LaBamba’s Holiday Big Band / theBABAorchestra
LaBamba’s Holiday Big Band, theBABAorchestra
LaBamba & The Hubcaps
The Mint6010 West Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles 90035
The Mint hosts LaBamba’s first Holiday Hurrah West, bringing a tradition he has performed annually at the Jersey Shore since 1983 to Los Angeles. The bill pairs theBABAorchestra with LaBamba’s Holiday Big Band, a 17-piece ensemble. The evening also promises a plethora of special guests. LaBamba & The Hubcaps are the act identified with Richie “LaBamba” Rosenberg, though the available information does not name the Hubcaps’ members or specify their lineup.
Philadelphia-born Rosenberg brings his voice and trombone to music and television. He spent 25 years on late-night television with Conan O’Brien, performing in the Max Weinberg 7 and Jimmy Vivino and the Basic Cable Band, and developed what The Mint calls “a respectable cult following.” His touring and recording credits include Bruce Springsteen, Southside Johnny, Little Steven, Jon Bon Jovi, Diana Ross, Billy Gibbons, Dave Edmunds, John Mayall and Darlene Love. No reviewer comments about LaBamba & The Hubcaps are included in the available information.
A stage where Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, and Natalie Cole once broke, The Mint is a Mid-City club with a long-standing reputation for live music. The room holds about 300 standing guests with a few seats, offering a close view of the stage. The atmosphere is lively with a full bar, tapas-style food, and a dance floor. Shows run from 7 PM to 2 AM on weekends, with jazz, blues, and soul acts. The experience blends music and conversation, with early arrival recommended for the best seats. It's a place where musicians and fans gather, and the energy is strong.