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Kristen’s LA Concert Calendar: 6/6-6/12

Posted on June 5, 2016 by Kristen

SO much to report for next week, so I’ll just jump to that…

Firstly, one of my best concert buddies, Theresa will be in town. We have quite the agenda put together, but her trip revolves around an event she is working Thursday night with SPRAYGUN WAR (Buckcherry side project) who will be throwing an EP release party (check out Theresa’s snazzy press release: https://www.prlog.org/12561069-spraygun-war-debuts-at-forgotten-saints-la.html).

Secondly, I know Saturday is a packed music day, but if you have the time, I’d recommend stopping by NoHo PAC 2-4pm to celebrate the official launch of the non-profit, Music Is Power. LMN has been a longtime supporter of our friend Ashley and her efforts to combine her skills as a therapist and love of music to make a positive difference on the world and we are very excited to see her take this next step forward. Come see what it’s all about. There will be live music! https://www.facebook.com/events/260343284309760/

Finally, show pick of the week: I’m thrilled to get to Bardot Monday night and once again see Jamie N Commons. I have his new EP on repeat and cannot wait to dance and sing along with many friends to one of my favorites…

Here’s my outline for the rest of your week’s musical agenda:

Monday: It’s a School Night at Bardot f. Jamie N Commons (8:30)
ALSO: Midnight Faces residency FREE at Bootleg Bar (8:30)
ALSO: Haley Reinhart w/ Jordie Lane, Clare Reynolds & Jacob Luttrell at The El Rey (8pm)
ALSO: Missy Higgins at Teragram Ballroom (9pm)
ALSO: The Knitts, Act As If FREE at The Hi Hat (8pm)
ALSO: Alex Denzen, Train performing Led Zeppelin II at The Troubadour (7pm)
ALSO: Disney’s The Little Mermaid in Concert at Hollywood Bowl (8pm)
ALSO: Monday Monday at The Hotel Cafe second stage (8pm)

Tuesday: LA Hootenany, Gun Hill Royals at Molly Malone’s (8pm)
ALSO: Leslie Stevens Band at Bootleg Bar (8:30)
ALSO: Paper Pilots FREE at The Hi Hat (8pm)
ALSO: Corinne Bailey Rae FREE at Amoeba Records (6pm)
ALSO: Fitz & The Tantrums at Jimmy Kimmel (5:45)
ALSO: Bishop Briggs at The Troubadour (8pm)
ALSO: Taking Back Tuesday: Emo Night LA at The Echo/Echoplex f. Teenage Wrist and more (9pm)

Weds: We Were Indians FREE at 3 of Clubs (10pm)
ALSO: The Mowgli’s at The Troubadour (7pm)
ALSO: Steve Everett, The Brevet at The Hotel Cafe second stage (9,10)
ALSO: Basia Bulat at Largo (8:30)

Thursday: SPRAYRUN WAR at Forgotten Saints (8pm)
ALSO: Kaleo FREE at Amoeba Records (6pm)
ALSO: Sweet Talk Radio at The Hotel Cafe second stage (8pm)
ALSO: The North, Dig the Kid at The Viper Room (9pm)
ALSO: Evol Walks FREE at TRiP (10:30)
ALSO: Eli Paperboy Reed at Bootleg Bar (8:30)
ALSO: MXPX at The Troubadour (7:30)
ALSO: Corinne Bailey Rae at The Lyric Theatre (8pm)

Friday: Kaleo w/ The Wind + The Wave at The El Rey (9pm)
ALSO: Ghost Lit Kingdom, Ely Rise Presents: Creepshow 16 at The Hotel Cafe (9, 10)
ALSO: The Matches at Teragram Ballroom (9pm)
ALSO: The Dollyrots & Go Betty Go at The Hi Hat (8pm)
ALSO: The Wild Reeds ep release at Bootleg Bar (8:30)
ALSO: MXPX at The Troubadour (7:30)
ALSO: The Young Wild and Dreamers at The Wayfarer in Costa Mesa (8pm)

Saturday: Music Is Power Launch FREE at NoHo PAC f. Night Lights, WASI (2pm)
ALSO: Make Music Pasadena FREE in Pasadena f. Atlas Genius, The Mowgli’s, The Dead Ships, Hamish Anderson, The Americans, Tall Tales and the Silver Lining and so much more (11am)
ALSO: The Matches at Teragram Ballroom (9pm)
ALSO: The Grow Wild Tour f. Ben Hazelwood, The House On Cliff at The Roxy (10:30am)
ALSO: Jordie Lane, Freddy & Francine at The Hotel Cafe (8,9)
ALSO: MXPX at The Troubadour (7:30)

