Amanda’s SD Concert Calendar 4/28-5/4

It’s been an eventful week personally speaking. Everything is ok but it’s one of those things where it feels like “when it rains, it pours.” I’m hoping for a bit of a reprieve this week. In more exciting news, The Silent Comedy announced a hometown show at the Belly Up with their pals Transfer in September. I feel like it’s been eons since both of those bands played! Something to look forward to.

Monday: Johnny Pandora, The Film Company, TK & The Deadlist @ Soda Bar at 7pm

Tuesday: Knox, The Wldlfe @ Music Box at 8pm
AND: Alix Page @ House of Blues Voodoo Room at 8pm
AND: San Diego Music Awards @ Humphreys at 7pm
AND: Dean Lewis @ The Sound – POSTPONED

Wednesday: Marc Scibilia, Daniel Saint Black @ Belly Up at 8pm
AND: French Police, Social Order @ Music Box at 9pm

Thursday: The Moss, Michigander @ Observatory North Park at 7pm
AND: Teenage Dads @ House of Blues Voodoo Room at 8pm
AND: Josh Tatofi @ Moonshine Beach at 8pm
AND: Cayucas @ Casbah at 8:30pm

Friday: Josh Radnor @ House of Blues Voodoo Room at 9pm
AND: Brett Young @ Harrah’s at 8pm

Saturday: Mickey Avalon @ The Holding Company at 7:30pm
AND: Yukimi @ House of Blues at 8pm
AND: Scott Russo @ Casbah at 8:30pm

Sunday: Onewe @ Music Box at 6:30pm
AND: Blair Gun @ Casbah at 8pm

Keep in Mind:
May 9th: Elton John: Curebound Concert for Cures @ Petco Park
May 13th: The Used: 25 Years Anniversary playing “Self Titled” @ House of Blues
May 13th: They Might Be Giants @ Observatory North Park
May 14th: They Might Be Giants @ Observatory North Park
May 14th: OK Go @ The Sound
May 15th: The Used: 25 Years Anniversary playing “In Love And Death” @ House of Blues
May 15th: Willie Nelson, Bob Dyaln @ North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
May 15th: KSON: Leading Ladies Live feat: Pricilla Block, Runaway June, Cece, Meghan Patrick and Avery Anna @ Beach House at Belmont Park
May 16th: Ryan Adams @ The Magnolia
May 16th: The Used: 25 Years Anniversary playing “Lies For the Liars” @ House of Blues
May 16th – 18th: Wonderfront @ San Diego Waterfront
May 22nd: Hardy @ North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
May 29th: Hauser @ Rady Shell
May 30th: The Wrecks @ House of Blues
May 30th: James Arthur @ The Sound
June 4th: The Black Keys @ The Sound
June 5th: Ludacris @ Rady Shell
June 5th: Brand New @ Gallagher Square at Petco Park
June 7th: Brad Paisley, Walker Hayes @ Gallagher Square
June 13th: Ryan Bingham @ Harrah’s
June 19th: Dierks Bently @ North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
June 20th: Barenaked Ladies @ The Sound
June 26th: Shakira @ Snapdragon Stadium
July 4th: Clint Black @ Harrah’s
July 6th: Earth, Wind, and Fire @ Rady Shell
July 12th: Alison Krauss & Union Station @ Rady Shell
July 16th: The Driver Era @ Gallagher Square at Petco Park
July 19th: Incubus @ North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
July 19th: Billy Currington & Kip Moore @ Gallagher Square at Petco Park
July 23rd: Father John Misty @ Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre
July 31st: Teddy Swims @ Gallagher Square at Petco Park
July 31st: Maren Morris @ Rady Shell
August 1st: Shaggy @ Rady Shell
August 6th: Creed @ North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
August 7th: Counting Crows @ Gallagher Square at Petco Park
August 9th: The Beach Boys @ Rady Shell
August 10th: Alabama Shakes @ Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre
August 15th: Macy Gray @ The Magnolia
August 16th: Blues Traveler and Gin Blossoms with Spin Doctors @ Gallagher Square at Petco Park
August 16th: Smokey Robinson @ Rady Shell
August 17th: Cynthia Erivo @ Rady Shell
August 23rd: Trampled By Turtles, Shakey Graves @ The Sound
August 24th: Trampled By Turtles, Shakey Graves @ The Sound
August 24th: Boyz II Men @ Rady Shell
August 27th: Nelly, Ja Rule, Eve @ North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
August 27th: Pixies, Spoon @ Gallagher Square at Petco Park
August 29th: Weird Al @ Rady Shell
September 19th: The Silent Comedy, Transfer, SUNBENDR @ Belly Up
September 23rd: Billy Idol @ North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
September 28th: The Teskey Brothers @ The Sound
September 29th: The Head And The Heart @ Gallagher Square at Petco Park
October 5th: Hans Zimmer @ Pechanga Arena
November 16th: Smallpools @ Soma
November 23rd: Jack’s Mannequin @ The Sound

Kristen’s LA Concert Calendar: 4/28-5/4

It’s been a solid week(ish) for new music releases. Songs off HIMALAYAS’ BAD STAR have been creeping their way into my playlists as the singles have dropped but now we have a glorious 38min 15sec rock and roller coaster. Then pink-haired “Good Bi” Beth McCarthy gets messy in her Hot and Stupid EP/era (check out “Hurting My Own Feelings”). Finally, LMN band love Wheelwright has a new album, a collection of both old and new tunes, called Everyone’s Rich. We can celebrate with Wheelwright Thursday night at Gold-Diggers as part of Lucas Flood Presents: Rebel Rising event.  

