique audio-visual journey combining innovative musicianship with mesmerizing liquid light art projections. This immersive experience celebrates the intersection of music, visual art, and outdoor culture, featuring collaborative performances and mind-bending visual effects that transform the venue into a psychedelic wonderland. (Saturday, 11/16 @ 8:45 PM - Festival of Arts Main Stage)
FEATURED ARTISTS
IRIS & THE SHADE Ethereal dream-pop outfit whose reverb-soaked guitars and haunting vocals paint pictures of foggy coastlines and midnight surf sessions. (Tuesday, 11/12 @ 6:00 PM - Hobie Surf Shop)
Eli CRANE Singer-songwriter (Thursday, 11/14 @ 6:00 pm, Forest Avenue Promenade)
SUNSTROKE SERENADERS High-energy surf-rock revival band paying homage to the genre's roots while pushing its boundaries with modern production and unexpected rhythmic twists. (Friday, 11/15 @ 5:00 PM - Festival of Arts Lounge)
PAR AVION Fresh indie surf-pop project delivering breezy melodies and coastal vibes with a modern twist. Their sound captures the essence of endless summer days and Pacific adventures. (Saturday, 11/16 @ 5:00 PM - Festival of Arts Main Stage)
TRAVESURA - FEATURING LEO ROMERO Led by Thrasher Skater of the Year Leo Romero, Long Beach's Travesura ("mischief" in Spanish) combines his raw vocals with Mark Morones' drums, Eric Evans' keys/guitar, and Shawn Morones' masterful lap steel and lead work. (Sunday, 11/17 @ 5:00 PM - Festival of Arts Lounge
DJ SETS
DJ SLI DAWG + SILENT DISCO (Friday, 11/15 & Saturday, 11/16, Festival of Arts)
DJ MALTO Late night dance party (Friday, 11/15 @ 10:00 PM, Laguna Beach Beer Co.)
DJ BRINDLES After-hours festivities (Saturday, 11/16 @ 10:00 PM, Laguna Beach Beer Co.)
FOR TICKET INFORMATION AND COMPLETE SCHEDULE: Coast Film & Music Festival website.