Sunday: Ray Little at Bootleg Theater (8:30)
ALSO: Kristen Toedtman, Sally Jaye at The Hotel Cafe second stage (8,9)
ALSO: Untitled & Unauthorized: Almost Famous, a Concert Parody (7pm)
ALSO: Selective Songwriter Showcase FREE at The Fox and Hounds (9pm)

To Keep in Mind:
June 14^th: Dark Waves at The Hi Hat
June 21^st: Mount Holly at The Hotel Cafe
June 24^th: Birdy at The Fonda Theatre
July 7^th: Joe Pug at The Echo
July 14^th: BORNS at The Santa Monica Pier
July 14^th: Howie Day at Saint Rocke
July 14^th: Bad Suns at Shrine Expo Hall
July 17^th: Collective Soul at The Greek Theatre
July 18^th: Sting at The Hollywood Bowl
July 20^th: Keaton Simons, Gabe Dixon at The Hotel Cafe
July 23^rd: twenty one pilots and MUTEMATH at The Forum
July 30^th: Honeyhoney, Korey Dane at The Troubadour
August 2^nd: Tony Lucca at The Hotel Café
August 2^nd: Allen Stone at The Troubadour
August 9^th/10^th: Dawes at The Greek Theatre
August 12^th: Lincoln Durham at The Hotel Cafe
September 7^th: Bayside at Regent
September 8^th: Barnes Courtney at The Troubadour
September 10^th: Eve 6 at The Troubadour
September 10^th: NEEDTOBREATHE at The Greek Theatre
September 23^rd: Foy Vance at The Troubadour
September 24^th/25^th: Highly Suspect at The Troubadour
September 29^th: Tegan and Sara at The Wiltern
September 30^th: Tegan and Sara at Orpheum Theatre
September 30^th: Glen Hansard at The Wiltern
October 5^th: The Lumineers at The Hollywood Bowl
October 8^th: Thrice at The Novo by Microsoft
October 9^th: Sia at The Hollywood Bowl
October 10^th: The Dixie Chicks at The Hollywood Bowl
October 14^th: Jon McLaughlin at Teragram Ballroom
October 26^th: Ingrid Michaelson at The Theatre at Ace Hotel
November 25^th: Switchfoot at Hollywood Palladium

~ Kristen

Kristen’s LA Concert Calendar: 5/20-6/6

Posted on May 29, 2016 by Kristen

I hope you’re enjoying the holiday weekend. Mine has been filled with unexpected but delightful (for the most part) activities including beach time, a rooftop adventure, and an improv comedy show. I even got to spend a little time with one of my favorite people this morning, a former roommate in town for the weekend.

With the passing of Memorial Day, I guess it’s officially summertime! If you’re looking to get the season started with a few choice shows, this is what I’d recommend:

Monday: It’s a School Night at Bardot f. Transviolet, a secret guest and more (8:30)
ALSO: Fire the Animal at Davey Wayne’s (5pm)…come early for some BBQ!
ALSO: The Soft White Sixties residency w/ Bizzy Kiddo FREE at The Satellite (9pm)
ALSO: Ivory Deville FREE at Silverlake Lounge (9pm)
ALSO: Vs Colour residency w/ Western Scene FREE at The Hi Hat (8pm)
ALSO: Band of Horses acoustic at Fingerprints Records (4pm)
ALSO: Brian Jonestown Massacre at Teragram Ballroom (8pm)

Tuesday: Katy Rose, Chris Stills at The Hotel Cafe (8,9)
ALSO: Swerve residency FREE at Resident (8pm)
ALSO: Sam Beam and Jesca Hoop at The Fonda Theatre (8pm)
ALSO: Brian Jonestown Massacre at Teragram Ballroom (8pm)

Weds: Band of Horses FREE at Amoeba Records (6pm)
ALSO: Jordan Smith at The Lyric Theatre (8pm)
ALSO: Sean Watkins w/ Sara Watkins at The Hi Hat (8pm)
ALSO: Kevin Garrett at The Echo (8pm)
ALSO: Paul Simon at Hollywood Bowl (7pm)

Thursday: The Score at The Lyric Theatre (8pm)
ALSO: Joywave w/ Teenage Wrist at The El Rey (8:30)

Friday: Thrice at Shrine Expo Hall (8pm)
ALSO: Max Gomez at The Hotel Cafe (8pm)
ALSO: Coby Brown, Ghost Lit Kingdom at The Hotel Cafe second stage (9,10)
ALSO: Midnight Divide at The Mint (10:35)
ALSO: Nikka Costa & Strings at Largo (8:30)
ALSO: Disney’s The Little Mermaid in Concert at Hollywood Bowl (8pm)

Saturday: Modern Baseball at The Echoplex (4:30)
ALSO: Warner Drive at The Viper Room (9pm)
ALSO: Banta album release show at Resident (8pm)
ALSO: Emmylou Harris tribute record release f. The Lonely Wild and more at The Hi Hat (7pm)
ALSO: Broncho at Teragram Ballroom (9pm)
ALSO: Matt Corby at The Wiltern (8pm)
ALSO: Disney’s The Little Mermaid in Concert at Hollywood Bowl (8pm)

