Local music fans gathered for the kick off of the SOBECA (South On Bristol, Entertainment, Culture, Arts)  Summer Sounds Series at the LAB in Costa Mesa on Sunday afternoon and were treated to performances by Open Air Stereo, Billy Kernkamp and the Brides, Allensworth, the Ultimate Bearhug, Parallel, the Flux and more.

Click here for a photo slideshow of the performances.

The next event will be held at the CAMP (located across the street from the LAB) on Sunday, Aug 5 (details to come) and both the LAB and CAMP will be hosting a special weekend-long event on Aug. 25-26 featuring an extensive lineup of artists. This series of concerts are free to the public and also include activities and promotions to support local arts charities like Sweet Relief Musicians Fund, Music Saves Lives and more.

Photos by Alexander Avina, for OrangeCounty.com

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