The Best Concerts in Los Angeles – July 28 –August 3, 2014

Arcade Fire are back in town this week with two shows at the Forum! Also on the heavyweights list we have Echo & The Bunnymen and Jay-Z and Beyonce! And we mustn’t overlook the incredible underground shows with Brian Degraw, Ceremony, Xiu Xiu, Shabazz Palaces, Budos Band, and many more. The best concerts happening in Los Angeles, Orange County and more neighboring cities are all here on Grimy Goods’ custom show list. Let us know if we missed something GOOD on our Los Angeles Concert Calendar (July 28 – August 3, 2014).

♥ = Best Shows

Santoros — Photo by Bryan Olinger

MONDAY – JULY 28, 2014

• Doja Cat, Sway Clarke II, Ella Eyre, Samsaya, Sam Spiegel, Yeti BeatsBardot
• The Moth GrandSLAMThe Echoplex
• (FREE) ISLAND APOLLO, Cory Bishop, The Canyon Rays, Los AngelicsSilverlake Lounge
• ZERO 1DERLAND, Zero 1 featuring Hal Sparks, & MoreDragonfly
• (FREE) Corners, Santoros, Adult Books, DebtThe Echo
• (FREE) LA Font, Run Things, Washing Machines, Cy Dune (featuring Seth Olinsky of Akron/Family)The Satellite
• (FREE) Purple Mountains Majesties w/ Creatures Choir, Nimbus EarthThe Wayfarer
• Guy J, Darin Epsilon, Anton TumasSound Nightclub
• (FREE) Hi Ho Silver Oh, The Tins, Leslie Stevens, Phoebe BridgersBootleg HiFi
• Acoustic punk nightRedwood Bar
• DeQn Sue, Josiah Early, Kris GruenHotel Cafe
• Tashaki Miyaki, Best Dog Award, Destinee Almonte In R&D, Fill’r’Up Popup KitchenHarvard & Stone

The Vim Dicta — Photo by Tamea Agle

TUESDAY – JULY 29, 2014

• Xiu Xiu, Dead Rider, Circuit des YeuxThe Echo
• Allison Iraheta, Halo Circus, Luke & Laura, Sometime We Sing Together, Emi GreenHotel Cafe
• Deluka, DECORATOR, The Vim Dicta, CarltonThe Troubadour
• Chamber Band, Auditorium, Eric SchackneSilverlake Lounge
• (FREE) Anderson .Paak and The Free Nationals ResidencyThe Lyric Theatre
• The Squids, Feeling Feelings, Butt ClubThe Satellite
• (Show Canceled) Charming Liars, Raw Fabrics, The Filthy SoulsThe Roxy
• The Hold Steady, Cheap GirlsEl Rey Theatre
• Winter, The Spires, DeepakalypseBootleg HiFi
• Dream Alive Album Release Party featuring L.A.’s Best BandsDragonfly
• Bombon, The Pine HillRedwood Bar
• Frankie Lee, Tara FoxHarvard & Stone

Shabazz Palaces — Photo by Farah Sosa

WEDNESDAY – JULY 30, 2014

• Andrew Jackson Jihad, Hard Girls, DogbrethThe Troubadour
• Slow Gold, Rooster RA, Rachel GoodrichSilverlake Lounge
• Dub Thompson, Hooray for Earth, The VividsThe Echo
• Brian Degraw (of Gang Gang Dance), Darq E Freaker, Slava, P. Morris, DistalLos Globos
• The Watkins Family Hour, Tift MerrittLargo at the Coronet
• (FREE before 10pm) Dub ClubThe Echoplex
• Aan, StaG, HabitsThe Satellite
• Guides, Psychic Love, Wet & RecklessEl Cid
• Shabazz Palaces, Matthewdavid, DJ Sean RowlandsThe Roxy
• Dustbowl Roots Collective, Miss Tess & the TalkbacksBootleg HiFi
• Sugar Stems, The Radio Hearts, The Lost Notes, Benny The Jet RodriguezRedwood Bar
• Haunted Summer, White Dove, Bogan ViaHarvard & Stone
• Justin Furstenfeld, King Washington, Dig The Kid, Lena Fayre, Ryan WhiteHotel Cafe
• Aerosmith: Let Rock RuleThe Forum

