June 27, 2024 was an epic summer Thursday evening on the north end of the Venice boardwalk. It was one of the those perfect nights that will be long remembered. It was the start of something great. It was the first event in the “Last Thursday: Venice Summer Concert series 2024.” Throngs of smiling Venice faces watched, danced, and reveled as local legends Horny Toad played a killer 75 minute set of their unique punk, ska, reggae style, ending just as the sun ducked behind the Santa Monica mountains. You could hear the waves crash, feel the ocean breeze, and almost taste the saltwater at the stage. After the show ended with a pit inducing mashup that included the Suicidal Tendencies classic “Subliminal,” folks continued with the mini music festival vibe and ventured over to the four adjacent, participating venues that had bands playing and happy hour all night: Waterfront Venice, The Rose Room, Venice Beach Bar, and Fig Tree.
The next event is on Thursday, July 25 and will feature Brobots. Grab your friends, bring a blanket or beach chairs, and come check out the show.
Last Thursday Venice Summer Concert Series is a collaborative effort between:
- The Venice Beach Business Improvement District
- L.A. Rec. & Parks, Councilwoman Traci Park
- VNC president Brian Averill
- Generic Events Brennan Linder
- And Venice Paparazzi’s Alex Stowell.
Check out event photos by Venice Paparazzi.
- Need photographers or a photo booth for your next event? Hire your local photographers Venice Paparazzi’s Alex and Edizen
It’s a sign, bro!
Horny Toad
Louicha Mayorga, the OG Suicidal Tendencies bass player
It’s another sign
Caviar has his hand raised
Louie looking hard. Turn that frown upside down, Lou!
The rhythm section putting in work
Oscar from Hecho in Venice
Victor Blue
Guy O and Alix
Jeff Ho
The Gatto crew
RAAAWKKK!
The Team: Adan Pulido, Sean Silva, Juan Fregoso , Eleni Polakoff, Eswein Faena, Brian Averill, and Alex Stowell. Missing from this photo is Connie Brooks
Alex Stowell and Lou Luicidal Mayorga
Horny Toad and friends
Paulo Freire Lopez
The Venice Beach Bid Safety team.
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Be sure to tag @lastthursdayvenice @hornytoadband @councilwomantracipark @venice_beach_rc and photo credit @venicepaparazzi
- Need photographers or a photo booth for your next event? Hire your local photographers Venice Paparazzi’s Alex and Edizen
See you Thursday, July 25th for live music with The Brobots.
Grab your friends, bring a blanket or beach chairs, and come check out the show!
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