This Week’s Shows: July 12-18

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Kamasi Washington at the Hollywood Bowl in September 2018 (Photo by Annie Lesser)
Kamasi Washington at the Hollywood Bowl in September 2018 (Photo by Annie Lesser)

*Updated 7/14/21

Upcoming: Paul McCartney, Kamasi Washington, Foo Fighters, Christina Aguilera, Cypress Hill, Kaskade, Mastodon, Reggie Watts, Alicia Blue, Johanna Samuels, ASHRR, Beck Black, POLARTROPICA, Jen Awad, Peter Verdell, Black Crystal Wolf Kids, Fart Barf, Mercury Rev, Gary Kemp, Deer Tick, Brendan Eder Ensemble, Bartees Strange, Katalyst, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Roger McGuinn (The Byrds), Big Country, Marc Maron, Margaret Cho, Fred Armisen, Blue Oyster Cult, The Turtles


We’re back to posting listings of live shows. Please feel free to cheer loudly… into your mask. And as they said on a TV show long ago, be careful out there.

Updated LA County Public Health info here.
Check out our Venues and Upcoming L.A. Concerts pages for more. 


Los Angeles and Southern California area music concerts & streams for the week:

MONDAY, JULY 12

ONLINE STREAMS:

■ 12PM: Jayla Kai and Rowan on B-Drop Los Angeles’ Instagram.
■ 12PM: Tim Burgess’ Listening Party with Tot Taylor’s “Frisbee” on Twitter (#TimsTwitterListeningParty) (replay here).
■ 1PM: Tim Burgess’ Listening Party with Spear Of Destiny‘s “World Service” with Kirk Brandon on Twitter (#TimsTwitterListeningParty) (replay here).
■ 4PM: Johanna Samuels on Twitch.
■ 5PM: School Night with George Eve, Thomas Abban, Araya and SYML, hosted by Jayo with music by DJ Chris Douridas on Twitch (more info and YouTube).

IN-PERSON SHOWS:

Margaret Cho, Atsuko Okatsuka and Demitri Martin at Largo at the Coronet
The Sweet Kill, Beck Black and DJ Pryce at Harvard & Stone
Heatwave at El Cid
Alex Berson, The Brothel, Zeus Rebel Waters, & DJ Hot Tub Johnnie at the Mint

TUESDAY, JULY 13

ONLINE STREAMS:

■ 11AM: Tim Burgess’ Listening Party with Inhaler’s “It Won’t Always Be Like This” on Twitter (#TimsTwitterListeningParty) (replay here).
■ 12PM: Tim Burgess’ Listening Party with Sennen’s “Widows” on Twitter (#TimsTwitterListeningParty) (replay here).
■ 2PM: Berlin, Big Wild, Frenship, Justin Moore and Raphael Saadiq on the Grammy Museum’s website.
■ 2PM: Jim Smith (The Smell), Jennifer & Jessie Clavin (Bleached, Mika Miko) on Vans Channel 66.
■ 2PM: Paul McCartney: preview screening of “McCartney 3,2,1” via KCRW (RSVP).
■ 3PM: Music Forward’s Primary Wave Industry Hour on YouTube.
■ 5PM: Bartees Strange from Union Stage in Washington DC on There Is Light (live only) on Twitch.
■ 5PM: Cab Ellis from Resident on Breaking Sound TV.

IN-PERSON SHOWS:

Cypress Hill and Atmosphere with Z-Trip at the Shrine Outdoors
Pete Holmes with Reggie Watts & Lara Beitz at Largo at the Coronet
Leon Knight and Jerome with Warbly Jets and Wave IQ (DJ sets) at Harvard & Stone
Iris, Dylan Dunlap, Chloe Fredericks, Stela Cole, Riley Biederer, Laura Jean Anderson, Jessy Covets, MNYS, & CASSIDI at Hotel Cafe (Main Stage)
Austin McCutchen, Western Stars and Leeann Skoda at Club Tee Gee
Open mic at the Offbeat
Silky, Jar and Halloran at Resident
Long Time No See at El Cid
Comfort Club, Them Fantasies, James Quick and Christine Noel at Madame Siam
Jacob Luttrell at Black Rabbit Rose
Kendall Rucks, Emily Coupe, In Love & WAR, Cassie Marin and Tomboy at the Viper Room
Comfort Club and Rob Moss at Adults Only (early show)

