Elson and the Soul Barkada - "Brand New Thing"
Live at the 2008 Lotus Festival, Echo Park, Los Angeles
July 13, 2008

2011

January to July
2011

 

Elson and the Soul Barkada will be taking a hiatus from perfoming in the first half of 2011 to dedicate time to the completion of their album, Brand New Thing.


2010

Saturday
October 16
2010

8:00 p.m.
Blessed Sacrament Parish Carnival

6657 Sunset Blvd
 Hollywood
Free, All Ages

Elson and the Soul Barkada go to Hollywood! Okay, it's not that far for them but they bring on the soul, the funk and even some samba! For more information, visit: http://www.blessedsacramenthollywood.org/carnival/index.htm


Tuesday
September 7
2010

7:15 p.m.
Tuesday Night Cafe
120 Judge John Aiso St
 Little Tokyo, Los Angeles
Free, All Ages

Elson and the Soul Barkada returns after five years to this long-running, twice-monthly outdoor variety showcase
. The show will also be webcast live. For more information, visit http://www.tuesdaynightproject.org


Saturday
July 10
2010

5:00 p.m.
2010 Lotus Festival - Main Stage
Echo Park, corner Glendale Blvd and Park Ave.
 Los Angeles
Free, All Ages

Come "go outside" again to Los Angeles' Echo Park at this annual city festival where Elson and the Soul Barkada will perform on the main stage. For more information on The 2010 Lotus Festival, visit: http://www.laparks.org/grifmet/lotus.htm
!


Thursday
June 10
2010

4:30 p.m.
Kababayan L.A.

Television show appearance
KSCI LA 18
Los Angeles

Elson and the Soul Barkada do an acoustic performance on television for the Filipino community talk show, Kababayan L.A.!


Tuesday
June 8
2010

8:00 p.m.
Election Night Party
U.S. Congress Candidate Karen Bass

United Teachers Los Angeles
3303 Wilshire Blvd
Mid Wilshire, Los Angeles
Free, All Ages

Elson and the Soul Barkada play '60s and '70s socially-conscious soul covers for Karen Bass' election night party and also perform "The Karen Bass Song!"


Friday
May 28
2010

5:00 p.m.
Elson and the (Acoustic) Soul Barkada performs for
Grassroots Fundraiser for U.S. Congress Candidate Karen Bass

Private Residence
Los Angeles

Sunday
April 25
2010

8:00 p.m.
Elson and the (Acoustic) Soul Barkada - Partially Unplugged!

Revo Cafe
3134 Glendale Blvd
Atwater Village, Los Angeles
Free, All Ages

Elson and the Soul Barkada do a slimmed-down lineup featuring August Schnid on guitar and Keith Dasalla on percussion at Atwater Village's newest hangout. Come enjoy their acclaimed lattes and crepes while grooving to the sounds of E(A)SB's acoustic soul!


Sunday
April 11
2010

8:00 p.m.
Elson and the (Acoustic) Soul Barkada - Partially Unplugged!

Revo Cafe
3134 Glendale Blvd
Atwater Village, Los Angeles
Free, All Ages

Elson and the Soul Barkada do a slimmed-down lineup featuring Keith Dasalla on percussion at Atwater Village's newest hangout. Come enjoy their acclaimed lattes and crepes while grooving to the sounds of E(A)SB's acoustic soul!


Sunday
March 21
2010

8:00 p.m.
Elson and the (Acoustic) Soul Barkada - Partially Unplugged!

Revo Cafe
3134 Glendale Blvd
Atwater Village, Los Angeles
Free, All Ages

Elson and the Soul Barkada begin 2010 with a slimmed-down lineup featuring August Schnid on guitar and Keith Dasalla on percussion at Atwater Village's newest hangout. Come enjoy their acclaimed lattes and crepes while grooving to the sounds of E(A)SB's acoustic soul!


