Losanjealous Concert Picks: February 12-18
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PICK OF THE WEEK
Albert Hammond Jr. @ Troubadour
’Fro-y Stroke and son of Albert Hammond (Hence the “Jr.”–Ed.) brings his very decent new solo LP around. He’s in town for 4 gigs this week, but this is the one to catch as it’s the one he’s headlining and, most importantly, it’s the one at which you won’t have to suffer the fans of Incubus, for whom he’s the unlikely opening act for 3 nights at the Wiltern. –Victor
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Frog Eyes @ Echo Sat 5/5
Tim & Eric plus Neil Hamburger @ The Echo (Tim & Eric Awesome Show Tour) Tues 3/6
Sondre Lerche w/ Willy Mason @ El Rey Wed 3/21
Ted Leo and the Pharmacists @ El Rey (2nd show added) Thurs 4/12
Melt Banana @ Glass House Sat 5/19
MONDAY
The Police @ Don’t worry where–you ain’t getting in (invite only)
Division Day @ Spaceland (free)
Simon Dawes @ The Echo (free)
TUESDAY
Imogen Heap @ Silent Movie Theatre (late show => early show)
WEDNESDAY
Albert Hammond Jr @ Troubadour
Carlos Niño & Miguel Atwood-Ferguson @ Amoeba (free)
More Lonely Than Love @ Spaceland
THURSDAY
Camper van Beethoven & Cracker @ Safari Sam’s
Guggenheim Grotto @ Hotel Cafe
Ima Robot @ The Roxy
Josh Haden, Chapin Sisters @ The Echo
Octopus Project @ Knitting Factory
FRIDAY
Aimee Mann @ Largo
Autumn Defense @ Spaceland
Christopher O’Reiley @ Royce Hall (Nick Drake Tribute)
Pete Yorn @ The Wiltern
Yo Majesty @ The Echo
SATURDAY
Aimee Mann @ Largo
Aloe Blacc @ Temple Bar
Camera Obscura @ El Rey
Kristin Hersh @ Amoeba (free)
Lian Ensemble @ The Getty (free w/rsvp)
Neko Case @ Henry Fonda
Ralph’s World @ House of Blues
Sparta @ The Echo
SUNDAY
Lian Ensemble @ The Getty (free w/rsvp)
What happened to the 2? ↑… it’s not 3/3, it’s 3/23 with Heavens (took Nutini’s place).
Heavens @ Troubadour 3/3
Albert Hammond Jr.’s doing a free performance at Amoeba on March 7th.
HOTT, PETITE, FEMALE ASIAN Bic Runga will be at the Troubadour on March 27th. (Well, okay I’m not really sure if she’s petite. I’m guessing.)
Hollywood Bowl will have Rufus Wainwright on September 23rd. Presales start on the 24th (next Saturday).
Here are the dates for Roger Waters
Hollywood Bowl June 13
Verizon Amplitheatre June 15
Paolo Nutini has been moved to the Avalon 3/23 Additional tickets go on sale this Sat.
Mew @ the Fonda Theatre 4/7
Daaaammmnnnn Tina
Thanks
Knowing is half the battle
Elvis Cotello May 2nd @ House of Blues!!
– Maximo Park @ the El Rey July 27
fyi y’all…Coachella tix are still available for Friday, though Sat., Sunday and the 3-day pass are all sold out.
Using the Sean Lennon Anaheim show as a precedent, the Stooges announced two San Fran dates (4/19 & 4/21), so expect an L.A. date to be announced soon. Interestingly, the Stooges tour is being promoted by Starry Knights Off-the-Chain E5ents and will feature a DJ set by the Egyptian Lover in select open-minded cities.
Don’t want to lose indie street cred…
-retraction-
V. is right. James is doing a DJ set on the 29th
and no LCD on the 26.
Sorry to all you North American Scum
4/13 Silent Movie Theater
730pm and 10pm Amiina $16 on sale Fri
In case you’re having sigur withdrawal …
LCD+band playing OR just James DJing? He already has a DJ date in LA on 4/29, location TBA. They’re great but let’s hope they’re not the “secret” Glass House pre-Coachella show. Let’s start the ridiculous rumour that Interpol and Arcade Fire are playing it and maybe we can psychically will it into reality. Hell, if Pixies and Radiohead can be the surprise a couple of years ago (RH pulling out last minute due to Thom’s voice), then this one is easily doable.
Tunng coming all the way from the UK to the echo 3/18
If LCD play, Glasshouse is the obvious guess. El Rey is booked that night. Isn’t The Fonda also a GV venue?
-Word on the street is that LCD Soundsystem will be playing in L.A april 26. The night before Coachella.
Where???? your guess is as good as mine. Us Losanjelous-ino’s will have to wait and see.
It’s Roger Waters time again at The Hollywood Bowl June 13th for those who need their Pink Floyd fix.
Word Frank. Now that Coachella is SOLD OUT in record time, you can spend that money you were going to spend closer to April to get those tickets and use it on these cool small shows that we’re getting all of a sudden. No more regrets from missing out on good shows people.
Thanks for putting up the source for Art Brut Oscar.
– People, Oscar is soooo right. Go see the Presets It’s great sexy-time love music!
Konichiwa Bitches
Pitchfork has the Art Brut Troubadour confirmation on their site: http://pitchforkmedia.com/article/news/41143/Art_Brut_Tour_UK_With_Maximo_Park_North_America
Also, The Presets went on sale TODAY! If you haven’t seen them at Spaceland, Cinespace or their opening gig w/ The Rapture, then you’re missing out! The tickets are $15 (W/ the fees, just under $20). Get them before they sell out! http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=114142
Good tips here– thanks everyone.
What’s the source on Art Brut @ Troub, Frank? Seems like a step back from 2 Fonda shows.
Whoa snaps! How about saving some gas and seeing Sean Lennon at the Roxy in West Hollywood April 24th. Also, Adult is playing at Safari Sam’s the same day.
Ahhh. Thanks Jenn
here’s another one
Sean Lennon 4/27 @ H.O.B Anaheim
– Anyone going to the Troub. tonight?
& happy S.A.D (Single Awareness Day) to all you lonely people out in the world today.
Oh yeah, Paolo Nutini’s show will be re-located to either The Henry Fonda or Avalon, whatever you can make out of Troubadour‘s message.
Art Brut.
You’ve made my Valentine’s Day, Frank. You have. ♥
Art Brut @ The Troubadour 4/21
(I’ve seen her naked twice!)
Get your Nu Rave on with
The Presets @ ExPlx at The Echo Mar 17 2007
WHAAAAAAAAAATTTTTT??????????!!!!!!!!!! Yo Majesty at the Echo? Fools’ll be sorry if you miss this one!
4/26 – Arcade Fire at Spreckels in San Diego. I know it’s not LA but it’s the closest they’ll come to here until way after Coachella.
Cancelled…
The View @ The Troubadour..
Sorry guys, but HEY!
hopefully these early demo Mp3’s will put a little stride in your walk today.
http://www.theviewband.co.uk/musicdown.htm
Matmos @ The Natural History Museum 3/3