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Fallin’ For Jazz Wrap Up

Jazz Band says, “Step aside, Pharrell, okayyyy”💁🏽💁🏾‍♀️💁🏼‍♂️

Of course we jest, but for real, how fun was our show at The Mayflower Club (@themayflowerclub) last Thursday!? The room was vibrant and the audience raved about the energy, the songs, and the solos!

Thanks so much if you came out and better yet, if you donated to the band while you were there! We❤️ya!

If you can’t get enough jazz, the band will perform at our holiday concert, Winter Wonderband!

Now we’re not promising anything, but you will hear a Christmas fave (hint:🥜 )

Click here for tix. See ya then!

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The Ol’ Song and Dance Wrap Up

Almost a month ago we were able to return to the legendary The Huntington Library for our latest Concert Band performance “The Ol’ Song and Dance”. Such a special evening of music showcasing songs that make you wanna dance and dances that make you wanna sing. Thanks so much to Candace Hansen (@candohando), our amazing emcee, for bringing history and fun to the night as well!

Thank you to to our photographyer Stevo Rood (@aroodphoto) for these awesome shots!

And congrats to our Brass Quintet who had their debut performance that night as well. Stay tuned for more Chamber Ensemble performances in the coming year!

Next performance is Winter Wonderband on 12/8 at Immanuel Presbyterian Church.

Tickets available here – see ya then!

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Sponsor a Piece!

⏰ Hurry, sponsorships close November 24th! ⏰

Pick a piece 🎶 (from the jazz or concert band) to sponsor and see your message projected before our audience while we perform on December 8!

🎄Visit our donation page here🎄

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Winter Concert

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Come get some holiday cheer at our Winter Wonderband performance December 8th! 🎄🎅❄️🎷🎺

And if you can’t make it give a shout out to a friend by sponsoring a piece in the program! ❤️

More info at GFBLA.org/events – see ya there!

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Drag Queen Bingo

Eat, Drink, and be Mary!

Join us November 27th at 7PM at West Hollywood’s Hamburger Mary’s for our annual fundraiser! 

Legendary Bingo benefits local, national, and international charities and features “Drag Queen Bingo Hostesses” and many of your favorite celebrities! Bingo cards can be purchased for $20 (cash or card) and proceeds directly support GFBLA. Bingo winners can expect to receive a gift basket put together by our own musicians featuring local products and places. Past winners at our auction have attended the Magic Castle, King’s games, the LA Phil, and more! 

Reserve your table here, via Yelp, or by calling Hamburger Mary’s directly!

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Member Spotlight: Demi Tupua

We freakin ❤️ our New Members so much and Demi is one of the coolest!

Read all about him below! 📖📣

“I’m Demi (he/him), a San Francisco native and an Angeleno since 2001. I joined GFBLA in May 2024 and am so excited to be part of this fun and talented group of musicians! I first picked up the clarinet in 5th grade, tenor sax in high school, and I continued to play in my university orchestra and jazz band.

After college, sadly my horns collected dust in the closet for 30 years, until a few months ago when I attended a GFBLA concert band rehearsal for the first time. I was instantly struck by how warm and welcoming everyone was.

Since then, I’ve joined GFBLA’s jazz and marching bands. It’s been such a blast performing at various concerts and marching in the local pride parades. I’m so happy to be part of this wonderful crew, celebrating the diversity and talent of L.A.’s LGBTQ+ community!”

Do you (yes, you!) want to be a part of this awesome band!? Reach out to us on our contact page and we’ll welcome ya with open arms!

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Fallin’ For Jazz


This Autumn, the GFBLA Jazz Band will present Fallin’ For Jazz at the Mayflower Club in North Hollywood. Whether you tap your feet to the beat, enjoy your favorite beverage, or just want to cut a rug, join us November 14th at 7:00PM!

The Big Band will take center stage, featuring jazz standards from masters like Harold Arlen, Josef Zawinul, and Dizzy Gillespie. We’ll feature a soloist or two, play some popular songs, and you won’t want to miss the vocal stylings of Allison Tan. There’s a great lineup of tunes guaranteed to make you want to get up and dance!

That’s not all! The saxophone section will entertain you with their syncopated stylings. Plus you’ll hear from a jazz combo that will delight you. Their versatility performing music from a range of styles and periods emphasizes improvisation and the talents of the players.

It’s sure to be a Jammin’ evening! Tickets available here or at the door.

The Mayflower Club is located at 11110 Victory Boulevard, in North Hollywood, CA 91606. All ages are welcome. There is a full bar available on site!

We can’t wait to see you on November 14th at 7PM at the Mayflower Club!

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Join Our Pep Band!

Marching Season may be over for now, but Pep Band is in full swing and we are looking for new members to add even more pep to our step!

All members and instruments welcome!

We have THREE performances coming up and we’d love if you could join for one or all! Check out the details below.

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rehearsal info

Rehearsals are at HOLA Arts and Recreation Center in Lafayette Park from 7:30-9:30pm on Thursdays – 9/12, 9/26, 10/10.

how to join

Sign up at GFBLA.org/join-us and we’ll send more info. Can’t wait!