SXSW 2016 Tuesday Recap

Firstly, I simply MUST point out how amazing Monday was. To enter Austin at SXSW time is like entertaining a magical land full of surprises where people are happy (albeit tired), food is free, and music is around every corner. Also, SXSW Interactive knows what’s up! I played skee ball, rode a Ferris wheel, took a nap in a pod, collected several cell phone card holders (my #1 swag goal), and had not one but two excellent and very free meals. Frank’s hot dogs for the win!

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The day ended at my favorite SXSW venue, The British Embassy. It was like coming home. I melted a bit listening to Ciaran Lavery and grooved with The Crookes before passing out happy with dreams of the coming week.

Ciaran Lavery

Today we eased into what is officially SXSW music week. Here are my 3 biggest take-aways

1 – It now seems acceptable to don sleep wear to perform onstage. Lukas Graham and Declan McKenna both rocked the white tees and comfy shorts while all girl rock band, Hinds looked ready for bed in over-size t-shirts and what I would term sleep shorts. Bonus points go to the young McKenna for also sporting mismatched socks AND shoes…

Declan McKenna

2 – Sweet potato tots are a thing and they are delicious

3 – Lukas Graham is in very strong contention for best band of SXSW 2016.  I started off the day with Lukas Graham at The Spotify House and the Danes exceeded my already high expectations setting the bar very high for the week to come. Lukas’ vocal, endearing personality and surprising range of songs (think James Bay meets twenty one pilots w/ a dash of charming irreverence) all meld for a memorable performance that will be hard to beat.

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Coming very close to the “Graham Bar” were The People The Poet who wowed with an acoustic set in the Convention Center and simply must be seen again in full band mode and Ben Hazlewood, a young and engaging pop artist from Australia.

The People The Poet

I also quite enjoyed French rockers, Talisco, the aforementioned Declan McKenna (that “Brazil” song!), the always entertaining Soft White Sixties, and The McDonald’s Loft who scored a big win with their sundae bar and primo entertainment (I was able to catch Jared & The Mill and Bel Heir).

Jared and The Mill  Bel Heir

4 – Jack Garratt is a musical genius and must be seen as often as possible. He is even worth staying out until 1am.

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Stay tuned for more tomorrow…

~ Kristen

Kristen’s LA Concert Calendar: 3/14-3/20

Excited to NOT be in LA this week. Instead, I’ll be in Austin for SXSW. I’ve spent the last month putting my extensive schedule together for next week in TX, but I’ve still got you covered if you’ll be in Los Angeles. I think the show I’m most upset about missing would be Ben Rector and Gavin James at The Fonda Thursday night. Also, my birthday is on Friday (YAY!) so do me a favor and celebrate by going to The Hotel Cafe to see Mount Holly. Consider that my birthday gift to you.

If you’d like to keep track of what Amanda and I are up to all week, be sure to check the site as we’ll be posting daily recaps. There are ton of artists I’m looking forward to checking out, but I did put together a top ten list: http://localmusicnation.net/2016/03/13/kristens-top-10-acts-to-see-at-sxsw-2016/

As for my LA music picks:

 

Monday: LP, Lauren Ruth Ward FREE at The Echo (9pm)
ALSO: The Wrecks at Harvelles (9pm)
ALSO: Mating Ritual Residency w/ Night Lights FREE at The Satellite (9pm)
ALSO: Pompeya and Paper Pilots at Resident (8pm)
ALSO: The Absolute Residency at The Hotel Cafe (9pm)
ALSO: Jake Bugg at The El Rey (8pm)
ALSO: Monday Monday at The Hotel Cafe second stage f. Javier Dunn, Kevin Earnest, Nina Storey, Jackie Does Joel, Kail Baxley, and more (7pm)
 

Tuesday: Filligar w/ Golden Coast at The Troubadour (7pm)
ALSO: John Isaac Watters Residency w/ Ulysses S Grant and Sean Watkins FREE at The Hi Hat (8pm)
ALSO: The Living Room f. Jacob Luttrell at The Hotel Cafe (10pm)

 

Weds: Jackie Greene at The Troubadour (8pm)
ALSO: The Revivalists w/ Kolars at Teregram Ballroom (9pm)

 

Thursday: Ben Rector w/ Gavin James at The Fonda (8pm)
ALSO: Charming Liars at The Troubadour (8pm)

 

