Summer Sounds: Velvet Soul Presents Brown Sugar - The D-Angelo Experience at Argyros Plaza

Get ready for a high-energy night of live music that celebrates the sound of a soul icon. 

Velvet Soul delivers an electrifying outdoor concert experience, honoring the legendary soul pioneer D’Angelo. With powerful renditions of timeless hits like “Brown Sugar,” “Untitled (How Does It Feel),” and “Lady,” the band brings each song to life with live horns, deep basslines, and smooth, buttery harmonies. It’s a vibrant tribute to D’Angelo’s lasting influence and artistry.

Renowned for their dynamic stage presence and feel-good sound, Velvet Soul creates an atmosphere that feels like both a concert and a celebration.

Driven by the belief that music is a universal language, Velvet Soul offers more than a performance—it’s a joyful, rhythm-filled experience designed to energize, connect, and bring people together under the open sky.

Plaza Opens: 6:30pm
Concert Begins: 8pm

About Summer Sounds

Your summer just found its rhythm.

Every June and July, the Julianne and George Argyros Plaza transforms into your ultimate summer destination with Summer Sounds, a FREE, all-ages concert series showcasing the diverse and dazzling talent of Southern California and beyond. Come early for preshow fun with food trucks and outdoor games. As the sun sets, settle in with a drink, a treat, and your favorite people—then let the music take it from there. 

Dance, relax, and soak up the perfect summer night under the stars.  

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