# Brad Mehldau: Ride Into The Sun - The Music Of Elliott Smith

**When:** Friday, August 28, 2026
**Venue:** Orpheum Theatre
**Address:** 842 S. Broadway , Los Angeles, CA
**Category:** Music
**Tickets:** https://www.ticketmaster.com/brad-mehldau-ride-into-the-sun-los-angeles-california-08-28-2026/event/0900646A870B520F

World renowned pianist, Brad Mehldau, expands the language between genres with an homage to the late indie folk artist, Elliott Smith, whose music inspired a generation of songwriters, joined by Chris Thile (mandolin / vocal), Blake Mills (guitar / vocal), Matt Chamberlain (drums), and John Davis (bass). This lauded band is backed by the 17-piece USC Thornton Chamber Virtuosi on Mehldau's rich cinematic arrangements.

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