Friday: Jonah’s Onelinedrawing and Mount Holly at The Hotel Cafe (8, 9)
ALSO: Electric Six at The Troubadour (8pm)
ALSO: Gungor at The El Rey (9pm)

 

Saturday: Finish Ticket at The Troubadour (6:30)
ALSO : Shane Alexander, Folk Riot at The Hotel Cafe second stage (9, 10)
ALSO: Western Scene at El Cid (10pm)
ALSO: Leftover Cuties at Boulevard Music
ALSO: Leon Bridges at The Wiltern (7pm)
ALSO: Chairlift at The El Rey (9pm)
ALSO: New Order at Shrine Auditorium (8:30)

 

Sunday: Nathan Fox at The Hotel Cafe second stage (8pm)
ALSO: Leon Bridges at The Wiltern (7pm)
ALSO: Songwriter Sundays FREE at The Fox and Hounds (8pm)

 

 

To Keep in Mind:
March 24th: Ra Ra Riot at Teragram Ballroom
March 25th: X Ambassadors at The Wiltern
March 25th: Jared & The Mill at The Satellite
March 28th: Lukas Graham at The Troubadour
March 28th/29th: Everything Everything at The Roxy
March 29th: Lissie at The El Rey
March 29th: American Authors at The Troubadour
March 30th: Banners at Club Bahia
March 30th: Ernie Halter at The Hotel Cafe
March 31st: Lukas Graham at The Resident
April 3rd: Highly Suspect at The Troubadour
April 3rd: The Crookes at Teragram Ballroom
April 4th: Tor Miller at The Troubadour
April 6th: The Wild Feathers at The Troubadour
April 9th: Third Eye Blind at The Wiltern
April 12th: Wakey!Wakey! at The Hotel Cafe
April 12th: The Darkness at The Belasco Theater
April 18th: The Big Pink at The Mayan Theater
April 18th: Hands Like Horses at Teragarm Ballroom
April 19th: James Bay at Theatre at Ace Hotel
April 19th: The 1975 at The Shrine
April 22nd: Jon McLaughlin at The Fonda Theatre
April 26th: Josh Kelley at The Troubadour
April 28th: The Shadowboxers at The Hotel Cafe
April 29th: The Avett Brothers w/ The Milk Carton Kids at Greek Theatre
April 29th: Zane Carney at The El Rey
April 30th: Skylar Grey, Atlas Genius at The El Rey
May 2nd: Tegan and Sara at The Roxy
May 3rd: Tegan and Sara at Teragram Ballroom
May 5th: Gin Wigmore at The El Rey
May 6th: Rooney at Teragram Ballroom
May 6th: Stone Foxes at The Viper Room
May 7th: Royal Teeth, Handsome Ghost at The Roxy
May 10th: The Griswolds at The Fonda Theatre
May 10th: Jay Nash, Garrison Starr, Jesse Thomas at The Hotel Cafe
May 11th: The Neighbourhood at Microsoft Theater
May 13th: Coasts, Knox Hamilton at The Fonda Theatre
May 14th: Matthew Mayfield at The Hotel Cafe
May 18th: Doton at The Orpheum Theatre
May 21st: Bernhoft at The Troubadour
May 24th: Frightened Rabbit at The Fonda Theatre
May 26th: Ivan & Alyosha at Teragram Ballroom
May 31st: Iron & Wine at The Fonda Theatre
June 3rd: Thrice at Shrine Expo Hall
July 17th: Collective Soul at The Greek Theatre
July 18th: Sting at The Hollywood Bowl
July 23rd: twenty one pilots at The Forum
August 9th: Dawes at The Greek Theatre
October 10th: The Dixie Chicks at The Hollywood Bowl

~ Kristen

 

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Kristen’s Top 10 Acts to See at SXSW 2016

It’s that time again! Monday AM, Amanda and I are headed to Austin to enjoy what will inevitably be my favorite week of the year at SXSW. My goal, as always, is to discover great new bands that I can see again when they come to LA (and of course share with you!). I’ve gotten a decent head start by listening to and ranking all of the announced official artists. I also have done a fair amount of pre-scouting this year so I know who to really prioritize when faced with 50 different band options every hour.  Whether you’ll be joining us in Texas or just want to know what I’m digging this year, here are my top picks for SXSW 2016:

 

  1. Wild Wild Horses

    I heard this British band’s single, “Demon Days (Do It All Again)” and they were instantly granted a place on my list and after seeing them during their Echoplex residency, they jumped straight to the top! One of those rare bands where every single song hits you at your very core.