WEDNESDAY, JULY 14

ONLINE STREAMS:

■ 12PM: Tim Burgess’ Listening Party with Big Country’s “The Seer” on Twitter (#TimsTwitterListeningParty) (replay here).
■ 1PM: Tim Burgess’ Listening Party with Soda Blonde’s “Small Talk” on Twitter (#TimsTwitterListeningParty) (replay here).
■ 5PM: School Night with Aunty Social, Monogem and Diamante Electrico, hosted by Jayo with music by DJ Chris Douridas on Twitch (more info and YouTube).

IN-PERSON SHOWS:

Cheap Trick with Blue Oyster Cult at the Pacific Amphitheatre
Chaim (Blue Shadows) at Station 1640
Mazie, Mei and Alix Page at El Cid
Honey the Witch & Wizard Puffs at Junior High
The Flamenco Souls at the Offbeat
LUVLEE, Heather LaRose and Kaya Stewart at Resident
714 Day at the Copper Door – Brea
The Ben Williams Band at Mr. Musichead Gallery
Casey Frank and more at Three Clubs (late show)
Writer’s Room Wednesday at North End Hollywood
T Bear with Chandler Daniels at the Mint (early show)
Mikarla, Britta, the Thistle Brothers and Jackson Lundy at Adults Only (early show)
Wassup Rocker and more at Catch One (Noise + Tavern)
Edyn, Kira Lise and Luke Sweeney at the Continental Room
Brain Party Tribute at Alex’s Bar
Plastic Horseshoes and Las Lavas at 4th Street Vine
The Underground (Live Local Bands) at Gallagher’s Pub HB
Levie Yoakum Prairie and Lanitarians at the Wayfarer
Mick Rhodes & the Hard Eight, Patrolled By Radar and John Surge & the Haymakers at the Maui Sugar Mill Saloon

THURSDAY, JULY 15

ONLINE STREAMS:

■ 11AM: Tim Burgess’ Listening Party with S J Watson’s Book Club
with Tim Burgess: Telling Stories on Twitter (#TimsTwitterListeningParty) (replay here).
■ 12PM: Tim Burgess’ Listening Party with Stephen Dale Petit’s “2020 Visions” on Twitter (#TimsTwitterListeningParty) (replay here).

■ 3:45PM: Deer Tick on Twitch.
■ 6PM: Mastodon (acoustic) from the Georgia Aquarium (Tickets ).
■ 6:30PM: Aaron Frazer (Durand Jones & The Indications) (live only) on Flymachine.
■ 7PM: Taylor Eigsti from the SF Jazz Center (tickets).

IN-PERSON SHOWS:

