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Kristen’s LA Concert Calendar: 1/2-1/8

Posted on January 1, 2017 by Kristen

Happy 2017! I started my year with a walk/dance on the beach which I feel is particularly fitting as I’ve happily managed to find employment that will keep me in Los Angeles for the time being (woo hoo!). This year is bound to come with some changes, but I hope to continue going to shows and keeping you all up to date on my favorite local music happenings. For my reflections on 2016, check out my 2016 Music Mix.

I’d say 2017 is musically off to a slower start, but this could just be because many venues are slacking with posting their January calendars. I’ll do my best to update throughout the week, but here’s what I’ve got right now:

Monday: Warbly Jets residency FREE at The Satellite (9pm)
ALSO: No Win FREE at Bootleg Bar (9pm)
ALSO: The Sunset Jam FREE at The Viper Room (9pm)

Tuesday: Wilderado FREE at Resident (8pm)
ALSO: Kyle Morton w/ Anthony D’Amato at Bootleg Bar (8pm)
ALSO: Super Tuesday’s FREE at Butter’d Up (10pm)

Weds: Sam Morrow residency FREE at The Love Song Bar (8:30)
ALSO Sound Collective with Josh and Kira FREE at Saint Rocke (8pm)

Thursday: Avi Buffalo at Bootleg Bar (8:30)
ALSO: Alicia Witt at The Hotel Cafe second stage (8pm)
ALSO: Barbara Streisand at The Grammy Museum (8pm)
ALSO: This Wild Life w/ Royal Teeth, Oyster Kids at Long Beach Art Theatre (7pm)

Friday: John Isaac Watters residency FREE at The Hi Hat (8pm)
ALSO: Astra Kelly at Genghis Cohen (8pm)
ALSO: Gone is Gone at The Troubadour (8pm)
ALSO: The Devil Makes Three at The Wiltern (8pm)

Saturday: A Night of TLC at The Hotel Cafe (10pm)

Sunday: Jack Tempchin at The Hotel Cafe second stage (8pm)
ALSO: Songwriter Sundays FREE at The Fox and Hounds (8pm)

To Keep in Mind:
January 11^th-14^th: Lord Huron at Teragram Ballroom
January 12^th: Dar Williams at The Troubadour
January 13^th: The White Buffalo at The Troubadour
January 17^th: Bear’s Den at The El Rey
January 18^th: DNCE at The Belasco Theatre
January 19h: Jack Savoretti at The Hotel Cafe
January 25^th: Joshua Radin at The Troubadour
January 26^th: Zane Carney at The El Rey
January 28^th: Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls at The Wiltern
January 28^th: SafetySuit at The Regent Theater
January 28^th: Dorothy at The Troubadour
Feb. 2^nd: Mike Doughty at The Troubadour
Feb. 2^nd: Tom Chaplin at The El Rey
Feb. 4^th: Leroy Sanchez at The Troubadour
Feb. 8^th: The Revivalists at The Fonda
Feb. 11^th: The Griswolds w/ Dreamers at Teragram Ballroom
Feb. 14^th: David Duchovny at The Roxy
Feb. 16^th: twenty one pilots, MUTEMATH at Honda Center
Feb. 27^th: Jens Lekamn at Teragram Ballroom
March 24^th: Yellowcard at The Novo by Microsoft
March 25^th: Colony House w/ Knox Hamilton at The Troubadour
April 5^th: Mayday Parade at The Regent Theater

~ Kristen

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Kristen’s 2016 Music Mix

Posted on December 30, 2016 by Kristen

Not as much music reached my ears this year, but that doesn’t mean my 2016 wasn’t defined by it’s musical highlights. Here are some of the songs and bands that meant the most to me in 2016.

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Lukas Graham – Better Than Yourself (Criminal Mind, Pt. 2)

I knew going into SXSW that I was going to like Lukas Graham, but I didn’t realize at the end of the year they were going to be my #1 band discovery of 2016. They first time I saw Lukas Graham, they opened with this song. It was love at first note.

Biffy Clyro – Wolves of Winter

When your most beloved band releases a new album, you get excited. When this is the first single they drop, giddiness ensues. 2016’s Ellipsis wasn’t exactly what I was expecting, but if it were, it wouldn’t be a Biffy Clyro album now would it? My dearest wish for 2017 is that the band will return to Los Angeles and play.