Also this week:


Monday: Knox w/ The Wldlfe at the El Rey (8pm)
ALSO: Beyonce at SoFi Stadium (7pm)
ALSO: Monday Monday at the Hotel Cafe second stage (8pm)

Tuesday: The Boy from the South at the Hotel Cafe second stage (8pm)
ALSO: Matt Costa at the Venice West (8pm)
ALSO: Amble at the Troubadour (7pm)
ALSO: Paint it Rock FREE at Harvard & Stone (8pm)
ALSO: Lucas Flood presents “Not Another Showcase” at the Hotel Cafe (7pm)
ALSO: WFNM Showcase FREE at Hotel Ziggy (7pm)
ALSO: Open Folk at the Hotel Cafe second stage (9pm)

Weds: Phantom Planet at the Venice West (8pm)
ALSO: Nikka Costa at the Roxy (7pm)
ALSO: Alix Page at the Troubadour (7pm)
ALSO: Savannah Sgro, Coby Brown at the Hotel Cafe second stage (7,8)
ALSO: The Moss w/ Michigander (duo) at The Fonda (7:30)
ALSO: WFNM Showcase FREE at Hotel Ziggy (7pm)
ALSO: Writers Round LA FREE at Ivanhoe’s (7pm)

Thursday: Lucas Flood Presents: Rebels Rising f. Taylor Sackson, Wheelwright and more at Gold-Diggers (7pm)
ALSO: Lucy Clearwater at LAX Presents (6:30)
ALSO: Josh Radnor at the Troubadour (7pm)
ALSO: Lucius at the Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever (7pm)
ALSO: Beyonce at SoFi Stadium (7pm)
ALSO: WFNM Showcase FREE at Bar Lubitsch (7pm)

Friday: Kat Hamilton w/ Rainee Blake and Special Guests at the Hotel Cafe second stage (7pm)
ALSO: Dirty Mondays Presents: Cody Jasper at the Viper Room (7pm)
ALSO: Neoni at the Moroccan Lounge (6:30)
ALSO: Tim Maiden at the Hotel Cafe second stage (9pm)
ALSO: Teenage Dads at the Echo (7pm)
ALSO: Low Hum x Navah Sea at the Goldfish (8pm)
ALSO: Blondshell at The Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever (7pm)
ALSO: Marc Scibilia at the Troubadour (7pm)
ALSO: Half Alive at Hollywood Palladium (6pm)
ALSO: Kylie Minogue at crypto.com Arena (8pm)
ALSO: Sunset Sessions f. G. Love at the Penmar (5:40)
ALSO: BeachLife Festival at Redondo Beach (1:30pm)

Saturday: Savannah Pope at The Three Clubs (6:30)
ALSO: Easha at the Moroccan Lounge (6:30)
ALSO: Covenhoven w/ Corsicana at the Hotel Cafe second stage (7pm)
ALSO: Robbie Fulks at McCabe’s (8pm)
ALSO: GoldFord at the Venice West (8pm)
ALSO: John Splithoff at the Troubadour (7pm)
ALSO: David Archuleta at the Bellwether (7pm)
ALSO: BeachLife Festival at Redondo Beach (11:30am)

Sunday: Lily Meola at the Venice West (8pm)
ALSO: Sitting on Saturn at the Venice West (noon)
ALSO: The Kilans at Permanent Records (6pm)
ALSO: Syte at Gold-Diggers (7pm)
ALSO: Yukimi (of Little Dragon) at the Fonda (7pm)
ALSO: Rufus Wainwright at Walt Disney Concert Hall (7pm)
ALSO: Beyonce at SoFi Stadium (7pm)
ALSO: BeachLife Festival at Redondo Beach (11:30am)

To Keep in Mind:      
May 5th: SYML at the Grammy Museum (7:30)
May 5th: Royel Otis at the Troubadour
May 6th: Royel Otis at the Troubadour
May 7th: Gigi Perez at the Fonda Theatre (7:30)
May 7th: Edwin McCain at the Troubadour
May 8th: Rett Madison + John-Robert at the Echo
May 8th: The Used at the Wiltern
May 8th: Girlpuppy w/ Sedona, Jackie Hayes at the Moroccan Lounge (6:30)
May 8th: Sleigh Bells at the Fonda Theatre (8pm)
May 8th: The Weather Station at Teragram Ballroom (8pm)
May 9th: Circa Waves & Friday Pilots Club at the El Rey (8pm)
May 9th: Chloe Moriondo at the Echoplex
May 9th: Cold at the Troubadour
May 10th: The Used at the Wiltern
May 10th: Awolnation at the Belasco
May 10th: Orla Gartland at the Fonda (8pm)
May 10th: Gungor at the Peppermint Club (7pm)
May 11th: The Used at the Wiltern
May 12th: Jack White at Hollywood Palladium
May 13th: Jack White at Hollywood Palladium
May 13th: Blame My Youth at the Venice West (8pm)
May 13th: Babyjake at the Echo
May 14th: James Bay at the Bellwether (8pm)
May 14th: Nightly at the Fonda (8pm)
May 14th: Jacob Banks at the Belasco
May 15th: Kids in America w/ Bruvvy at the Hotel Cafe
May 15th: The Menzingers at the Belasco
May 15th: White Denim at Teragram Ballroom (8pm)
May 16th: OK Go at the Bellwether (8pm)
May 16th: Windser at Permanent Records
May 17th: OK Go at the Bellwether (8pm)
May 17th: Magnolia Park at the Echoplex
May 18th: Grace VanderWaal at the Roxy (7pm)
May 18th: Brendan Abernathy at the Moroccan Lounge (6:30)
May 20th: Allison Russell at the Belasco
May 20th: Adam Melchor at the Troubadour
May 20th: Lights at the Roxy (7pm)
May 21st: Sam Ryder at the Troubadour
May 21st: Daisy the Great at the Moroccan Lounge (6:30)
May 22nd: Matt Hansen at the Fonda Theatre (8pm)
May 22nd: Kate Hudson at the Roxy (7pm)
May 22nd: Hembree at the Moroccan Lounge (6:30)
May 23rd: The Fray at the Wiltern
May 24th: The Fray at the Wiltern
May 24th: House of Protection at the Roxy (8pm)
May 25th: Lissie at the Venice West (8pm)
May 28th: Jensen McRae at the El Rey (8pm)
May 29th: Jensen McRae at the El Rey (8pm)
May 28th: The War and Treaty at the Troubadour
May 29th: Wild Party w/ Arms Akimbo at the Echo
May 30th: Deathbyromy at Teragram Ballroom (7pm)
May 30th: Andy Clockwise at Gold-Diggers (7pm)
May 31st: The Wrecks at the Wiltern
June 1st: James Arthur at Hollywood Palladium
June 2nd: Rachel Chinouriri at the Fonda (7pm)
June 3rd: Rachel Chinouriri at the Fonda (7pm)
June 5th: Mallrat at the Echoplex
June 5th: Finn Wolfhard at the Lodge Room (8pm)
June 6th: Finn Wolfhard at the Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever (7pm)
June 6th: Sunflower Bean at Lodge Room (8pm)
June 12th: Livingston at the Fonda Theatre (7pm)
June 13th: West 22nd at the Moroccan Lounge (6:30)
June 13th: The Blue Stones at the Regent Theater (8pm)
June 14th: Weathers at the El Rey (8pm)
June 18th: Band of Skulls at the Troubadour
June 21st: Samantha Crain at Gold-Diggers
June 21st: Trousdale at the El Rey (9pm)
June 18th: Band of Skulls at the Troubadour
June 19th: Lola Kirke at the Troubadour
June 21st: Trousdale at the El Rey (9pm)
June 26th: Cobi at the Moroccan Lounge (6:30)
June 27th: Louden Swain at the Troubadour
June 28th: Young Gun Silver Fox at the Troubadour
July 9th: Low Cut Connie w/ Annabel Lee at the Troubadour
July 11th: gavn! at the Troubadour
July 18th: The Driver Era at Hollywood Palladium
July 23rd: Ben Kweller at the Troubadour
July 24th: Folk Bitch Trio at Permanent Records
August 7th: Wunderhorse at the Fonda Theatre (8pm)
August 23rd: Charlie Cunningham at Barnsdall Gallery Theatre
September 1st: Billie Marten at the El Rey (8pm)
September 4th: Young the Giant at the Troubadour
September 5th: Young the Giant at the Troubadour
September 8th: CMAT at the Fonda (8pm)
September 10th: Steven Wilson at the Wiltern
September 11th: Billie Marten at the El Rey (8pm)
September 12th: Arcy Drive at the Troubadour
September 19th: Nature TV at Zebulon
September 20th: Nature TV at Zebulon
September 23rd: The Raveonettes at Teragram Ballroom (7pm)
September 25th: The Hives at Hollywood Palladium
September 26th: Chevelle at Hollywood Palladium
September 26th: Mae and The Spill Canvas at the Roxy (7pm)
October 11th: Jack’s Mannequin at the Wiltern
October 23rd: Black Rebel Motorcycle Club at the Wiltern
November 12th: The Darkness at the Wiltern
November 15th: Smallpools at the Echoplex

