‣ Beck’s “Song Reader” – his sheet-music-only release from a year ago – comes to life at Disney Hall, where he will be joined by the Los Angeles Philharmonic (conducted David Campbell, Beck’s father) and an array of special guests in a performance of the work. Collaborators include Jarvis Cocker, Jenny Lewis, Jack Black, Jon […]
Saturday things: ‣ Pearl Jam [pictured], who recently released their latest album “Lightning Bolt,” takes on the Los Angeles Sports Arena. ‣ The Black Crowes rock the Wiltern. ‣ Kate Nash headlines the Fonda Theatre in support of her recent release “Girl Talk.” Emmy the Great, the Aquadolls and Skating Polly support. ‣ It’s a special night at the […]
What’s up for your fabulous Friday: ‣ It’s a two-for-one night at the Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever Cemetery – electro pioneer Thomas Dolby will perform music and narration live during his film “The Invisible Lighthouse,” with live effects by Blake Leyh, followed by music-in-film-and-TV panel discussion with featuring David Porter (“Breaking Bad”) and Michael […]
Here’s what’s on tap for your soggy Thursday: ‣ Long-running Bay area singer-songwriter John Vanderslice brings his sophisticated indie-rock to the Bootleg Bar. Vanderslice’s latest album is titled “Dagger Beach,” his 10th, and he also this year released “John Vanderslice Plays Diamond Dogs,” his re-creation of David Bowie’s 1974 gem. Bent Shapes open tonight’s show. […]
Happy middle of the week. Here’s your Wednesday: ‣ Minneapolis’ Polica visits the Fonda Theatre behind their new album “Shulamith,” just out on Mom+ Pop Records. Marijuana Deathsquads open. ‣ Back with a new EP titled “AHJ,” Albert Hammond Jr. holds forth at the El Rey Theatre, with Rathborne opening. That’s the new video for […]
Here’s what’s up for your Tuesday: ‣ U.K. songstress Jessie Ware makes one more visit to SoCal in 2013 – she sold out the El Rey early back in January, and played Coachella in April as well – tonight at the House of Blues. ‣ Party time at the Echoplex, where Check Yo Ponytail 2 […]
Scottish trio PAWS would feel right at home in Los Angeles’ garage-pop scene – their debut full-length “Cokefloat!” (which came out last fall on the Brighton/Brooklyn label FatCat Records) is full of fizzy, catchy guitar missiles that seem the perfect soundtrack to skating or moshing or both, all of which make them the perfect companion for […]
Quick notes about some important upcoming benefit shows: ‣ Sasha Vallely is well-known in L.A. music circles as a promoter and singer/multi-instrumentalist (with such bands as the Silver Chords, Spindrift and the Warlocks). Last March, Vallely was in an accident that required neck and spinal surgery, the aftermath of which has left her unable to […]
Monday madness: ‣ Since Scottish trio Chvrches last visited L.A. in May, they’ve released their full-length “The Bones of What You Believe” and toured a lot. The indie-pop trio returns tonight for a date at the Wiltern. That’s their video for “The Mother We Share,” above. ‣ Body Parts continue their residency at the Satellite […]
Incoming: Chvrches, Body Parts, SOHN, Against Me!, Ben Harper, Beth Orton, Deptford Goth, Jessie Ware, Neil Finn, Graham Nash, Alice Glass, Albert Hammond Jr., Polica, the Happy Hollows, Moonface, Norma Jean, Autolux, Drake, John Vanderslice, Prima Donna, Screaming Females, Obits, Over the Rhine, Cayucas, Anthony Green, the Black Crowes, Thomas Dolby, the Handsome Family, EOTO, […]
