Sunday, August 16, 2026 at 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Healing Force of the Universe, Pasadena
One of northeast LA's most distinctive sounds emanates from **Bart & The Bedazzled**, a group led by bay area born singer-songwriter Bart Davenport. The core lineup brings together the jangly guitars of Wayne Faler with the soul beats of drummer/percussionist Andres Renteria and the post punk bass lines of Jessica Espeleta. The four friends, united in their affection for the “Elegant 80s” sounds of Prefab Sprout and Style Council give Bart’s songs a unique esthetic evident on the Aaron M. Olson produced *‘Blue Motel’* album. On their latest release, ‘*People Person Cardboard Man’* occasional band member and producer Nic Hessler has created seamless mixes that showcase the group’s most collaborative effort to date. Carrying on the long tradition of sentimental jangle pop songwriters, **Lightheaded** distill decades of lovelorn tunes into sounds for modern softies. They have the sunshine sparkle of Margo Guryan, the C86 charm of Dolly Mixture, and the cinematic swell of Belle & Sebastian. Rock n roll band **Bounce House** joins. **Billy Tibbals** spins some vinyl. Doors at 8 PM $15 adv + DICE fees / $18 at the door ($0 +1 Patrons / $7.50 Sponsors / $11.25 Initiates — www.healingforcerecords.com/members)