The Urban Village: World Music with a Fullerton Heart
From neighborhood performances to community celebrations, The Urban Village brings eclectic sounds and a spirit of connection to every gathering.
Many Sounds, One Community
The Urban Village is an eclectic world music group shaped by friendship, collaboration, and a shared love of playing together. Its roots reach back to the COVID lockdowns, when local arts educators Aimee Aul and Christina Garner began making music for their neighbors. What started as a way to lift spirits close to home grew into a group that brings people together through rhythms and musical influences from around the world. Today, The Urban Village continues to share that neighborly spirit at Fullerton community events and fundraisers.
From Neighborhood Music to Community Stages
A look at how a simple gesture during the lockdowns became an ongoing part of Fullerton’s community celebrations.
2020
Music for the Neighbors
During the COVID lockdowns, local arts educators Aimee Aul and Christina Garner began playing music for neighbors, offering a moment of joy and connection when gathering was difficult.
2021
A Shared Sound Takes Shape
As they kept making music together, their love of varied musical traditions helped shape the collaborative sound of The Urban Village.
2022
Playing Beyond the Block
The group carried its neighborhood spirit into Fullerton community events, sharing eclectic world music with new audiences.
2024
Music That Gives Back
The Urban Village continued performing at local gatherings and fundraisers, using music to celebrate Fullerton and support its community.
A World of Sound, Rooted in Fullerton
What began as neighborly music during the COVID lockdowns has grown into The Urban Village’s lively blend of global sounds and local spirit.
Rhythms Across Borders
World-inspired rhythms give each performance an inviting pulse that brings listeners together.
Eclectic Melodies
Melodies drawn from varied musical traditions make room for discovery, warmth, and surprise.
Creative Collaboration
Local arts educators Aimee Aul and Christina Garner bring their shared creativity to every song.
A Neighborhood Spirit
Born from playing for neighbors, the group’s sound still feels personal, welcoming, and full of life.
Music That Shows Up for Fullerton
Neighborhood Gatherings
At future local gatherings
Open to the community
Community Celebrations
When Fullerton comes together
Event details vary
Local Fundraisers
At upcoming benefit events
Admission set by organizers
Seasonal Festivities
Throughout the year
Check event details
“Making music together helps us feel connected. When a song lifts our neighbors’ spirits, it lifts ours, too.”
Aimee Aul and Christina Garner, The Urban Village
Keep Fullerton’s Music Playing
Help the music that brought neighbors together during lockdown continue to thrive. Catch The Urban Village at a community performance, or invite their eclectic world music to your next Fullerton event or fundraiser.