Thu, Aug 28
|Archival
Archival Presents: An Evening with Paul Livingstone
Join us for a special evening featuring Paul Livingstone on sitar with guest musicians, celebrating traditional Indian music while raising funds for the "Thru the Fire" musical project.
Time & Location
Aug 28, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Archival, 2323 E Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90021, USA
About the event
Archival Presents: An Evening with Paul Livingstone
Join us for a special evening featuring Paul Livingstone on sitar with guest musicians, celebrating traditional Indian music while raising funds for the "Thru the Fire" musical project.
Suggested donation: To ensure an intimate experience, we are limiting ticket availability so please RSVP. To help us support the artists and keep these nights possible we will be asking for a $15 donation at the door. This is a BYO event and drinks will be available for donation.
If money is a concern, please reach out—we are committed to making this an event accessible to anyone.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, August 28, 2025
Doors: 7:30 PM
Performance: 8:00–9:30 PM PT
Location: Archival Studios — 2323 E Olympic Blvd, Unit 1, Los Angeles, CA 90021
Tickets: RSVP online, $15-$30 at the door.
About the Performance
The evening will feature traditional music performed by master sitarist Paul Livingstone, followed by collaborative segments with special guest musicians. Selections from the "Thru the Fire" project will be showcased throughout the performance.
This intimate gathering combines artistic excellence with community support. All proceeds benefit the "Thru the Fire" musical project.
About Paul Livingstone
Paul Livingstone is an internationally performing sitarist and composer, and one of the few American disciples of the legendary Pt. Ravi Shankar. A dedicated sitarist for over three decades, he also studied with Pt. Rajeev Taranath and Amiya Dasgupta, and leads the Arohi Ensemble, creating cross-cultural "ragajazz" chamber music. Paul has composed and recorded for film and television, has been featured on two Grammy Award–winning records, and has collaborated with artists across traditions including Alanis Morissette, Ozomatli, and Ricky Kej. He teaches Indian and world music ensembles on the music faculty at Glendale Community College and is the creator of the Soul Force Project.
About the "Thru the Fire" Project
Thru the Fire is a musical and visual testimony of survival, resilience, and rebirth in Altadena, created in response to the devastating LA fires. Inspired by the legacy of Octavia Butler and Altadena’s rich cultural history, it is a living archive told through music, poetry, and image. Led by musician and composer Paul Livingstone, with Grammy-winning producer KC Porter and engineer Rich Mouser. Collaborators include Altadena’s Earthseed Band, Rhythms of the Village, and special guests such as Dwight Trible and Wil-Dog Abers. Documentary direction by Joel Juarez.
Cross-genre album: Featuring Indigenous Tongva voices, Afro-diasporic rhythms, Latin traditions, jazz elders, hip-hop artists, and spoken-word poets.
Three-part documentary: Capturing recording sessions and the creative process, weaving the area’s cultural history with its response to environmental catastrophe.
Live multimedia performance: Blending music, dance, drama, and literature into an immersive, transformative experience.
About Archival
Archival is a creative studio and community in the Arts District of Los Angeles dedicated to fostering artistic expression and connections. Our studio serves as a venue for intimate performances, workshops, and cultural events that celebrate diverse art forms and traditions.
FAQ
If you have any questions or need accessibility assistance, please email studio@archival.la.
How do I get to Archival?
Address: Archival Studios — 2323 E Olympic Blvd, Unit 1, Los Angeles, CA 90021
Parking: Free street parking on Olympic Blvd (between Mateo and Santa Fe), Porter St, and Hunter St near Mateo before the I‑10 overpass.
Transit: Public transit and rideshare are encouraged. Use Google Maps to plan your route to 2323 E Olympic Blvd, Unit 1. Rideshare drop-off at the address above.
What seating is available and is there anything I should bring?
Seating options include limited chairs, floor seating, and standing room. You are welcome to bring a cushion for added comfort.
Will there be refreshments?
Drinks will be available on-site for a donation.
What is Archival's phone policy?
We don't allow recording of our performances, and please minimize phone use during the performance.