About

Giant Creative Services led by Chris Esparza, is behind the idea to create Left Coast Live that matches great venues with innovative live music.

What started as an idea quickly became a movement for revival of live music downtown.  Members of the community group, South Bay Live, helped refine ideas, do research and move this idea into reality.  This group included: Richard Adoradio of Thriving Artists, Gustavius Aiton of Resonant Frequency, Tommy Aguilar of Universal Grammar, Michael Brilliot of Jazz Mechanics, Lisa Dewey of Kitchen Whore Records and Barbara Wahli of Barb Rocks Presents.

Giant Creative Services has been producing community events for over two decades, where the emphasis has always been high quality and high community engagement.  Giant establishes its work in cultural and civic development for economic and community benefit.

The Left Coast Live management team is made up of Chris Esparza, Michael Brilliot, Sheila Bernus Dowd and John Dowd.  Michael is an accomplished musician and works with all LCL bands and venues. Sheila leads our sponsorship and sales team.  She consults with companies on fund raising strategies and social media outreach strategies. John heads up tech support and keeps an eye out on good places to eat and listen to music.