Budos Band — Photo by Farah Sosa

THURSDAY – JULY 31, 2014

• The Budos Band, Drinking FlowersThe Echoplex
• Andy Yoontae Kim, Porcelain Pistols, M. Crane, Jordan J, Primrose Gardenz, SoftSoft, The BirthdaysSilverlake Lounge
• New Years DayChain Reaction
• White Arrows, Wardell, Strange BabesThe Troubadour
• Foxy ShazamEl Rey Theatre
• Dan DeaconThe Glass House
• The Lucky Lonely, This Time With FEELING, Semi SweetThe Wayfarer
• Hamilton Leithauser (The Walkmen), Avid DancerThe Echo
• Colin HayLargo at the Coronet
• Modern Time Machines, Seven Saturdays, Light FMThe Satellite
• IHC Presents: MYKKI BLANCO, Larry B, Princess Nokia, ZakmaticLos Globos
• Honky Tonk Hacienda: Ocha La Rocha, Alice WallaceEl Cid
• RESPECT – Drum & Bass (Priority Entry), Dbridge, Despise, Drone, MC XYZDragonfly
• Hayley Kiyoko, Verre, Javier DunnBootleg HiFi
• Twilight Concert Series with Omar Souleyman, De LuxSanta Monica Pier
• Hundred Waters, Pure Bathing Culture, Gentle PonyCenter For The Arts, Eagle Rock
• Fire Chief Charlie, Via Echo, Moxie Raia, Marley MunroeHotel Cafe
• Cutty Flam, JQ & The Revue, The BloodhoundsRedwood Bar
• The Singles, No Silver Bird, June Holiday, Lovey DoveAlex’s Bar
• PRIME, Deraout, Cell InjectionComplex
• Dub ThompsonConstellation Room
• The Chelsea Smiles, Casper & the Bad Spirits, The Black Marquee, The Burning RitualViper Room
• KING BUZZO (from THE MELVINS) featuring Emma Ruth RundlePappy & Harriet’s Pioneertown Palace

Ceremony — Photo by Monique Hernandez

FRIDAY – AUGUST 1, 2014

• Popshop West 023 with Miniature Tigers, the Griswolds, Finish TicketThe Echo
• OverdozThe Glass House
• THE HOLLOWEDChain Reaction
• Jay Brannan, Terra Naomi, Lily KershawThe Troubadour
• Old Monk, Goldenboy featuring The New Familiar, BRAIN SPRAY, The Signal FireSilverlake Lounge
• Kevin Barnes (of Montreal), Nedelle TorrisiThe Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever
• The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band, Valley Queen, Chase CohlThe Lyric Theatre
• Chicago & REO SpeedwagonGreek Theatre L.A.
• TRANSFER, Golden State, State To State, Sleep State, Late Performance by Dive (Tribute to Nirvana)Viper Room
• The Hold SteadyThe Observatory
• Cosmic Gate and Andrew RayelHollywood Palladium
• Appetite 4 Destruction, Motorbreath, Ozzmania, American Zombie, Diamonds & RustHouse of Blues Sunset
• Ellipses, Sun Graves, Castro, CrystalesEl Cid
• Ceremony, Nothing, Dangers, UpsetThe Roxy
• The Janks, The Diamond Light, Very special guests TBAThe Satellite
• DAS BUNKER, Grendel, Ludovico TechniqueLos Globos
• Echo & The Bunnymen with Bart DavenportOrpheum Theatre
• sElf, Hellogoodbye, Magnolia MemoirEl Rey Theatre
• Arcade Fire Reflektor Tour with Dan Deacon & The UnicornsThe Forum
• Afternoons, Gabriel Hart, Honey Child, Manhattan Murder MysteryBootleg HiFi
• Draag, Cigarette Bums, Washing Machines, HOTT MTThe Smell
• Kevin Earnest, Ethan Margolis, Nilu, Naia Kete, End of EverHotel Cafe
• The Secret Affair, Rick Barzell, Cliftton, Brian RobertsonAlex’s Bar

