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Jan 11, 20202 min

Packing District NAMM Guide 2020

Updated: Jan 17, 2020

Every year, over 100,000 music industry professionals and enthusiasts gather at the Anaheim Convention Center in January for NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants). The convention offers loads of exhibitions, rock star-studded meet-n-greets and, of course, tons of live performances. To celebrate, we have put together a guide featuring the myriad of melodies within the historic Anaheim Packing District set to take place during NAMM Week, which is technically January 16th-January 19 -

But we're so excited, we're starting our symphonic celebrations a bit early!

Tuesday, January 14th

Swingin' at Cooks: Pino Noir Quartet

Admission: $7 at the door or $5 online (+fees)

7PM

Location: Cooks Chapel - Anaheim Packing House

440 S. Anaheim Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92805

Enjoy a free dance session and the jivin' music of the Pino Noir Quartet.

Feel free to bring in your Packing House eats. Full bar available!


Wednesday, January 15th

Decades NAMM Kickoff Party

Admission: FREE

7PM

Location: Decades Bar & Grill

195 Center Street Promenade, Anaheim, CA 92805

Sergio Michel's NAMM Week Kickoff Party will feature Sergio Michel and special guests!

For more information call (714) 904-1606


Thursday, January 16th

Jazz in the Chapel: Mel Collins

7:30PM

Admission: $10 at the door or $8 online (+ fees)

Location: Cooks Chapel - Anaheim Packing House

440 S. Anaheim Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92805

Enjoy the sultry and vivacious Mel Collins performing an intimate set at the hidden music venue of the Packing House, Cooks Chapel!

Feel free to bring in your Packing House eats. Full bar available!


Friday, January 17th

Violin on Fire

7-9PM

Admission: FREE

Location: Anaheim Packing House - Mezzanine

440 S. Anaheim Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92805

Come experience a one of kind show of Sizzling Electric Violin covering everything from Jimi Hendrix to Led Zeppelin, 80's dance music, fiery interpretations of Santana to current hits, also featuring exciting original music by Patrick that will have your soul on fire and feet moving to the music!


Saturday, January 18th

Jim Becker

1-3PM

Admission: FREE

Location: Anaheim Packing House - Mezzanine

440 S. Anaheim Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92805

Clap your hands and stomp your feet to the rockin' sounds from Jim Becker, and if you're lucky, you may even get to hear his food favorite anthem, "Come on Down to the Packing House."

Pollen Collective

7-9PM

Admission: FREE

Location: MAKE Building - Main Hallway

500 S. Anaheim Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92805

They're a little bit country, a little bit rock n' roll and a lot of awesome!

Diversity Band of So Cal

7-9PM

Admission: FREE

Location: Anaheim Packing House - Mezzanine

440 S. Anaheim Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92805

Dance the night away!

Brother Yusef Live in the Beer Garden

7-10PM

Admission: FREE

Location: Anaheim Brewery

336 S. Anaheim Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92805

Grab a pint of Anaheim Brewery's finest, and settle into the beer garden for the swampy fatback blues of the amazing Brother Yusef.


Sunday, January 19th

Cafe Flamenco

1-3PM

Admission: FREE

Location: Anaheim Packing House - Mezzanine

440 S. Anaheim Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92805

Spanish jazz acoustic duo.

Johnny Ramos & Friends

7-9PM

Admission: FREE

Location: Anaheim Packing House - Mezzanine

440 S. Anaheim Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92805

Rock out with a high energy rockabilly set from kid-guitar sensation Johnny Ramos and his famous friends!

Tate Simms presents The After NAMM Jam

8-11PM

Admission: FREE

Location: Decades Bar & Grill

195 Center Street Promenade, Anaheim, CA 92805

Enjoy a groovy jam with amazing musicians who have graced the stages with R&B legends.

Featuring Tate Simms, Kenny "Staxx" Richardson, Alvin Mills and Vera Herten.


Get a FRANtastic Ride while visiting the Anaheim Packing District - with free rides to and from parking garages, Anaheim Packing House, Center Street, MAKE and more!

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