Sunday: Blue October at The El Rey (7:30)
ALSO: Selective Songwriter Showcase FREE at The Fox and Hounds (9pm)

To Keep in Mind:
June 8^th: The Mowgli’s at The Troubadour
June 8^th: We Were Indians at 3 of Clubs
June 9^th: Kaleo at Ameoba Records
June 10^th: Kaleo at The El Rey
June 10^th: Dreamers at The Wayfarer
June 11^th: The Matches at Teragram Ballroom
June 11^th: Make Music Pasadena
June 11^th: Freddy & Francine at The Hotel Café
June 11^th: Ben Hazelwood at The Roxy
June 12^th: Ray Little at The Hotel Café
June 12^th: The Parlotones at The Roxy
June 14^th: Dark Waves at The Hi Hat
June 21^st: Mount Holly at The Hotel Cafe
June 24^th: Birdy at The Fonda Theatre
July 7^th: Joe Pug at The Echo
July 14^th: BORNS at The Santa Monica Pier
July 14^th: Howie Day at Saint Rocke
July 14^th: Bad Suns at Shrine Expo Hall
July 17^th: Collective Soul at The Greek Theatre
July 18^th: Sting at The Hollywood Bowl
July 20^th: Keaton Simons, Gabe Dixon at The Hotel Cafe
July 23^rd: twenty one pilots and MUTEMATH at The Forum
July 30^th: Honeyhoney, Korey Dane at The Troubadour
August 2^nd: Tony Lucca at The Hotel Café
August 2^nd: Allen Stone at The Troubadour
August 9^th/10^th: Dawes at The Greek Theatre
August 12^th: Lincoln Durham at The Hotel Cafe
September 7^th: Bayside at Regent
September 8^th: Barnes Courtney at The Troubadour
September 10^th: Eve 6 at The Troubadour
September 10^th: NEEDTOBREATHE at The Greek Theatre
September 23^rd: Foy Vance at The Troubadour
September 24^th/25^th: Highly Suspect at The Troubadour
September 29^th: Tegan and Sara at The Wiltern
September 30^th: Tegan and Sara at Orpheum Theatre
September 30^th: Glen Hansard at The Wiltern
October 5^th: The Lumineers at The Hollywood Bowl
October 8^th: Thrice at The Novo by Microsoft
October 9^th: Sia at The Hollywood Bowl
October 10^th: The Dixie Chicks at The Hollywood Bowl
October 14^th: Jon McLaughlin at Teragram Ballroom
October 26^th: Ingrid Michaelson at The Theatre at Ace Hotel
November 25^th: Switchfoot at Hollywood Palladium

~ Kristen

Kristen’s LA Concert Calendar: 5/23-5/29

Posted on May 22, 2016 by Kristen

I had a bucket list experience last week when I was able to go on a personalized tour of the studios at Capitol Records which I found to be a place full of friendly people and fascinating tales. I loved seeing the different recording spaces and learning a bit about the progression of sound engineering over the years. We were also treated to a performance by one of Capitol’s artists, SonReal.

This week is one I’ve been looking forward to for a while now. SXSW 2015 faves, Walking On Cars is FINALLY back in The States. Take a listen to the band’s debut album, Everything This Way, and I’m sure that will be enough to convince you to join me Tuesday night at The Bootleg.

Here’s what else I’d recommend:

Monday: It’s a School Night at Bardot f. Irontom, Alex Vargas, Waterstrider, The Boxer Rebellion (8:30)
ALSO: The Soft White Sixties residency FREE at The Satellite (9pm)
ALSO: Gavin Turek residency w/ Caught a Ghost FREE at Bootleg Bar (8:30)
ALSO: Foxtrax at Harvelle’s (10pm)
ALSO: The Watkins Family Hour at Largo (8:30)
ALSO: Halsey at The Grammy Museum (8pm)
ALSO: War & Pierce, Monday Monday at The Hotel Cafe second stage (7, 8)

Tuesday: Walking On Cars at The Bootleg Bar (8:30)
ALSO: Frightened Rabbit w/ Caveman at The Fonda Theatre (9pm)
ALSO: Trevor James Tillery w/ Alex Vargus FREE at Dirty Laundry (10pm)
ALSO: Amber Rubarth at The Hotel Cafe second stage (10pm)
ALSO: Bones Muhroni at The Satellite (10pm)
ALSO: Swerve, The Fontaines FREE at Resident (8pm)