“Peter and the Wolf” with Viola Davis, Gustavo Dudamel and LA Phil at Hollywood Bowl
DiscOasis (opening night) at South Coast Botanic Garden (through Sept. 6)
The Fenians with Peter Verdell at Mason Regional Park
Grateful Shred at the Moroccan Lounge
Fartbarf and Melted Bodies at the Echo
“I’ll Be Around” (Side A & B) at Stories Books & Cafe (film screening, early show)
Silent Servant at Catch One
ASHRR, Jack Shields, CJ May, Lance Rodriguez and Blind Mirror at Resident
Beth Stelling and Guy Branum at Permanent Records Roadhouse
Heart Shaped Tears Book Release w/ Rhiannon McGavin at Junior High
Thing of Twins, Phallen Pollen, Calm Kill and Nightmare Enterprises at Old Towne Pub
Alicia Blue, Kate Earl at Hotel Cafe (Main Stage, early show)
CAR, Courtney Paige Nelson, Kissflame, Eternally Cowboy at Hotel Cafe (Second Stage)
Johnny Travis Jr., the Delta Dawns and DJ Short Shorts at Harvard & Stone
Fred Armisen at Largo at the Coronet
Marc Maron at Dynasty Typewriter at the Hayworth
Heyboy with Haiden, Tessa Rae, Ash Leone and Arisa at Bar Lubitsch
Michaela, Westpark, Mexico City Heartbreak and more at Adults Only (early show)
Lido Beach and Goalkeeper at the Mint (early show)
Arsene DeLay, Charlie Wooton and Friends at the Mint (late show)
Hunter Perrin & the Wild Cards at Three Clubs
Tyrone Mr. Superfantastic at Catalina Jazz Club
DJ Edie & Jéli (of Red Light Vinyl) at Gold-Diggers
Ken Car$on at Catch One (Underground)
Aluna, Bambii and MAAD at Sound Nightclub
4 Level Interchange, Roberto Hermosillo, Vantablak and  at TR!P
Kin Kassini, Brandon Lucas, The Crudes, HeyRocco and Jaake Castro at ¡Otro Amor!
Mr. Ree with DJ Duckcomb, Ghosts Of Venice and FSQ’s Chuck Da Fonk at Pattern Bar
Starcoast at Alex’s Bar
Will Alexander and Boses Malone at 4th Street Vine
Strange Case and Velvet Lune at La Santa
Jessica Audiffred at the Circle OC
Hugjojo at Mozambique
Jameson Burt with Doll Knight and Steve Carson at the Wayfarer
Henry Kapono at the Coach House

FRIDAY, JULY 16

ONLINE STREAMS:

■ 9AM: Brett Dennen on NPR Live Sessions.
■ 12PM: Honey Flower and TRISHES on B-Drop Los Angeles’ Instagram.
■ 2PM: Tim Burgess’ Listening Party with Museum Of Love’s “Life of Mammals” on Twitter (#TimsTwitterListeningParty) (replay here).
■ 4PM: Anthrax‘s 40th anniversary concert (Tickets).
■ 4PM: Undeath, Vomit Forth, Mourned, Stabbed and Oxalate from Saint Vitus Bar (Tickets).
■ 5PM: Dakhabrakha on SF Jazz.
■ 6PM: Crawford on WeHo Sounds Online 2021 (RSVP).
■ 6PM: WARFIELD from the Roxy (live only) on NoCap.

IN-PERSON SHOWS:

Christina Aguilera and LA Phil at the Hollywood Bowl
Katalyst at Grand Performances at California Plaza
Roger McGuinn (The Byrds) at Sherr Forum
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy and Adam & the Blue Crew at the Canyon Club – Montclair
Jen Awad, Miki Ratsula and Sophie Holohan at Hotel Cafe (Main Stage)
Kyle LaLone and Casey Abrams at the Hotel Cafe (Second Stage)
Geneva Jacuzzi, Xina Xurner, Agnes Azria, Dvvsk and La Pregunta at NAVEL
POLARTROPICA, Tangerine, Shiro and Mini Bear (DJ set) at Junior High
Dumb Fucks, NIIS, Downside and Smirk at the Echo
Dolphin Hyperspace, Jacob Mann, Brendan Eder Ensemble, 1MORNING (DJ Set) at Non Plus Ultra
WIFI GAWD x LIL XELLY, Rhys Langston and Loudest In The City at the Smell
The Reflectors, Seven and Six , Exploding Flowers plus DJ PowerPop Jeff at Redwood Bar
La Sonora Dinamita at the Mayan
Selenamos with DJ Fabuloso at La Cita
Grand re-opening (performers tba) at Airliner
Pattern Bar Ensemble, Late Delivery, First Name Brooks and Shaun Cruda at Pattern Bar
Black Crystal Wolf Kids and the Dapper DJ at Boardner’s
Chelsea Peretti at Largo at the Coronet
Rachel Bloom at Dynasty Typewriter at the Hayworth
Barbara Morrison at Catalina Jazz Club
Kelly’s Lot, Jordana & Maddi, Delta 89, Katalysst and Unit 119 at the Mint (early show)
Will Davila, Chad Carrier and more at the Viper Room
Kaskade at Exchange L.A.
Jason Ross at Academy
Lee Curtiss, Ryan Crosson, Shaun Reeves and Sece at Sound
Rickm (Sucixs) at Catch One (Jewel’s)
DLMT and more at Catch One (Disco)
The Zapped Tour at Catch One (Noise)
Dillon Nathaniel with Pam Sessions at Catch One (Underground)
Heav3n at 1720
Joy Revision (Joy Division tribute) at the Mixx
Witewolf, the Evangenitals, Wyman & the Wolves and Teelo & Friends at Old Towne Pub
Albatross Overdrive with Formula 400 and Carsex at the Sardine
Rock of Ages High School Edition at Garden Amp
Cole Gallagher and the Lesser Saints, Luxury Lounge Band at TR!P
Knyght Ryder (’80s tribute) at Gaslamp Long Beach
Michael Motorcycle and Bennu at 4th Street Vine
Suga Free at La Santa
Very Be Careful and DJ King Steady Beat at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
Dead Man’s Party (Oingo Boingo/Danny Elfman Tribute) at OC Fair & Event Center
Junkyard, Monodelux and the Cruzados at Gallagher’s Pub HB
Sega Genecide at the Wayfarer
Dave Shelton Trio and Room at the Top at Mozambique
Killer & the King (Elvis tribute) at the Coach House
Love Weapon at the Maui Sugar Mill Saloon
Reborn (George Michael tribute) at the Canyon Club – Agoura Hills
Grateful Shred at The Libbey Bowl
Sacha Robotti at EOS Lounge