Watch the entire video…it’s worth it

See them: Thursday 8:30 at Javelina (69 Rainey St)

 

  1. Lukas Graham

This year’s “James Bay” has all the appeal and on the strength of single, “7 Years” gets top marks and the can’t miss distinction.

See them: Tuesday at noon at The Spotify House Main Stage

 

  1. Judy Collins and Ari Hest

I grew up listening to Judy Collins and as a long time Ari Hest fan, this duo, in my estimation, bears the potential to create one of the most magical experiences of SXSW. They have one show announced and you bet it’s highlighted and double starred on my schedule.

See them: Saturday 9pm at Central Presbyterian Church (200 E 8th St)

 

  1. AudioDamn!

Germany’s AudioDamn! play fun and catchy rock songs that are aimed to entertain. I had the pleasure of seeing them a few months ago and their talents extend beyond their 4 song self-titled EP.

See them: Wednesday 1:30 at Volcan Gas Company (418 E 6th St)

 

  1. Tor Miller

Of all the songs on my SXSW mix, it’s Tor Miller’s “Carter & Cash” that gets stuck in my head and won’t let go. I feel like seeing him live will be the perfect antidote to my ear worm problem…or at the very least will have me dancing.

See him: Wednesday 9pm at Blackheart (86 Rainey St)

 

  1. Ninet  – Ninet is an Israli superstar for a reason. I saw her last week and the woman knows how to rock!
    See her: Saturday 10pm at Scoot Inn (1308 E 4th St)
  1. Barns Courtney – undeniable voice. Just listen to “Glitter and Gold”
    See him: Saturday 11pm at Latitude 30 (512 San Jacinto)
  1. DNCE  – making crazy fun pop songs one “Cake By The Ocean” at a time
    See them: Thursday 3pm at Waterloo Records (600 N Lamar)
  1. The Virginmarys – UK faves returning to SXSW in front of a new rocking album
    See them: Saturday 5pm at Shady Grove (1624 Barton Springs Rd)
  1. Rooney – I watched The OC along with everybody else…
    See them: Soho Lounge Wednesday 1am (217 E 6th St)

Kristen’s LA Concert Calendar: 3/7-3/13

T-minus one week until leaving for SXSW (aka the best week of my year).  I go back and forth between being incredibly excited and incredibly overwhelmed…with not much in between. My schedule is coming along nicely. It’s mostly full of new and potentially exciting bands to investigate, but there are a few known favorites sprinkled in there to help give me perspective. I hope to make some time this week to put together my top ten list of anticipated acts, so keep an eye out on the site for that.

This week is going to be a busy one. I have critical meetings, lots of writing, a mini retreat, and so much trip planning all on the docket. I also hope to make a show or two (or three or four). Here are my favored options:

Monday: LP w/ Josiah and more FREE at The Echo (8:30)
ALSO: The Wrecks FREE at Silverlake Lounge (8:45)
ALSO: Hunnypot FREE at The Mint f. John Flanagan (7pm)
ALSO: The Absolute Residency at The Hotel Cafe (9pm)
ALSO: Mating Ritual Residency FREE at The Satellite (9pm)
ALSO: Mumiy Troll w/ The Soft White Sixties at The El Rey (8pm)
ALSO: Monday Monday at The Hotel Cafe second stage f. Jesse Thomas, Joel Eckels, Chris Pierce, Kristen Toedtman, Patrick Joseph, and more (7pm)

 

Tuesday: Ben Ottewell w/ Jordie Lane, The Living Room f Jacob Luttrell at The Hotel Cafe (7, 10)
ALSO: Marcus Eaton, Nina Storey and more at Molly Malone’s (7:30)
ALSO: It’s A School Night at Bardot f. Joseph, Mickey Blue (8:30)

 

Weds: The Dose at The Hotel Cafe second stage (9pm)
ALSO: Shinedown w/ The Virginmarys at The Mayan (7:30)
ALSO: Jake Davis FREE at The Satellite (9pm)
ALSO: Carah Faye (of Shiny Toy Guns) w/ The Rebel Light at The Troubadour (8pm)
ALOS: Natalie Merchant at Orpheum Theatre (8pm)
 

