Joshua Idehen
Zebulon2478 Fletcher Drive, Los Angeles 90039
Joshua Idehen is billed for a solo night at Zebulon, presented by KCRW and the venue. The listing frames the show around his new album, I Know You’re Hurting, Everyone Is Hurting, Everyone Is Trying, You Have Got To Try, a record that faces an unrelenting bad-news cycle without pretending it away. Expect a set led by Idehen’s spoken-word delivery and songs from this current chapter, including the patient, self-directed plea of his solo debut track, “Don’t You Give Up On Me.”
Idehen is a spoken-word artist whose project is made with musician Ludvig Parment: Idehen supplies the poetry and spoken delivery, while Parment builds spacious, danceable beats around it. Heavenly Recordings calls their viral “Mum Does The Washing” a “wry and whipsmart poem”; its reach led to sold-out shows, packed sets at Glastonbury and Green Man, an appearance on Later with Jools, and a European support tour with Baxter Dury. The label describes the pair’s 2026 album as “an urgent but transcendent collection,” filled with “grief, euphoria and hope.”
Zebulon offers a unique evening where live music meets a creative café setting, housed in a former bakery with a striking bowstring-truss roof that enhances its sound. The venue features a large stage and a well-stocked bar alongside a menu of pizza, tacos, and small bites, inviting guests to enjoy both the music and casual dining. The room holds a diverse crowd drawn by its adventurous programming, from experimental music to jazz and indie rock, with performances that encourage attentive listening rather than just background noise. A welcoming patio extends the space, and the original 1930s wooden bar adds character. Shows range from ticketed to free, often with a late-night vibe that can include multiple sets or DJ sessions. This spot is a cultural anchor in Frogtown, blending local artistry with international acts in a relaxed yet focused environment.