Bands & Musicians in California
California spans the California Sound, West Coast jazz, psychedelic rock, punk, hip-hop, and electronic music across Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego. The state houses a vast network of studios, venues, and festivals that have shaped national and global trends. From Hollywood recording studios to underground clubs, the musical landscape reflects the state's diversity.
1346 cities in California
Page 4 of 68Roseville
Population 148,879
Torrance
Population 145,454
Fullerton
Population 142,280
Visalia
70Population 141,384
Visalia's music identity centers on the historic Fox Theatre, a restored movie palace that remains the city's primary indoor concert hall for touring and local acts. The Central Valley city's indie and rock roots trace back to a documented local scene, while breweries and small downtown venues now host emerging artists. Genres range from country and Americana to punk and reggae, reflecting the region's agricultural working-class heritage.
Victorville
Population 134,417
Santa Clara
Population 128,058
Vallejo
65Population 126,580
Vallejo's hip-hop lineage runs from the Country Club Crest neighborhood through the Bay Area hyphy movement and a long roster of acclaimed rap artists. The city has produced foundational figures in West Coast hip-hop, yet live performances often take place in DIY spaces and the Empress Theatre due to a scarcity of dedicated venues. A new generation of Vallejo rappers continues to build audiences through independent releases and backyard shows that carry on the city's lyrical tradition.
Thousand Oaks
Population 126,532
Simi Valley
Population 126,153
Concord
Population 125,007
Berkeley
Population 121,385
Clovis
Population 120,607
Fairfield
Population 119,420
East Los Angeles
Population 117,222
Antioch
Population 115,016
Carlsbad
Population 114,745
Downey
Population 113,052
Murrieta
Population 111,899
Costa Mesa
Population 111,490
San Buenaventura (Ventura)
Population 110,358
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