Weds: Greg Holden w/ Garrison Starr, Matt Wertz and friends at The Hotel Cafe (7, 9:30)
ALSO: The Active Set w/ Highland Kites, Arms Akimbo FREE at Harvard and Stone (9pm)
ALSO: Son Little, Doe Paoro at The Echo (8pm)
ALSO: The Last Internationale, Dig the Kid, Vanessa Silberman at The Viper Room (8pm)
ALSO: Raw Fabrics at The Roxy Theatre (7:45)
ALSO: Jim & Sam at The Hotel Cafe second stage (9pm)
ALSO: NONA FREE at The Satellite (9pm)
ALSO: The Crazy Brave, LA River Bend at Silverlake Lounge (8pm)
ALSO: Tall Tales and the Silver Lining at Ham and Eggs Tavern (8pm)
ALSO: The Twilight Sad at Teragram Ballroom (9pm)

Thursday: San Fermin, Ivan & Alyosha at Teragram Ballroom (8:30)
ALSO: Sticky Fingers at The Troubadour (8pm)
ALSO: Patrick Joseph, Nina Storey, Marcus Eaton at Molly Malone’s (8,9,10)
ALSO: Andy Allo at The Mint (8pm)
ALSO: Kevin Hammond at The Hotel Cafe (7pm)
ALSO: Ceasefire at The Viper Room (10pm)

Friday: Brett Dennen w/ Firekid at The El Rey (9pm)
ALSO: Monika at Bootleg Bar (8:30)
ALSO: The Mother Hips at The Troubadour (8pm)

Saturday: Givers & Takers FREE at The Lost Knight (10:30, 11:30)
ALSO: Big Black Delta, Fartbarf at The Regent Theater (9pm)
ALSO: Fuel at Saint Rocke (8:30)
ALSO: Millencolin at Teragram Ballroom (9pm)

Sunday: Ruby Friedman Orchestra, The Glorious FREE at The Federal Bar (11am)
ALSO: The Brian Jonestown Massacre at Teragram Ballroom (9pm)
ALSO: Select Songwriter Showcase FREE at the Fox and Hounds (9pm)

To Keep in Mind:
May 31^st: Iron & Wine at The Fonda Theatre
June 1^st: Jordan Smith at The Lyric Theatre
June 2^nd: The Score at The Lyric Theatre
June 3^rd: Thrice at Shrine Expo Hall
June 8^th: The Mowgli’s at The Troubadour
June 8^th: We Were Indians at 3 of Clubs
June 10^th: Kaleo at The El Rey
June 10^th: Dreamers at The Wayfarer
June 11^th: The Matches at Teragram Ballroom
June 11^th: Make Music Pasadena
June 11^th: Freddy & Francine at The Hotel Café
June 11^th: Ben Hazelwood at The Roxy
June 12^th: Ray Little at The Hotel Café
June 12^th: The Parlotones at The Roxy
June 14^th: Dark Waves at The Hi Hat
June 24^th: Birdy at The Fonda Theatre
July 14^th: Bad Suns at Shrine Expo Hall
July 17^th: Collective Soul at The Greek Theatre
July 18^th: Sting at The Hollywood Bowl
July 20^th: Keaton Simons, Gabe Dixon at The Hotel Cafe
July 23^rd: twenty one pilots and MUTEMATH at The Forum
July 30^th: Honeyhoney, Korey Dane at The Troubadour
August 2^nd: Tony Lucca at The Hotel Cafe
August 9^th/10^th: Dawes at The Greek Theatre
August 12^th: Lincoln Durham at The Hotel Cafe
September 7^th: Bayside at Regent
September 8^th: Barnes Courtney at The Troubadour
September 10^th: Eve 6 at The Troubadour
September 10^th: NEEDTOBREATHE at The Greek Theatre
September 23^rd: Foy Vance at The Troubadour
September 24^th/25^th: Highly Suspect at The Troubadour
September 29^th: Tegan and Sara at The Wiltern
September 30^th: Tegan and Sara at Orpheum Theatre
September 30^th: Glen Hansard at The Wiltern
October 5^th: The Lumineers at The Hollywood Bowl
October 9^th: Sia at The Hollywood Bowl
October 10^th: The Dixie Chicks at The Hollywood Bowl
October 14^th: Jon McLaughlin at Teragram Ballroom
November 25^th: Switchfoot at Hollywood Palladium

~ Kristen

Kristen’s LA Concert Calendar: 5/16-5/22

Posted on May 15, 2016 by Kristen

Instead of thinking about last week with life chapter titles like “Major Life Setback #32”, “How To Fail at Everything” or “The Week My Computer went Red”, I think I’m going to choose “The Great Boba Discovery of Cypress” or maybe I’ll pick something that is a mix between the good and the bad like “Adventures with The Bestie: Bedbug Edition”. At any rate, I’m more than ready to move on and return to a life of more boring titles like “Another Week of Great Shows in LA”.

