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Wed, Jul 23
|Sam First
Chris Wabich "1978" Vinyl Release with Josh Nelson & Dan Lutz
Known as an extremely versatile and original voice on the drumset, Wabich has worked with everyone from Ludacris to Sting to Leonard Cohen. He will be presenting his latest release "1978", an evocative song cycle inspired by travel, introspection, and the search for inner positivity.
Jul 23, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Sam First, 6171 W Century Blvd #180, Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA
Chris Wabich (drums and compositions), Josh Nelson (piano), Dan Lutz (bass)
Chris Wabich will be presenting his latest release "1978", an evocative song cycle inspired by travel, introspection, and the search for inner positivity. From Los Angeles, Wabich is known as a versatile and original voice on the drumset. The variety of artists he works with reflects his diversity as both musician and producer. His drumming is heard with Ludacris, Sting, Leonard Cohen, Stanley Jordan, Brian Johnson (AC/DC) Sheila E., Mark Murphy, the Zappa Family, Larry Koonse, Turkish superstar Omar Faruk, Boogsie Sharpe, Prog Rock legends Kevin Ayers (Soft Machine), Mike Hoffman (Tony Williams Lifetime), Richard Sinclair (Caravan). A few soundtracks he’s performed on include "Malcolm in the Middle", "American Idol", "Better Homes and Gardens" and IMAX’s "Wild California”.
All shows at Sam First are 21+ (no one under the age of 21 will be permitted)
Show Times: 7:30pm…