~ Kristen

Kristen’s LA Concert Calendar: 4/21-4/27

New, more local band loves feel hard to come by these days which is why I could not be more pleased to have fallen under the spell of the infectious sounds and styles of Blame My Youth. Sean Van Vleet brings his signature energy and chaotic spirit to front this rock and roll band that will lift the spirit and satisfy the soul – playing at an LA venue near you!

In the meantime:


Monday: Rec Hall w/ Luke Wild at the Echo (7pm)
ALSO: Monday Monday at the Hotel Cafe second stage (8pm)

Tuesday: Melissa Ferrick at the Venice West (8pm)
ALSO: Austin Gatus w/ Lorren Chiodo at the Hotel Cafe second stage (7pm)
ALSO: Paint it Rock FREE at Harvard & Stone (8pm)
ALSO: Lucas Flood presents “Not Another Showcase” at the Hotel Cafe (7pm)
ALSO: WFNM Showcase FREE at Hotel Ziggy (7pm)
ALSO: Open Folk at the Hotel Cafe second stage (9pm)
ALSO: Soft Spot Songwriter Night FREE at Desert 5 Spot (7pm)

Weds: Dora Jar FREE at Supervinyl (5pm)
ALSO: Russell Jamie Johnson at the Hotel Cafe second stage (9pm)
ALSO: Echo Bird at Genghis Cohen (7pm)
ALSO: Larkin Poe at the Fonda (8pm)
ALSO: Haim at the Bellwether (8pm)
ALSO: The Mastersons & Friends at Gold-Diggers (7pm)
ALSO: WFNM Showcase FREE at Hotel Ziggy (7pm)
ALSO: Writers Round LA FREE at Ivanhoe’s (7pm)

Thursday: Em Beihold w/ e.woolf at the Hotel Cafe (7pm)
ALSO: Sadie Fine at the Hotel Cafe second stage (9pm)
ALSO: Sarah and the Sundays at the Roxy (8pm)
ALSO: Naked Giants at the Echo (7pm)
ALSO: Taleen Kali, Izzy Outerspace, Waverly Drive at Permanent Records (9pm)
ALSO: Kim Gordon at the Belasco (7pm)
ALSO: Haim at the Bellwether (8pm)
ALSO: Espresso Sessions Vol 3 f. Derek Day, Raine Stern and more FREE at Vulture Culture Oddities (7pm)
ALSO: WFNM Showcase FREE at Bar Lubitsch (7pm)

Friday: Lizzie and The Makers at the Hotel Cafe (9pm)
ALSO: Pleasure Pill, Sid Simons at Permanent Records (9pm)
ALSO: Pearl Charles at Gold-Diggers (7pm)

Saturday: Maudlin Strangers at Gold-Diggers (7pm)
ALSO: Arielle Silver w/ Emily Zuzik at the Hotel Cafe second stage (7pm)
ALSO: Eclectic Music Festival & Arts Crawl f. Christian Lee Hutson, Jess Williamson, Charlie Hickey and more FREE at South Pasadena Chamber of Commerce (3pm)
ALSO: Light Up The Blues at the Greek Theatre (7pm)

Sunday: Jutes at the Troubadour (7pm)
ALSO: Ben Kenney at the Moroccan Lounge (9:30)
ALSO: Blindside at the Roxy (7pm)

