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Kristen’s LA Concert Calendar: 7/11-7/17

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This past week has been incredibly rough. From all the problems resulting from the new apartment to my car breaking down and work stuff just not…working, I haven’t been in the best of spirits. I am very grateful to have friends who made the effort to drive me to/from a couple shows, without which I would descend into madness. I at least made it to two of the four The Silent Comedy shows. Those boys never fail to deliver a good time. Their show at the LACMA with Saint Motel was particularly enjoyable as it included a tour of the Tim Burton exhibit AND it got done early enough for us to catch a little “Weatherman” from Dead Sara at The Viper Room.

My favorite show last week, however, was Truth & Salvage Co. with Brian Wright Monday night at The Hotel Cafe. I discovered Truth & Salvage Co. at this venue over two years ago and seeing them play my favorite stage once again was like a homecoming. This band has the ability to transform the energy of an entire room making it impossible to not feel a strong sense of communal love, happiness, and an overwhelming desire to dance. And let’s not forget about the Brian Wright icing on the Truth & Salvage cake! That man is a marvel…and is incidentally playing a last minute gig tonight (Sunday) at Piano Bar at 10:30 (told you something would come up)

This week I start an intensive two week training course so my evening adventures will again be diminished. Nothing will stop me, however, from Parade of Lights Thursday night at The Viper Room. I’ve mentioned these boys before and am incredibly excited to have them back in Los Angeles. If you can make it, I’d love to see you there.

Here’s what else is going on (it’s quite a healthy week for music):

 

Monday: Andy Clockwise and Lemon Sun FREE at The Satellite (10pm)…the first of a month long residence from Mr. Clockwise
ALSO: Races FREE at Bootleg Theater (10:30)…another start of a must-see residency
ALSO: Thao and Mirah at The Hotel Cafe (8pm)
ALSO: Songwriters in the Round at Room 5 (9pm)

 

Tuesday: Eli James FREE at Hemingway’s Lounge (10pm)
ALSO: Matthew Mayfield and Johnny Marnell at The Hotel Cafe (9, 10)
ALSO: Stop Motion Poetry at The Roxy (7:30)
ALSO: Beachwood Night at Piano Bar featuring Dave Green and Jesse Cole (8pm)

 

Weds: Jay Nash and Anna Nalick at The Hotel Cafe (9, 10)
ALSO: The Lookout Kids at The Viper Room (10:30)

 

Thursday: Parade of Lights at The Viper Room (11pm)
ALSO: The Bangles FREE at The Santa Monica Pier (7pm)
ALSO: The Soft Pack and Hanni El Khatib FREE at The Hammer Museum (7pm)
ALSO: The Californian FREE at Pershing Square (7:30)…part of the Spaceland under the stars summer concert series

 

Friday: Curtis Peoples at The Hotel Cafe (10:30)
ALSO: Nikki Monninger (silversun pickups), Brian Aubert, The Janks, Sabrosa Purr, and Vicky Cryer at The Satellite (9pm)
ALSO: Beatnik Jr. at The Good Hurt (10:30)
ALSO: Sarah McLaughlin at The Hollywood Bowl (8:30
ALSO: Music in the Zoo featuring Mini Mansions, Hands, Honeyhoney, Kitten, and more (6pm)…an excuse to get into the zoo after-hours!! http://lazoo.org/mitz/index.html

 

Saturday: Maniac at The Bootleg Theater (10:30)
ALSO: Sarah McLaughlin at The Hollywood Bowl (8:30)
ALSO: Trapt at The Roxy (10pm)
ALSO: OSLO at The Satellite (11pm)

 

Sunday: Black Baptista at The Viper Room (11pm)

 

NOTE: Saturday and Sunday is LA’s Carmageddon, so I’d only venture out if you don’t have to go too far…or anywhere near the 405.

