Brassroots District: LA '74 tells the story of fictional funk band caught in a label dispute. The show takes place at Los Angeles nightclub Catch One and is ongoing through March. LAist producer talked with the show's co-creator Ari Herstand on how the concept came to be and how the show incorporates the musical history of L.A.

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