To Keep in Mind:      
April 28th: Knox at the El Rey (8pm)
April 30th: Alix Page at the Troubadour
April 30th: Phantom Planet at the Venice West (8pm)
April 30th: Nikka Costa at the Roxy (7pm)
May 1st: Josh Radnor at the Troubadour
May 1st: Lucas Flood Presents: Rebels Rising at Gold-Diggers (7pm)
May 2nd: Dean Lewis at Bellwether (8pm)
May 2nd: Half Alive at Hollywood Palladium
May 4th: Lily Meola at the Venice West (8pm)
May 5th: SYML at the Grammy Museum (7:30)
May 5th: Royel Otis at the Troubadour
May 6th: Royel Otis at the Troubadour
May 7th: Gigi Perez at the Fonda Theatre (7:30)
May 8th: Rett Madison + John-Robert at the Echo
May 8th: The Used at the Wiltern
May 8th: Girlpuppy w/ Sedona, Jackie Hayes at the Moroccan Lounge (6:30)
May 8th: Sleigh Bells at the Fonda Theatre (8pm)
May 8th: The Weather Station at Teragram Ballroom (8pm)
May 9th: Circa Waves & Friday Pilots Club at the El Rey (8pm)
May 9th: Chloe Moriondo at the Echoplex
May 10th: The Used at the Wiltern
May 10th: Awolnation at the Belasco
May 10th: Orla Gartland at the Fonda (8pm)
May 10th: Gungor at the Peppermint Club (7pm)
May 11th: The Used at the Wiltern
May 12th: Jack White at Hollywood Palladium
May 13th: Jack White at Hollywood Palladium
May 13th: Babyjake at the Echo
May 14th: James Bay at the Bellwether (8pm)
May 14th: Nightly at the Fonda (8pm)
May 14th: Jacob Banks at the Belasco
May 15th: The Menzingers at the Belasco
May 15th: White Denim at Teragram Ballroom (8pm)
May 16th: OK Go at the Bellwether (8pm)
May 16th: Windser at Permanent Records
May 17th: OK Go at the Bellwether (8pm)
May 17th: Magnolia Park at the Echoplex
May 18th: Grace VanderWaal at the Roxy (7pm)
May 18th: Brendan Abernathy at the Moroccan Lounge (6:30)
May 20th: Allison Russell at the Belasco
May 20th: Adam Melchor at the Troubadour
May 20th: Lights at the Roxy (7pm)
May 21st: Sam Ryder at the Troubadour
May 21st: Daisy the Great at the Moroccan Lounge (6:30)
May 22nd: Matt Hansen at the Fonda Theatre (8pm)
May 22nd: Kate Hudson at the Roxy (7pm)
May 22nd: Hembree at the Moroccan Lounge (6:30)
May 23rd: The Fray at the Wiltern
May 24th: The Fray at the Wiltern
May 24th: House of Protection at the Roxy (8pm)
May 25th: Lissie at the Venice West (8pm)
May 28th: Jensen McRae at the El Rey (8pm)
May 29th: Jensen McRae at the El Rey (8pm)
May 28th: The War and Treaty at the Troubadour
May 29th: Wild Party w/ Arms Akimbo at the Echo
May 30th: Deathbyromy at Teragram Ballroom (7pm)
May 31st: The Wrecks at the Wiltern
June 1st: James Arthur at Hollywood Palladium
June 2nd: Rachel Chinouriri at the Fonda (7pm)
June 3rd: Rachel Chinouriri at the Fonda (7pm)
June 5th: Mallrat at the Echoplex
June 5th: Finn Wolfhard at the Lodge Room (8pm)
June 6th: Finn Wolfhard at the Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever (7pm)
June 6th: Sunflower Bean at Lodge Room (8pm)
June 12th: Livingston at the Fonda Theatre (7pm)
June 13th: West 22nd at the Moroccan Lounge (6:30)
June 13th: The Blue Stones at the Regent Theater (8pm)
June 14th: Weathers at the El Rey (8pm)
June 18th: Band of Skulls at the Troubadour
June 21st: Samantha Crain at Gold-Diggers
June 21st: Trousdale at the El Rey (9pm)
June 18th: Band of Skulls at the Troubadour
June 19th: Lola Kirke at the Troubadour
June 21st: Trousdale at the El Rey (9pm)
June 26th: Cobi at the Moroccan Lounge (6:30)
June 27th: Louden Swain at the Troubadour
June 28th: Young Gun Silver Fox at the Troubadour
July 9th: Low Cut Connie at the Troubadour
July 11th: gavn! at the Troubadour
July 18th: The Driver Era at Hollywood Palladium
July 23rd: Ben Kweller at the Troubadour
July 24th: Folk Bitch Trio at Permanent Records
August 7th: Wunderhorse at the Fonda Theatre (8pm)
August 23rd: Charlie Cunningham at Barnsdall Gallery Theatre
September 1st: Billie Marten at the El Rey (8pm)
September 4th: Young the Giant at the Troubadour
September 5th: Young the Giant at the Troubadour
September 8th: CMAT at the Fonda (8pm)
September 10th: Steven Wilson at the Wiltern
September 11th: Billie Marten at the El Rey (8pm)
September 12th: Arcy Drive at the Troubadour
September 19th: Nature TV at Zebulon
September 20th: Nature TV at Zebulon
September 23rd: The Raveonettes at Teragram Ballroom (7pm)
September 25th: The Hives at Hollywood Palladium
September 26th: Chevelle at Hollywood Palladium
September 26th: Mae and The Spill Canvas at the Roxy (7pm)
October 11th: Jack’s Mannequin at the Wiltern
October 23rd: Black Rebel Motorcycle Club at the Wiltern
November 12th: The Darkness at the Wiltern
November 15th: Smallpools at the Echoplex

~ Kristen

Amanda’s SD Concert Calendar 4/21-4/27

I was really hoping to make it to Soda Bar last Tuesday but life got in the way a bit and I might have a cold to show for it. Wheeeeee!