 

To Keep in Mind:
July 19th and 21st: Alkaline Trio at The Troubadour
July 21st: Missy Higgins at The Santa Monica Pier
July 22nd: Langhorne Slim at The Echo
July 22nd: Indians CD release at The Viper Room
July 26th: The Indigo Girls at The Troubadour
July 28th: Ben Sollee at Bootleg Theater
July 28th: A Perfect Circle at Gibson Auditorium
August 11th: Toy and Lifehouse at Ventura County Fair
August 12-14th: Outside Lands in San Francisco
August 16th: Mutemath at The Troubadour
August 18th and 25th: The Veronicas at The Viper Room
August 18th: TDIF at The Hotel Cafe
August 19th: Buckcherry at The Roxy
August 18-20th: SSMF
August 27-28th: Sunset Junction
September 3rd: FYF
September 22-24: Hotel Carolina (South Carolina)
September 22nd: Jonathan Tyler and the Northern Lights at The Viper Room

~ Kristen

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Amanda’s Show Calendar 11/8-11/14

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I don’t know about you but mind body is still having a hard time with this “fall back” business. I keep waking up thinking I’m late and having to remind my body that I’m not but in fact I have another hour to sleep and should be happy. Alas, no such luck.

I have an upcoming post about some snazzy bands I found in Vegas but for now, you will have to settle with this week’s concert calendar. It’s chock full of goodness on Friday and Saturday! 🙂

Monday: The Howls @ The Casbah @9 $8
AND: Circle Pit @ Soda Bar @9 $7

Tuesday: Relax 🙂

Wednesday: 91X Snow Jam Pre Party w/ Nervous Wreckords @ The Belly Up @ 9 $12
AND: Sean Hayes @ Soda Bar @9 $12

Thursday: The Silent Comedy, Andy Clockwise, Fierce Creatures @ The Casbah @9 $10 adv/$12 day of

Friday: Tyler Hilton and Trevor Davis @ Lestats @9 $?
AND: Skyline Union @ Bar Eleven @10 $5
AND: Republic of Letters @ Epicentre @6:30 $8 adv/$10 day of
AND: Illuminauts @ Soda Bar @9 $8
AND: KT Tunstall @ House of Blues SD @730 $22.50 adv/$26 day of

Saturday: Gayle Skidmore @ The Ruby Room @8 $8
AND: The Soft Pack @ The Casbah @9 $13 adv/$15 day of
AND: Endoxi @ Winstons @8 $FREE
AND: Scheff’s Beer, Bands, and BBQ @ Bar Pink @1-4 $10
AND: FM 94.9 8th Anniversary with The Hold Steady and The Night Marchers @ 4th & B  @7 $26
AND: Josh Damigo @ Lestats @9 $?

Sunday: Blonde Redhead @ House of Blues San Diego @7:30 $22

Keep in Mind:

November 15th- Joey Ryan and Meg and Dia @ Epicentre @6:30
November 16th- Mayday Parade @ House of Blues SD
November 18th- Echo Revolution and Wendy Bailey @ Bar Eleven @9
November 18th- Get Back Loretta @ The Casbah @10 $8
November 20th- Cartel, Hey Monday, and The Ready Set @ Epicentre @6 $15
December 2nd-The Dead Kennedys- House of Blues San Diego
December 5th- Passion Pit @ Soma
December 10th-  Delta Spirit @ House of Blues San Diego
December 15th- Wrex the Halls w/Smashing Pumpkins, My Chemical Romance, Bad Religion, Jimmy Eat World, Anberlin, Switchfoot, A Day to Remember

Amanda’s Show Calendar 11/1-11/7

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Feliez Dia De Los Muertos and Happy November! I hope you all had a fabulous Halloween!! I spent mine hanging at home after celebrating it Saturday in Vegas by seeing Halloween Town and some new favs, Devilcar, and The Seams. And by the way, can you believe it’s November already? Craziness! Almost as crazy as some of the shows this week…