SATURDAY, JULY 17

ONLINE STREAMS:

■ 10AM: Dakhabrakha (rebroadcast) on SF Jazz.
■ 2PM: The Grammy Museum “Spotlight Saturdays” with Tate McRae on their website.
■ 2PM: Tim Burgess’ Listening Party with Mercury Rev “Snowflake Midnight (Deluxe Edition)” on Twitter (#TimsTwitterListeningParty) (replay here).
■ 6PM: Social Justice Learning Fest from the Miracle Theatre Inglewood (RSVP).

IN-PERSON SHOWS:

* Foo Fighters at the Forum is postponed due to Covid-19.

Kaskade at SoFi Stadium
Christina Aguilera and LA Phil at the Hollywood Bowl
Trolls Live! at Toyota Arena (morning and matinee shows)
Comeback Fest with Very Be Careful, Sin Color, Sunny War, Chulita Vinyl Club and LA County Youth Poet Laureate Jessica Kim at Levitt Pavilion Los Angeles
Fishfest 2020 with Chris Tomlin, Danny Gokey, Phil Wickham, We Are Messengers, Aaron Cole and Riley Clemmons at FivePoint Amphitheatre
Katalyst at California Plaza (early show)
Roger McGuinn (The Byrds) at Sherr Forum
Mike Jones with DJs Cam Tang and Stevie B at the Echoplex
Nightjars, Sonia Maral and Manley at Junior High
Final Draft, Hoy Pinoy, Clorox Dream, Viewers Like You, Chafa and B-Nice at Rec Center
Brassroots District at Lot F of The Fabulous Orbit Arena (matinee and early shows)
Joe Sumner and King Saul with McCall at the Hotel Cafe (Main Stage, early show)
Rocko Wheeler with Ryan Levine, Evan Effres and One Hundred Paces at the Hotel Cafe (Second Stage)
Kaylene Peoples at the Catalina Jazz Club
Thou Shall Doubt, MJ Lavine, Mirage Wave and Late Ship at the Mint
Junkyard and Little Caesar at the Viper Room
Jinkies, Warboy, Auto-Motives, Otniel & Los Condors and Wag Bag at Old Towne Pub
The Cobalt Cafe 30th Anniversary Show with Powder Pink & Sweet, Diggjigga, Sunset Ritual, Kiss The Scientist, Dani Yorah, Seven 40 Seven, Cannibal Valley, Ryan Hahn & The Believers, Final Fall and No Advisory at the Federal Bar
DSB (Journey tribute) at Starlight Bowl
Fan Halen (Van Halen tribute) at the Canyon Club – Montclair
Cold Culture, Delfino Squared, Cold Weather Kids, Every Other Year, Storm Coast and Heeltap at dba256
Party Favor at Exchange L.A.
Borgeous at Avalon Hollywood
Cheat Codes at Academy
Lee Reynolds at Sound Nightclub
Stacey Pullen, Scott K. and Kana at Resident Advisor
Binh, DJ Masda and John Smith at Resident Advisor
Tripform Show with Pablo Manzarek, A Reminder & A’ Dā at TR!P
Mike Smith’s Ape Rock and Near Beer at the Sardine
Rock of Ages High School Edition at Garden Amp
The Creepy Creeps and the Schizophonics at Alex’s Bar
Lose Your Illusion (Guns N’ Roses tribute) at Gaslamp Long Beach
Nick Aguilar at 4th Street Vine
Cowboy and Indian, Drywallero, 004NonBlondes at Prospector
Flashback Heart Attack at Sea Legs at the Beach
Los Angeles Misfits vs. Danyzig (tributes) at La Santa (early show)
Tributo A Zoe at La Santa (late show)
Chris Schweizer and more at the Circle OC
Aditya Prakash Ensemble at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts
Ramon Ayala at the Pacific Amphitheatre
Bijan Mortazavi at the Grove of Anaheim
ABBA L.A. (ABBA tribute) at OC Fair & Event Center
Lanitarians, the Captain’s Son, Modern Animal and Zachary John and The Midnight Walkers at FTG Warehouse
Moonsville Collective at the Wayfarer
Lower Class Brats, Stalag 13, SKULLCRACK and Toxic Energy at the Commissary Lounge
Phil Gough Trio and Nick I & A.D.D. at Mozambique
The Highwayman Show at the Coach House
No Small Children and Frankie & the Honeybees at the Maui Sugar Mill Saloon
Corazon de MANA (MANA tribute) at the Canyon – Agoura Hills
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy and Dr. T & the Blues Criminals at the Libbey Bowl
Gordo (Carnage) at EOS Lounge
Academy Chamber Orchestra at the Granada Theatre

