December 2010
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What To Do In L.A. Tonight 12/31
So many freakin choices tonight! Some massive parties and shows are going on tonight in Los Angeles and it might be hard to choose, but thats where we come in. Take a look at our top choices for tonight before you hit the town.
Major Lazer, Diplo, Wolfgang Gartner, Rusko and so many more will be at The Sports Arena for Together As One. This massive will bring some of the best in electronic...
What To Do Tonight In L.A. 12/30
Tonight is looking especially good for shows in Los Angeles if you’re willing to tough it out in this crazy cold weather. Here are our top picks for today.
The Growlers are back in L.A. To perform at The Echo. If you did get to see them as openers for The Black Keys, then we highly suggest you catch this headlining show.
The Duke Spirit have made their way from London to take over...
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Local Natives Taking The Disney Concert Hall Stage
Local Natives have become one of Los Angeles’ best bands to come out of the local scene, and since the release of their debut album “Gorilla Manor”, they have also quickly become an international favorite. Local Natives have now made the announcement that they will take one of the most prestigious stages at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Downtown L.A. on Saturday, February...
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Download Radiohead's Haiti Benefit Show @ The...
Many of us Angelenos can recall the huge announcement of Radiohead scheduling a last minute show in Los Angeles at The Music Box back in January to raise money for Haiti relief. Tons of money was raised and fans got the chance to experience a once in a lifetime Radiohead show that they will never forget. Now with the wonders of technology (and the fact that everyone has some form of camera on...
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What To Do In L.A. Tonight 12/28
There is a lot of preparation going on for this weekends activities, but if you still have the urge to go out on a school night then we have a couple of good choices for you tonight.
Project Blowed will take over the Echoplex for some underground hip hop sounds from Freestyle Fellowship, The A-Team, Nocando, Medusa, Flash Bang Grenada, 2Mex, Dibia$e, and more.
Dim Mak Tuesdays are going to...
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What To Do In L.A. Tonight 12/28
There is a lot of preparation going on for this weekends activities, but if you still have the urge to go out on a school night then we have a couple of good choices for you tonight.
Project Blowed will take over the Echoplex for some underground hip hop sounds from Freestyle Fellowship, The A-Team, Nocando, Medusa, Flash Bang Grenada, 2Mex, Dibia$e, and more.
Dim Mak Tuesdays are going to...
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The Autumn Defense Schedule Troubadour Show
Now the band name The Autumn Defense might not be a familiar one, but it’s members sure are. It is the side project of John Stirratt and Patrick Sansone of Wilco. This year The Autumn Defense released their fourth full length album called “Once Around”, and the band have now scheduled a Los Angeles show to take place early next year. You can catch The Autumn Defense on...
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Royksopp Schedule North American Tour
Royksopp have recently announced that they will be hitting the road again for a short North American tour starting in March. While only seven shows are currently listed on the schedule, more dates are rumored to be added on later. The entire current tour schedule can be seen after the jump below. You can see Royksopp locally here in Los Angeles on Tuesday, March 29th at the Wiltern. Tickets for...
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Abe Vigoda & Lord Huron @ Autry Museum
Some of Los Angeles best bands will be headlining a show at the Gene Autry Museum inside Griffith Park. Abe Vigoda, Lord Huron and The Calder Quartet, and Gamble House are all set to take the stage. This show will be presented by Brand X for L.A. Unheard, which spotlights L.A.’s greatest bands that are still under the radar. It will take place on Thursday, January 20th with tickets...
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Abe Vigoda & Lord Huron @ Autry Museum
Some of Los Angeles best bands will be headlining a show at the Gene Autry Museum inside Griffith Park. Abe Vigoda, Lord Huron and The Calder Quartet, and Gamble House are all set to take the stage. This show will be presented by Brand X for L.A. Unheard, which spotlights L.A.’s greatest bands that are still under the radar. It will take place on Thursday, January 20th with tickets...
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Royksopp Schedule North American Tour
Royksopp have recently announced that they will be hitting the road again for a short North American tour starting in March. While only seven shows are currently listed on the schedule, more dates are rumored to be added on later. The entire current tour schedule can be seen after the jump below. You can see Royksopp locally here in Los Angeles on Tuesday, March 29th at the Wiltern. Tickets for...
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Das Racist @ Echoplex
After this weeks Check Yo Ponytail 2 came to a close, it was immediately announced on stage that Das Racist was confirmed to perform at the Echoplex along with Craze, Yelawolf, and 87 Stick Up Kids. The rap trio will be back in Los Angeles on Tuesday, February 1st for another editions of Check Yo Ponytail 2. Advance tickets for Das Racist are available now online through Ticketweb.
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What To Do In L.A. Tonight 12/22
Is this storm causing you to get cabin fever from being home every night? If so, we have the perfect remedy for that. Check out our top picks for shows going on in L.A. tonight.