Badflower – Drop Dead

My favorite release this year was Badflower’s Temper EP. This band continues to improve and with new songs like “Drop Dead”, I don’t see this trajectory leveling off any time soon.

Jamie N Commons – Not Gonna Break Me

This was my theme song for much of 2016 as I continued to endure a myriad of setbacks in my journey towards a PhD. I was not bested, however, and by the end of the year I finally (finally!) was able to defend my dissertation and graduate. Thank you Mr. Commons!

Dear Boy – Alluria

I saw Dear Boy more than any other band live this year including a particularly memorable Halloween show. In 2016 the band released more music (Parts of a Flower EP) and “Alluria” is my favorite song from the new offerings.

The Hunna – You & Me

This song makes me smile. It brings to mind all the best parts of 2016; backstage shenanigans, time spent with friends, discovering amazing new music, and ping pong!

The Struts – Kiss This

Let’s just dedicate this song to 2016. It was a tough year for a variety of reasons, but as much as I look forward to putting the year behind me, I would also like to remember the good times…like that time I saw The Struts do a TV taping and the audience was so into it, they clapped through the entire set!

Young Rising Sons – Simple Life

Young Rising Sons always manage to be part of my most memorable concert experiences. 2016 brought some great shows, but one memory that is most vivid is a two-day extravagance at The Troubadour that included Young Rising Sons, The Moth & The Flame, Mainland, Dreamers, and Night Riots. All I need are times like that…a Simple Life indeed!

Dreamers – Sweet Disaster

Dreamers only came into my life in 2016, but it feels like I’ve known this band for years. Their debut full length, This Album Does Not Exist, was released this year and there is not a single song on it that couldn’t be a radio hit. One of my favorites for dancing, singing, and general good times.
The Wrecks – Favorite Liar

At the beginning of the year, I interviewed The Wrecks when they opened for Nothing But Thieves at The Troubadour. They were a new band, full of potential and seemingly boundless energy. I loved them! By the end of the year, they had toured the country and signed a label deal. I’d say 2016 was their year, but let’s just see where they go next!
Walking On Cars – Flying High Falling Low

In 2016, Walking On Cars released their album, Everything This Way, and came to play LA not once, but twice! This band is an experience and their music elicits “all the feels” as a dear friend and fellow WOC fan would say.
The Americans – I’ll Be Yours

I caught this band a couple of times this year and each time, this song really stuck. I tracked it down and put it on whenever I feel a little blue. I find the song and it’s tempo changes quite hopeful.
Joseph – Lifted Away

This trio of sisters opened for James Bay at Humphrey’s, one of the most unexpected and amazing show adventures of my year down in San Diego. When Noisetrade offered one of their EPs, I snatched it up and was swept away by the glorious vocal harmonies.
BANNERS – Gold Dust

I spent a lot of time in Starbucks this year, writing away. I was very excited when I realized one of my SXSW faves was picked up for regular rotation at my store. What speaks volumes about my love for this band is that after hearing this song over and over and over during some of the more trying times of my year, I still love it!
Highly Suspect – My Name is Human

One of my favorite bands from last year came back in 2016 with another album, another Grammy nomination, and a couple killlller shows at The Troubadour. I don’t think it’s possible for this band to disappoint, especially in the live setting.
The Virginmarys – Push the Pedal

Highlights of my 2016 would not be complete without mentioning time spent with these gentlemen and their music. They were one of the interviews I did for a video series with High Voltage and their 2016 album, Divides, spent a lot of time in my car stereo which probably wasn’t the best idea as songs like “Push the Pedal” don’t exactly encourage safe driving practices.
Lapsley – Hurt Me

This song just digs right in. I tracked down everything I could from Lapsley after seeing her play a surprise set at SXSW and this is the track I ended up putting on repeat. If you happened to see me driving around LA singing in my car, chances are it was this song.
X Ambassadors f. Jamie N Commons – Low Life

The X Ambassadors record came through for me big time this year with songs like this and their hit, “Unsteady”. I had a particularly trying weekend where these songs were played on repeat. You cannot underestimate the healing power of music, especially when one is feeling particularly alone.
Mondo Cozmo – Shine

If we had a category for best local discovery of 2016, Mondo Cozmo would win the prize. To say I missed a chance to see Dear Boy in order to see this band again…well, that should say everything. “Shine” is an anthem to take into 2017 reminding us that, “Everything will be alright if you let it go”.