Monday: grentperez @ House of Blues at 7:30pm
AND: Stacy Antonel & The Sea Horses, Chloe Lou & The Liddells @ Casbah at 8:30pm

Tuesday: grentperez @ House of Blues at 7:30pm
AND: More Fatter, Dylan Dunn @ Casbah at 7:30pm

Wednesday: Scarlet House @ House of Blues Voodoo Room at 8pm
AND: Em Beihold @ Lou Lou’s Jungle Room at 7pm

Thursday:

Friday: Sarah and the Sundays @ House of Blues Voodoo Room at 8pm
AND: Stephen Carey @ Moonshine Flats at 10pm

Saturday: Daring Greatly, Jesse Ray Smith, Kimmi Bitter @ The Holding Company at 7:30pm
AND: Larkin Poe @ House of Blues at 8pm
AND: DeathbyRomy @ House of Blues Voodoo Room at 8pm
AND: Stephen Carey @ Moonshine Flats at 10pm
AND: Ximena Sariñana @ Music Box at 9pm
AND: The Black Heart Procession @ Casbah at 8:30pm

Sunday: Dustin Kensrue @ Soda Bar at 7pm – SOLD OUT
AND: UB40 @ Humphrey’s at 7:30pm
AND: Sean Hayes @ Belly Up at 7:30pm

Keep in Mind:
April 29th: Dean Lewis @ The Sound
May 2nd: Brett Young @ Harrahs
May 13th: The Used: 25 Years Anniversary playing “Self Titled” @ House of Blues
May 13th: They Might Be Giants @ Observatory North Park
May 14th: They Might Be Giants @ Observatory North Park
May 14th: OK Go @ The Sound
May 15th: The Used: 25 Years Anniversary playing “In Love And Death” @ House of Blues
May 15th: Willie Nelson, Bob Dyaln @ North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
May 16th: Ryan Adams @ The Magnolia
May 16th: The Used: 25 Years Anniversary playing “Lies For the Liars” @ House of Blues
May 16th – 18th: Wonderfront @ San Diego Waterfront
May 22nd: Hardy @ North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
May 29th: Hauser @ Rady Shell
May 30th: The Wrecks @ House of Blues
May 30th: James Arthur @ The Sound
June 4th: The Black Keys @ The Sound
June 5th: Ludacris @ Rady Shell
June 7th: Brad Paisley, Walker Hayes @ Gallagher Square
June 13th: Ryan Bingham @ Harrah’s
June 19th: Dierks Bently @ North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
June 20th: Barenaked Ladies @ The Sound
June 26th: Shakira @ Snapdragon Stadium
July 4th: Clint Black @ Harrah’s
July 6th: Earth, Wind, and Fire @ Rady Shell
July 12th: Alison Krauss & Union Station @ Rady Shell
July 19th: Incubus @ North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
July 19th: Billy Currington & Kip Moore @ Gallagher Square
July 23rd: Father John Misty @ Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre
July 31st: Teddy Swims @ Gallagher Square Park
July 31st: Maren Morris @ Rady Shell
August 1st: Shaggy @ Rady Shell
August 6th: Creed @ North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
August 9th: The Beach Boys @ Rady Shell
August 10th: Alabama Shakes @ Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre
August 16th: Blues Traveler and Gin Blossoms with Spin Doctors @ Gallagher Square
August 16th: Smokey Robinson @ Rady Shell
August 17th: Cynthia Erivo @ Rady Shell
August 23rd: Trampled By Turtles, Shakey Graves @ The Sound
August 24th: Trampled By Turtles, Shakey Graves @ The Sound
August 24th: Boyz II Men @ Rady Shell
August 27th: Nelly, Ja Rule, Eve @ North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
August 29th: Weird Al @ Rady Shell
September 23rd: Billy Idol @ North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
September 29th: The Head And The Heart @ Gallagher Square
November 16th: Smallpools @ Soma
November 23rd: Jack’s Mannequin @ The Sound

Amanda’s SD Concert Calendar 4/14-4/20

Greetings from the comfort of my recliner. Yes, I have a recliner and it’s best for when I’m writing up my calendars! My UK trip was amazing, full of memories that will hopefully last a lifetime and too many pictures to count. I should really get around to posting the last half of my trip online but I digress. I love the UK and hopefully, will have a reason to go back in the next few years. I would’ve stayed longer but I’m fairly sure my mother would’ve murdered me. But I have so much more tea, some fun trinkets, signed posters, and too many new shirts to count.

Anywho, there’s a decent lull this week, I think due to Coachella…

Monday:

Tuesday: Luca Fogale, Julianna Zachariou @ Soda Bar at 7:30pm

Wednesday:

Thursday: Emily Afton, Mark Shiiba @ Soda Bar at 7:30pm

Friday: Isabel LaRosa @ Observatory North Park at 7pm
AND: An Evening with Mark Hoppus @ Magnolia at 8pm
AND: Abby Kenna @ House of Blues Voodoo Room at 8pm
AND: Emo Nite @ Casbah at 9pm

Saturday: Ash Easton @ Moonshine Flats at 10pm
AND: The Lords of Altamont @ Casbah at 9pm

Sunday: Fame On Fire @ House of Blues at 7:30pm
AND: Orianthi @ Belly Up at 8pm

Keep in Mind:
April 29th: Dean Lewis @ The Sound
May 2nd: Brett Young @ Harrahs
May 13th: The Used: 25 Years Anniversary playing “Self Titled” @ House of Blues
May 13th: They Might Be Giants @ Observatory North Park
May 14th: They Might Be Giants @ Observatory North Park
May 14th: OK Go @ The Sound
May 15th: The Used: 25 Years Anniversary playing “In Love And Death” @ House of Blues
May 15th: Willie Nelson, Bob Dyaln @ North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
May 16th: Ryan Adams @ The Magnolia
May 16th: The Used: 25 Years Anniversary playing “Lies For the Liars” @ House of Blues
May 16th – 18th: Wonderfront @ San Diego Waterfront
May 22nd: Hardy @ North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
May 29th: Hauser @ Rady Shell
May 30th: The Wrecks @ House of Blues
May 30th: James Arthur @ The Sound
June 4th: The Black Keys @ The Sound
June 5th: Ludacris @ Rady Shell
June 7th: Brad Paisley, Walker Hayes @ Gallagher Square
June 13th: Ryan Bingham @ Harrah’s
June 19th: Dierks Bently @ North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
June 20th: Barenaked Ladies @ The Sound
June 26th: Shakira @ Snapdragon Stadium
July 4th: Clint Black @ Harrah’s
July 6th: Earth, Wind, and Fire @ Rady Shell
July 12th: Alison Krauss & Union Station @ Rady Shell
July 19th: Incubus @ North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
July 19th: Billy Currington & Kip Moore @ Gallagher Square
July 23rd: Father John Misty @ Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre
July 31st: Teddy Swims @ Gallagher Square Park
July 31st: Maren Morris @ Rady Shell
August 1st: Shaggy @ Rady Shell
August 6th: Creed @ North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
August 9th: The Beach Boys @ Rady Shell
August 10th: Alabama Shakes @ Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre
August 16th: Blues Traveler and Gin Blossoms with Spin Doctors @ Gallagher Square
August 16th: Smokey Robinson @ Rady Shell
August 17th: Cynthia Erivo @ Rady Shell
August 23rd: Trampled By Turtles, Shakey Graves @ The Sound
August 24th: Trampled By Turtles, Shakey Graves @ The Sound
August 24th: Boyz II Men @ Rady Shell
August 27th: Nelly, Ja Rule, Eve @ North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
August 29th: Weird Al @ Rady Shell
September 23rd: Billy Idol @ North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
September 29th: The Head And The Heart @ Gallagher Square
November 16th: Smallpools @ Soma
November 23rd: Jack’s Mannequin @ The Sound