Thursday: Arkells and Dreamers at The Roxy (8pm)
ALSO: Max Jury w/ Among Savages at The Hotel Cafe (7pm)
ALSO: Jim and Sam at The Hotel Cafe second stage (9pm)
ALSO: Miner w/ The Lonely Wild at The Troubadour (8pm)
ALSO: Emerson Star, Pom Poms FREE at Harvard & Stone (9pm)
ALSO: Dana Fuchs w/ Cindy Alexander at Saint Rocke (8pm)
ALSO: St. Lucia w/ Grace Mitchell at The Fonda Theatre (9pm)

 

Friday: Kaleo w/ firekid at The Troubadour (8pm)
ALSO: Jack Garratt at The Fonda Theatre (8:30)
ALSO: Leroy Sanchez w special guests at The Hotel Cafe (7pm)
ALSO: Evol Walks, The North at The Viper Room (8pm)
ALSO: Popshop presents: Flor, Tigertown and Party Nails at The Echo (8pm)
ALSO: Strangers You Know w/ Ghost Lit Kingdom at The Roxy (8:30)
ALSO: Loreena McKinnett at The Theatre at Ace Hotel (8pm)

 

Saturday: Anderson East w/ Dylan Leblanc at The Troubadour (8pm)
ALSO: Los Kingdoms at The Hotel Cafe second stage (9pm)
ALSO: Tyrone Wells w/ Jordie Lane at The Hotel Cafe (7pm)
ALSO: Sun Drug w/ Kid Bloom and Smoke Season FREE at The Hi Hat (8pm)

 

Sunday: Bronze Radio Return w/ Howard at The Troubadour (7pm)
ALSO: Song Writer Sundays FREE at The Fox and Hounds (8pm)

 

 

To Keep in Mind:
March 17th: Ben Rector at The Fonda
March 18th: Mount Holly at The Hotel Café
March 24th: Ra Ra Riot at Teragram Ballroom
March 25th: X Ambassadors at The Wiltern
March 25th: Jared & The Mill at The Satellite
March 28th: Lukas Graham at The Troubadour
March 28th/29th: Everything Everything at The Roxy
March 29th: Lissie at The El Rey
March 29th: American Authors at The Troubadour
March 30th: Banners at Club Bahia
March 30th: Ernie Halter at The Hotel Cafe
March 31st: Lukas Graham at The Resident
April 3rd: Highly Suspect at The Troubadour
April 3rd: The Crookes at Teragram Ballroom
April 4th: Tor Miller at The Troubadour
April 6th: The Wild Feathers at The Troubadour
April 12th: Wakey!Wakey! at The Hotel Cafe
April 12th: The Darkness at The Belasco Theater
April 18th: The Big Pink at The Mayan Theater
April 18th: Hands Like Horses at Teragarm Ballroom
April 19th: James Bay at Theatre at Ace Hotel
April 19th: The 1975 at The Shrine
April 22nd: Jon McLaughlin at The Fonda Theatre
April 26th: Josh Kelley at The Troubadour
April 28th: The Shadowboxers at The Hotel Cafe
April 29th: The Avett Brothers w/ The Milk Carton Kids at Greek Theatre
April 29th: Zane Carney at The El Rey
April 30th: Skylar Grey, Atlas Genius at The El Rey
May 2nd: Tegan and Sara at The Roxy
May 3rd: Tegan and Sara at Teragram Ballroom
May 5th: Gin Wigmore at The El Rey
May 7th: Royal Teeth, Handsome Ghost at The Roxy
May 10th: The Griswolds at The Fonda Theatre
May 10th: Jay Nash, Garrison Starr, Jesse Thomas at The Hotel Cafe
May 11th: The Neighbourhood at Microsoft Theater
May 13th: Coasts, Knox Hamilton at The Fonda Theatre
May 14th: Matthew Mayfield at The Hotel Cafe
May 18th: Doton at The Orpheum Theatre
May 24th: Frightened Rabbit at The Fonda Theatre
May 26th: Ivan & Alyosha at Teragram Ballroom
May 31st: Iron & Wine at The Fonda Theatre
June 3rd: Thrice at Shrine Expo Hall
July 17th: Collective Soul at The Greek Theatre
July 18th: Sting at The Hollywood Bowl
July 23rd: twenty one pilots at The Forum
August 9th: Dawes at The Greek Theatre
October 10th: The Dixie Chicks at The Hollywood Bowl

~ Kristen

 

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Kristen’s LA Concert Calendar: 2/29-3/6

I’ve done my research, but I have yet to fill out my official Oscar ballot. I don’t feel like there is a clear Best Picture winner this year which should make things a tad more exciting. I think I need to get a good walk in to finalize my selections before people come over.