~ Kristen

Amanda’s SD Concert Calendar 12/26-1/1

Posted on December 26, 2016 by Amanda

I hope everyone had a lovely holiday. I spent mine eating Chinese food with family and watching White Collar on DVD. I also got some socks and long underwear, which was much needed and appreciated.

I’m surprised by how much we have this week since it’s right after Christmas but you have quite a few options this week. Also, there’s a bunch of NYE parties going on. I’m personally not doing anything, but if I was, I would be at The Lafayette for their big show. Whatever you choose to do, please be safe!

Monday:

Tuesday: Henry Rollins @ Observatory North Park at 8pm
AND: Jesse Hofstee (Spero), Nate Hess (The Bad & The Ugly), Rip Carson @ The Merrow at 9pm
AND: Grim Slippers, Surly Bonds @ Soda Bar at 9pm

Wednesday: Citizen Cope @ Observatory North Park at 8pm
AND: Donovan Frankenreiter @ Belly Up at 8pm
AND: Nina Francis @ The Merrow at 9pm
AND: Dreams Made Flesh @ Soda Bar at 9pm

Thursday: Donovan Frankenreiter @ Belly Up at 8pm
AND: Cracker and Camper Van Beethoven @ Music Box at 8:30pm

Friday: Josh Damigo’s B-Day Bash @ Lestats at 9pm
AND: Brian Setzer’s Rockabilly Riot @ Belly Up at 8:45pm – SOLD OUT
AND: The Broken Stems @ The Merrow at 9pm
AND: Mrs. Magician @ Soda Bar at 9pm

Saturday: On With The Show feat: Midnight Pine, Birdy Bardot, Dani Bell & The Tarantist, The Schizophonics, and more @ Lafayette at 8pm
AND: The Donkeys @ Soda Bar at 9pm
AND: The 19 Piece Brian Setzer Orchestra @ Belly Up at 8:45pm – SOLD OUT
AN: Cash’d Out @ Casbah at 9pm

Sunday: The White Buffalo @ Belly Up at 8pm

Keep in Mind:
January 10th- Dawes @ Belly Up
January 17th- DNCE @ House of Blues
January 21st- Cold War Kids, The Strumbrellas @ Observatory North Park
February 12th- David Duchovny @ Music Box
February 20th- AFI @ Observatory North Park
February 21st- Circa Survive @ House of Blues
February 21st- AFI @ Observatory North Park
February 22nd- Circa Survive @ House of Blues
February 22nd- AFI @ Observatory North Park
March 5th- Bon Jovi @ Viejas Arena
March 26th- Panic! At The Disco, Misterwives, Saint Motel @ Viejas Arena
April 4th- Mayday Parade – A Lesson in Romantics Anniversary Tour
April 8th- Green Day @ Valley View Casino Center
May 5th- Andrew McMahon and The Wilderness @ House of Blues

Kristen’s LA Concert Calendar: 12/26-1/1

Posted on December 25, 2016 by Kristen

Merry Christmas!! I’m spending today with my High Voltage family playing games and watching Kings of Con. Next week is incredibly light show-wise. I’m not sure how many days I can make before the withdrawals set in, but I’m very much looking forward to the end of 2016.

Here’s what I could find:

Monday: Avi Buffalo at The Echo (8:30)

Tuesday: Sound Collective with Josh and Kira FREE at Saint Rocke (8pm)

Weds: Casey Abrams at Saint Rocke (8pm)

Thursday: We Stand for Standing Rock fundraiser at Harvelle’s f. Herbert Bail Orchestra (9pm)
ALSO: The Crazy Brave at The Hi Hat (8pm)

Friday: Remembering Bowie at The Satellite (9pm)
ALSO: Citizen Cope at The Regent Theater (8pm)
ALSO: Mystic Braves at The Echo (8:30)
ALSO: Donavon Frankenreiter at Saint Rocke (9pm)

Saturday: Pink Martini at Walt Disney Concert Hall (7pm, 10:30)
ALSO: New Year’s Eve in Long Beach f. Citizen Cope (8pm)

Sunday: Happy New Year!

