Come watch
Free and open to the public every Wednesday. Request a song or tip the band from your phone.
South Bay Jam
The definitive live music experience in South Bay Los Angeles.
Next jam
- Time
- 8:00pm – 11:00pm, no cover
- Where
- The Lighthouse Cafe
30 Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 - On the list
- 21 songs, 45 musicians
Play the jam
Any seasoned musician with full-band experience can sign up. Each week's list comes out by Friday lunchtime.
Hire the band
Weddings, parties and private events, drawn from a roster of over 100 LA and Orange County musicians.
2026 at the Jam
Every song, every player, updated as the year goes.
- Wednesdays played
- 39
- Songs performed
- 846
- Musicians on stage
- 169
- Artists covered
- 477
- Tom Petty23 different songs25 plays
- Beatles16 different songs16 plays
- David Bowie10 different songs13 plays
- Metallica11 different songs13 plays
- Jimi Hendrix Experience10 different songs11 plays
Search every jam
Every setlist since 2025. Look up a song, an artist, a theme night or a musician.
Browse every past jamRusty's Rocktoberfest Bday Jam
Recorded live Wednesday, October 7
About the South Bay Jam
Founded in 2016 by Barclay Roach and a rotating lineup of local musicians, the South Bay Jam is the longest continuously running live music feature in Southern California.
It runs Wednesdays from 8pm – 11pm at the World Famous Lighthouse Cafe in Hermosa Beach, CA. The Jam is open to the public free of charge, and any seasoned musician experienced performing with a full band is welcome to sign up!
About the Lighthouse Cafe
The historic Lighthouse Cafe has been home to some of the best live music in Southern California since the 1940's. The stage there has played host to such luminaries as Miles Davis, Chet Baker, Ramsey Lewis, Cannonball Adderley, and many others.
The Lighthouse's profile was raised even further in the 2016 film La La Land, which featured it quite prominently. Jam sessions at the Lighthouse are nothing new, and we at the South Bay Jam are proud to continue the tradition at this storied venue with such rich heritage.
Get directions30 Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Book the Jam
Looking to book a band that will make your event unforgettable? Look no further than The South Bay Jam, the most versatile and diverse collection of musicians within 100 miles of Los Angeles. With a roster of over 100 local artists from across LA and Orange County, we specialize in delivering exactly the sound you envision. Whether you need a dynamic party band to get everyone dancing or a sophisticated wedding band to create the perfect ambiance, our extensive talent pool ensures no song or setlist is out of bounds.
- Weddings
- Parties
- Horn sections
- Backup singers