2009

Saturday
October 24
2009

8:00 p.m.
A Flood Of Hope - A Concert to Benefit Medical Aid
for Victims of the Philippine Typhoons
Cafe-Club Fais Do-Do

Mid-City Los Angeles
$12; 18+

Elson and the Soul Barkada join Kapoteng Bakal, Random Ninjas and other artists to raise funds to go to medical aid for victims of the recent typhoons in the Philippines. All proceeds go to Doctors Without Borders. For more infomation on this event, visit www.elsongs.com/floodofhope or follow on Twitter at: twitter.com/floodofhope


Friday
August 28
2009

10:00 p.m.
Hand and Heart Presents: Rock With You - A Michael Jackson Tribute Benefit
M Bar

1253 N. Vine St.
Hollywood
$10; 21+

Elson and the Soul Barkada pay tribute to the late Michael Jackson as they play a special all-MJ set to benefit the charity handandheart.org
For more information, visit: http://www.kamayatpuso.org/blog/?page_id=191


Sunday
April 26
2009

3:00 p.m.
East Hollywood Earth Day Festival

Vermont/Santa Monica Metro Station
East Hollywood, Los Angeles
Free, All Ages

 

Tuesday
March 3
2009

9:00 p.m.
Eric Garcetti For City Council 2009 Election Night Party - The Avalon Hollywood
1735 N. Vine St.
Hollywood
Free, All Ages

Elson and the Soul Barkada does a special performance for Los Angeles City Council President Eric Garcetti's election night victory party at The Avalon Hollywood! Are you ready for Garcetti?

Saturday
February 14
2009

4:00 p.m.
Remy's On Temple Gallery
2126 W. Temple St..
 Los Angeles (Historic Filipinotown)
Free, All Ages

Elson and the Soul Barkada performs a free show at Remy's On Temple in support of Los Angeles City Council President Eric Garcetti's re-election! Meet the councilman, hear him speak and enjoy some great music with people in the community!
It's Valentine's Day, so show your love!

2008

Sunday
October 5
2008

8:00 p.m.
2nd Street Jazz
366 E. 2nd Street .
 Downtown Los Angeles (Little Tokyo)
$5, 18/21+

Elson and the Soul Barkada goes Downtown as they perform two sets of their jazzed-out soul, funk & R&B sounds live at 2nd Street Jazz in Little Tokyo. Drive, walk, bike, bus or Metro on in. All roads lead Downtown, you ain't got no excuse.
For more information, please visit: www.2ndstjazz.com/

Saturday
September 6
2008

8:00 p.m.
Cafe Club Fais Do-Do
5257 W. Adams Blvd.
 Los Angeles (Mid-City)
$8, 21+

Elson and the Soul Barkada perform with a special lineup and perform on a night with their friends, special guests P.I.C. and The Jack Lords - visiting from out East We've been waiting years to do a show together, and finally it's happening!.
For more information, please visit: www.faisdodo.com

Saturday
August 9
2008

9:00 p.m.
Happa Restaurant

1641 W Redondo Beach Blvd
Gardena
$5, All Ages; 21+ to drink

Elson and the Soul Barkada returns to its full, 8-member lineup as they team up with perform two sets at this Gardena hotspot.

Saturday
July 19
2008

12:00 p.m.
Live, Work and Play in East Hollywood Health Fair

Hollywood/Western Metro Station
Free, All Ages

Elson and the Soul Barkada does an acoustic show at this annual health fair in Thai Town organized by Thai Community Development Center. For more information, visit: http://thaicdchome.org/cms/event/.

Sunday
July 13
2008

7:30 p.m.
2008 Lotus Festival - Main Stage
Echo Park, corner Glendale Blvd and Park Ave.
 Los Angeles
Free, All Ages
Come "go outside" again to Los Angeles' Echo Park at this annual city festival where Elson and the Soul Barkada Trio will perform on the main stage. For more information on The 2008 Lotus Festival, visit: http://www.laparks.org/grifmet/lotus.htm

2007

Friday
December 7
2007

9:00 p.m.
The Derby

4500 Los Feliz Blvd
 Los Feliz
$15 / $10 w/Flyer, 21+
Click to download flyer for printing

Elson and the Soul Barkada returns to its full, 8-member lineup as they team up with Apartment 92, Todo Azul, Jacqueline Aquines and Linggo to perform a special Christmas Holiday benefit show for Gawad Kalinga, a nonprofit organizaion that implements anti-povery programs in the Philippines. A special show for a special cause!