~ Kristen

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Amanda’s SD Concert Calendar 12/19-12/25

Posted on December 19, 2016 by Amanda

I managed to make it out to three shows this week (!!!) plus another trip to Disneyland! Whew. I have indeed been busy but I’m hoping that might slow down soon. And judging by the calendar this week, we are in a bit of a lull. I know NYE is just around the corner but I have no plans myself, except to eat and sleep. I’m such a party animal, I know.

I hope everyone has a happy holiday, no matter what you celebrate. I hope you all eats lots of yummy food and get some quality time with family too! Happy Holidays!

Monday: The Lulls @ Casbah at 9pm
AND: The Liquorsmiths @ Sycamore Den at 8pm
AND: Gorgeous Boyscouts @ Soda Bar at 9pm

Tuesday: Lauren Leigh and Sam @ Tin Roof at 9pm
AND: Robin Henkel @ House of Blues at 7pm

Wednesday: Listen Local Radio’s Holiday Party feat. Corina Rose, Nina Francis, Astra Kelly and more @ Music Box at 7pm
AND: Brawley, Nancarrow, and more @ Belly Up at 8pm

Thursday: A Berkley Hart Christmas @ Music Box at 7pm

Friday: Hideout, The Gloomies @ Soda Bar at 9pm

Saturday: Happy Holidays!

Sunday: Happy Holidays!

Keep in Mind:
December 27th- Henry Rollins @ Observatory North Park
December 28th- Citizen Cope @ Observatory North Park
December 28th- Donovan Frankenreiter @ Belly Up
December 29th-Donovan Frankenreiter @ Belly Up
December 29th- Cracker and Camper Van Beethoven @ Music Box
January 10th- Dawes @ Belly Up
January 17th- DNCE @ House of Blues
January 21st- Cold War Kids, The Strumbrellas @ Observatory North Park
February 12th- David Duchovny @ Music Box
February 20th- AFI @ Observatory North Park
February 21st- Circa Survive @ House of Blues
February 21st- AFI @ Observatory North Park
February 22nd- Circa Survive @ House of Blues
February 22nd- AFI @ Observatory North Park
March 5th- Bon Jovi @ Viejas Arena
March 26th- Panic! At The Disco, Misterwives, Saint Motel @ Viejas Arena
April 4th- Mayday Parade – A Lesson in Romantics Anniversary Tour
April 8th- Green Day @ Valley View Casino Center
May 5th- Andrew McMahon and The Wilderness @ House of Blues

Kristen’s LA Concert Calendar: 12/18-12/25

Posted on December 18, 2016 by Kristen

I’ve kept myself properly busy this month, successfully avoiding the bulk of the Christmastime gloom. Last week included a trip to SD with shows at The Casbah and Lestat’s and then a few holiday parties in LA including one at The Hotel Cafe where John Mayer made a surprise appearance. One simply cannot be upset with life when one is present for a jam session including John Mayer, Zane Carney, and David Ryan Harris.

Next week, once again, we have a Monday of impossible choices and a few Holiday shows then we’ll have to take a couple of days off. If you’re looking for some live music, here’s what I’d suggest:

Monday: It’s a School Night at Bardot f. Badflower (8:30)
ALSO: Dead Sara at Harvard & Stone (9pm)
ALSO: The Station Breaks at The Troubadour (7:30)
ALSO: Music Militia Night w/ Naomi and friends FREE at The Satellite f. Wrabel, Audra Mae and more (9pm)
ALSO: Nick Waterhouse at The Regent Theater (8pm)
ALSO: Monday Monday at The Hotel Cafe second stage (8pm)
ALSO: The Sunset Jam FREE at The Viper Room (9pm)

Tuesday: The Watkins Family Holiday Show at Largo (8:30)
ALSO: Lauren Ruth Ward FREE at Harvard & Stone (10pm)
ALSO: Super Tuesday’s FREE at Butter’d Up (10pm)
ALSO: Sound Collective with Josh and Kira FREE at Saint Rocke (8pm)

