And Always Forever Kick-Off with American Analog Set

The third And Always Forever festival starts on Friday, November 6, 2026, and the opening night belongs to American Analog Set. The Austin band is playing The Echoplex, the basement room under The Echo on Glendale Boulevard, for a Kick-Off Show that sets the tone for the weekend. If you are putting together a list of things to do in Los Angeles in early November, this is the one for people who like their guitars quiet and their songs patient.

When: Friday, November 6, 2026 Where: The Echoplex, 1154 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026 Tickets: Ticketmaster (see the listing for current pricing)

Who is playing

American Analog Set formed in Austin in the mid-1990s and became one of the defining slowcore and indie acts of that decade and the next. Their records lean on hushed vocals, Farfisa-style organ tones, vibraphone and a steady, unhurried rhythm section. It is music built for a dark room where everyone stops talking by the second song. The band has played a handful of reunion shows in recent years, so a Los Angeles date is not something to take for granted.

They are joined on the first night by Dutch Interior, and the wider festival lineup includes Carissa's Wierd, james K, Sophia Stel and Sassy009. The festival is presented by Pretty But Wicked and American Death Records, and it runs across The Echo and The Echoplex through the weekend of November 6.

What to expect

The Echoplex is a compact, low-ceilinged room, which suits a band like this. Expect a quiet, attentive crowd, plenty of people standing near the front, and a volume that rewards listening rather than shouting over. Doors and set times are not confirmed in the listing we could see, so check the Ticketmaster page for the schedule before you head out.

This is a kick-off show, separate from the festival day passes, so the ticket you want is the Kick-Off Show ticket linked below.

Getting there

The Echo and Echoplex sit in Echo Park, close to Sunset Boulevard, with limited street parking and several paid lots nearby. Rideshare is the easy option on a festival weekend, and the Metro bus lines along Sunset and Glendale Boulevard both stop within a short walk. Arrive early if you want a spot near the stage; the room is small and the opener will matter to the crowd.

Among LA events this weekend of November 6, a night of slowcore in a basement club is a very different pick from the usual dance floors and arena shows. It pairs well with dinner in Echo Park beforehand and a short walk back up to Sunset afterward.