It’s not often a Monday feels like a Friday night, but such was the magic conjured when LA LOM lit up the Lagunitas Amphitheater on May 26. The Los Angeles League of Musicians—fresh from their BottleRock set—delivered a high-energy, genre-spanning performance that turned the sold-out Petaluma venue into a sun-dappled dancefloor beneath the redwoods.
The crowd, shoulder to shoulder in the bowl, swayed in time to LA LOM’s groove-heavy blend of global sounds, a testament to the brewery’s knack for curating vibes as well as brews.
“We kicked off the season with a packed house, a killer set from La Lom… and all the good vibes that make Live at Lagunitas what it is,” said Lagunitas CMO Hannah Dray. “This series is our love letter to the community that raised us.”
It’s a love letter with a charitable footnote. This year’s VIP(A) experience—think backstage hangs with a philanthropic twist—raised nearly $3,000 for Family Dog Rescue, a local nonprofit that specializes in saving the underdogs (sometimes literally). From the blind and elderly to the broken-limbed and just plain overlooked, these pups receive veterinary care, shelter, and a second chance thanks to programs like this. As the rescue’s team put it, “Your support saves lives.”
Next up in the Lagunitas lineup: UK retro-soul outfit The Heavy Heavy on June 2, with proceeds benefiting the Pink Boots Society, a group championing women and non-binary folks in brewing. Live at Lagunitas continues through the summer with more free shows to come.
