Friday, July 10, 2026 at 7:30 PM to 11:45 PM
The Mint, Los Angeles
**Slim Freaky** is an Orange County based Rock band which blends elements of Funk, Latin and Ska/Reggae into an energetic live performance. Fronted by Evan Osborne on keys and lead vocals, Hod Meehan on bass guitar, Danny Cass on Drums and Mike Kobayashi on guitar. Their most recent single “Listen To Me” was recorded at their own Slim Freaky Studios in Laguna Beach where they work with many other projects. https://slimfreaky.org/ **The Evan Dexter Big Band** is a 19 piece big band with a unique 5-horn-per-section layout, playing all of Evan's original music and arrangements of his favorite songs. Evan strives to make the big band format more accessible and present-day-friendly through this project. **Jame Minogue |** This billboard-featured Dominican-Irish artist, blends alternative, indie, synth-pop, funk, and R&B with bilingual lyricism, earning comparisons to Omar Apollo and Kali Uchis. After moving from a small New Jersey town to Los Angeles, he performed at NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest On The Road, opened for The Marías, and showcased at Billboard Latin Music Week. Jame uses raw, vulnerable storytelling to help others feel less alone. @holasoyjame **Liquid Circus|** 1996 was a whirlwind year for the original members of Orange County rock band, Liquid Circus. Within the same year of formation, the band released a self-titled debut album, were recognized as Best New Artist (North America), and as a result, were featured on a compilation CD alongside Motley Crue and Sponge. With their initial success, they continued to perform live, increasing the promotion and distribution of their music to foreign markets.Founding member and song writer, Rick Maestas has teamed up with long-time bandmates Benjamin Sanders and Kev Davis to reform the band’s sound and vision. They had tremendous success together in the 80’s, playing in bands such as Section 8 and Call of the Wild. Over the years, Liquid Circus has shared the stage with the likes of Y & T, Metallica, Foghat, RATT, Blue Oyster Cult and many more. They continue to play countless shows at venues including The Canyon, The Coach House Concert Hall, The Viper Room and The Whisky a Go Go.The additions of Mike Kobayashi (guitar) in 2020, Danny Cass (Drums) in 2022 and the talented Evan Osborne on keyboards in 2023, brings strong energy and a solid foundation to the band. More than 20 years later, Liquid Circus continues to grow a steady yet loyal fanbase, proving that old school rock 'n' roll is still alive and well in Southern California. **Current line up:** - Rick Maestas Bass and Lead Vocals - Mike Kobayashi Guitar - Evan Osborne Keyboards and Vocals - Danny Cass Drums