In order to help craft that destiny, here’s what I’m thinking:

Monday: Badass Bands Presents: The Soft White Sixties residency w/ The Absolute, Down and Outlaws, and Two Sheds FREE at The Satellite (9pm)
ALSO: Vs Colour residency w/ Sonny Boy Thorn and special guest FREE at The Hi Hat (8pm)
ALSO: Gavin Turek residency FREE at Bootleg Bar (8:30)
ALSO: Foxtrax at Harvelle’s (10pm)
ALSO: War & Pierce, Monday Monday at The Hotel Cafe second stage (7, 8)
ALSO: Hunnypot Live FREE at The Mint f. Midnight Divide (7pm)

Tuesday: Coasts w/ Knox Hamilton at The Troubadour (7:30)
ALSO: Shel at The Hotel Cafe (8pm)
ALSO: Kris Allen at The Mint (8pm)
ALSO: Swerve residency FREE at Resident (8pm)
ALSO: A Tribute to Prince FREE at The Satellite (9pm)
ALSO: Grammy Showcase at The Fonda Theatre f. blondfire, Kirby Maurier, Alexander Jean (8pm)

Weds: Adam Friedman w/ Chord Overstreet at The Hotel Cafe (10pm)
ALSO: Damien Jurado & The Heavy Light w/ Ben Abraham at The Troubadour (8pm)
ALSO: SWIMM at The Echo (10pm)
ALSO: Hirsh, Lemmo at The Viper Room (8:30)
ALSO: Phases at The Roxy Theatre (8:30)
ALSO: Steel Panther w/ Battle Tapes at The Fonda Theatre (9pm)
ALSO: Ben Folds w/ Doton at The Orpheum Theater (8pm)

Thursday: FMLYBND, Olivver the Kid, Dark Waves at The Roxy (8pm)
ALSO: Kris Orlowski w/ Jesse Thomas, Joel Eckels at The Hotel Cafe second stage (7, 10)
ALSO: Jake Davis Band at Rusty’s Surf Ranch (9:30)
ALSO: Sawyer Fredericks at The Troubadour (8pm)
ALSO: The Dig at Bootleg Bar (8:30)
ALSO: Alberta Cross at The Satellite (10pm)
ALSO: Yuna at The El Rey (9pm)

Friday: Bad Books at The Troubadour (7:30)
ALSO: Jaqueline Epar at Genghis Cohen (9:30)
ALSO: The Dustbowl Revival at McCabe’s (8pm)
ALSO: Jewel w/ Griffin House at Valley Performing Arts Center (8pm)

Saturday: Bernhoft & The Sudderbugs w/Jonny P at The Troubadour (8pm)
ALSO: Shane Alexander, Ruen Brothers at The Hotel Cafe second stage (9,11)
ALSO: Zookeeper’s Palace at The Mint (9pm)
ALSO: Forebear, Madus, The Brian Buckley Band at The Hi Hat (8pm)
ALSO: Jessica Childress FREE at Mrs. Fish (10:30)
ALSO: Filter, Orgy at The Roxy (8pm)
ALSO: Tori Kelly at The Greek Theatre (7:30)
ALSO: The War on Drugs at Hollywood Pantages Theatre

Sunday: Josh Rouse w/ Ben Limpic at The Hotel Cafe (7pm)
ALSO: Songwriter Sundays FREE at The Fox and Hounds (9pm)

To Keep in Mind:
May 24^th: Walking on Cars at Bootleg Theater
May 24^th: Frightened Rabbit at The Fonda Theatre
May 25^th: Greg Holden at The Hotel Cafe
May 26^th: Ivan & Alyosha at Teragram Ballroom
May 31^st: Iron & Wine at The Fonda Theatre
June 1^st: Jordan Smith at The Lyric Theatre
June 2^nd: The Score at The Lyric Theatre
June 3^rd: Thrice at Shrine Expo Hall
June 8^th: The Mowgli’s at The Troubadour
June 10^th: Kaleo at The El Rey
June 10^th: Dreamers at The Wayfarer
June 11^th: The Matches at Teragram Ballroom
June 11^th: Make Music Pasadena
June 11^th: Freddy & Francine at The Hotel Café
June 11^th: Ben Hazelwood at The Roxy
June 12^th: Ray Little at The Hotel Café
June 12^th: The Parlotones at The Roxy
June 24^th: Birdy at The Fonda Theatre
July 14^th: Bad Suns at Shrine Expo Hall
July 17^th: Collective Soul at The Greek Theatre
July 18^th: Sting at The Hollywood Bowl
July 20^th: Keaton Simons, Gabe Dixon at The Hotel Cafe
July 23^rd: twenty one pilots and MUTEMATH at The Forum
July 30^th: Honeyhoney, Korey Dane at The Troubadour
August 2^nd: Tony Lucca at The Hotel Cafe
August 9^th/10^th: Dawes at The Greek Theatre
August 12^th: Lincoln Durham at The Hotel Cafe
September 7^th: Bayside at Regent
September 10^th: Eve 6 at The Troubadour
September 10^th: NEEDTOBREATHE at The Greek Theatre
September 24^th/25^th: Highly Suspect at The Troubadour
September 29^th: Tegan and Sara at The Wiltern
September 30^th: Tegan and Sara at Orpheum Theatre
September 30^th: Glen Hansard at The Wiltern
October 5^th: The Lumineers at The Hollywood Bowl
October 10^th: The Dixie Chicks at The Hollywood Bowl
October 14^th: Jon McLaughlin at Teragram Ballroom