SUNDAY, JULY 18

ONLINE STREAMS:

■ 11AM: Tim Burgess Listening Party with Gary Kemp’s “INSOLO” on Twitter (#TimsTwitterListeningParty) (replay here).
■ 12PM: The Vaccines on There Is Light from Lafayette in London (live only) on Twitch.
■ 2PM: Bob Dylan‘s “Shadow Kingdom” (Tickets).
■ 7PM: Taylor Eigsti (encore broadcast + live chat) from the SF Jazz Center (tickets).

IN-PERSON SHOWS:

Kamasi Washington and Earl Sweatshirt at the Hollywood Bowl
The Turtles, Chuck Negron (Three Dog Night), The Association, Mark Lindsay (Paul Revere & The Raiders), the Vogues and the Cowsills at the Pacific Amphitheatre
Trolls Live! at Toyota Arena (morning and matinee shows)
Grand Performances’ Dance Baby Dance at California Plaza
Elijah Ocean, Ben Reddell Band, Joe Bourdet, Katie Jo and Folks & Company at the Echo (early show)
House of Ebony and more at Akbar
Teelo & Friends at Gold-Diggers
Kendra & the Bunnies at Redwood Bar (early show)
Brassroots District at Lot F of The Fabulous Orbit Arena (matinee and early shows)
Raelyn Nelson Band at the Hotel Cafe (Second Stage)
Kristina Aglinz at the Catalina Jazz Club
Walker & Royce, Worthy and Monsieur Frazier at Academy (matinee show)
Sarah June at TR!P
Uni Boys, Saddle, Danny Dodge and Valley Rats at the Continental Room
Carsex, the Midnight Screening and Seven Dirty Words at Alex’s Bar
Matt Smith Jazz Trio at 4th Street Vine
RAS-1 at Sea Legs at the Beach
Coollab Festival 2021 at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts
Sweet Relief Local Artist Showcase at the Wayfarer
Mando & Friends and C-Flat at Mozambique
The House Arrest Band at the Oxnard Performing Arts & Convention Center
Blue Oyster Cult at the Libby Bowl