In the meantime, planning for next week has me excited about seeing some new bands. We’ve got Rivvrs Tuesday night and Brothers and I on Saturday, two bands I’ve been listening to but have yet to see. And let’s not leave out The Wreks, who I had the pleasure of seeing open for Nothing But Thieves and are playing a free show downtown Monday night.

Here are the details (and the rest of my selections):

 

Monday: The Wreks FREE at Ham and Eggs Tavern (9pm)
ALSO: Wild Wild Horses FREE at The Echoplex (11pm)
ALSO: Brian Whelan FREE at Bootleg Bar (10:30)
ALSO: Pom Poms FREE at The Satellite (10pm)
ALSO: David Bowie Tribute Show at The Echo (8pm)
ALSO: It’s A School Night at Bardot f. Bird Dog, Monika (8:30)

 

Tuesday: Distant Cousins and Rivvrs FREE at Dirty Laundry (10pm)
ALSO: The Living Room f. Jacob Luttrell at The Hotel Cafe (10pm)
ALSO: Dana Williams at The Hotel Cafe second room (8pm)
ALSO: Meiko & Marie Digby at The Troubadour (7pm)
ALSO: Basia Bulat w/ The Weather Station at Bootleg Bar (8:30)
ALSO: Run River North w/ The Wild Reeds at The Teragram Ballroom (8pm)
ALSO: Taking Back Tuesday: Emo Night LA at The Echoplex (9pm)

 

Weds: The Dose at The Hotel Cafe second room (9pm)
ALSO: Lisa Anne w/ special guest at The Hotel Cafe (7pm)
ALSO: Allice Wallace & Friends FREE at The Cinema Bar (9pm)
ALSO: Plague Vendor at The Troubadour (8pm)

 

Thursday: Bobby Long w/ Dylan Melody at The Hotel Cafe (7pm)
ALSO: The Delta Riggs at The Viper Room (9pm)
ALSO: The Americans at Los Globos (9pm)
ALSO: Vance Joy w/ Elle King at The Shrine Expo Hall (8pm)

 

Friday: Penny and Sparrow at The Hotel Cafe (7pm)…record release show
ALSO: The Record Company at The Fonda Theatre (8pm)
ALSO: Mutemath at The Wiltern (7:30)
ALSO: From Indian Lakes (Acoustic) at Resident (8pm)

 

Saturday: Tyrone Wells w/ Jordie Lane, Brothers and I at The Hotel Cafe (7, 10:30)
ALSO: Badass Bands Presents Great White Buffalo, No Small Children, The Soft White Sixties at The Lost Room (8:30)
ALSO: Joel Eckels at The Hotel Cafe second stage (7pm)
ALSO: Ron Pope w/ Jonathan Tyler and Truett at Teragram Ballroom (8pm)
ALSO: Emmy the Great at Bootleg Bar (8:30)

 

Sunday: Sir Sly at The Wayfarer in Costa Mesa (8:30)
ALSO: Songwriter Sundays FREE at The Fox and Hounds (8pm)

 

 

To Keep in Mind:
March 9th: Natalie Merchant at Orpheum Theatre
March 9th: The Virginmarys at The Mayan
March 10th: Arkells at The Roxy
March 11th: Jack Garratt at The Fonda Theatre
March 11th: Kaleo at The Troubadour
March 12th: Anderson East at The Troubadour
March 13th: Bronze Radio Return at The Troubadour
March 17th: Ben Rector at The Fonda
March 18th: Mount Holly at The Hotel Cafe
March 25th: X Ambassadors at The Wiltern
March 25th: Jared & The Mill at The Satellite
March 28th: Lukas Graham at The Troubadour
March 28th/29th: Everything Everything at The Roxy
March 29th: Lissie at The El Rey
March 30th: Banners at Club Bahia
March 30th: Ernie Halter at The Hotel Cafe
March 31st: Lukas Graham at The Resident
April 3rd: Highly Suspect at The Troubadour
April 3rd: The Crookes at Teragram Ballroom
April 4th: Tor Miller at The Troubadour
April 6th: The Wild Feathers at The Troubadour
April 12th: The Darkness at The Belasco Theater
April 18th: The Big Pink at The Mayan Theater
April 19th: James Bay at Theatre at Ace Hotel
April 19th: The 1975 at The Shrine
April 22nd: Jon McLaughlin at The Fonda Theatre
April 26th: Josh Kelley at The Troubadour
April 29th: The Avett Brothers w/ The Milk Carton Kids at Greek Theatre
April 29th: Zane Carney at The El Rey
May 5th: Gin Wigmore at The El Rey
May 10th: The Griswolds at The Fonda Theatre
May 11th: The Neighbourhood at Microsoft Theater
May 13th: Coasts, Knox Hamilton at The Fonda Theatre
May 18th: Doton at The Orpheum Theatre
May 24th: Frightened Rabbit at The Fonda Theatre
May 26th: Ivan & Alyosha at Teragram Ballroom
May 31st: Iron & Wine at The Fonda Theatre
June 3rd: Thrice at Shrine Expo Hall
July 17th: Collective Soul at The Greek Theatre
July 18th: Sting at The Hollywood Bowl
July 23rd: twenty one pilots at The Forum
August 9th: Dawes at The Greek Theatre
October 10th: The Dixie Chicks at The Hollywood Bowl