~ Kristen

Kristen’s LA Concert Calendar: 5/9-5/15

Posted on May 8, 2016 by Kristen

Yesterday was Comic Book Day. I was going to make a brief appearance at my local shop to pick up some free comics and maybe meet Alan Tudyk, but before I knew it, I had spent half the day in the fair-like environment hobnobbing with artists, comic creators, and other fans. After enjoying reading hour today with a stack of new comics, I have determined my new favorites to be Junior Braves of the Apocalypse and Finding Molly: An Adventure in Catsitting, the latter of which I just found out can be read as a web comic (yay!).

Now if you’re looking for a music recommendation, I would point you to the new Virginmarys album, Divides. I’ve been listening to this one in my car which is a bit of a hazard if you aim to stay in the speed limit, but definitely good for keeping one awake on the late night drive home from a show.

And, of course, there are the show recommendations:

Monday: Island Life hosted by Pete Wentz f. Tyler Glenn, Mike Posner, The Karma Killers, That Poppy at The Fonda Theatre (7:30)
ALSO: Beware of Darkness at Resident (8pm)
ALSO: The Soft White Sixties residency FREE at The Satellite (9pm)
ALSO: Gavin Turek residency FREE at Bootleg Bar (8:30)
ALSO: Foxtrax at Harvelle’s (10pm)
ALSO: It’s a School Night at Bardot f. Dua Lipa (8:30)
ALSO: Monday Monday at The Hotel Cafe second stage f. Chi McClean, Joel Eckels, and more (7pm)

Tuesday: Songwriter Round w/ Jay Nash, Garrison Starr, Jesse Thomas, Cary Brothers at The Hotel Cafe second stage (9pm)
ALSO: Ballerina Black, Swerve, The Electric West at Resident (8pm)
ALSO: Dorothy at The Echo (10pm)
ALSO: The Griswolds, Magic Man at The Fonda Theatre (7:30)
ALSO: Lily & Madeleine at The Troubadour (8pm)

Weds: Lights (acoustic) at The El Rey (8pm)
ALSO: Jeffery Austin at The Hotel Cafe (7pm)
ALSO: Mothxr at The Hi Hat (8pm)
ALSO: Immanu el FREE at The Satellite (10pm)
ALSO: Steel Panther at The Fonda Theater (9pm)
ALSO: The Neighbourhood at Microsoft Theater (8pm)

Thursday: NPR Tiny Desk Contest On The Road at No Vacancy (7pm)…FREE with reservation
ALSO: Lights (acoustic) at The El Rey (8pm)
ALSO: Naked Walrus w/ Beachwood Coyotes, Empra, Attic Empire at The Hi Hat (8pm)
ALSO: Night Lights at Rusty’s Surf Ranch (8pm)
ALSO: Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real at The Troubadour (8pm)
ALSO: Javier Colon at The Mint (8pm)
ALSO: Travis Mills at The Roxy (9pm)
ALSO: The Roof Beam Carpenters, the Absolute at Silverlake Lounge (8pm)
ALSO: Motion City Soundtrack at The Belasco Theater (6:30)
ALSO: Adopt the Arts honors Glenn Hughes & Robin Zander at The Fonda Theatre (7:30)

Friday: Little Hurricane w/ These Pilgrims at Resident (8pm)
ALSO: Night Lights at Sassafrass Saloon (10:30)
ALSO: Western Scene, Rainbow Jackson at The Satellite (9pm)
ALSO: Blake Lewis & Elliot Yamin at The Hotel Cafe (7pm)
ALSO: Wild Belle, James Supercave at The Echoplex (8:30)

Saturday: Matthew Mayfield w/ Patrick Droney at The Hotel Cafe (7pm)
ALSO: Dani Shay, Chris Pierce at Genghis Cohen (8:30, 9:30)
ALSO: Givers and Takers, Infantree at Los Globos (9pm)
ALSO: Andrew Bird at The Theatre at Ace Hotel (9pm)
ALSO: KROQ Weenie Roast at Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre (12pm)

