Common Wave Hi-Fi + SONOR MUSIC EDITIONS are Proud to Present -

An Italian Reel-to-Reel Playback Event

Common Wave Hi-Fi and Sonor Music Editions are thrilled to present an evening of Italian music compiled from the historical, SR Records label of Sermi Film publishing! Active from 1967-1974, this is the first time that a compilation of more than 30 tracks has been released onto analog reel to reel tape!

Born in 2013, Sonor Music Editions is the brainchild of owner and founder, Lorenzo Fabrizi and his friend Andrea Galtieri. The label’s name actually derives from the Italian term used to describe Library music; which is what the label initially focused on. The label has grown with releases covering everything from obscure Pop, Jazz, and Cinematic soundtracks to Funk, Easy Listening, and underground Psychedelic Rock. 

Sonor Music Editions always digs into the deepest sounds of Italian Library and Soundtrack's golden age; releasing and reissuing some of the most rare and beautiful recordings of the 1970s/80s music scene! In 2016 the label started to invest in the acquisition of original archival music developing its own production library series with a nod to new emerging and talented artists.

A bit about SR records, as explained by Sonor founder Lorenzo Fabrizi: "The name SERMI was born from the union of the founders, Sergio Pagoni and Michelangelo Cunsolo (SER-MI) that partnered at the beginning of 1970s with Bruno Nicolai, Morricone’s music director and owner of Gemelli label. Sergio would later start Cometa together with Ivana Mattei in 1976, while Maestro Bruno Nicolai would later found his Edipan label in 1975. Sermi Records undoubtedly played a key role in the history of Italian Library productions being among the very first labels to invest in the music production for television, then disbanded in 1976 with the split into 3 separate companies, Cometa-Sermi-Gemelli."

Complimentary refreshments provided by Brouwerij West. 

This event is 21+

Space is limited and an RSVP will be required to attend. Please click the link below to get on the list..

Come by, say Hi-Fi

For any questions, please reach out to 213.277.4434 or EVENTS@COMMONWAVE.NET

Common Wave Hi-Fi and Rhino Records are proud to present an evening exploring the immersive world of Quadraphonic recordings. 

Quadraphonic sound or 4.0 surround sound utilizes four audio channels connected to four speakers positioned at the corners of a listening space. The multi-track audio is mixed dimensionally; immersing the listener in an expansive soundscape.

The event will present the playback of four iconic titles that have been unavailable in quad audio for nearly 50 years: Alice Cooper’s Billion Dollar Babies, Black Sabbath’s Paranoid, The J. Geils Band’s Nightmares…and Other Tales from the Vinyl Jungle, and Jefferson Starship’s Red Octopus. These legendary albums have all been digitized from the original analog four-track Quad mixes. 

Steve Woolard aka ’The Quadfather', Director of A&R for Rhino Record’s Quad Series will be on-site discussing the releases and recording processes of these historic records. 

Please use this link to purchase a ticket - we expect this one-of-a-kind event to hit capacity very quickly. 

Thursday, September 21st, 7-9pm

Common Wave Hi-Fi + Rhino Records is Proud to Present -

A Preview of Rhino’s New Premium Vinyl Series

Join us for a night of incredible sound and music with a preview of Rhinos new premium vinyl series. The evening will include a critical listen of The Cars’ self titled debut (1978) + John Coltrane’s Coltrane’s Sound (1964), and feature special guests Elliot Easton of The Cars & Master Engineer Kevin Gray.  This event is not to be missed!

Complimentary refreshments provided by Brouwerij West. This event is 21+

Space is limited and a ticket will be required to attend. Please click the link below to get your ticket.

Come by, say Hi-Fi

For any questions, please reach out to 213.277.4434 or EVENTS@COMMONWAVE.NET

Common Wave Hi-Fi is Proud to Present -

An Evening with Mr Bongo

We are pleased to welcome Gary Johnson and the Mr Bongo team on Thursday, April 27th for a not-to-be-missed night of incredible Brazilian gems.

Mr Bongo started life in 1989 as a small record shop underneath Daddy Kool’s Reggae Store on Berwick Street in London, UK. They were the first shop to sell vinyl releases from independent hip hop labels such as Def Jam, Rawkus, Nervous and Big Beat outside of the USA. In addition, they also became an established bearer for hard-to-find, classic Latin music, particularly Brazilian, outside of the Americas! At its core, Mr Bongo is a legendary taste-maker!

The Mr Bongo team only takes a trip to the USA once a year for a pop-up event, so catching them spin in Los Angeles is a very rare privilege. 

We expect to hit capacity quickly, please RSVP using the button below. 

