Empire of the Sun, Grace Jones (in tandem with Future Islands), Diana Krall, Basement Jaxx, Death Cab for Cutie, Underworld, Heart, Sheryl Crow and Ed Sheeran are among the artists paying visits this season to the Hollywood Bowl, which announced its 2015 season today. Among the highlights are movie-themed nights, including John Williams’ full score […]
‣ Folk singer Iris DeMent [pictured] plays a full-band show the First Unitarian Church (2936 W. 8th St.) behind the release of her first album in 16 years, “Sing the Delta.” ‣ Opening night at the Hollywood Bowl brings Steven & Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Patti Austin and John Legend to the legendary venue for […]
Fitz & the Tantrums, the L.A. pop-soul outfit who just played the Coachella main stage and whose debut album “Pickin’ Up the Pieces” has now sold north of 126,000 copies, get their turn at the Hollywood Bowl on July 1 when they join a bill that includes SoCal native Ben Harper and Saharan wizard Vieux […]
KCRW-sponsored shows featuring Animal Collective and Hot Chip/Passion Pit were among the dates announced today as part of the Hollywood Bowl summer slate, which will feature superstar conductor Gustavo Dudamel’s six-night “Americas and Americans” festival in August, appearances by Ben Harper (July 1), Smokey Robinson (July 20-21) and Norah Jones (Aug. 10), and Anita Baker […]
[Have a safe holiday weekend. And raise a glass for birthday boy Robbie Robertson on Sunday.] Today: ‘Tis the season … for music outdoors. Among the many offerings around SoCal is a free concert series at Levitt Pavilion in Pasadena, where French songstress Emilie Simon [pictured] performs at 8 tonight. She’s also at the Bootleg […]