Sunday: Joseph Arthur, Bob Woodruff FREE at The Federal Bar (11am)
ALSO: Gungor w/ Sleeping Wolf & Justin Hulsey at The Hotel Cafe (7pm)
ALSO: Andrew Bird at The Theatre at Ace Hotel (9pm)
ALSO: Songwriter Sundays FREE at The Fox and Hounds (9pm)

To Keep in Mind:
May 17^th: Coasts, Knox Hamilton at The Troubadour
May 18^th: Doton at The Orpheum Theatre
May 19^th: Dark Waves at The Roxy
May 20^th: Bad Books at The Troubadour
May 21^st: The War on Drugs at Hollywood Pantages Theatre
May 21^st: Bernhoft at The Troubadour
May 24^th: Walking on Cars at Bootleg Theater
May 24^th: Frightened Rabbit at The Fonda Theatre
May 25^th: Greg Holden at The Hotel Cafe
May 26^th: Ivan & Alyosha at Teragram Ballroom
May 31^st: Iron & Wine at The Fonda Theatre
June 1^st: Jordan Smith at The Lyric Theatre
June 2^nd: The Score at The Lyric Theatre
June 3^rd: Thrice at Shrine Expo Hall
June 8^th: The Mowgli’s at The Troubadour
June 10^th: Kaleo at The El Rey
June 10^th: Dreamers at The Wayfarer
June 11^th: The Matches at Teragram Ballroom
June 11^th: Make Music Pasadena
June 11^th: Freddy & Francine at The Hotel Café
June 11^th: Ben Hazelwood at The Roxy
June 12^th: Ray Little at The Hotel Café
June 12^th: The Parlotones at The Roxy
June 24^th: Birdy at The Fonda Theatre
July 14^th: Bad Suns at Shrine Expo Hall
July 17^th: Collective Soul at The Greek Theatre
July 18^th: Sting at The Hollywood Bowl
July 20^th: Keaton Simons, Gabe Dixon at The Hotel Cafe
July 23^rd: twenty one pilots and MUTEMATH at The Forum
July 30^th: Honeyhoney, Korey Dane at The Troubadour
August 2^nd: Tony Lucca at The Hotel Cafe
August 9^th/10^th: Dawes at The Greek Theatre
August 12^th: Lincoln Durham at The Hotel Cafe
September 7^th: Bayside at Regent
September 10^th: Eve 6 at The Troubadour
September 10^th: NEEDTOBREATHE at The Greek Theatre
September 24^th/25^th: Highly Suspect at The Troubadour
September 29^th: Tegan and Sara at The Wiltern
September 30^th: Tegan and Sara at Orpheum Theatre
September 30^th: Glen Hansard at The Wiltern
October 5^th: The Lumineers at The Hollywood Bowl
October 10^th: The Dixie Chicks at The Hollywood Bowl
October 14^th: Jon McLaughlin at Teragram Ballroom

~ Kristen

Kristen’s LA Concert Calendar: 5/2-5/8

Posted on May 1, 2016 by Kristen

Aside from some choice and morale-saving shows, last week was very much a “no” week. Everywhere I went (or tried to go), I was met with some sort of resistance. Even the Starbucks where I wanted to try the birthday cake Frappuccino…all out. Towards the end, I stopped asking questions because I already knew what the answer would be. Hopefully this week will hold a more proportional amount of allowances and denials…and a phone that behaves a little less like an obstinate adolescent.

At least the music will always be there for me. Last week it was Korey Dane, Andrew Watt, a fabulous evening at YouTube Space LA, and the always magnificent Zane Carney. Next week I’m looking forward to Rooney (and Wild Wild Horses) at Teregarm Ballroom. I’d also highly recommend Gin Wigmore at The El Rey.

Here’s the rest of my list:

Monday: LANY at The Troubadour (7pm)
ALSO: Tegan & Sara at The Roxy (8pm)
ALSO: The Soft White Sixties residency FREE at The Satellite (9pm)
ALSO: Gavin Turek residency FREE at Bootleg Bar (8:30)
ALSO: Aeges, Joyous Wolf at The Viper Room (8pm)
ALSO: Braeves, Foxtrax at Harvelle’s (9,10)
ALSO: Catfish and The Bottlemen at The Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever (9pm)
ALSO: Duran Duran at Belasco Theatre (7pm)
ALSO: Monday Monday at The Hotel Cafe second stage (7pm)
ALSO: Hunnypot Live FREE at The Mint (7pm)

Tuesday: Zachary Kibbee, Great White Buffalo and Ivory Deville at The Satellite (9pm)
ALSO: Fire the Animal at Good Time at Davey Wayne’s (10pm)
ALSO: The Subways at The Troubadour (8pm)
ALSO: Tegan & Sara at Teragram Ballroom (8:30)
ALSO: Taking Back Tuesday: Emo Night LA at The Echo & The Echoplex (9pm)

