Archive for the 'Street Musicians' Category

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Gaea

 It is being.

Two street performers on the Venice Boardwalk

Gaea (guy-ah), named after the earth goddess, drifted onto the beach a week ago. 

Martin plays cello and Cherita her cajon–a box-shaped percussion instrument that originates from Peru.

Cellist on Venice Beach      Cajon player on Venice Beach

Whiskeyhickon Boys – Gangsta Folk

 It’s a good time!

Street musician's play on Venice Beach

The Whiskeyhickon Boys blew into town laying down their own unique blend of rockabilly, funk, hip-hop, jazz & bluegrass.

Musical saw played on The Venice Boardwalk                                         

Big Joe Puddin

Well Big Joe Puddin, this pal of ours, could work, but he’d rather play!   So this fattest cat roamed town to town, and this is what he’d say!

Street performers on the Venice Boardwalk

Live from Seattle it’s Big Joe Puddin!  Join Stinky Pete Irving with his steel resonator guitar and Charlie Baby with her musical saw on the sands.

Street musician on Venice Beach       Country street musician on the Boardwalk

Starla – Jazz Singer

 

On and off for 32 years, Starla has been singing smooth & mellow jazz standards in the Venice sun.  Stroll by and check her out.  Starla is the bomb, daddy-o!

The Homeless People

Street musician's play with washboard, acordian and violin.

From Oakland, Cali, The Homeless People scrap, squeeze, bow and sing their unique old-time sound on the beach.  Join Chloe, Robbie and Christa by the sands.

Street musicians on Venice Beach

Lee England, Jr. – Violinist

Street Violinist plays on Venice Beach
I came across Lee England, Jr. one sunny day.  He’s a classically-trained virtuoso violinist with a vibrant, intoxicating sound.

Street musician on the Venice Boardwalk
His style has been self-described as ”a musical gumbo of rhythm & blues, gospel, jazz, hip-hop and symphonic soul.”

Violinist on Venice Beach

Randy Rivers – Pop Classics Show

Street musician plays on Venice Beach

On and off since 1971 Randy has been singing classics, strumming his acoustic, and playing harp on the beach.  Stop by and give a listen.

Richy Sambuca

Street musican plays multiple=

Live from Hamburg, Germany!  Richy Sambuca plays two guitars, a bass, and a synth in a uniquely European blend!

Street musician on Venice BeachRockin' on the boardwalkVenice Beach at sunset

Biff Scarborough

Street performer on the Venice Beach BoardwalkBlues musician on Venice BeachStreet musician on Venice Beach

Originally from New York City, Biff Scarborough has been playing the guitar since he was 14.  Biff has an authentic strumming and singing style reminiscent of John Lee Hooker.  Come on down and give a listen.

Silverbirds – Steel Orchestra

Street performers from Jamaica paly on the Venice Boardwalk

Yea, mon!  Live from Jamaica, it’s the Silverbirds!  Sip some rum.  Watch the girls walk by.  And listen to the music of the islands.

Digging Around – Kevin Gant

Music video directed and edited by Nowhere ManWatch Venice Beach Artist Kevin Gant’s new music video “Digging Around”.  Directed and edited by Nowhere Man.




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