SOUTH PASADENA TO HOST FREE AFTERNOON AND EVENING OF MUSIC AND ART 

Eclectic Music Festival and Arts Crawl Returns to South Pasadena’s Business District Saturday, April 27, 2024

SOUTH PASADENA, CA (April 15, 2024) – The 14^th Annual Eclectic Music Festival and Arts Crawl returns to South Pasadena’s central business district on Saturday, April 27, 2024, from 3 pm to 10 pm. The free, family-friendly festival will host over 50 musical acts, an Artisans’ Alley vendor pop-up, interactive art activities, a children’s activity zone, beer garden, food trucks, and special activities at area merchants. Visit TheElectic.Rocks for performance schedules, a festival map, and more information on this showcase of South Pasadena’s talent and charm.

The Eclectic offers something for everyone, with 11 music stages featuring everything from jazz to indie rock, up-and-coming singer-songwriters to LA music scene veterans. Many participating musicians are South Pasadena favorites, including the local Chicago cover band South Pasadena Transit Authority, on the Gold Line stage at 4:15pm, followed by David Plenn at 5:30pm. HOB opens the Old Focals stage at 3:00pm, and The Drive closes out the night at Griffins of Kinsale. Also returning this year are the Elliott Caine Quintet, JaKL, Jessica Gerhardt, Flamenco Souls, Sophie Reynolds, and Twanguero – among others. These are just a taste of the dozens of bands and musicians participating in this free, day-long festival! 

Music, art, and commerce intertwine throughout the festival, with South Pasadena’s shops, galleries, and eateries treating visitors to pop-up galleries and special performances throughout the day. The festival’s Artisan’s Alley, a curated marketplace with dozens of vendors offering unique and hand-crafted, and vintage items, give Eclectic attendees more to explore while taking in the music.

Festivalgoers are encouraged to bike, walk, or take the Metro Gold Line to South Pasadena station at the heart of the fun. A free bike valet service will be available, courtesy of South Pas Active Streets. Those arriving by car can park at the Arroyo Golf Course, take the free Artmobile shuttle to Mission Street, or park in one of South Pasadena’s free public parking areas.

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About The Eclectic Music & Arts Festival

Now in its 14th year, the Eclectic is organized and produced by the South Pasadena Chamber of Commerce in partnership with DeepMix Entertainment and the City of South Pasadena. Started in a parking lot with a couple of local bands and a few dozen attendees, the Eclectic has grown into a signature event for the city, featuring dozens of diverse, local and regional musical acts, one-of-a-kind artisans and makers, interactive activities, open galleries, beer and wine gardens, and family-friendly fun.

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For more information, please contact:

Nichole Clark or Laurie Wheeler

South Pasadena Chamber of Commerce

626-441-2339 or info@southpasadena.net

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