Zooey Dechanel will take the stage with The Chapin Sisters at Largo tonight for a special benefit show. Tickets are sold out for this one, so it’s time to get crafty if you want in.
Tricky is going to be at...
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Yo La Tengo Set 2 Local Shows
Yo La Tengo have announced that they are extending their current tour and included two local shows. You can catch Yo La Tengo at the El Rey on Wednesday, February 23rd and then they will head down south to Detroit Bar in Costa Mesa on Thursday, February 24th. Tickets for both shows are available online now through the links below.
Tickets for Yo La Tengo at El Rey on 2/23
Tickets for Yo La...
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Glassjaw Announce First Tour In Four Years
Glassjaw have recently started releasing new material and announced the release of a singles compilation called “Our Color Green”, which is due out January 1st and along with the new compilation comes a 2 month tour to follow. The cross country tour will bring Glassjaw locally to Los Angeles for a show at the El Rey on Friday, February 25th and at The Glass House on Saturday,...
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What To Do In L.A. Tonight 12/21
Ok, we get it, it’s raining. While Los Angeles recovers from the apparent apocalypse that is falling from the sky in the form of tiny water drops, lets take a look of what is going on in our wonderful city tonight.
Dum Dum Girls are in town to tear up the stage at Echoplex for Check Yo Ponytail 2. Head over and find out why there is so much buzz on this band. You will not...
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What To Do In L.A. Tonight 12/21
Ok, we get it, it’s raining. While Los Angeles recovers from the apparent apocalypse that is falling from the sky in the form of tiny water drops, lets take a look of what is going on in our wonderful city tonight.
Dum Dum Girls are in town to tear up the stage at Echoplex for Check Yo Ponytail 2. Head over and find out why there is so much buzz on this band. You will not...
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Lucero Headline Show @ The Echo
Lucero have been touring like crazy recently as openers for Social Distortion during their North American tour, and now they have announced a headline show date right here in Los Angeles. You can catch Lucero at The Echo on Thursday, February 17th. Advance tickets will go on sale Tuesday, December 21st at 10am through Ticketweb. With the following that this band has gained, tickets will move...
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Secret Foo Fighters Show In L.A.
A mysterious email went out to everyone on the Foo Fighters list and it is announcing a free secret show that will go down somewhere in Los Angeles tomorrow December 21st. The actual location is unknown, but we do know how you can get your tickets into the show. Send an email to rsvpfoofighters@gmail.com with your full name, contact email, and phone number. Winners will be chosen at random and...
What To Do In L.A. Tonight 12/20
Don’t let the rain hold you down, there is a great selection of shows going on tonight. Take a look at our top picks before you head out.
Fool’s Goldwas revealed to be tonights secret headliner at The Echo! Shadow Shadow Shade will be opening and this show is completely free.
Donald Glaude will be behind the decks at the Playhouse in Hollywood. Dance parties on a school night...
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Cat Power Schedules Show @ The Music Box
It’s been a long time since we’ve heard any new music from Cat Power or seen her live in Los Angeles. She has been touring and recording new music with her side project Dirty Delta Blues, but we kinda like her solo work a little better. That’s why it was great to hear the Cat Power has scheduled a local show at The Music Box on Sunday, February 6th. Tickets for this show will...
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Cat Power Schedules Show @ The Music Box
It’s been a long time since we’ve heard any new music from Cat Power or seen her live in Los Angeles. She has been touring and recording new music with her side project Dirty Delta Blues, but we kinda like her solo work a little better. That’s why it was great to hear the Cat Power has scheduled a local show at The Music Box on Sunday, February 6th. Tickets for this show will...
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What To Do In L.A. Tonight 12/19
From the looks of it last night at Club Nokia, the rain wont stop people from enjoying some great shows. If you aren’t sure what to do on a Sunday night, let us help you. Here are our picks for tonight.
Ari Up and The Slits Tribute will be taking place at The Echo for Part Time Punks. Members of Weave, Swahili Blonde, and Rainbow Arabia will cover Slits songs and DJ’s will...
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What To Do In L.A. Tonight 12/19
From the looks of it last night at Club Nokia, the rain wont stop people from enjoying some great shows. If you aren’t sure what to do on a Sunday night, let us help you. Here are our picks for tonight.
Ari Up and The Slits Tribute will be taking place at The Echo for Part Time Punks. Members of Weave, Swahili Blonde, and Rainbow Arabia will cover Slits songs and DJ’s will...
Ozomatli Kids Show @ Echoplex
Last night Ozomatli played an amazing show for the celebration of their 15 year anniversary as a band. The night included a choir, the USC marching band, Cut Chemist, and all the original members of the band on stage. Another show has been announced, but this is specifically for the little ones. Ozomatli will have a kids show called Ozokids at the Echoplex on Wednesday, December 22nd at 12 noon....