Weds: Night Lights FREE at No Vacancy (10pm)
ALSO: Soundcheck Live w/ Jackson Browne FREE at Lucky Strike Hollywood (8pm)
ALSO: Jamie Lawson w/ Amy Vachal at The Troubadour (8pm)
ALSO: The Classic Crime at Chain Reaction (6:30)
ALSO: Peter Murphy at The Regent Theater (8pm)
ALSO: Steel Panther at The Fonda (9pm)

Thursday: Gin Wigmore at The El Rey (9pm)
ALSO: Peter Bjorn and John at The Echo (8:30)
ALSO: Lucius w/ Margaret Glaspy at The Fonda (9pm)

Friday: Rooney w/ Wild Wild Horses at Teragram Ballroom (9pm)
ALSO: Stone Foxes, Ivory DeVille at The Viper Room (8pm)
ALSO: Sonny Boy Thorn at Bootleg Bar (8:30)
ALSO: Hippo Campus w/ Riothorse Royale at The Echo (8:30)
ALSO: Blaqk Audio w/ Night Riots at The Troubadour (8pm)
ALSO: Laney Jones & The Spirits, Spurs at The Hotel Cafe second stage (8, 10)
ALSO: Korey Dan, Escondido at The Natural History Museum (7pm)
ALSO: Tom Odell at The Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever (9pm)
ALSO: Crystal Bowersox at McCabe’s (8pm)

Saturday: The Summer Set, Royal Teeth, Handsome Ghost at The Roxy (8pm)
ALSO: Los Kingdom, Trevor Minear Trio at The Hotel Cafe second stage (9, 10)
ALSO: Popshop West 039 f. MUNA, The Black and The White at The Echo (5:30)

Sunday: Lacuna Coil w/ Butcher Babies at The Roxy (7:30)
ALSO: Songwriter Sunday FREE at The Fox and Hounds (9pm)

To Keep in Mind:
May 9^th: Beware of Darkness at Resident
May 10^th: The Griswolds at The Fonda Theatre
May 10^th: Jay Nash, Garrison Starr, Jesse Thomas at The Hotel Cafe
May 11^th: The Neighbourhood at Microsoft Theater
May 11^th/12^th: Lights at The El Rey
May 14^th: Matthew Mayfield at The Hotel Cafe
May 17^th: Coasts, Knox Hamilton at The Troubadour
May 18^th: Doton at The Orpheum Theatre
May 19^th: Dark Waves at The Roxy
May 20^th: Bad Books at The Troubadour
May 21^st: The War on Drugs at Hollywood Pantages Theatre
May 21^st: Bernhoft at The Troubadour
May 24^th: Walking on Cars at Bootleg Theater
May 24^th: Frightened Rabbit at The Fonda Theatre
May 25^th: Greg Holden at The Hotel Cafe
May 26^th: Ivan & Alyosha at Teragram Ballroom
May 31^st: Iron & Wine at The Fonda Theatre
June 2^nd: The Score at The Lyric Theatre
June 3^rd: Thrice at Shrine Expo Hall
June 8^th: The Mowgli’s at The Troubadour
June 10^th: Kaleo at The El Rey
June 10^th: Dramers, AudioDamn!, The Young Wild at The Wayfarer
June 11^th: The Matches at Teragram Ballroom
June 11^th: Make Music Pasadena
June 11^th: Freddy & Francine at The Hotel Café
June 11^th: Ben Hazelwood at The Roxy
June 12^th: Ray Little at The Hotel Cafe
June 24^th: Birdy at The Fonda Theatre
July 14^th: Bad Suns at Shrine Expo Hall
July 17^th: Collective Soul at The Greek Theatre
July 18^th: Sting at The Hollywood Bowl
July 20^th: Keaton Simons, Gabe Dixon at The Hotel Cafe
July 23^rd: twenty one pilots and MUTEMATH at The Forum
July 30^th: Honeyhoney, Korey Dane at The Troubadour
August 2^nd: Tony Lucca at The Hotel Cafe
August 9^th/10^th: Dawes at The Greek Theatre
August 12^th: Lincoln Durham at The Hotel Cafe
September 7^th: Bayside at Regent
September 10^th: Eve 6 at The Troubadour
September 10^th: NEEDTOBREATHE at The Greek Theatre
September 24^th/25^th: Highly Suspect at The Troubadour
September 29^th: Tegan and Sara at The Wiltern
September 30^th: Tegan and Sara at Orpheum Theatre
September 30^th: Glen Hansard at The Wiltern
October 5^th: The Lumineers at The Hollywood Bowl
October 10^th: The Dixie Chicks at The Hollywood Bowl
October 14^th: Jon McLaughlin at Teragram Ballroom

~ Kristen