Lineup Announced For Hermosa Beach Summer Series

HERMOSA BEACH, CA — Atlas Genius, Iglu & Hartly, The White Buffalo and Mariachi El Bronx will headline the 2019 Hermosa Beach Summer Series, 5B Artists + Media announced Monday.

The free community event, presented by KROQ, will return to the sands of Hermosa Beach over two weekends in August — and for the first time ever, the series is expanding to both Saturday and Sunday, on August 17-18 and August 24-25. Each day will offer a "jam-packed lineup of music, comedy, movies on the beach and other family-friendly experiences," the press release said.

"We are so excited by the great line-up of performers announced today for the Hermosa Beach Summer Series. We are also looking forward to the movies and other activities 5B will be producing in Hermosa Beach. We encourage everyone to come and enjoy great music, movies, and other activities at the beach this summer," Hermosa Beach Mayor Stacey Armato said.

On Saturday, August 17, Australian alternative rock band Atlas Genius will headline, and actor/comedian Jamie Kennedy (of MTV, Scream and "Malibu's Most Wanted") will perform a stand-up set alongside LA indie rockers The Wrecks, alternative locals Kitten, and OC's Your Favorite Color. Live performances will be followed by a beachside showing of the cult favorite film "North Shore," presented by Hermosa Beach Friends of the Parks.

On Sunday, August 18, fans will enjoy a one-time reunion show by LA rockers Iglu & Hartly (who in 2008 were cited as one of "Twenty Bands Making America Cool Again" by influential UK rock magazine NME). Rounding out the bill is Columbus, OH pop rock trio The Orphan The Poet and LA-based rock band The Jacks.

"We really still can’t believe we will be coming back together to reunite in our old stomping grounds. Hermosa Beach was always a place of love and support for Iglu & Hartly and we considered it a 2nd home. We are so grateful to Hermosa Beach Summer Series for this opportunity to make some magic on stage again..... in this city," Iglu & Hartly frontman Jarvis Anderson said.

The headliner for Saturday, August 24 is The White Buffalo, who has performed at numerous music festivals around the world, as well as on shows with the likes of Jack Johnson, Ziggy Marley, and Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, among many others. Comedian Steve Byrne (of "Sullivan & Son", Comedy Central and Chappelle's Show) will also perform stand-up, along with more music from instrumental alternative surf group Pounded By The Surf and L.A.'s Trapdoor Social. There will also be a surfside showing of a classic movie via Hermosa Beach Friends of the Parks, as voted on by Hermosa Beach locals.

Closing out this year's series on Sunday, August 25 is headliner Mariachi El Bronx (the alter ego of indie rock band The Bronx), who have played festival stages such as Coachella, Shaky Knees, Driftwood, Riotfest, Punk Rock Bowling, Reading and Leeds, and more. Three-time Grammy-nominated roots reggae legends, Wailing Souls are performing and celebrating their 50th anniversary as a band, as well as LA rockabilly favorites Gamblers Mark.

"We are so stoked to be a part of the Hermosa Beach Summer Series! Looking forward to celebrating the sacred California coastline with music, friends, family, and maybe just a couple of drinks... see ya there,” Mariachi El Bronx vocalist Matt Caughthran said.

Music will kick off at 5 p.m. each day. Set times and additional programming times will be announced two weeks prior to the first weekend of events. Community cleanups will take place each Sunday and Monday morning, with the help of Heal The Bay.

Full lineup below:

Saturday, Aug 17

• Headliner: Atlas Genius
• Comedy by: Jamie Kennedy
• Additional music by: The Wrecks, Kitten, and Your Favorite Color
• Movie: "North Shore," presented by Hermosa Beach Friends of the Parks

Sunday, Aug 18

• Headliner: Iglu & Hartly (reunion)
• Additional music by: The Orphan The Poet, and The Jacks

Saturday, Aug 24

• Headliner: The White Buffalo
• Comedy by: Steve Byrne
• Additional music by: Pounded By The Surf, and Trapdoor Social
• Movie: TBD, presented by Hermosa Beach Friends of the Parks

Sunday, Aug 25

• Headliner: Mariachi El Bronx
• Additional music by: Wailing Souls (celebrating band’s 50th anniversary), and Gamblers Mark