Sunday
October 21
2007

2:30 p.m.
Blessed Sacrament Parish Carnival

6657 Sunset Blvd
 Hollywood
Free, All Ages

Elson and the Soul Barkada return, with a modified lineup, to Hollywood! For more information, visit: http://www.blessedsacramenthollywood.org/carnival/index.htm

Sunday
July 15
2007

2:55p.m.
2007 Lotus Festival - Main Stage
Echo Park, corner Glendale Blvd and Park Ave.
 Los Angeles
Free, All Ages
Come "go outside" again to Los Angeles' Echo Park at this annual city festival where Elson and the Soul Barkada Trio will perform on the main stage. For more information on The 2007 Lotus Festival, visit: http://www.laparks.org/grifmet/lotus.htm

Thursday
February 15
2007

8:00 p.m.
Elson Sings Stupid Love Songs
Tribal Cafe

1651 W. Temple St..
 Los Angeles (Historic Filipinotown)
Free- All Ages

Elson Sings Stupid Love Songs is a mostly-acoustic performance of original and popular love songs -- both requited and unrequited.
From his own compositions like "Hearts" and "Love Fall Down" - and many others previously unperformed - to classics from Stevie Wonder,
Marvin Gaye and Luther Vandross to unique interpretations to modern tunes from James Blunt, Corinne Bailey Rae and Ne-Yo, and even unique
soulful versions of '80s tunes from Duran Duran and the Psychedelic Furs, this performance goes beyond mere "covers," but rather re-appropriating
the songs into his own style and sentiment. At last, an event this week that both couples and the lonely-hearted people can equally enjoy...
Special guest will be Soul Barkada guitarist Vincent Reyes, who will be performing his own songs as well.

2006

Sunday
October 21
2006

5:00pm
Blessed Sacrament Parish Carnival

6657 Sunset Blvd
 Hollywood
Free All Ages

Friday
August 18
2006

8:00pm
Chow Fun Chinatown Bistro

686 N. Spring St.
 Los Angeles (Chinatown)
$5
Chow Funk! has been Elson and the Soul Barkada's regular gig since August 2005. On each third Friday of the month, the band offered an opportunity for everyone to "Get down in Chinatown." Now it's time to move on, which
means next Friday will be your last chance to Chow Funk!

Though this will be the band's last monthly show at Chow Fun, we might as well end it with a blast! Come early for the food, (featuring that famous Honey Pineapple Chicken) or enjoy a special crawfish boil, and select cocktails set to Elson and the Soul Barkada's soulful, funky sound. If you've Chow Funk'ed with us before, come back for one last time! If you haven't Chow Funk'ed, then what are you waiting for?

Friday
July 21
2006

8:00pm
Chow Fun Chinatown Bistro

686 N. Spring St.
 Los Angeles (Chinatown)
$5
Elson and the Soul Barkada do a special acoustic "Chow FunK!" this month! The place also features beer, wine and selected cocktails, and excellent Chinese food (The Honey Pineapple Chicken is highly recommended).

Saturday
July 8
2006

7:30pm
2006 Lotus Festival - Main Stage
Echo Park, corner Glendale Blvd and Park Ave.
 Los Angeles
Free, All Ages
Come "go outside" again to Los Angeles' Echo Park at this annual city festival where Elson will perform on the main stage. For more information on The 2006 Lotus Festival, visit: http://www.laparks.org/grifmet/lotus.htm

Sunday
July 2
2006

8:00pm
Sabor y Cultura Coffeehouse
5625 Hollywood Blvd.
 Hollywood
Free, All Ages
Elson and members of the Soul Barkada save a little electricity and "go acoustic" at Hollywood's Sabor y Cultura coffeehouse.

Friday
June 16
2006

8:00pm
Chow Fun Chinatown Bistro

686 N. Spring St.
 Los Angeles (Chinatown)
$5
Elson and the Soul Barkada turn "Chow Fun" into "Chow FunK!" as they play their monthly show. The place also features beer, wine and selected cocktails, and excellent Chinese food (The Honey Pineapple Chicken is highly recommended).

Friday
May 19
2006

11pm set (this month only)
Dennis', Lisa's and Brian's Birthday Bash
Chow Fun Chinatown Bistro

686 N. Spring St.
 Los Angeles (Chinatown)
Free This Month Only!
This month, we do things a little differently by celebrating the May birthdays of bass player Dennis Diaz, background vocalist Lisa Casabar and friend of the band Chef Brian Reyes with and '80s-themed party. Special guest bands will perform earlier in the night and Elson and the Soul Barkada will perform at around 11pm.

