Music scene · Big Bear Lake
A mountain resort town where acoustic acts and cover bands play lodge lounges and restaurant patios for ski and hiking crowds, with school programs and church choirs filling the off-season.
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A mountain resort town where acoustic acts and cover bands play lodge lounges and restaurant patios for ski and hiking crowds, with school programs and church choirs filling the off-season.
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This mountain resort town follows the seasons, with acoustic acts and cover bands at lodges, restaurants, and outdoor events for skiers and hikers. Local school music programs and church choirs support year-round activity. Los Angeles musicians sometimes drive up for resort bookings.
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