Weds: Holiday Fiesta fundraiser for NELA Winter Shelter for the Homeless at The Hi Hat f. Kate Nash (7pm)
ALSO: HIRSH at The Viper Room (9pm)
ALSO: LOVEYOU FREE at The Satellite (10pm)
ALSO: Jane Lynch’s A Swingin’ Little Christmas CD Release show at Largo (8pm)

Thursday: Stand With Standing Rock Benefit at The Hi Hat (8pm)
ALSO: Avi Buffalo at Bootleg Bar (8:30)

Friday: Fishbone at The Roxy (8:30)

Saturday:

Sunday: Merry Christmas!

~ Kristen

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Amanda’s SD Concert Calendar 12/12-12/18

Posted on December 12, 2016 by Amanda

Well this week I made it out to a show, a holiday party, and Disneyland! To say I’m tired would not be wrong. I feel like I need a few afternoon naps to get myself right again, so if there are some omissions here, I apologize.

This week I hope to make it out to see Royal Teeth at the Soda Bar. They hardly ever make their way to San Diego so they are worth seeing just for that reason. Other joys this week include Mrs. Henry, Zane Carney, and Sara Watkins. But you should really check the list for full details.

Monday:

Tuesday: The Shelters, The Verigolds, Mrs. Henry @ Casbah at 9pm
AND: Sara Watkins @ Belly Up at 8pm
AND: The Gorgeous Boyscouts @ The Merrow at 9pm
AND: Tay Watts @ Tin Roof at 8pm

Wednesday: Zane Carney, Matthew Phillips @ Lestats at 9pm
AND: The Venice Christmas Show @ Belly Up at 8pm
AND: Wild Child @ Casbah at 9pm

Thursday: Royal Teeth, Kolars @ Soda Bar at 9pm
AND: The Dandy Warhols, Telegram @ Belly Up at 8pm
AND: Jimmy Lewis Band @ Tin Roof at 8pm

Friday: Chris Robinson Brotherhood @ Observatory North Park at 8pm
AND: Justin Werner, Mike Wojniak @ Lestats at 9pm
AND: Alien Ant Farm @ The Holding Company at 8pm

Saturday: Coriander @ Tin Roof at 10pm

Sunday: For The Sender Holiday Show @ Belly Up at 8pm
AND: Unwritten Law @ House of Blues at 8pm
AND: The Robin Henkel Band @ Lestats at 7pm

Keep in Mind:
December 27th- Henry Rollins @ Observatory North Park
December 28th- Donovan Frankenreiter @ Belly Up
December 29th-Donovan Frankenreiter @ Belly Up
December 29th- Cracker and Camper Van Beethoven @ Music Box
January 10th- Dawes @ Belly Up
January 17th- DNCE @ House of Blues
January 21st- Cold War Kids, The Strumbrellas @ Observatory North Park
February 12th- David Duchovny @ Music Box
February 21st- Circa Survive @ House of Blues
Fevruary 22nd- Circa Survive @ House of Blues
March 5th- Bon Jovi @ Viejas Arena
March 26th- Panic! At The Disco, Misterwives, Saint Motel @ Viejas Arena
April 4th- Mayday Parade – A Lesson in Romantics Anniversary Tour
April 8th- Green Day @ Valley View Casino Center
May 5th- Andrew McMahon and The Wilderness @ House of Blues

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Lukas Graham – Better Than Yourself (Criminal Mind, Pt. 2)

Biffy Clyro – Wolves of Winter

Badflower – Drop Dead

Jamie N Commons – Not Gonna Break Me

Dear Boy – Alluria

The Hunna – You & Me

The Struts – Kiss This

Young Rising Sons – Simple Life

Dreamers – Sweet Disaster

The Wrecks – Favorite Liar

Walking On Cars – Flying High Falling Low

The Americans – I’ll Be Yours

Joseph – Lifted Away

BANNERS – Gold Dust

Highly Suspect – My Name is Human

The Virginmarys – Push the Pedal

Lapsley – Hurt Me

X Ambassadors f. Jamie N Commons – Low Life

Mondo Cozmo – Shine

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