~ Kristen

 

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Kristen’s LA Concert Calendar: 2/22-2/28

Last week, I had the opportunity to meet up with alumna from my college.  It’s been almost ten years (!?!) since I graduated and chatting with these women was a wonderful reminder of where I come from…made me feel far less the anomaly.

From past self to the present one, let’s take a look at some of our show options this week. I’d particularly recommend getting out to see San Francisco’s The Stone Foxes. That band knows how to play a show!

Monday: The Monday Hootenanny at The Hotel Cafe second stage f. Josiah Leming, Paul McDonald, Joel Eckels, and more (7pm)
ALSO: Pom Poms FREE at The Satellite (10pm)
ALSO: It’s a School Night at Bardot f. Tower (8:30)
ALSO: Alien Ant Farm at The Viper Room (10pm)
ALSO: Judith Hill at The Grammy Museum (8pm)
ALSO: The Sunset Jam at State Social House (9pm)
ALSO: Hunnypot at The Mint f. Down and Outlaws and more (7pm)

 

Tuesday: The Zmed Brothers and The Deltaz at The Cinema Bar (9pm)
ALSO: Shawn Mullins w/ Chuck Cannon and Jacob Luttrell at The Hotel Cafe (7:30, 10)
ALSO: Wild Wild Horses at Bootleg Bar (8:30)
ALSO: Erin Willett at The Hotel Cafe second stage (9pm)
ALSO: Miranda Lee Richards FREE at Amoeba Records (6pm)

 

Weds: Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors at The Troubadour (7pm)
ALSO: Midnight Divide FREE at Harvard & Stone (11pm)
ALSO: The Cerny Brothers at The Hotel Cafe (10pm)
ALSO: Aoife O’Donovan at Largo (8:30)

 

Thursday: Jamie Cullum at The Roxy  (8pm)
ALSO: Keaton Simons, Patrick Joseph FREE at V Lounge (8, 9)
ALSO: The Dirty Diamond at The Viper Room (10pm)
ALSO: Hamilton Leithauser at The Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever (9pm)
ALSO: Run River North FREE at Amoeba Records (6pm)

 

Friday: Kevin Garrett at The Hotel Cafe (7pm)
ALSO: The Stone Foxes at Saint Rocke (9pm)
ALSO: Grizfolk w/ Knox Hamilton at The Troubadour (8pm)
ALSO: Jessica Childress FREE at Mrs. Fish (10:45)
ALSO: The Herbert Bail Orchestra FREE at Villains Tavern (9pm)
ALSO: Love and a .38 at The Viper Room (10pm)
ALSO: Shooter Jennings at Loaded (8pm)
ALSO: Lake Street Dive at The WIltern (8pm)
ALSO: Melanie Martinez at The Theatre at Ace Hotel (8pm)
ALSO: Metric at Hollywood Palladium (8pm)

 

Saturday: Tyrone Wells at The Hotel Cafe (7pm)
ALSO: Cemetery Sun, Evol Walks at Amplyfi (9:45, 10:30)
ALSO: The Two Tens at El Cid (11pm)
ALSO: The Cave Singers w/ Current Swell at Bootleg Theater (8:30)
ALSO: Judy Collins at Saban Theatre (8pm)

 

