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EVERY MONDAY NIGHT AT THE VIPER ROOM

In its 7th month on the Sunset Strip, The Sunset Jam has made its new home at The Viper Room every Monday night.

Led by acclaimed session and touring guitarist Erik Himel, The Sunset Jam hosts local and national/international artists to showcase their talents alongside Himel’s professional house band.   Known for his touring and session work with Mumiy Troll, JES, and Matt Sorum.

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JULY 18:
SUNSET JAM MAIN ROOM:    9PM: DIG THE KID; 10PM: THE SUNSET JAM. 
Set list:
BRYAN ADAMS – IT’S ONLY LOVEAlex Buchanan, G1 Erik Himel, G2 Matt Fuller, B Sean Sobash, D Dave Chili Moreno

STEREOPHONICS – DAKOTA   Alex Buchanan, G1 Erik Himel, G2 Matt Fuller, B Sean Sobash, D Dave Chili Moreno, Matt Jordan

SAM SMITH – I’M NOT THE ONLY ONE   Ashley Jade, G1 Erik Himel, G2 Roman Giraud, B Roland Lefox, D Griffin Wright, Keys – Matt Jordan, Violin – Koi Anuta

ROLLING STONES – SATISFACTION      Lauren Mayhew, G1 Erik Himel, G2 Jeremy Deneau, B Caroline, D Dave Chili Moreno, K Gabe Rudner

RILO KILEY – PORTIONS FOR FOXES   Kimberly Tillman, G1 Erik Himel, G2 Aaron Cruz, B Doug Gild, D Tommy Paradise, K Matt Jordan

GOO GOO DOLLS – IRIS   Alex Buchanan, G1 Erik Himel, G2 John Ou, G3 Acoustic Matt Fuller, B Sean Sobash, D Dave Chili Moreno, K Matt Jordan, Violin – Koi Anuta

STEVIE WONDER – HIGHER GROUND   Alex Buchanan, G1 Erik Himel, G2 Michael Omiya, B Sean Sobash, D Dave Chili Moreno K Matt Jordan

ROLLING STONES – GIMME SHELTER  Alex Buchanan, G1 Erik Himel, G2 Matt Fuller, B Sean Sobash, D Robin Diaz, K Matt Jordan, BG Amanda Melissa

STEVIE WONDER – SIGNED, SEALED, DELIVERED   Alex Buchanan, G1 Erik Himel, Derek Frank, D Robin Diaz, K Matt Jordan, BG Ashley Jade

QUEEN – DRAGON ATTACK   Alex Buchanan, G1 Erik Himel, G2 Colin Liebich, B Derek Frank, D Dave Chili Moreno
ALICE IN CHAINS – MAN IN THE BOX  Nick Giordano, G1 Erik Himel, G2 Ramon Blanco, Derek Frank, Robin Diaz

THIN LIZZY – THE BOYS ARE BACK IN TOWN  Dave Keckhut, G1 Erik Himel, G2 Curtis Ulin, B Paul iLL, D Dave Chili Moreno

FREDDIE KING – GOIN DOWN  Dave Keckhut, G1 Erik Himel, G2 Curtis Ulin, B Paul iLL, D Dave Chili Moreno

STP – WICKED GARDEN   Brett Copeland, G1 Al Soso, G2 Nazim Chambi, B Dan Curcio, D Noel Jasso

LED ZEPPELIN – CUSTARD PIE  Chas West, G Erik Himel, B Max Benson, D Dave Chili Moreno

LED ZEPPELIN – WHOLE LOTTA LOVE   Chas West, G Erik Himel, B Max Benson, D Dave Chili Moreno

AEROSMITH – TRAIN KEPT A ROLLIN   Chas West, G1 Erik Himel, G2 Curtis Ulin, B Caroline Cirone, D Joao Souza

SEX PISTOLS – ANARCHY IN THE UK  Rick Thorne, G1 Erik Himel, G2 Ramon Blanco, B Matt Fuller, D Joao Souza

LADY GAGA – YOU & I   Celeste, G1 Erik Himel, G2 Danielle McGuire, B Caroline Cirone, D Emily Dickinson, K Matt Jordan

FRANZ FERDINAND – TAKE ME OUT. Alex Madison, G1 Alex Madison, G2 Ramon Blanco, B Steve Blasini, D Stephen Haaker, BG Benni Blasini

INXS – NEVER TEAR US APART  Alex Buchanan, G1 Erik Himel, G2 Matt Fuller, B Sean Sobash, D Dave Chili Moreno, K Matt Jordan, Violin – Koi Anunta

MICHAEL JACKSON – HUMAN NATURE.  Alex/Fyfe, G1 Dre Dimura, G2 Curtis Ulin, B Roland Lefo, D Griffin Wright, Keys – Matt Jordan

JAMES BROWN – IT’S A MAN’S MAN’S WORLD. Jules Galli, G1 Arturo Lopez, G2 Daniel Wong, B Roland LeFox, D Tom McGeoch, Keys – Matt Jordan, Violin – Koi Anuta 

FUGEES – KILLING ME SOFTLY WITH HIS WORDS.  Fyfe, Diego Mills,  Nazim Chambi, B Rob Hall, D David Allen

PARAMORE – IGNORANCE. Ashley Jade, G1 Michael O’ Grady, G2 Arturo Lopez, B Justin Smolian, D David Allen

LED ZEPPELIN – ROCK & ROLL. Chas West, G Erik Himel, B Michael Mackley, D Dave Chili Moreno

INTERNATIONAL ACOUSTIC LOUNGE:  9PM: Zoya (Belarus), 10PM: John Tirado (USA), 11PM: Enny Owl (UK)

Those interested in being considered for performing should submit a video of their playing via The Sunset Jam’s website. 

SPONSORS:  BAE Audio, Bogner Amplification, Bock Audio, Pedaltrain, G4L Records LLC, Plastic Dog Recording