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
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
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
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
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
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."
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!
7-9PM
Admission: FREE
Location: Anaheim Packing House - Mezzanine
440 S. Anaheim Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92805
Dance the night away!
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
1-3PM
Admission: FREE
Location: Anaheim Packing House - Mezzanine
440 S. Anaheim Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92805
Spanish jazz acoustic duo.
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!