Friday
April 21
2006

9:00pm
Chow Fun Chinatown Bistro

686 N. Spring St.
 Los Angeles (Chinatown)
$8
Elson and the Soul Barkada turn "Chow Fun" into "Chow FunK!" as they play their monthly show. The place also features beer, wine and selected cocktails, and excellent Chinese food (The Honey Pineapple Chicken is highly recommended).

Saturday
March 25
2006

8:00pm
LocusArts - Space 180

180 Capp St (near Mission and 17th St)
 San Francisco, CA
$5
Elson
takes his soul on the road with a special preview show at San Francisco's LocusArts. Backed by The SF Barkada (Dean DeCastro - drums; Brandon Biegelow - bass; Oliver Cruz - guitar and Kenni Camota - saxophone), Elson plays his original soul/R&B tunes and improv jams in the Bay Area for the first time
.

Saturday
March 18
2006

5:00pm
Infiniti of Montclair
9440 Autoplex Dr
 Montclair
Free
Elson and the Soul Barkada do a free show in the IE sponsored by Inifniti of Montclair (yes, it's a car dealership!). The band not only does their original soul, funk and R&B but some jazz tunes as well.

Friday
March 17
2006

9:00pm
Chow Fun Chinatown Bistro

686 N. Spring St.
 Los Angeles (Chinatown)
$8
Elson and the Soul Barkada turn "Chow Fun" into "Chow FunK!" as they play their monthly show. The place also features beer, wine and selected cocktails, and excellent Chinese food (The Honey Pineapple Chicken is highly recommended).

Friday
February 17
2006

9:00pm
Chow Fun Chinatown Bistro

686 N. Spring St.
 Los Angeles (Chinatown)
$8
Elson and the Soul Barkada turn "Chow Fun" into "Chow FunK!" as they play their monthly show. The place also features beer, wine and selected cocktails, and excellent Chinese food (The Honey Pineapple Chicken is highly recommended).

Friday
January 20
2006

9:00pm
Chow Fun Chinatown Bistro

686 N. Spring St.
 Los Angeles (Chinatown)
$8
"It's January...a new year begins..."
Elson and the Soul Barkada turn "Chow Fun" into "Chow FunK!" as they play their monthly show. The place also features beer, wine and selected cocktails, and excellent Chinese food (The Honey Pineapple Chicken is highly recommended).

2005

Friday
November 18
2005

9:00pm
Elson's Birthday Show @ Chow Fun Chinatown Bistro

686 N. Spring St.
 Los Angeles (Chinatown)
$8
with special guest R&B artist Peter Isaia

Elson and the Soul Barkada turn "Chow Fun" into "Chow FunK!" as they play their monthly show. The place also features beer, wine and selected cocktails, and excellent Chinese food (The Honey Pineapple Chicken is highly recommended). This month, Elson celebrates his birthday! A night of fun, surprises and
special guests!

Friday
October 23
2005

12:30pm
St. Agatha's Fall Festival
St. Agatha's Church, 2646 S. Mansfield Ave (near La Brea & Adams)
Los Angeles (Mid-City)
Free, All Ages

For more information on St. Agatha's Fall Festival: http://www.stagathas.org


4:00pm
Blessed Sacrament Carnival
Blessed Sacrament Church, 6657 Sunset Blvd (at Cherokee)
Hollywood
Free, All Ages

 

Friday
October 21
2005

9:00pm
Chow Fun Chinatown Bistro

686 N. Spring St.
 Los Angeles (Chinatown)
$8

Elson and the Soul Barkada turn "Chow Fun" into "Chow FunK." As they play their monthly show. The place also features beer, wine and selected cocktails, and excellent Chinese food (The Honey Pineapple Chicken is highly recommended).

Friday
September 16
2005

9:00pm
Chow Fun Chinatown Bistro

686 N. Spring St.
 Los Angeles (Chinatown)
$8

Elson and the Soul Barkada turn "Chow Fun" into "Chow FunK." As they play two sets in their monthly show. The place also features beer, wine and selected cocktails, and excellent Chinese food (The Honey Pineapple Chicken is highly recommended).

