Universal City, Ca- As Southern California’s leading venue for free outdoor concert performances, Universal CityWalk turns up the volume with its “plugged-in” summer music series featuring an “Always Unexpected” mix of non-stop live entertainment, popular celebrity bands, battle of the bands showcases and energetic Latin music nights, every weekend throughout the summer, from July 9 through August 29.

Check out some of L.A.’s hottest upcoming bands and established artists on Friday nights:

Celebrity bands give CityWalk a taste of their music on Saturday nights:

Telemundo and Mun2 bring the best of Latin sounds and celebrities to CityWalk on Sundays:

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Universal City, California – Twin countdown celebrations and breathtaking fireworks displays at each end of the Universal CityWalk® spectrum will provide crowds with unobstructed views of the action as the arrival of 2010 is celebrated at The Entertainment Capital of L.A. SM, Southern California’s favorite New Year’s destination.

The free event will feature alternating DJs with live music provided by bands Fast Times and ‘80s Rewind, positioned at each end of the two-and-a-half block long promenade, providing lively and continuous musical entertainment.

The celebration will begin promptly at 9:00 p.m. on December 31 with coverage of the iconic New York City Time Square ball drop displayed on two giant outdoor screens. At the stroke of midnight, thousands of pounds of colorful confetti will burst into the night sky, streaming colorfully over the crowds of New Year’s revelers.

CityWalk’s popular hot spots including the Jon Lovitz Comedy Club, Samba Brazilian Restaurant and Lounge, Hard Rock Café, Howl at the Moon, Jillian’s Hi-Life Lanes, Rumba Room, Camacho’s Cantina and Saddle Ranch Chop House will also offer live entertainment specials for New Year’s Eve.

Universal CityWalk will turn up the volume leading up to its eagerly awaited New Year’s Eve countdown bash with daily concert performances by such popular bands as The Pipers Down, The Beach Girls, The Wallburds, Ankhesenamen and The Bolts performing live on stage from December 26 – December 30.
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WHO: Guitar legend Dick Dale performing live at CityWalk’s Jon Lovitz Comedy Club.

WHAT: Surf guitar legend Dick Dale will be performing live in concert on Saturday December 5th at the Jon Lovitz Comedy Club. The universally acknowledged “King of the Surf Guitar” will be making his first live appearance since being inducted into the Musician’s Hall of Fame in October of this year.

Guitar innovator and stylist Dick Dale was one of the most influential musicians in the creation of the California surf sounds of the 1960′s. From his stage work to his appearance in the beach movies of the early 60′s with Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello, Dale made his mark on the guitar and not only changed the way guitar amplifiers and speakers were used but also the way they were built in order to meet the demands and power of his playing. Rock and Roll would never be the same after Dick Dale’s one of a kind beach sound became a national phenomenon and he is universally acknowledged as a major influence on such iconic American bands as The Beach Boys and Jan & Dean.

WHEN: Saturday, December 5
9:00 pm – Dick Dale’s performance at Jon Lovitz Comedy Club

WHERE: Universal CityWalk’s Jon Lovitz Comedy Club
1000 Universal City Plaza, Universal City 91608

WHAT: Universal CityWalk’s month-long holiday celebration gets off to a fab start as soaring 14’ stilt walking Beatles, The Be-TALLS, join Santa Claus to ring-o in a spirited CityWalk’s City Rockin’ Christmas tree lighting ceremony.

The towering 40’ Christmas tree, decorated in 100,000 energy efficient LED lights will be animated to a dazzling display of choreographed music and visuals amid a flurry of falling snow. CityWalk’s giant City Rockin’ Christmas tree will light up Cinema Plaza treating guests to an impressive high-tech show brought to life with immersive holiday musical performances of Mariachi dancers from CityWalk’s Camacho Mexican restaurant and Brazilian dancers from CityWalk’s new Samba Brazilian Steakhouse and & Lounge. The event marks the beginning of a month-long seasonal gala featuring non-stop holiday entertainment.

The CityWalk holiday event will immerse guests in 35-day of festivities enhanced with decorations, an eclectic program of holiday-themed performances including jubilant choirs, live bands performing remixed seasonal classics, festive street performers, and a plethora of photo opportunities with Santa all while mistletoe dangles overhead for a quintessential merry “kiss-mass.” The holiday celebration will culminate with Southern California’s largest free New Year’s party bringing twice the excitement with twin countdowns at end of CityWalk and featuring a colorful firework display, confetti blasts, and live music to ring in 2010.

WHEN: Friday, November 27 at 4:45 p.m.

WHERE: Universal CityWalk
Universal Studios Hollywood,
100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608