Your midweek show menu: ‣ It’s a special night with John Legend at the Walt Disney Concert Hall – “The All of Me Tour: Intimate, Acoustic and Stripped Down” offers a rare night with the singer-songwriter, backed by a string quartet, who recently released his fourth album “Love in the Future.” ‣ Speaking of intimate, […]
Tuesday’s happenings: ‣ The National give a concert and host the theatrical premiere of their documentary film “Mistaken for Strangers” at the Shrine Auditorium. ‣ London Grammar, whose debut “If You Wait” is released in the U.S. today, visits the El Rey Theatre, supported by HighasaKite. That’s the video for their hit “Strong,” above. And […]
Monday’s show offerings: ‣ Scottish rappers Young Fathers – one of our highlights at SXSW – head up the lineup at It’s a School Night, joining New Zealand’s the Wyld, Mt. Warning and Oh Be Clever at Bardot. Above, Mt. Warning’s video for “Midnight Dawn.” ‣ Moses Sumney, continued his residency at the Bootleg Thater, […]
Incoming: Young Fathers, Jamie Scott, the National, London Grammar, Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings, Liza Minnelli, PAPA, Fanfarlo, the Jezabels, John Legend, TeamMate, Facts on File, Love Darling, Matisyahu, the Sounds, the Kin, Magic Wands, The Used, Taking Back Sunday, Linda Perhac, Delta Rae, Steve Aoki, Stephen Malkmus & the Jicks, Daniel Rossen, Moving […]
Super Saturday selections: ‣ Burger Records kicks off the first of its two-day festival Burgerama III at the Observatory with band such as the Growlers, the Black Lips, Bleached, Tijuana Panthers, Shannon & the Clams, Hunx & His Punx, NOBUNNY, Audacity, Cherry Glazerr, Lovely Bad Things, Aquadolls, Colleen Green, Coathangers, Tashaki Miyaki, Boogarins and plenty more. […]
Your fantastic Friday: ‣ Kings of Leon bring their “Mechanical Bull” tour to the Forum. ‣ St. Vincent visit the Wiltern behind her new self-titled album. That’s the video for “Digital Witness,” above. ‣ Kraftwerk winds up its stint at Disney Hall with “The Mix” and “Tour de France.” ‣ Resurgent local sextet Afternoons play […]
It’s a monstrous Thursday: ‣ It’s a big Burgerama warmup show at the Observatory – the Orwells, Twin Peaks, Corners, Thee Rain Cats, Bronch,  L.A. Witch, Criminal Hygiene and more rock the O.C. venue in preparation for the Saturday/Sunday festival there. That’s the Orwells’ video for “The Righteous One,” above. ‣ Kraftwerk continue their tour de catalog, playing “Computer […]
Quite a slate for a Wednesday, or any day, for that matter: ‣ Bleachers, the new band from Jack Antonoff (fun., Steel Train), headlines the Troubadour. [See our SXSW item.] ‣ NYC punk-rockers Skaters scorch some earth at the Satelite, supported by Team Spirit and LA Font. Above: Skaters’ video for “Nice Hat.” ‣ Syracuse, […]
Here’s what’s up for your Tuesday: ‣ Groundbreaking German electro band Kraftwerk does the first in a series of 3D shows at the Walt Disney Concert Hall. ‣ U.K. trio Band of Skulls plays downtown’s Belasco Theater behind its new album “Himalayan.” ‣ Sam Roberts Band [pictured] visits the Church on York behind its new […]
Happy St. Patrick’s Day, and all that: ‣ Perfect for the day: Celtic rockers Young Dubliners do a free lunchtime show at downtown’s Pershing Square. ‣ Irish singer-songwriter James Vincent McMorrow does the second of two nights at the Roxy Theatre, with Aidan Knight supporting. ‣ Some buzzy acts coming out of SXSW team up […]