Complimentary beverages will be provided by Trumer Pilsner and Madre Mezcal.

Space is very limited and we anticipate this event to hit capacity quickly. Please RSVP to events@commonwave.net to secure your spot.

Come by, say Hi-Fi

For any questions, please reach out to 213.277.4434 or events@commonwave.net

Common Wave HiFi Presents-

A Live Q&A and Listening Experience with Klipsch + Esoteric

Join us on March 25th for an event like no other.

We are proud to welcome Klipsch’s Chief Audio Engineer Roy Delgado, along with representatives from ESOTERIC, for a live Q&A session and curated demonstration showcasing the 75th Anniversary Klipsch Jubilee speakers and cutting edge ESOTERIC Electronics.

We’ll be diving into Klipsch and ESOTERIC’s histories, approaches to sound, and engineering philosophies along with what make the Jubilee and ESOTERIC so special - For those who don’t know, the Jubilees were Paul W. Klipsch’s final project before his death in 2002. Mr. Klipsch had envisioned the Jubilees to be the successor to the Klipschorn, but quickly realized it was much more than that!

Guests are welcome to participate in the Q&A with any questions they may have as they relate to both brands.

Following the Q&A, we will be presenting the 75th Anniversary Klipsch Jubilees paired select ESOTERIC componentry, including the K-01XD, N-05XD, and their newest amplification technologies.

Complimentary food and beverages will be provided by Whitefin Market Sushi and Sapporo Brewery.

Space is very limited and we anticipate this event to hit capacity quickly. Please RSVP to events@commonwave.net to secure your spot.

Common Wave Hi-Fi + Stones Throw Records is Proud to Present -

An Evening with Gabriel Da Rosa

Join us for a night of Brazilian music celebrating the release of Gabriel da Rosa’s debut album “É o que a casa oferece”. The evening will begin with a vinyl listening session on a curated Hi-Fi system showcasing the album’s incredible fidelity, followed by a live performance by Gabriel and his 5-piece band. The night will conclude with Gabriel spinning some of the rarest records he pick up on his recent trip back home to Brasil. This event is not to be missed!

Space is limited and a ticket will be required to attend. Please click the link below to get your ticket.

*A limited amount of albums will be available for purchase*

Come by, say Hi-Fi

For any questions, please reach out to 213.277.4434 or INFO@COMMONWAVE.NET

Let’s take a deep musical journey with Jazz pioneer Henry 'The Skipper' Franklin & Crew. This one-night-only performance will dive into the adventurous post-bop sound that Franklin made famous on his 1972 debut album "The Skipper", released on the legendary Black Jazz Records label. Joining him will be an all-star ensemble featuring Theo Saunders (piano), Chuck Manning (saxophone), and Yayo Morales (drums).

WE ARE HAVING A
RELEASE PARTY FOR...

THE MILES DAVIS BOXSET
THE LEGENDARY PRESTIGE QUINTET SESSIONS

WITH ANALOG PLAYBACK ON THE NEW
REGA PLANAR 10 TURNTABLE

AND 24 BIT DIGITAL PLAYBACK VIA
QOBUZ STREAMING SERVICES

COME BY, SAY HI-FI

OCTOBER 26TH FROM 6:30-9:30PM

CATERING & DRINKS PROVIDED BY
SPREAD MEDITERRANEAN KITCHEN

SPACE IS VERY LIMITED - RSVP ONLY

PLEASE RSVP TO INFO@COMMONWAVE.NET

An evening with Graham Audio

August 31st from 6-9pm

By invitation only, as space will be limited
Please RSVP toinfo@commonwave.net

Featuring the

LS 3P

LS 3/5A

LS 5/9 & LS 5/9F

LS 5/8

We are proud to host John DeVore for his North American debut of the long awaited Orangutan Reference Speaker System

June 22nd from 6-9pm

By invitation only, as space will be limited
Please RSVP toinfo@commonwave.net

Systems will include

DeVore Super Nines + E.A.R + Pear Audio Blue + Blusound

DeVore O/96 + Nagra + E.A.R + Pear Audio Blue + NAD

DeVore Orangutan Reference + Nagra HD + Pear Audio Blue + NAD

We are proud to showcase these incredible Singer / Songwriters - Candace Devine & Curtis Peoples - Space is very limited - RSVP only - Please contact us to confirm your reservation.

Before You Had A Name, an interdisciplinary collaborative performance, brings together dance, music, and multi-media artwork in a powerful union to explore themes of maternity and womanhood.  It will premiere on March 16 & 17 at The Edye Second Space at The Broad Stage in Santa Monica.  We, the creators, invite you to support and join us in bringing our vision to the stage and beyond.