Kristen’s LA Concert Calendar: 4/14-4/20

Celebrated new music from The Wrecks last week with an acoustic set in a bookstore. People keep trying to pair live music and comedy, but I think live music + books is a much more enjoyable combo. The band’s half album, aptly titled Inside, gives us five introspective songs that, while sonically smaller than their indie rock bangers, fit perfectly with the ethos of the band. Personally, I’ve got “I Didn’t Used To” on repeat. The mini-set was a fabulous teaser for their upcoming tour which comes to LA end of May (at The Wiltern).   

As for what’s next, we’ve got two chances to see Blame My Youth, Medium Build brings his magic to the El Rey, guitar goddess Emily Wolfe shows off her skills at the Gibson Room, and more:


Monday: Blame My Youth at Genghis Cohen (7pm)
ALSO: Monday Monday at the Hotel Cafe second stage (8pm)

Tuesday: Lola Young w/ Bob Vylan at the Fonda (7:30)
ALSO: Lucas Flood presents “Not Another Showcase” at the Hotel Cafe (7pm)
ALSO: WFNM Showcase FREE at Hotel Ziggy (7pm)
ALSO: Open Folk at the Hotel Cafe second stage (9pm)
ALSO: Soft Spot Songwriter Night FREE at Desert 5 Spot (7pm)

Weds: Emily Wolfe FREE at the Gibson Room (8pm)
ALSO: Blame My Youth FREE at the Goldfish (8pm)
ALSO: Ider at the Echo (7pm)
ALSO: WFNM Showcase FREE at Hotel Ziggy (7pm)
ALSO: Writers Round LA FREE at Ivanhoe’s (7pm)

Thursday: Medium Build at the El Rey (8pm)
ALSO: Black Mountain at the Lodge Room (8pm)
ALSO: Hidden in Plain View at the Echoplex (7pm)
ALSO: Beth Gibbons at the Orpheum (8pm)
ALSO: Ya’ll Star Revue f. Rae Isla at Desert 5 Spot (8pm)
ALSO: WFNM Showcase FREE at Bar Lubitsch (7pm)

Friday: Sego at Genghis Cohen (7pm)
ALSO: Sean McConnell at the Hotel Cafe second stage (7pm)
ALSO: The Americana Roadshow at the Troubadour (7pm)
ALSO: AC/DC at the Rose Bowl (7pm)

Saturday: Willowake at Genghis Cohen (7pm)
ALSO: Flotilla at the Hotel Cafe (9pm)
ALSO: Sasami at the Lodge Room (8:30)

Sunday: Spirit Mother w/ The Blank Tapes at the Moroccan Lounge (6:30)
ALSO: Grand Ole Echo Presents: Rob Leines & Friends at the Echoplex (5pm)

To Keep in Mind:      
April 22nd: Melissa Ferrick at the Venice West (8pm)
April 23rd: Larkin Poe at the Fonda (8pm)
April 26th: Maudlin Strangers at Gold-Diggers (7pm)
April 27th: Jutes at the Troubadour
April 28th: Knox at the El Rey (8pm)
April 30th: Alix Page at the Troubadour
April 30th: Phantom Planet at the Venice West (8pm)
April 30th: Nikka Costa at the Roxy (7pm)
May 1st: Josh Radnor at the Troubadour
May 1st: Lucas Flood Presents: Rebels Rising at Gold-Diggers (7pm)
May 2nd: Dean Lewis at Bellwether (8pm)
May 2nd: Half Alive at Hollywood Palladium
May 4th: Lily Meola at the Venice West (8pm)
May 5th: SYML at the Grammy Museum (7:30)
May 5th: Royel Otis at the Troubadour
May 6th: Royel Otis at the Troubadour
May 7th: Gigi Perez at the Fonda Theatre (7:30)
May 8th: Rett Madison + John-Robert at the Echo
May 8th: The Used at the Wiltern
May 8th: Sleigh Bells at the Fonda Theatre (8pm)
May 8th: The Weather Station at Teragram Ballroom (8pm)
May 9th: Circa Waves & Friday Pilots Club at the El Rey (8pm)
May 9th: Chloe Moriondo at the Echoplex
May 10th: The Used at the Wiltern
May 10th: Awolnation at the Belasco
May 10th: Orla Gartland at the Fonda (8pm)
May 10th: Gungor at the Peppermint Club (7pm)
May 11th: The Used at the Wiltern
May 12th: Jack White at Hollywood Palladium
May 13th: Jack White at Hollywood Palladium
May 13th: Babyjake at the Echo
May 14th: James Bay at the Bellwether (8pm)
May 14th: Nightly at the Fonda (8pm)
May 14th: Jacob Banks at the Belasco
May 15th: The Menzingers at the Belasco
May 15th: White Denim at Teragram Ballroom (8pm)
May 16th: OK Go at the Bellwether (8pm)
May 17th: OK Go at the Bellwether (8pm)
May 17th: Magnolia Park at the Echoplex
May 18th: Grace VanderWaal at the Roxy (7pm)
May 18th: Brendan Abernathy at the Moroccan Lounge (6:30)
May 20th: Allison Russell at the Belasco
May 20th: Adam Melchor at the Troubadour
May 20th: Lights at the Roxy (7pm)
May 21st: Sam Ryder at the Troubadour
May 21st: Daisy the Great at the Moroccan Lounge (6:30)
May 22nd: Matt Hansen at the Fonda Theatre (8pm)
May 22nd: Kate Hudson at the Roxy (7pm)
May 22nd: Hembree at the Moroccan Lounge (6:30)
May 23rd: The Fray at the Wiltern
May 24th: The Fray at the Wiltern
May 24th: House of Protection at the Roxy (8pm)
May 25th: Lissie at the Venice West (8pm)
May 28th: Jensen McRae at the El Rey (8pm)
May 29th: Jensen McRae at the El Rey (8pm)
May 28th: The War and Treaty at the Troubadour
May 29th: Wild Party w/ Arms Akimbo at the Echo
May 30th: Deathbyromy at Teragram Ballroom (7pm)
May 31st: The Wrecks at the Wiltern
June 1st: James Arthur at Hollywood Palladium
June 2nd: Rachel Chinouriri at the Fonda (7pm)
June 3rd: Rachel Chinouriri at the Fonda (7pm)
June 5th: Mallrat at the Echoplex
June 5th: Finn Wolfhard at the Lodge Room (8pm)
June 6th: Finn Wolfhard at the Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever (7pm)
June 6th: Sunflower Bean at Lodge Room (8pm)
June 12th: Livingston at the Fonda Theatre (7pm)
June 13th: West 22nd at the Moroccan Lounge (6:30)
June 13th: The Blue Stones at the Regent Theater (8pm)
June 14th: Weathers at the El Rey (8pm)
June 18th: Band of Skulls at the Troubadour
June 21st: Samantha Crain at Gold-Diggers
June 21st: Trousdale at the El Rey (9pm)
June 18th: Band of Skulls at the Troubadour
June 19th: Lola Kirke at the Troubadour
June 21st: Trousdale at the El Rey (9pm)
June 26th: Cobi at the Moroccan Lounge (6:30)
June 27th: Louden Swain at the Troubadour
June 28th: Young Gun Silver Fox at the Troubadour
July 9th: Low Cut Connie at the Troubadour
July 11th: gavn! at the Troubadour
July 18th: The Driver Era at Hollywood Palladium
July 23rd: Ben Kweller at the Troubadour
August 7th: Wunderhorse at the Fonda Theatre (8pm)
August 23rd: Charlie Cunningham at Barnsdall Gallery Theatre
September 1st: Billie Marten at the El Rey (8pm)
September 4th: Young the Giant at the Troubadour
September 5th: Young the Giant at the Troubadour
September 8th: CMAT at the Fonda (8pm)
September 10th: Steven Wilson at the Wiltern
September 11th: Billie Marten at the El Rey (8pm)
September 12th: Arcy Drive at the Troubadour
September 19th: Nature TV at Zebulon
September 20th: Nature TV at Zebulon
September 23rd: The Raveonettes at Teragram Ballroom (7pm)
September 25th: The Hives at Hollywood Palladium
October 11th: Jack’s Mannequin at the Wiltern
October 23rd: Black Rebel Motorcycle Club at the Wiltern
November 15th: Smallpools at the Echoplex

