Southern California’s premier live music, art, and culinary event BEACHLIFE FESTIVAL, taking place May 2nd – 4th 2025 on the picturesque waterfront in Redondo Beach, CA, is announcing the exciting lineup for its SpeakEasy Stage presented by Grillo’s Pickles. Offering a unique opportunity to experience rock legends and Southern California punk staples performing reimagined stripped-down versions from their catalogs, SpeakEasy is an intimate experience that can only be found at BeachLife’s signature laid-back, oceanfront setting.
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This year the SpeakEasy stage, presented by Grillo’s Pickles, will feature one-of-a-kind performances from Milo Aukerman (Descendents), Jim Lindberg (Pennywise), Donavon Frankenreiter, Michael Glabicki (Uprooted/Rusted Root), Phantom Planet (acoustic), Matt Costa, Jesse James Pariah, Nate Barcalow, Chase Petra and Taft Buckley.
The SpeakEasy Stage is developed by BeachLife Creative Director Jim Lindberg. Lindberg, a pioneer of the West Coast punk scene as frontman for Hermosa Beach-based group Pennywise, conceptualized SpeakEasy to integrate some of LA’s hardcore spirit with the easygoing nature of the festival.
The South Bay is known internationally as the birthplace of some of the best hardcore punk in the world. This year we have home grown local Milo Aukerman from the Descendents playing our SpeakEasy acoustic stage and I don’t think his band has ever been more popular than they are right now. Representing the punk scene on the SpeakEasy stage has always been a top priority for us and this year is no different. We’ve gathered a really eclectic group of artists once again and everyone will find something to like. It’s always the place to be! (On the down low) – Jim Lindberg, BeachLife Creative Director
A popup art gallery curated by Punk Rock & Paintbrushes will also be displayed at the SpeakEasy Stage. Founded by Emily Nielsen in 2007 following a successful battle against cancer, Punk Rock & Paintbrushes is an art collective that brings together musicians, artists and creatives, particularly from the punk rock and alternative music scenes. It provides a platform for artists who have roots in music–many of whom are well-known musicians–to showcase their visual art, such as paintings, photography and mixed media works.
Punk Rock & Paintbrushes to display works from: Chali2na, Jim Lindberg, Dennis Jarvis, Thea Wilson, Robin Hiers, Chloe Trujillo, Kristin Koefoed, Bradley Riot, Mike Gallo, Showzart, Phillip Bennett Walker, Stacie Stevenson, Maxine Thirteen, Paul Kobriger, Evgola, Jason Adams, Shawn Foely, Illuminated Art, Bob Dob, Brent Broza, Eddie Mellow
This year is extra special for Grillo’s Pickles and me because some of our biggest musical influences such as Milo of Descendents and Jim Lindberg of Pennywise are playing the stage. Punk and skateboarding have always been part of the DNA of Grillo’s and we’re excited to be bringing back the SpeakEasy Stage this year! You can expect to see some amazing art at the Punk Rock & Paintbrushes zone as well as pickle themed cocktails and merch. Oh.. and the return of Sam Sam the Pickle man, the pickle ride and of course FREE GRILLO’S PICKLES – Eddie Andre, Co-Founder/VP of Brand, Grillo’s Pickles
Since launching in 2019, the festival has quickly established a reputation for combining the best of Southern California’s idyllic culture into a one-of-a-kind immersive experience with something for everyone. With an eclectic group of legendary top talent and exciting inspired emerging artists spanning rock, indie, pop, jam, reggae and more, BeachLife 2025 will feature headlining sets from LENNY KRAVITZ, SUBLIME and ALANIS MORISSETTE, as well as TRAIN, O.A.R., PRETENDERS, CAKE, MT. JOY, JACKSON BROWNE, THE BEACH BOYS (featuring special guest John Stamos) and many more!
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