G. Love & Special Sauce live in Huntington Beach

Experience G. Love & Special Sauce live on July 25th

G. Love & Special Sauce will perform at The Stage at the 2026 Lexus US Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach, California on July 25, 2026. The band is known for its blend of blues, hip hop, jazz, and funk, often described as “hip-hop blues” or “alternative blues.” Formed in Philadelphia in the early 1990s, G. Love & Special Sauce gained prominence with their unique sound featuring G. Love’s distinctive vocal delivery and proficient harmonica playing alongside a driving rhythm section.

The Stage at the US Open of Surfing serves as the event’s entertainment hub, offering live music performances alongside the surfing competition. The US Open of Surfing itself is a significant annual event in the professional surfing world, sanctioned by the World Surf League (WSL). It historically attracts large crowds to Huntington Beach, known as “Surf City USA,” and has been a fixture on the California sporting calendar for decades, evolving from smaller local contests into a major international competition. The event consistently features both athletic displays and cultural experiences including musical acts catering to a broad audience. The location provides a beachside venue for concertgoers during the surfing festivities.