Monday: Rest up from Halloween 🙂

Tuesday: The Apples in Stereo @ The Casbah @9 $12 adv/$14 day of

Wednesday: Two Door Cinema Club @ The Belly Up @9 $13 adv/$15 day of

Thursday: Trans Am @ The Casbah @9 $13
AND: Useless Keys @ Bar Pink @9 $FREE

Friday: White Apple Tree @ The Casbah @930 $8
AND: Ghostland Observatory @ 4th & B
AND: Circa Survive @ House of Blues SD @7 $16 adv/$17.50 day of
AND: Butterfly Bones @ The Soda Bar @ 9 $8

Saturday: FM 94.9 Presents- Dr. Dog @ The Belly Up
AND: Run Devil Run @ Bar Eleven @9 $tba
AND: The Smart Bros. @ Tin Can Alehouse @930 $5

Sunday: The Heavy and Wallpaper @ The Casbah @ 9 $12 adv/$15 day of

Keep in Mind:

November 10th- 91X Snow Jam Pre Party w/ Nervous Wreckords @ The Belly Up @ 9 $12
Nov. 11th- The Silent Comedy & Andy Clockwise @ The Casbah $10 adv/$12 day of (This will SELL OUT!!!)
Nov. 13th- Gayle Skidmore @ The Ruby Room @8 $8
Nov. 13th- The Soft Pack @ The Casbah @9 $13 adv/$15 day of
Nov. 13th- FM 94.9 8th Anniversary with The Hold Steady and The Night Marchers @ 4th & B  @7 $26
November 14th-Blonde Redhead- House of Blues San Diego
November 16th- Mayday Parade @ House of Blues SD
November 18th- Get Back Loretta @ The Casbah @10 $8
December 2nd-The Dead Kennedys- House of Blues San Diego

Amanda’s Show Calendar 10/25-10/31

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It’s Halloween week and one of my favorite times of the year! Bummer that Halloween is on a Sunday though… But don’t fear, there are some snazzy Halloween shows to attend this weekend (and even during the week!)

Monday: Mishka @ The Belly Up @9 $15

Tuesday: Nico Vega, St. Motel, & Imagine Dragons @ The Casbah (this show is not to be missed!) @9 $8
AND: Centerlight Pop @ Tin Can Alehouse @9 $4

Wednesday: Seabear @ The Casbah @930 $10 adv/$12 day of

Thursday: Curtis Peoples @ Lestats @9 $?
AND: Republic of Letters @ Ruby Room @9 $?

Friday: 91X Boos Cruise feat. The Nervous Wreckords & Dynamite Walls @730 $25
AND: Portugal. The Man @ House of Blues SD @730 $14.50 adv/$17.50 day of
AND: Zombie Prom and The Creepy Creeps @ The Casbah @9 $10 adv/$14 day of
AND: North Park Massacure: Daft Punk Tribute Party @ U-31 feat. Gabe Vega & Saul Q @9

Saturday: Hyena, Shark Attack, DJ Gabe Vega and Adam Salter @ The Casbah @9 $20
AND: Supernatural Halloween Soiree with Tina T & Mr. Biggs @9 $5
AND: Misfits cover set by The Burning of Rome @ Ruby Room @9 $?

Sunday: The Burning of Rome and Weatherbox @ The Casbah @9 $10 adv/$12 day of
AND: The Bloody Beetroots @ House of Blues SD @ 830 $30 adv/$32.50 day of

Keep in Mind:

Nov. 3rd- Two Door Cinema Club @ The Belly Up @830 $13 adv/$15 day of
Nov. 4th- Massive Attack @ RIMAC Arena UCSD @8 $57.35 (fees included)
November 5th- White Apple Tree @ The Casbah @930 $8
nov. 5th- Circa Survive @ House of Blues SD @ 7 $16 adv/$17.50 day of
Nov. 10th- Devo @ The Belly Up @730 $89 adv/$94 day of
Nov. 11th- The Silent Comedy & Andy Clockwise @ The Casbah $10 adv/$12 day of (This will SELL OUT!!!)
Nov. 13th- The Soft Pack @ The Casbah @9 $13 adv/$15 day of
Nov. 13th- FM 94.9 8th Anniversary with The Hold Steady and The Night Marchers @ 4th & B  @7 $26
November 14th-Blonde Redhead- House of Blues San Diego
November 16th- Mayday Parade @ House of Blues SD
November 18th- Get Back Loretta @ The Casbah @10 $8
December 2nd-The Dead Kennedys- House of Blues San Diego

