Alejandro Aranda captivated the nation as American Idol's Season 17 runner-up, the only contestant ever to perform seven original songs on the show. The Pomona-bred singer-songwriter blends classical, folk, jazz and pop into genre-defying live sets. Catch him live at The Parish at House of Blues Anaheim on Friday August 7, 2026!

Alejandro Aranda, the Pomona-born singer-songwriter who captivated the nation as American Idol Season 17's runner-up, is known for his intricate guitar work, expressive piano, and genre-blending style spanning pop, classical, folk, and jazz. Now touring behind his latest album Farewell Superstar and single "Queen" on the intimate solo acoustic Hondo World Tour, Aranda brings his raw, virtuosic songwriting to House of Blues San Diego - Voodoo Room on Wednesday August 5, 2026 — don't miss this up-close musical experience!