Previous events

Aug8

Norman Kelsey & Montana Shane

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Redwood Bar & Grill, 316 W. 2nd Street, Los Angeles

For the first time in 24 years, International Pop Overthrow Presents the music of Norman Kelsey & Montana Shane. Don't miss this fantastic reunion set featuring classics from their Idle Kings' catalog and a chance to hear music from their new collaborative project Montana Shane & The Canyon Band. Their half-hour festival slot starts at 7:30 sharp.

Jul31

International Pop Overthrow Festival

Silverlake Lounge, 2906 W. Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

Norman and his new band will go full tilt and take you back to 1999 at the Silverlake Lounge for the IPO Festival, Los Angeles edition. Don't miss out. Hear all of the Bat Country and Idle Kings' powerpop hits. Immediately following Norman, the Bognar Brothers will perform.

$10

Oct27

Pacific Soul Ltd.

The Cinema Bar, 3967 Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City, CA

Karma Frog Records presents a full night of entertainment with Adam Marsland, Mod Hippie, a rare performance by Pacific Soul Ltd. (featuring Norman) & the return of Adam's 70's Show! No Cover. 

Free

Aug1

International Pop Overthrow Festival

Silverlake Lounge, 2906 W. Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

Norman returns to the historic IPO Festival in LA, debuting his new single "Sun Rose." Everyone in attendance will receive a free download of the song!7:30 Jessica Gerhardt 8:15 Hollow Fortyfives 9:00 Wy Blair 9:45 Diamond Hands 10:30 Norman Kelsey 11:15 Wet & Reckless

Sep9

Adam Marsland CD release show

The Cinema Bar, 3967 Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City, CA

PSL leader and producer Adam Marsland celebrates the release of his new album "Bule" at Cinema Bar. There will be plenty of special guests, a headlining set by Adam and a set by Pacific Soul Ltd. 

Free

Aug2

International Pop Overthrow Festival

Silverlake Lounge, 2906 W. Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

International Pop Overthrow presents Pacific Soul Ltd. and a great lineup including friend Jason Berk and Karma Frog label mates Mod Hippie. $10/21+ 7:30 Jason Berk8:15 Todd O’Keefe9:00 Pacific Soul Ltd.9:45 Zach Jones & The Transatlantics 10:30 Sam Marine 11:15 Mod Hippie

Apr28

Karma Frog Celebration

The Cinema Bar, 3967 Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City, CA

In April 2001, Karma Frog Records was born - at first just a vehicle to release Cockeyed Ghost's final, and perhaps best, album: LUDLOW 6:18. Over the years it evolved into a studio, a booking agency, and a promotional firm, not to mention a label that has now released over a dozen high-quality albums.On April 28th, KARMA FROG will be holding its first-ever artists showcase at the Cinema Bar, celebrating our 16th anniversary with music running from our first album, Cockeyed Ghost's LUDLOW 6:18, to our latest: Mod Hippie's BIG WOW.Joining us will be:9:00 p.m. - ROB MARTINEZ9:50 p.m. - PACIFIC SOUL LTD. A trio who "weaves classic California harmonies and 1970s R & B together into a scintillating sound" (London Evening Standard), PSL's 2016 album THE DANCE DIVINE reaches back to the life-affirming, optimistic and danceable vision of classic pop-soul. The band, which rarely performs in the U.S, expands to six pieces live.10:40 p.m. - MOD HIPPIE11:30 p.m. - COCKEYED GHOST'Please join us for this one-of-a-kind showcase night of 16 years of great music.

Free

Mar10

Big Stir Power Pop & More

CIA - Abnormal Arts Museum, 11334 Burbank Blvd., North Hollywood, CA

Big Stir gets bigger: Series debut performances from beloved scene mainstays Shplang and some of 2016's most celebrated artists, Jason Berk and Pacific Soul LTD featuring Adam Marsland, Teresea Cowles and Norman Kelsey, with musical interludes from your hosts Christina and Rex (from the Armoires) and Steven Wilson (of Plasticsoul). $10 at the door, 18+!

Oct20

Pacific Soul Ltd. Record Release Show

Three of Clubs, 1123 N. Vine St, Hollywood, CA

Come see Norman and Pacific Soul Ltd. celebrate the release of their new album, "The Dance Divine" at the stylish Hollywood haunt, The Three Clubs. Doors open at 7 pm. Special musical guest (and friend) Jason Berk opens at 7:30 pm. Pacific Soul Ltd. follows immediately after. Don't miss the band's only stateside performance of 2016 to promote the LP. See you in 2017, worldwide.

$5

Aug2

Pacific Soul Ltd. at Molly Malone's

Molly Malone's, 575 South Fairfax ave, Los Angeles, CA

International Pop Overthrow Los Angeles Presents Pacific Soul Ltd. featuring Norman Kelsey, Teresa Cowles and Adam Marsland. Their first stateside show since their tour of the UK coincides with the third anniversary of Norman's re-birthdate. Come dance to the music and join the celebration. Get there early for Norman's good friend Jason Berk. 7:30 Jason Berk 8:15 Linda Debella & The Satellites9:00 The Tearaways9:45 Ron Dante10:30 Pacific Soul Ltd. 11:15 The Trainwrecks

Jul27

International Pop Overthrow Festival

Skinny's Lounge, 4923 LANKERSHIM BLVD, North Hollywood, CA

"GOODNIGHT, LOS ANGELES!" Join Norman for a special solo performance that will span the past 20 years as an artist in LA. Hits from all eras of his career will be featured. Expect the unexpected for this once-in-a-lifetime set. Norman has not performed on his home turf in 2 years. Come celebrate and come dig the music. You won't want to miss it. Also on the bill, the Armoires at 7:30 and Adam Marsland at 8:15. It's International Pop Overthrow.

May19

Pacific Soul Ltd.

12 Bar, London, UK

See Norman take the stage in London with a full band for the first time since 2006. Catch Pacific Soul Ltd. at the world famous 12 Bar.

May17

Pacific Soul Ltd.

Medway Marina Bar, Manor Lane, Rochester

Pacific Soul Ltd. plays The Medway Marina Bar in Rochester, Kent.

May16

Pacific Soul Ltd.

Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, Croydon

Pacific Soul Ltd. goes to the Oval for a big Saturday night jam.

Free

May15

Pacific Soul Ltd.

Black Swan, 150 Thornton Road, Bradford, UK

Catch Norman performing with Pacific Soul Ltd. in a new Northern town!

May13

Pacific Soul Ltd.

The Jacaranda, 21-23 Slater St., Liverpool

Pacific Soul Ltd. surprise booking at the historic Jacaranda Club!

Free

May12

Pacific Soul Ltd.

Cavern Club, 10 Mathew Street, Liverpool, UK

Norman returns to the Cavern Club's Front Stage with a full band for the first time since 2008. Check out Pacific Soul Ltd. as part of the International Pop Overthrow Festival.

May12

Pacific Soul Ltd.

The Cavern Pub, 9 Mathew Street, Liverpool, Merseyside

Norman returns to the stage in the UK with a full band for the first time since 2008. Catch Pacific Soul Ltd. at the Cavern Pub; part of the International Pop Overthrow Festival.

Free