WEST HOLLYWOOD—On Monday, January 12, the city of West Hollywood announced that the 2026 Winter Sounds Free Indoor Concert Series will take place on select Saturday evenings at 7 p.m. between Saturday, January 24 and Saturday, February 21. They will be held live at the Sun Rose at the Sun Rose West Hollywood, located at 8430 Sunset Boulevard. Doors open at 6 p.m. and concerts begin at 7 p.m. Early arrival is strongly encouraged as space is limited.
On Saturday, January 24, at 7 p.m. the Winter Sounds Concert Series will kick off with Ghost-Note + Katalyst Collective. Headed by Snarky Puppy’s multi-Grammy-winning percussion duo of Robert “Sput” Searight and Nate Werth, Ghost-Note is an explosion of sound. With an expansive roster of next-level musicians whose members have performed with Erykah Badu, Herbie Hancock, Kendrick Lamar, Marcus Miller, Prince, Snoop Dogg, Justin Timberlake, and Toto. The band is pushing funk music into the future. pioneering foundations laid out by the likes of James Brown and Sly & The Family Stone and infusing their fresh take with tastes of afrobeat, hip-hop, psychedelia, world folklore, and more.
Every decade or so, a new band emerges that changes the course of music. This decade is no exception, marked by the rise of one of the most talented and diverse collectives of musicians, writers, composers, and producers known as Katalyst Collective. The brainchild of world-renowned drummer, composer, and producer Greg Paul, the group’s members have worked with some of the most iconic names in music, including Roy Ayers, Beyoncé, Lupe Fiasco, Jay-Z, Solange Knowles, Usher, and more. This nine-piece ensemble delivers an eclectic mix of experimental contemporary jazz that pushes the boundaries of the genre.
On Saturday, February 7, at 7 p.m. the next concert in the series will feature Mark de Clive-Lowe and Nanna.B. Mark de Clive-Lowe is a genre-bending pianist, producer, and composer known for fusing jazz with elements of electronica and live remixing. A longtime fixture in LA’s music scene, he’s collaborated with Miguel Atwood-Ferguson, Eric Harland Harvey Mason, and Moodymann and played stages from the Hollywood Bowl to Grand Performances and the legendary Blue Whale.
Nanna.B is a Danish-born singer, songwriter, and producer known for crafting genre-defying soundscapes that blend lush, atmospheric production with her golden vocals and poetic storytelling. Her eclectic sound, rooted in Pop, R&B, Soul, and electronic music, has drawn the attention of influential artists and tastemakers including the Boiler Room collective, Hodgy, Anderson .Paak, Raphael Saadiq, and Soulection. She has been featured on global platforms such as Beats 1, Vice, and Highsnobiety, with her music receiving international airplay on stations such as KCRW, Jazz FM, and BBC Radio.
On Saturday, February 21, at 7 p.m. the Winter Sounds Concert Series finale will feature Nikka Costa and the Julian Forest Trio. Nikka Costa, daughter of legendary producer and arranger Don Costa. With a string of critically acclaimed albums, beginning with her 2001 Virgin Records debut a “Everybody Got Their Something,” Nikka emerged as a luminary in the “nu-soul” landscape, known for her signature blend of American soul, funk, and rock, a captivating fusion uniquely her own.
The Julian Forest Trio blends soul, blues, and rock into powerful, groove-driven performances. With emotive vocals, dynamic guitar work, and tight rhythms, the trio channels influence such as Leon Bridges and Brittany Howard while crafting a sound that is both raw and uplifting.
West Hollywood’s 2026 Winter Sounds Concert Series is organized by the city’s Arts Division. Winter Sounds concerts are free and indoors, and guests must be 21 years of age and older to attend. RSVP is recommended. RSVP does not guarantee admittance. Seating is first-come, first-served, limited to availability.
$15 validated valet parking at the Sun Rose West Hollywood is available for the first 100 attendees and then $20 flat rate parking for any additional attendees. Street parking may also be available, read local street signage. Rideshare is suggested. For additional information about the performers and to view the series, please visit www.weho.org/wintersounds
For more details about Winter Sounds contact Joy Tribble, West Hollywood’s Arts Specialist, at (323) 848-6360 or at jtribble@weho.org. 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.
By Danny Jones