~ Kristen

Kristen’s LA Concert Calendar: 4/7-4/13

The Unlikely Candidates’ recent single “Fingers Crossed” is not a new song.  It’s been a crowd-pleaser at the live show for over 5 years and now, finally, the aural gem is available to stream on repeat…and stream on repeat I have! Where these Texan rockers really shine is connecting with their listeners both in the live performance as well as their lyrics. “I need some hope. Something to believe in…” is exactly what I want to be screaming at a show right now. Fortunately, TUC is on a little tour hitting LA Monday night at the Echo.

Also this week, Greg Holden continues his residency, The Stereophonics finally return to LA, BBMak make high school Kristen’s dreams come true playing at The Hotel Cafe, and more:


Monday: The Unlikely Candidates at the Echo (7pm)
ALSO: Greg Holden and Friends at the Hotel Cafe (7pm)
ALSO: BMI Acoustic Lounge FREE at the Hotel Cafe second stage (6:45)
ALSO: Niina Soleil w/ Jacob Something at the Moroccan Lounge (6:30)
ALSO: Alice Phoebe Lou at Lodge Room (8pm)
ALSO: Myles Smith w/ Tors at the Wiltern (7pm)
ALSO: Monday Monday at the Hotel Cafe second stage (8pm)

Tuesday: Stereophonics at the Wiltern (7pm)
ALSO: Colyer w/ Tommy Midnight at the Hotel Cafe second stage (7pm)
ALSO: Wet Leg at The River (7pm)
ALSO: Alice Phoebe Lou at Lodge Room (8pm)
ALSO: Brenn! At the El Rey (8pm)
ALSO: Dir En Grey at the Belasco (7pm)
ALSO: Lucas Flood presents “Not Another Showcase” at the Hotel Cafe (7pm)
ALSO: WFNM Showcase FREE at Hotel Ziggy (7pm)
ALSO: Open Folk at the Hotel Cafe second stage (9pm)
ALSO: Soft Spot Songwriter Night FREE at Desert 5 Spot (7pm)
ALSO: Paint It Rock FREE at Harvard & Stone (8pm)

Weds: almost monday at the Grammy Museum (7:30)
ALSO: Will Clark, Coby Brown, Lisa Crawley at the Hotel Cafe second stage (7,8,9)
ALSO: Maita, Eileen Allway, Thomas Aren at Permanent Records Roadhouse (6pm)
ALSO: Sara Niemietz at the Baked Potato (two shows 8pm,10pm)
ALSO: The Go-Go’s at the Roxy (8:30)
ALSO: Dir En Grey at the Belasco (7pm)
ALSO: WFNM Showcase FREE at Hotel Ziggy (7pm)
ALSO: Writers Round LA FREE at Ivanhoe’s (7pm)

Thursday: Soul of a Woman f. Sheva Elliot, Ali Angel, Taylor Sackson and Maddi Fraser FREE at Harvard and Stone (9pm)
ALSO: Motherwind w/ Fencer at The Three Clubs (7pm)
ALSO: Keith Harkin at the Hotel Cafe second stage (7pm)
ALSO: Ariana and the Rose at the Hotel Cafe (7pm)
ALSO: Lean at Gold-Diggers (7pm)
ALSO: WFNM Showcase FREE at Bar Lubitsch (7pm)