Arcade Fire — Photo by Monique Hernandez

SATURDAY – AUGUST 2, 2014

• Country In The City with Wynonna & The Big Noise, Nikki Lane, DJ Gary Calamar (KCRW)Annenberg Space for Photography
• Classical Revolution: LA, Brendan Eder Ensemble, Trio MinusSilverlake Lounge
• The Bixby Knolls EP release party, Alexandra & The Starlight Band, Slow WhiteThe Echo
• Bless The Fall, Chiodos, I Killed the Prom Queen, Capture The CrownThe Glass House
• Peanut Butter Wolf / Yacht / De Lux plus more, Dub Lab DJsInner-City Arts
• Bleeding Through, Winds Of Plague, Scars Of Tomorrow, LionheartChain Reaction
• Ted Z and the Wranglers, The Record Company, Ranger, HANK AND HER PONIESThe Wayfarer
• HARD Summer Music Festival w/Jack U, A$ap Mob, Axwell, Flosstradamus, Baauer, Tommy Trash, DJ Snake, Carnage, Jack Beats and more!Whittier Narrows Recreation Area
• Burger a-Go-Go! with Best Coast / Dum Dum Girls / Bleached / Shannon & The Clams / The Coathangers / & many more!The Observatory
• Santa Barbara Mariachi FestivalSanta Barbara Bowl
• Journey & Steve Miller BandVerizon Wireless Amphitheatre
• Los Lonely Boys / Kenny Wayne Shepherd BandGreek Theatre L.A.
• Eyes Set To KillWhiskey A Go Go
• On The Run Tour: Beyonce and JAY ZRose Bowl
• Saint Motel, Y Luv, IrontomThe Troubadour
• Mirror TalkThe Satellite
• DAVID KILGOUR & THE HEAVY EIGHTS, Shifting Sands, Devon WilliamsLos Globos
• (FREE before 10:30 pm) Funky SoleThe Echo
• Skamania Presents: The Cables, The SoulutionariesLos Globos
• Bootie LA – Michael Jackson Mashup NightThe Echoplex
• Mike Stud, Futuristic, iamG, Bryce VineThe Roxy
• Arcade Fire Reflektor Tour with Dan Deacon & The UnicornsThe Forum
• Red Wanting Blue, The Alternate Routes, Vanish ValleyBootleg HiFi
• Heavy Hawaii, Prom Body, HEAVEN, SusanThe Smell
• Official Arcade Fire After Party featuring North American Premiere of Festi, DJ Windows 98, and Phi Slamma Jamma (Special Event)Bootleg HiFi
• Matt Wertz, Jim Campilongo Trio, Sweet Ghosts, Campfire Cassettes w/ Todd N ToddHotel Cafe
• NEW CHURCH! – Guest DJ Mark Gemini Thwaite (The Mission / Peter Murphy / Spear of Destiny / Trickey)Complex

SUNDAY – AUGUST 3, 2014

• Xeno & Oaklander + White Hex + WinkieThe Echo
• The Mongoloids, Take Offense, Snide, Bad Taste, ArclineCobalt Cafe
• Bleeding Through, Winds Of Plague, Scars Of Tomorrow, LionheartChain Reaction
• Omar Souleyman, Deradoorian, DiscostanThe Echoplex
• Sir Richard Bishop, Bill OrcuttLos Globos
  
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  On The Run Tour: Beyonce and JAY ZRose Bowl
• HARD Summer Music Festival w/Tiësto, Disclosure, Nero, Dillon Francis, 2manydjs, Martin Garrix, A-Trak, Chase & Status, and more!Whittier Narrows Recreation Area
• Vince Staples The PAISLEY SUMMER TOUR, Audio Push, SkemeThe Troubadour
• Mark Ballas, BC Jea, Haley Reinhart, Dylan Chambers, Margot B & Chris AyerHotel Cafe
• The All Stars Tour 2014 featuring I See Stars / The Acacia Strain / Like Moths To Flames / SLAVES / StructuresThe Observatory
• Tijuana No!, Mafia Rusa, South Central Skankers, Los Pedos, Los Chiles VerdesYost Theater
• BobaflexWhiskey A Go Go
• Samy.Language, Vegaz- Taelor, Day’nah, Charles XViper Room
• Common Kings / Tini GreyOC Fair & Event Center
• Silent Frisco Seaside Soiree, Jeremy Sole, Take 2 Entertainment, HeadtronSanta Monica Pier