Sunday: Sir Video, Forebear, Astra Heights FREE at The Satellite (9pm)
ALSO: Meiko and Marie Digby at Saint Rocke (7pm)
ALSO: Matt Hires at The Hotel Cafe (8pm)
ALSO: Hillary Bratton, The Mynabirds FREE at The Federal Bar (11am)
ALSO: The Stone Foxes w/ Dig The Kid, The New Electric Sound FREE at Slidebar Fullerton (8pm)
ALSO: Jesse Thomas presents Songwriter Sunday at The Hotel Cafe second stage (7pm)
ALSO: Selective Songwriter Showcase at The Fox and Hounds (midnight)

 

 

 

To Keep in Mind:
March 1st: Meiko at The Troubadour
March 3rd: Vance Joy w/ Elle King at The Shrine
March 4th: Penny and Sparrow at The Hotel Cafe
March 4th: Vance Joy at Fox Theater Pomona
March 4th: Mutemath at The Wiltern
March 4th: The Record Company at The Fonda Theatre
March 5th: My Brothers and I at The Hotel Cafe
March 6th: Sir Sly at The Wayfarer in Costa Mesa
March 9th: Natalie Merchant at Orpheum Theatre
March 9th: The Virginmarys at The Mayan
March 10th: Arkells at The Roxy
March 11th: Jack Garratt at The Fonda Theatre
March 11th: Kaleo at The Troubadour
March 12th: Anderson East at The Troubadour
March 13th: Bronze Radio Return at The Troubadour
March 17th: Ben Rector at The Fonda
March 25th: X Ambassadors at The Wiltern
March 25th: Jared & The Mill at The Satellite
March 28th: Lukas Graham at The Troubadour
March 28th/29th: Everything Everything at The Roxy
March 29th: Lissie at The El Rey
March 30th: Banners at Club Bahia
March 31st: Lukas Graham at The Resident
April 3rd: Highly Suspect at The Troubadour
April 3rd: The Crookes at Teragram Ballroom
April 4th: Tor Miller at The Troubadour
April 6th: The Wild Feathers at The Troubadour
April 19th: James Bay at Theatre at Ace Hotel
April 19th: The 1975 at The Shrine
April 22nd: Jon McLaughlin at The Fonda Theatre
April 26th: Josh Kelley at The Troubadour
April 29th: The Avett Brothers w/ The Milk Carton Kids at Greek Theatre
April 29th: Zane Carney at The El Rey
May 5th: Gin Wigmore at The El Rey
May 10th: The Griswolds at The Fonda Theatre
May 11th: The Neighbourhood at Microsoft Theater
May 13th: Coasts, Knox Hamilton at The Fonda Theatre
May 18th: Doton at The Orpheum Theatre
May 24th: Frightened Rabbit at The Fonda Theatre
May 26th: Ivan & Alyosha at Teragram Ballroom
May 31st: Iron & Wine at The Fonda Theatre
June 3rd: Thrice at Shrine Expo Hall
July 18th: Sting at The Hollywood Bowl
July 23rd: twenty one pilots at The Forum
August 9th: Dawes at The Greek Theatre
October 10th: The Dixie Chicks at The Hollywood Bowl

~ Kristen

 

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Kristen’s LA Concert Calendar: 2/15-2/21

Watching a documentary about the history of sound. It just touched on how an accident with a vacuum tube basically created the rock and roll guitar noise. This is a nice break in a weekend that has consisted largely of playing airplanes with a three year old (read: I’m exhausted!). I was happy to take the long weekend to visit friends in Kansas City, MO where it’s a good 60 degrees colder than LA when I left.  We had lunch today at a cafe where they played Saint Motel so I don’t feel too far from home.

Once again, we’ve got a week full of amazing show opportunities. Monday night is the final night of The Cordovas in Los Angeles. If you haven’t gotten to see them yet, here’s your chance.

As for the rest of my picks:

 

Monday: The Cordovas FREE at Harvard & Stone (9pm)
ALSO: Wild Wild Horses FREE at The Echoplex (10pm)
ALSO: Pom Poms FREE at The Satellite (10pm)
ALSO: The Knitts at Hi Hat (8pm)
ALSO: Sondre Lerche at Largo (8:30)

 

Tuesday: Brain Fallon & The Crowes w/ Jonny Two Bags at The Troubadour (7pm)
ALSO: A Tribute to David Bowie FREE at The Satellite f. Chris Stills, Dan Wilson and more (9pm)
ALSO Sego at Ace Hotel Upstairs (7pm)…FREE w/ RSVP
ALSO: Jacob Luttrell at The Hotel Cafe (10pm)
ALSO: It’s A School Night at Bardot f. Profiles (8:30)

 

