Stay cool, stay calm, hydrate: ‣ It’s time for the fifth annual Sunset Strip Music Festival, with Marilyn Manson, the Offspring, Steve Aoki, Bad Religion, Black Label Society, Far East Movement, De La Soul and more playing on the outdoor stages and clubs shows featuring Wax, Das Racist, Wallpaper, Matt Skiba, Love & a .38, […]
‣ The Sunset Strip Music Festival begins in earnest, with club events leading up to Saturday’s big outdoor street fair. Topping the list: The Doors and their legacy are celebrated at the House of Blues, and the “Godfather of Goth” Peter Murphy headlines the Roxy Theatre. [More SSMF listings after the jump.] ‣ Neil Diamond […]
Incoming: Sunset Strip Music Festival, Rock the Bells, Grandaddy, the Kills, Alabama Shakes, Michael Kiwanuka, Dead Can Dance, Regina Spektor, Peter Murphy, Neil Diamond, Amadou & Miriam, HoneyHoney, the Henry Clay People, Zola Jesus, Fun., Filter and more. Above: Peter Murphy, the 55-year-old “Godfather of Goth,” recently told the Sunset Strip Music Festival blog that […]
Here’s your super Saturday: ‣ Jack White does a second night at the Shrine Auditorium in support of his album “Blunderbuss.” ‣ Austin’s psychedelic rockers White Denim headline the Troubadour with L.A. band Seasons as support. ‣ ’80s pop legends Duran Duran continue touring and stop by the the Pacific Amphitheatre. ‣ Red Hot Chili […]
[If I had time to trawl all the Hollywouldya sites, I’d clue you in on all the Grammy parties you won’t see me at. As it is, read about some of them here. Meanwhile, it’ll be a busy weekend even without the award-dispensing, or the Garth Brooks birthday party …] Tonight: What a night to […]
