City of West Hollywood Continues ‘Summer Sounds 2026’ Free Outdoor Concert Series, August 16, Celebrating Route 66

The City of West Hollywood's 2026 Summer Sounds Free Outdoor Concert Series end-of-season concert performed by The Soul Space featuring Tamara Jade & Orlando Dixon, Mark Evich, and DJ RoseGawd will take place on Sunday, August 16, 2026 at 4 p.m. at Plummer Park, located at 7377 Santa Monica Boulevard. This concert is part of the City's day-long Route 66 Centennial Celebration, which will include a car show, a presentation by author and pop culture historian Charles Phoenix, the unveiling of the City's new Route 66 signage by artist Sküt, recognition of artists Luciana Abait, Vinnie Hager, and Sylke Meyer whose Route 66-themed artworks are being installed along Santa Monica Boulevard, a food truck, giveaways, and more. For more information, please visit go.weho.org/route66.

The Soul Space is the music experience you didn't know you were missing. The performance is curated by Tamara Jade and Orlando Dixon, artists who've shared stages with Doja Cat, Jon Batiste, Madonna, and Lizzo, and brought their voices to NBC's The Voice and the Grammy Awards. The show lives at the intersection of new school and nostalgia - think 106th & Park meets BET Soul in your grandma's basement - community, connection, and an energy that speaks directly to the soul.

Mark Evich is a Los Angeles-based soul singer and producer making waves in the contemporary R&B scene. With a growing catalog of EPs and singles, his music has been featured on playlists such as Fresh Finds, Nu-Funk, and Best Funk, earning praise from fans and tastemakers alike. Drawing inspiration from artists like D'Angelo, Bilal, Jill Scott, and the Soulquarians movement, Evich blends soulful vocals, rich grooves, and modern production into a sound that feels both timeless and fresh.

DJ RoseGawd, also known as Rose, is a dynamic DJ and event curator with roots in the San Fernando Valley. She began her DJ career in Harlem, New York, in 2017, where she founded "Ladera Hearts," an event platform merging music and fashion. Initially hosting themed fashion events at local bars, she expanded her influence to Los Angeles in 2019. DJ RoseGawd's innovative approach to event curation and her dedication to celebrating influential music have solidified her presence in the industry, making her a notable figure in both the Los Angeles and New York music scenes.

The Summer Sounds free outdoor concert series is organized by the City of West Hollywood's Arts Division. Summer Sounds concerts are suitable for all ages and free to attend. RSVPs are encouraged but not required. Reserved seating is not available. Attendees are encouraged to bring park blankets, and low-back chairs. Food will be available for purchase. For additional details about Summer Sounds, please visit www.weho.org/summersounds.

The City of West Hollywood's Arts Division delivers a broad array of arts programs including Art on the Outside (temporary public art), Arts Grants, City Poet Laureate, Drag Laureate, Free Theatre in the Parks, Library Exhibits, Summer Sounds + Winter Sounds, Urban Art (permanent public art), WeHo Pride Arts Festival, and WeHo Reads. For more information, please visit www.weho.org/arts.

For more information about Summer Sounds please contact Joy Tribble, the City of West Hollywood's Arts Specialist, at (323) 848-6360 or at [email protected]. For people who are Deaf or hard of hearing dial 711 or 1-800-735-2929 (TTY) or 1-800-735-2922 (voice) for California Relay Service (CRS) assistance.

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