With curly tufts of a recognizable Jewfro peeking from beneath his knit cap, Andy Frasco is a cross between John Belushi’s “Joliet” Jake Blues and Jimmy Buffett—but sounds like himself: a band-leading, genre-blending, songwriting party animal. Onstage, he turns into a rock 'n' roll Tasmanian Devil, channeling Springsteen-style energy as he leads his band, the U.N., through instrument swaps, stage dives, and spontaneous crowd moments. Every show is a wild celebration of inclusivity and tolerance where “you do you” and "let us do us."

After 15 years of relentless touring, the band has gone from dive bars to playing 250+ shows a year. That journey is captured on 'Growing Pains,' their 10th studio album and first full-length since 2023’s 'L’Optimist.' It also marks Frasco’s debut as producer, showing his evolution as both artist and storyteller. From the country-island anthem “Try Not to Die” to the folk protest “Life is Easy” (featuring Billy Strings, Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country, Steve Poltz, and Chris Gelbuda), the record reflects Frasco’s growth.

Other standouts include the Motown-tinged “Swinging for the Fences” (with G. Love and Eric Krasno) and “They Call Me Hollywood (But I’m from LA),” featuring rapper ProbCause. Most of the album was written in Nashville with guitarist Shawn Eckels and longtime collaborators.

“I came into this life wanting to write songs,” said Frasco. "My cup is full. I’m really starting to see my dreams come true.”

Age Requirement

All shows at The Venice West are 21+ only, unless otherwise stated. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Guests who cannot provide proof of age will not be admitted and no refunds will be issued.

Parking

Please note that residential/street parking is the only parking available near the venue. We strongly encourage rideshare services (Uber, Lyft, etc.) for a safe and convenient experience.

Accessibility (ADA)

We strive to make The Venice West welcoming and accessible to all guests. If you or someone in your party requires ADA seating or other special accommodations, please reach out to us in advance at info@venicemusicgroup.com so we can best prepare for your needs.

Ticket Policy

All ticket sales are final and non-refundable. 

In the event of a cancellation without a rescheduled date, a full refund will be automatically issued to the original form of payment.

By purchasing a ticket, you agree to this policy. Please double-check the event title, time, and location before completing your purchase.

For questions, contact us at info@venicemusicgroup.com.

We look forward to hosting you at The Venice West—thank you for supporting live entertainment and our artists!