Ozomatli Kids Show @ Echoplex
Last night Ozomatli played an amazing show for the celebration of their 15 year anniversary as a band. The night included a choir, the USC marching band, Cut Chemist, and all the original members of the band on stage. Another show has been announced, but this is specifically for the little ones. Ozomatli will have a kids show called Ozokids at the Echoplex on Wednesday, December 22nd at 12 noon....
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What To Do In L.A. Tonight 12/18
I think it’s safe to say that winter is officially here in LA. But don’t let the grey skies get you down, there plenty to do tonight for those of you that can tough it out.
Ozomatli will celebrate their 15 year anniversary as a band tonight at Club Nokia. This LA based band was one of the first shows that I ever saw, and holds a special place in my heart. Go see them.
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Beefheart Symposium @ Echoplex
Don Van Vilet better known as musician and visual artist Captain Beefheart, Passed away today December 17th at the age of 69. Accroding to multiple sources including Entertainment Weekly, he died due to complications from multiple sclerosis at a Northern California Hospital. This news came as a shock to many music fans, and almost instantly a Beefheart Symposium was scheduled in honor of Don Van...
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Tennis Schedules New Tour & Los Angeles Show
Tennis is one of those bands that is blowing up so fast thanks to their online presence and buzz. Their debut album “Cape Dorey”, is due out next month on January 18th and already a new tour is scheduled and includes a Los Angeles date. You can catch Tennis along with other favorites Lord Huron and Airwaves at The Echo on Friday, February 4th. Online tickets are available no thourgh...
Autolux Headline Echoplex
Los Angeles locals Autolux are currently touring through Europe in support of their latest album “Transit Transit”. The band have just recently announced their homecoming show that will take place at the Echoplex on Friday, March 4th. Advance tickets to see Autolux are available now online through Ticketfly, and this show comes strongly recommended by us.
Tickets for Autolux at...
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What To Do In L.A. Tonight 12/17
Friday is here! Shenanigans are afoot and we are going to help you find the best way to start your weekend right. Here are our top picks for tonight.
As Tall As Lions will start their two night run at the Troubadour as part of their farewell tour. This is going to be one of the last times you will ever see this band, don’t miss it.
X is back at the House of Blues, but this time they...
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Pendulum Announce New North American Tour
Pendulum will start 2011 right with a brand new album and a large North American tour. The Aussie dance rockers will head out with some band called Linkin Park as openers, and then start on to their own headlining shows including one right here in Los Angeles at the Wiltern on Thursday, February 25th. The entire Immersion Tour schedule can be seen after the jump below. Tickets for the Wiltern...
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What To Do In L.A. Tonight 12/17
Friday is here! Shenanigans are afoot and we are going to help you find the best way to start your weekend right. Here are our top picks for tonight.
As Tall As Lions will start their two night run at the Troubadour as part of their farewell tour. This is going to be one of the last times you will ever see this band, don’t miss it.
X is back at the House of Blues, but this time they...
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What To Do In L.A. Tonight 12/16
Don’t let the cloudy and chilly weather stop you from enjoying one of many great Los Angeles shows tonight. But do take a look at our top shows for tonight and stay warm with some good tunes.
Badly Drawn Boy finishes up a two show run tonight at the Troubadour, Justin Jones will open up the show.
John Grant and The Chapin Sisters will be performing at the Gene Autry Museum inside of...
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What To Do In L.A. Tonight 12/16
Don’t let the cloudy and chilly weather stop you from enjoying one of many great Los Angeles shows tonight. But do take a look at our top shows for tonight and stay warm with some good tunes.
Badly Drawn Boy finishes up a two show run tonight at the Troubadour, Justin Jones will open up the show.
John Grant and The Chapin Sisters will be performing at the Gene Autry Museum inside of...
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Andrew Bird Announces New Album & Tour
Andrew Bird has made some big announcements recently that include a new live album and a handfull of shows. The album is the fourth installment of the “Fingerling” series and is available now through his website. As for the tour, it will include two shows right here in Los Angeles at Largo on Saturday, January 15th and Sunday, January 16th. The entire tour schedule can be seen after...
The Bronx & School Of Seven Bells Free Shows...
A couple last minute shows have popped up on our radar today Wednesday, December 15th and I have a feeling you guys are always up for a free show. The Bronx are going to be at Mr. T’s Bowl in Highland Park for a special Sailor Jerry party starting at 9pm. Entrance is by RSVP only and you can do that by clicking here. Also School of Seven Bells are in town and decided to perform an acoustic...