Friday: The Wrecks (in-store acoustic) at The Grove

Saturday: Lucas Flood Presents: The Kruse Brothers w/ Rae Isla The Hotel Cafe second stage (7pm)
ALSO: Beatles Jam at the Hotel Cafe (7pm)
ALSO: Abe Parker at the Peppermint Club (7pm)
ALSO: Senses at the Moroccan Lounge (6:30)
ALSO: The Avett Brothers at the Greek Theatre (7pm)

Sunday: BBMAK at the Hotel Cafe (7pm)
ALSO: Dawson Hollow w/ Van Scott at the Hotel Cafe second stage (7pm)
ALSO: James Marriott at the Moroccan Lounge (9:30)
ALSO: Jon Foreman at the Troubadour (7pm)
ALSO: Matthew Logan Vasquez at Gold-Diggers (8pm)
ALSO: Laura Jane Grace & The Mississippi Medicals at Teragram Ballroom (7pm)
ALSO: Grand Ole Echo Presents: Sterling Drake at the Echo (5pm)

To Keep in Mind:      
April 15th: Lola Young w/ Bob Vylan at the Fonda (7:30)
April 16th: Ider at the Echo
April 17th: Medium Build at the El Rey (8pm)
April 22nd: Melissa Ferrick at the Venice West (8pm)
April 23rd: Larkin Poe at the Fonda (8pm)
April 26th: Maudlin Strangers at Gold-Diggers (7pm)
April 27th: Jutes at the Troubadour
April 28th: Knox at the El Rey (8pm)
April 30th: Alix Page at the Troubadour
April 30th: Phantom Planet at the Venice West (8pm)
April 30th: Nikka Costa at the Roxy (7pm)
May 1st: Josh Radnor at the Troubadour
May 1st: Lucas Flood Presents: Rebels Rising at Gold-Diggers (7pm)
May 2nd: Dean Lewis at Bellwether (8pm)
May 2nd: Half Alive at Hollywood Palladium
May 4th: Lily Meola at the Venice West (8pm)
May 5th: SYML at the Grammy Museum (7:30)
May 7th: Gigi Perez at the Fonda Theatre (7:30)
May 8th: Rett Madison + John-Robert at the Echo
May 8th: The Used at the Wiltern
May 8th: Sleigh Bells at the Fonda Theatre (8pm)
May 8th: The Weather Station at Teragram Ballroom (8pm)
May 9th: Circa Waves & Friday Pilots Club at the El Rey (8pm)
May 9th: Chloe Moriondo at the Echoplex
May 10th: The Used at the Wiltern
May 10th: Awolnation at the Belasco
May 10th: Orla Gartland at the Fonda (8pm)
May 10th: Gungor at the Peppermint Club (7pm)
May 11th: The Used at the Wiltern
May 12th: Jack White at Hollywood Palladium
May 13th: Jack White at Hollywood Palladium
May 13th: Babyjake at the Echo
May 14th: James Bay at the Bellwether (8pm)
May 14th: Nightly at the Fonda (8pm)
May 14th: Jacob Banks at the Belasco
May 15th: The Menzingers at the Belasco
May 15th: White Denim at Teragram Ballroom (8pm)
May 16th: OK Go at the Bellwether (8pm)
May 17th: OK Go at the Bellwether (8pm)
May 17th: Magnolia Park at the Echoplex
May 18th: Grace VanderWaal at the Roxy (7pm)
May 20th: Allison Russell at the Belasco
May 20th: Adam Melchor at the Troubadour
May 20th: Lights at the Roxy (7pm)
May 21st: Sam Ryder at the Troubadour
May 21st: Daisy the Great at the Moroccan Lounge (6:30)
May 22nd: Matt Hansen at the Fonda Theatre (8pm)
May 22nd: Kate Hudson at the Roxy (7pm)
May 22nd: Hembree at the Moroccan Lounge (6:30)
May 23rd: The Fray at the Wiltern
May 24th: The Fray at the Wiltern
May 24th: House of Protection at the Roxy (8pm)
May 25th: Lissie at the Venice West (8pm)
May 28th: Jensen McRae at the El Rey (8pm)
May 29th: Jensen McRae at the El Rey (8pm)
May 28th: The War and Treaty at the Troubadour
May 29th: Wild Party w/ Arms Akimbo at the Echo
May 30th: Deathbyromy at Teragram Ballroom (7pm)
May 31st: The Wrecks at the Wiltern
June 1st: James Arthur at Hollywood Palladium
June 2nd: Rachel Chinouriri at the Fonda (7pm)
June 3rd: Rachel Chinouriri at the Fonda (7pm)
June 5th: Mallrat at the Echoplex
June 5th: Finn Wolfhard at the Lodge Room (8pm)
June 6th: Finn Wolfhard at the Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever (7pm)
June 6th: Sunflower Bean at Lodge Room (8pm)
June 12th: Livingston at the Fonda Theatre (7pm)
June 13th: West 22nd at the Moroccan Lounge (6:30)
June 13th: The Blue Stones at the Regent Theater (8pm)
June 14th: Weathers at the El Rey (8pm)
June 18th: Band of Skulls at the Troubadour
June 21st: Samantha Crain at Gold-Diggers
June 21st: Trousdale at the El Rey (9pm)
June 18th: Band of Skulls at the Troubadour
June 19th: Lola Kirke at the Troubadour
June 21st: Trousdale at the El Rey (9pm)
June 26th: Cobi at the Moroccan Lounge (6:30)
June 27th: Louden Swain at the Troubadour
June 28th: Young Gun Silver Fox at the Troubadour
July 9th: Low Cut Connie at the Troubadour
July 11th: gavn! at the Troubadour
July 18th: The Driver Era at Hollywood Palladium
July 23rd: Ben Kweller at the Troubadour
August 7th: Wunderhorse at the Fonda Theatre (8pm)
August 23rd: Charlie Cunningham at Barnsdall Gallery Theatre
September 1st: Billie Marten at the El Rey (8pm)
September 4th: Young the Giant at the Troubadour
September 5th: Young the Giant at the Troubadour
September 8th: CMAT at the Fonda (8pm)
September 10th: Steven Wilson at the Wiltern
September 11th: Billie Marten at the El Rey (8pm)
September 19th: Nature TV at Zebulon
September 20th: Nature TV at Zebulon
October 11th: Jack’s Mannequin at the Wiltern
November 15th: Smallpools at the Echoplex

~ Kristen