Nikka Costa And Julian Forest at West Hollywood Winter Sounds Series at The Sun Rose

The City of West Hollywood presents
2026 Winter Sounds
FREE Indoor Concert Series

Nikka Costa and Julian Forest
Soul/Funk/Rock

Saturday, February 21, 2026
Doors 6PM, Show 7PM

Nikka Costa, daughter of legendary producer and arranger Don Costa, embodies the essence of music in her very being. With a string of critically acclaimed albums, beginning with her 2001 Virgin Records debut Everybody Got Their Something, Nikka emerged as a luminary in the “nu-soul” landscape, known for her signature blend of American soul, funk, and rock, a captivating fusion uniquely her own. She is now poised to make her triumphant return with Dirty Disco, an electrifying mix of funk and disco produced by longtime collaborator Justin Stanley (Eric Clapton, Jamie Lidell, Prince)....

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The City of West Hollywood presents
2026 Winter Sounds
FREE Indoor Concert Series

Nikka Costa and Julian Forest
Soul/Funk/Rock

Saturday, February 21, 2026
Doors 6PM, Show 7PM

Nikka Costa, daughter of legendary producer and arranger Don Costa, embodies the essence of music in her very being. With a string of critically acclaimed albums, beginning with her 2001 Virgin Records debut Everybody Got Their Something, Nikka emerged as a luminary in the “nu-soul” landscape, known for her signature blend of American soul, funk, and rock, a captivating fusion uniquely her own. She is now poised to make her triumphant return with Dirty Disco, an electrifying mix of funk and disco produced by longtime collaborator Justin Stanley (Eric Clapton, Jamie Lidell, Prince).

The Julian Forest Trio blends soul, blues, and rock into powerful, groove-driven performances. With emotive vocals, dynamic guitar work, and tight rhythms, the trio channels influences such as Leon Bridges and Brittany Howard while crafting a sound that is both raw and uplifting.

The Sun Rose, 8430 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood
Standing Only, 21+

More Information: weho.org/wintersounds


Check out the entire series!
January 24 – Ghost-Note + Katalyst Collective
https://wintersounds-2026Jan24.eventbrite.com
February 7 – Mark de Clive-Lowe, Nanna.B
https://wintersounds-2026Feb07.eventbrite.com
February 21 – Nikka Costa, Julian Forest
https://wintersounds-2026Feb21.eventbrite.com

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