What To Do In L.A. Tonight 12/15
Hump Day is upon us again, this time with gloomy weather. If you have been stuck indoors all day and would like to brighten up your evening, may we suggest these shows as your mid-week entertainment fix.
KROQ presents L.A. punk band X at the House of Blues Sunset Strip. A good opportunity to see some of punk’s living legends.
Queen Kwong will headline over at Boardners as part of...
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Caifanes Reunite For 2011 Music Festivals
While speculating who will be at the upcoming Coachella Festival is usually considered a sin, the confirmed artists are ones that I will pass over to you guys. One of the biggest Spanish Rock bands ever have announced that they will finally reunite to play the desert festival. Caifanes have finally decided to perform together since their breakup back in 1995, and it will be at the...
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What To Do In L.A. Tonight 12/14
Isn’t it great to live in a city that never seems to slow down? Tonights good crop of shows can be found below, take a look at the list before you head out tonight.
Tame Impala have sold out yet another show in Los Angeles. This time the Aussie will take over the Echoplex. If you still want in, get ready for a tough ticket hunt.
Dave Nada, Jillionaire, and other special guest will be...
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MEN Return To L.A. With Free Shows & New Tour
MEN have scheduled a brand new North American tour which also includes a couple free shows around Los Angeles and a headlining date in March. The Brooklyn based band (which features Le Tigre’s JD Samson) are getting ready to release their full length debut “Talk About Body” stateside on February 1st, and can be seen locally for free at Amoeba Records in Hollywood on Wednesday,...
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What To Do In L.A. Tonight 12/14
Isn’t it great to live in a city that never seems to slow down? Tonights good crop of shows can be found below, take a look at the list before you head out tonight.
Tame Impala have sold out yet another show in Los Angeles. This time the Aussie will take over the Echoplex. If you still want in, get ready for a tough ticket hunt.
Dave Nada, Jillionaire, and other special guest will be...
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MEN Return To L.A. With Free Shows & New Tour
MEN have scheduled a brand new North American tour which also includes a couple free shows around Los Angeles and a headlining date in March. The Brooklyn based band (which features Le Tigre’s JD Samson) are getting ready to release their full length debut “Talk About Body” stateside on February 1st, and can be seen locally for free at Amoeba Records in Hollywood on Wednesday,...
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Wanda Jackson & Jack White To Play @ El Rey
Legendary singer/songwriter Wanda Jackson has been working hard on the upcoming release of latest album “The Party Ain’t Over” on Third Man Records. The album is being produced by Jack White who also plays guitar on the new album. A local Los Angeles show has been scheduled that will feature the Queen of Rockabilly herself and the Third Man Records House Band which will feature...
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OK Go Parade Through L.A. In New Video
Local band OK Go are at it again. In their latest video for “Back From Kathmandu”, the band leads a musical parade through the streets of Los Angeles. With drums, wagons, and megaphones in hand, the crowd marchs around with the goal to spell out “OK Go” using a GPS device. Take a look at the video and be jealous, you could have skipped work for this, and probably...
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Broken Records Finally Tour North America
Scottish band Broken Records have been touring constantly in support of their latest album “Let Me Come Home”, and now they band have scheduled their first North American tour. You can see Broken Records here locally in L.A. on Sunday, March 6th at The Satellite in Silverlake, the entire tour schedule can be seen below after the jump. Advance tickets are available online now through...
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What To Do In L.A. Tonight 12/13
The start of another week begins today, but on the plus side there is tons of free shows to catch. Here are our top choices for tonight, and we suggest you try out one of the many free local residency shows.
Princeton will headline this weeks edition of the IAMSOUND residency at The Echo tonight. Therapies Son, Hands, and Sea of Cortez will also be there to open up the show.
Sweaters will...
What To Do In L.A. Tonight 12/12
If you somehow managed to survive Saturday, and still feel the need to keep your weekend going, then we have a good selection of shows to choose from. Check out our top picks for a Sunday night.
Part Time Punks will have their weekly party at The Echo. Tonight will be completely dedicated to The Smiths and Morrissey. Jose Maldonado of The Sweet and Tender Hooligans will be your DJ for the...
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What To Do In L.A. Tonight 12/11
It’s both a blessing and a curse to live in L.A. on a day like this, because there is just way too many shows to choose from today. Take a look at our top choices for tonight before you hit the town.
Peter Hook will present Unknown Pleasures in it’s entirety at The Music Box tonight. This is going an amazing one! With only a handful of shows on this tour, true Joy Division fans...
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The Strange Boys @ The Echo
The Austin based band, The Strange Boys, are bringing their signature indie surf rock sound back to Los Angeles for a show at The Echo. This is one of those bands that you need to catch before they blow up to a more major status, just listen to “Be Brave” on their Myspace page and you will become an instant believer. The Strange Boys will take over The Echo on Tuesday, March 22nd....