West Hollywood City Continues ‘WeHo Sounds’ Free Friday Evening Virtual Concert Series

Press release from the City of West Hollywood:

January 27, 2021

As the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to keep most entertainment venues closed due to public health orders, the City of West Hollywood is continuing its WeHo Sounds Free Virtual Concert Series, which take place on Friday evenings at 6 p.m. online at www.weho.org/wehosounds. WeHo Sounds will help kick-off your weekend with a music-filled “happy hour” of sounds.

The virtual series began in November 2020 and continues on Friday, January 29, 2021 at 6 p.m. with KATALYST. Katalyst is much more than a Soul Jazz band — it is a collective of producers, composers, musicians, and writers that represent a veritable Who’s Who of the region’s jazz community. Katalyst has played in various venues such as the Walt Disney Concert Hall and with artists such as Talib Kweli and Hi-Tek. Katalyst is also the creator of #inglewoodstock, a mini-festival featuring local bands and vocalists.

Chris Hutton will perform on Friday, February 12, 2021 at 6 p.m. Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Chris Hutton’s music is a sophisticated blend of raw emotion and meticulous musicianship. Deeply personal lyrics and performances are set against a buoyant pop aesthetic to create a sound that A&R Factory describes as “tangibly magnetic.” Chris Hutton is all passion, musicality, and infectious energy.

The series finale on Friday, February 26, 2021 at 6 p.m. will feature Satin Ragdoll and The Misfit Toys. Influenced by Sarah Vaughan, Peggy Lee, and Ella Fitzgerald, Satin Ragdoll and The Misfit Toys is a pre-1920s through 1960s jazz band led by vocalist Loren Marie Story. Always dressing the part in vintage splendor, they bring modern instrumentation to classic songs while honoring their original mood and style.

The City of West Hollywood’s 2020-21 WeHo Sounds series is organized by the City of West Hollywood’s Arts Division. For additional information about the performers and to view the series, please visit www.weho.org/wehosounds.

For more information about WeHo Sounds please contact Joy Tribble, the City of West Hollywood’s Arts Technician, at (323) 848-6360 or at jtribble@weho.org. For people who are Deaf or hard of hearing, please call TTY (323) 848-6496.

The City of West Hollywood has declared a local emergency in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Individuals are advised to stay at home as much as possible and limit close interactions to those in your household. When in public, community members should maintain your space with social (physical) distancing of at least six feet, and cover your face. Public Health officials recommend that everyone, even those who are vaccinated, continue to follow physical distancing and infection control directives and wear a clean face covering that securely covers both your nose and mouth when in in public.

West Hollywood City Hall is currently closed to the public and has suspended all in-person transactions. Most public City buildings and facilities remain closed. City Hall remains accessible for business and essential services with transactions to be conducted by phone (323) 848-6400 and via the City’s website at www.weho.org.

This press release was produced by the City of West Hollywood. The views expressed here are the author’s own.