Amanda’s SD Concert Calendar 6/25-7/1

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You know, I actually started this post yesterday but got so caught up in the loveliness of a true Sunday of that it obviously didn’t get completed. I plan on attending the fair this week (finally!) and riding some rides and maybe eat some horrible food. Warped Tour finally makes it to town this week. If you go, make sure you check out LMN favorite Dead Sara. They will blow your mind. Get Back Loretta play this week and we also have the cd release for The Nervous Wreckords. Must attend!
 

Monday: Cathryn Beeks Homegrown Showcase @ Anthology @6 $5

Tuesday: Mattson 2 @ El Dorado @9
AND: Stephen Ray  @ Griffin @7

Wednesday: Warped Tour @ Cricket Wireless @1130
AND: Lisa Marie Presley and Terraplane Sun @ Belly Up @730 $20/$22
AND: Dashboard Confessional @ San Diego Fair
AND: Wendy Bailey @ Riviera Supper Club @9

Thursday: Get Back Loretta @ Casbah @930 $8/$10
AND: The Royalty and Filthy Violets @ Eleven @9 $5
AND: The Bloodflowers @ Ruby Room @9 $6

Friday: KC and The Sunshine Band @ Del Mar Fairgrounds
AND: Patrick Norton and Those Damn Gunslingers @ Eleven @9 $5
AND: The Soft Pack and Heavy Hawaii @ Belly Up @830 $13/$15
AND: Old Tiger @ Griffin @9

Saturday: The Nervous Wreckords and Maren Parusel @ Casbah @9 $10
AND: Stripes and Lines and Republic of Letters @ Belly Up @830 $12/$14
AND: Train @ Del Mar Fairgrounds @7
AND: Hyena @ El Dorado @9 free with rsvp before 10:30
AND: LA Showcase @ Lestats @8

Sunday: Hyena @ El Dorado @9 $10

 

Keep in Mind:
July 4th- The Bloodflowers @ Eleven
July 5th- The Tilt @ Belly Up
July 7th- Dead Feather Moon @ Belly Up
July 8th- The Brothers Grim @ El Dorado
July 18th- AJ Croce @ Anthology
July 18th- Truth and Salvage Co. @ Griffin
July 19th- Low Volts @ El Dorado
July 22nd- Alberta Cross @ Casbah
July 29th- Tenacious D @ SDSU Open Air Theater
July 29th- Steve Poltz @ Belly Up
July 31st- Neon Trees @ House of Blues
August 2nd- Murder By Death and Cory Chisel and The Wandering Sons @ Casbah
August 4th- Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
August 5-7- Brian McKnight @ Anthology
August 10th- Jack White @ Shrine Auditorium
August 11th- Saint Motel and Italian Japanese @ Casbah
August 13th- Franz Ferdinand @ House of Blues
August 15th- Fun @ SDSU Open Air Theater
August 15th- Alabama Shakes @ Fox Theater
August 15th- The Dunwells @ Birch Aquarium @ Scripps
August 18th- The Silent Comedy and Stripes and Lines @ Belly Up
August 21st- Civil Twilight @ Belly Up
August 22nd- Civil Twilight @ Belly Up
August 30th- Little Hurricane @ Belly Up
September 4th- Gotye @ Greek Theater
October 2nd- Ed Sheeran @ House of Blues
October 3rd- The Head and The Heart @ Spreckles Theater
October 4th- The Black Keys @ Valley View Casino Center
October 4th- Florence + The Machine @ Cricket Wireless
October 5th- Kimbra @ House of Blues
October 6th- Dr. Dog @ 4th and B
October 9th- Imagine Dragons and AWOLNATION @ House of Blues
October 14th- The Raveonettes @ Belly Up
October 16th- Bombay Bicycle Club @ House of Blues
October 17th- Allen Stone @ Belly Up