Your Sunday itinerary: ‣ Janelle Monáe headlines as the KCRW World Festival series kicks off at the Hollywood Bowl. The soul/funk/hip-hop diva will be joined by Seun Kuti, the son of Fela who will be leading his father’s band Egypt 80, along with Roman GianArthur. ‣ Talib Kweli holds forth at the Echoplex, supported by […]
Happy Saturday: ‣ It’s a big night at the Hollywood Bowl with Broadway actress-singer Kristin Chenoweth, the Go-Go’s and Pink Martini. ‣ Kuenta i Tambú (aka KIT) provides the sounds at the Getty Center as part of the Saturdays Off the 405 series. ‣ If you’re looking for an outdoor show a little closer to […]
Have a fantastic Friday: ‣ Yann Tiersen headlines the Fonda Theatre behind his new album “∞ (Infinity),” with L.A. sextet NO opening. ‣ They’re calling it “Soulshine” – Michael Franti & Spearhead just launched a tour that combines music and yoga. Following afternoon yoga sessions, Franti headlines the Greek Theatre, supported by reggae septet SOJA and […]
Scott Hutchison, the frontman of Scottish anthemic rockers Frightened Rabbit, introduces his solo project Owl John in verse: “John is a homeless. John is a priest. John is a witness. John is a beast. John is a weirdo. John is a thief. John is a wino. Listen, bleed, weep.” The tunes on Owl John’s forthcoming […]
Here are your Thursday show options: ‣ Dean Wareham, the Galaxie 500 founder whose estimable catalog includes albums in Dean & Britta and Luna, headlines the Roxy Theatre behind his new self-titled solo album. Drug Cabin and HOTT MT open. ‣ Indie-rock trio Torches [pictured] celebrate the release of their new “Endlessly Repeating” EP [check […]
Here’s Wednesday’s wonderful things: ‣ Resurgent rock trio Failure, so good in February’s comeback show at the El Rey [pictured above], plays the Fonda Theatre. ‣ Gavin DeGraw and Matt Nathanson team up for a big night at the Greek Theatre. ‣ Rodrigo Amarante [see “Hourglass”] plays the Bootleg HiFi behind his recent release “Cavalo,” […]
Good stuff for your Tuesday: ‣ U.K. quartet Metronomy plays the Fonda Theatre behind its new album “Love Letters.” Above, the cool animated video for “Reservoir.” ‣ Long-running indie-folk outfit the Mountain Goats visit the Mayan Theater, playing as a duo (John Darnielle and Peter Hughes). ‣ Bad Suns, whose debut album “Language & Perspective” […]
Indie-pop siren Madi Diaz will be joined by anthem-bearing sextet Afternoons and rock quartets Eastern Conference Champions and Francisco the Man at the July installment of Chinatown Summer Nights. The free, all-ages show near Chinatown’s Central Plaza, which kicks off a 6 p.m. on July 12, also features Black Apples and Wet & Reckless. All […]
Your monster Monday: ‣ Big night for mainstream pop fans at the Hollywood Bowl, with Ed Sheeran, Demi Lovato, Colbie Caillat and Andy Grammer do their thing. ‣ Norwegian soul man Bernhoft visits the Troubadour behind his new album “islander,” with Brandyn Burnette opening. That’s Bernhoft’s video for “Come Around,” above. ‣ The free-for-all Monday […]
Incoming: Warped Tour, Ed Sheeran, Alex & Sierra, Blackwater Jukebox, Garate, Seven Saturdays, Bernhoft, Metronomy, the Mountain Goats, Crash Kings, Atomic Ape, Emily Wells, Fyfe Dangerfield & Aristazabal Hawkes, Them Howling Bones, Bad Suns, Clean Bandit, Kaya, Cowboy Junkies, Failure, Gavin DeGraw, Rodigro Amarante, Sabrina Antoinette, Chad VanGaalen, Adrian Sherwood, Sam Outlaw, Victoria Reed, Bones […]