 

Saturday
September 10
2005

11:30 a.m.
Festival of Philippine Arts and Culture
Main Stage
Pt. Fermin Park
 San Pedro
$3 Donation

Performing for the second year in a row at this seaside festival featuring music, food and activities for all ages. For more information, please visit www.filamarts.org.

8:30 p.m.
New Orleans: Sound For Higher Ground
A Benefit Concert for Victims of Hurricane Katrina
Cafe Club Fais Do-Do
5257 W. Adams Blvd.
 Los Angeles (Mid-City)
$10 Minimum Donation

Elson says, "I was in New Orleans this past April on vacation and fell in love with the city immensely. . It breaks my heart to see the desperation and destruction that has befallen the Crescent City. I am honored to play a part in the relief process by playing a benefit concert for the victims of this most horrible tragedy."
Also performing are New Orleans-style brass band Critical Brass, electronica/reggae group Fosforo and DJ P.M.A.
For more information, please visit: www.faisdodo.com

Friday
August 19
2005

9:00pm
Chow Fun Chinatown Bistro

686 N. Spring St.
 Los Angeles (Chinatown)
$10

Elson and the Soul Barkada play two sets at this "hip but not pretentious" restaurant venue in Los Angeles' Chinatown. The place also features beer, wine and selected cocktails, and excellent Chinese food (The Honey Pineapple Chicken is highly recommended).

Saturday
July 30

2005

9:00pm
Chow Fun Chinatown Bistro

686 N. Spring St.
 Los Angeles (Chinatown)
$10

Elson and the Soul Barkada play two sets at this "hip but not pretentious" restaurant venue in Los Angeles' Chinatown. The place also features beer, wine and selected cocktails, and excellent Chinese food (The Honey Pineapple Chicken is highly recommended).

Sunday
July 10

2005

7:30pm
2005 Lotus Festival - Main Stage
Echo Park, corner Glendale Blvd and Park Ave.
 Los Angeles
Free, All Ages

Come "go outside" again to Los Angeles' Echo Park at this annual city festival where Elson will perform on the main stage. For more information on The 2005 Lotus Festival, visit:
http://www.laparks.org/grifmet/lotus.htm

Tuesday
May 17

2005

7:00pm
Tuesday Nights at the Cafe - Special Acoustic Set!
SIPA Hall, 3200 W. Temple St.
Los Angeles (Historic Filipinotown)
$2 Donation, All Ages

Elson's back with an almost-acoustic set, in a night featuring music, art,
comedy and poetry.

Saturday
January 15
2005

10:00pm
Soul Sessions & Spoken Umbra present UNITY 2005
Cafe Club Fais Do-Do, 5257 W. Adams Blvd.
Los Angeles (Mid-City)
 $10 ($7 before 10pm), 18+
click to view flyer

Proceeds from this show will benefit  victims of the
Dec 26 Indian Ocean Earthquake/Tsunami!

2004

Saturday
December 4
2004

9:00pm
Elson's Birthday Jam at The Clean-Up
Cafe Bliss, 1745 N. Vermont Ave (at Hollywood Blvd)
Los Angeles (Los Feliz)
Free, 21+

Celebrate Elson's birthday (9 days later!) with DJs, an open musician's jam and a live performance by Elson himself!

Sunday
October 24
2004

2:00pm
Octoberfest 2004 - St. Agatha's Parish Fall Festival
St. Agatha's Parish, 2646 S. Mansfield Ave (near La Brea & Adams)
Los Angeles (Mid-City)
Free, All Ages

For more information on St. Agatha's Fall Festival: http://www.stagathas.org

Sunday
September 12
2004

3:30pm
Festival of Philippine Arts & Culture - Main Stage
Point Fermin Park, Gaffey St. at Paseo Del Mar
 San Pedro
$3, All Ages

For more information on The Festival of Philippine Arts & Culture, visit:
http://fpac.filamarts.org

Sunday
July 11
2004

7:00pm
Lotus Festival - Main Stage
Echo Park, corner Glendale Blvd and Park Ave.
 Los Angeles
Free, All Ages

Elson's premiere show featuring his new sound and his new band. Come "go outside" to Los Angeles' Echo Park at this annual city festival where Elson will perform on the main stage. For more information on The 2004 Lotus Festival, visit:
http://www.laparks.org/grifmet/lotus.htm