Weds: Faultlines FREE at Rise N Grind (9:30)
ALSO: Genevieve, Forebear, The Silver Lake Chorus at The Hotel Cafe (7,8,9)
ALSO: Miranda Lee Richards at The Satellite (10pm)
ALSO: Citizen Cope at Saint Rocke (8pm)
ALSO: She Wants Revenge at The Fonda Theatre (9pm)
ALSO: Wolfmother at The Grammy Museum (8pm)

 

Thursday: Joe Purdy w/ Garrison Starr at The Troubadour (8pm)
ALSO: Coyle Girelli at The Hotel Cafe Second Stage (8pm)
ALSO: Jenny O w/ Jesse Thomas at The Hotel Cafe (7pm)
ALSO: Zachary Kibbee, Hy Brasil, Lemmo, The Echo and The Sound at The Viper Room (8pm)
ALSO: Avid Dancer at The Echo (10pm)
ALSO: She Wants Revenge at The Fonda Theatre (9pm)
ALSO: Ben Folds at The Grammy Museum (8pm)

 

Friday: Griffin House at The Hotel Cafe (9pm)
ALSO: Givers and Takers FREE at The Loft at The W Hotel Hollywood (9pm)
ALSO: Love and a .38 at The Viper Room (10pm)
ALSO: Dr. Dog at The Wiltern (8pm)

 

Saturday: Joshua Davis, Sweet Talk Radio, Shane Alexander, Keaton Simons, Andy Davis and Friends at The Hotel Cafe Second Stage (7,8,9,10,11)
ALSO: Tyrone Wells w/ Goldford at The Hotel Cafe (7pm)
ALSO: Barcelona w/ The Young Wild at The Roxy (8pm)

 

Sunday: Jesse Thomas presents Songwriter Sunday at The Hotel Cafe Second Stage
ALSO: Steve Poltz at McCabe’s (8pm)
ALSO: Shawn Mullins w/ Justin Hopkins at Saint Rocke (7pm)
ALSO: Select Songwriter Showcase at The Fox and Hounds (midnight)

 

To Keep in Mind:
February 26th: Lake Street Dive at The Wiltern
February 26th: Knox Hamilton at The Troubadour
February 26th: Stone Foxes at Saint Rocke
February 26th: Melanie Martinez at The Theatre at Ace Hotel
February 27th: Jordie Lane at The Hotel Cafe
March 1st: Meiko at The Troubadour
March 3rd: Vance Joy w/ Elle King at The Shrine
March 4th: Penny and Sparrow at The Hotel Cafe
March 4th: Vance Joy at Fox Theater Pomona
March 5th: My Brothers and I at The Hotel Café
March 6th: Sir Sly at The Wayfarer in Costa Mesa
March 9th: Natalie Merchant at Orpheum Theatre
March 9th: The Virginmarys at The Mayan
March 10th: Arkells at The Roxy
March 11th: Jack Garratt at The Fonda Theatre
March 11th: Kaleo at The Troubadour
March 12th: Anderson East at The Troubadour
March 13th: Bronze Radio Return at The Troubadour
March 17th: Ben Rector at The Fonda
March 25th: X Ambassadors at The Wiltern
March 25th: Jared & The Mill at The Satellite
March 28th: Lukas Graham at The Troubadour
March 28th/29th: Everything Everything at The Roxy
March 29th: Lissie at The El Rey
March 31st: Lukas Graham at The Resident
April 3rd: Highly Suspect at The Troubadour
April 3rd: The Crookes at Teragram Ballroom
April 4th: Tor Miller at The Troubadour
April 6th: The Wild Feathers at The Troubadour
April 19th: James Bay at Theatre at Ace Hotel
April 19th: The 1975 at The Shrine
April 22nd: Jon McLaughlin at The Fonda Theatre
April 26th: Josh Kelley at The Troubadour
April 29th: The Avett Brothers w/ The Milk Carton Kids at Greek Theatre
April 29th: Zane Carney at The El Rey
May 5th: Gin Wigmore at The El Rey
May 10th: The Griswolds at The Fonda Theatre
May 11th: The Neighbourhood at Microsoft Theater
May 18th: Doton at The Orpheum Theatre
May 31st: Iron & Wine at The Fonda Theatre
June 3rd: Thrice at Shrine Expo Hall
July 18th: Sting at The Hollywood Bowl
July 23rd: twenty one pilots at The Forum
October 10th: The Dixie Chicks at The Hollywood Bowl

~ Kristen

 

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