Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 7:30 PM to 11:30 PM
The Mint, Los Angeles
**The Main Squeeze** is a multicultural, LA-based funk-rock band known for electrifying live performances and a genre-blending sound that fuses funk, rock, R&B, soul, jazz, and blues. Formed in late 2009 at Indiana University in Bloomington, the band quickly emerged from the Midwest live music scene, building a devoted following through high-energy shows defined by soulful vocals, tight grooves, intricate jams, and explosive solos. Fronted by powerhouse vocalist Corey Frye, The Main Squeeze also features Max Newman (guitar), Ben “Smiley” Silverstein (keyboards), Reuben Gingrich (drums), and Rob Walker (bass). Their early releases, including the First Drops EP and self-titled debut album, established the blueprint for their evolving “post-funk” sound. Subsequent albums such as Mind Your Head (produced by Randy Jackson), To Be Determined, and Panorama showcase a band continually pushing creative boundaries while staying rooted in groove-driven songwriting. https://www.mainsqueezemusic.com/ **Stefan Mahendra |** Born to a Sri Lankan father and German mother, Stefan Mahendra’s musical journey began at a piano bench in South London, guided by his mother’s encouragement and early classical training. But it wasn’t long before he veered off the traditional path - drawn deeply into the world of jazz, soul, and R&B. https://www.stefanmahendra.com/