With 2014 almost over and 2015 just around the corner, what better way to go out with a bang and usher in the New Year with some killer live music! You can sing along with top-notch locals or fist-pump with EDM heavyweights or even wild out with hip-hop upstarts. There is no shortage this week of superb concerts to choose from. The hardest part is narrowing down which shows to go see, but don’t worry your pretty little head because we’ve handpicked shows from all genres in Los Angeles, Orange County and surrounding areas for you to choose from. Peep our selections below!
♥ = Best Shows
Vanaprasta
MONDAY – DECEMBER 29, 2014
- (FREE) Kissing Cousins, Fakers (Members of The Henry Clay People, Piebald, Summer Darling, Vanaprasta), Facial, Hustle Roses, DJ Turtle PubertyThe Satellite
- (FREE) the sunset drifters, Patrolled By Radar, The EvangenitalsSilverlake Lounge
- Isaac TichauerSound Nightclub
- OMFG! NYE – LA FLOSSTRADAMUS w/ GTA, Branchez & Curtis Williams w/ Two-9Shrine Auditorium & Expo
- Sublime with Rome, Ziggens, Leilani WolfgrammHouse of Blues Anaheim
- Kowloon Walled City, Neurosis, Tragedy, Author and PunisherThe Observatory
- Rudy De Anda (Wild Pack of Canaries), Thee Commons, Ghostporn, Litronix, DJ Chris Ziegler (L.A. Record)The Echo
- Acoustic Punk Night w/ Mike Lodevico, Todd Smailes, Snake Morales, Michael SpaidRedwood Bar
together Pangea
TUESDAY – DECEMBER 30, 2014
- together Pangea plus guests Audacity, No ParentsThe Echo
- Heavyweight,
SHIPWRECKSChain Reaction - The Big Bang, Maceo Paisley, Animal RapsThe Satellite
- (FREE Before 10 PM) Reggae JamDragonfly
- PerversionLos Globos
- OMFG! NYE – LA Deorro & Madeon w/ What So Not, Ookay, Paris Blohm & Bixel BoysShrine Auditorium & Expo
- Straight No ChaserFox Performing Arts Center
- Boots Electric, Nick Oliveri, SpacecreamViper Room
- IrationThe Observatory
- Ska Luau V w/ Failed to Victory , Suburban Legends, Skadonna, and more!House of Blues Anaheim
- Turbulent Hearts, Telephone Lovers, The After HoursRedwood Bar
Tyler, the creator
WEDNESDAY – DECEMBER 31, 2014
- Tyler, The Creator w/ DJ Billy JoleClub Nokia
- Dub Club NYE with Sister Nancy, Tippa Lee, Quinto Sol, Buyepongo, Mexico68, DJ Canyon Cody, DJ Tom Chasteen, Boss HarmonyThe Echoplex
- RHONDAPOLIS NYE 2015 w/ Hot Chip (DJ set), Derrick May, Etienne De Crecy, Omar-S, and many more!The Standard Downtown
- Bearracuda – New Years Eve 2014-2015, DJ Matt Consola, DJ Paul Goodyear, DJ Ryan JonesDragonfly
- Bootie LA – NYE 2015 SH!T SHOW!The Regent Theater
- Rapture Dance Party featuring Lights & Music DJs spinning 80s & 90s pop, disco, r & b, alt danceThe Satellite
- Charity Strike, DJ Dax, DJ Khoizilla, DJ Soul WolfThe Wayfarer
- NEW YEAR’S EVE 143Los Globos
- A Gypsy Jazz New Year’s Eve!El Cid
- OMFG! NYE – LA Eric Prydz w/ Henry Fong, Alex Metric, Botnek, Anna Lunoe & WiwekShrine Auditorium & Expo
- Social Distortion w/ Jessica Hernandez & The Deltas and The MastersonsFox Theater Pomona
- Insomniac Countdown w/ Audien, Bingo Players, DJ Snake, Laidback Luke, Porter Robinson, ShowtekNOS Events Center
- White Wonderland w/ Armin Van Buuren, Laidback Luke, Showtek, Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano, W&WThe Anaheim Convention Center
- New Years Eve Party W/ Helmet, Open HandViper Room
- BanksThe Observatory
- Bassrush, Matrix & Futurebound, The Upbeats, Dieselboy, Eptic, Protohype, TrollphaceHollywood Palladium
- GOT-OC Presents House of 80’s Costume Countdown w/ DJ Richard BladeHouse of Blues Anaheim
- NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTYHarvard & Stone
- Noire’s Eve featuring DJ Blackeyed, DJ Doomie, DJ Gheist, DJ Franck HbombComplex
- The Aggrolites, Very Be Careful, and Perro BravoAlex’s Bar
The Roots
THURSDAY – JANUARY 1, 2014
Foxygen
FRIDAY – JANUARY 2, 2014
- Foxygen w/ Tobias Jesso Jr.The Roxy
- Sons of Ignatius, DJ Janet Jack’s Son, Will CHRONIXChain Reaction
- (FREE) The 4th Annual Satellite Nights with Dorothy, Green GerryThe Satellite
- (FREE Before 10 PM) Risky Vision w/ Urulu, Stay Deep, Cromie, Channel One, Ford PrefectThe Echo
- (FREE) Best Thing, Dan Torres, AudiostacheThe Wayfarer
- G-Eazy w/ Jay Ant, Kehlani & Kool JohnFox Theater Pomona
- CandleboxWhiskey A Go Go
- J Boog, AnuheaThe Observatory
- Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, The Record CompanyHouse of Blues Anaheim
- The Viper Room Presents: Jimmy Gnecco & Friends, BartholomewViper Room
- Slow Season, Slow White, Zig ZagsBootleg HiFi
- Cherry Glazerr, Surf Curse, Girlpool, Moaning (ex-members of Moses Campbell), Roses DunesThe Smell
Lovely Bad Things
SATURDAY – JANUARY 3, 2014
- WAND, The Lovely Bad Things, Endless BummerThe Glass House
- Pity Sex, WhirrChain Reaction
- SecretsWhite Oak Music & Art
- Anti-Flag, The BombpopsThe Troubadour
- Threshold w/ Silent Servant, Puce Mary, and more!Jewels Catch One
- Excruciating Terror, Biocidio, Doperunner, Your Enemy, Machetaso Profano Grindxcore, Backstabber, and more!Los Globos
- The CasualtiesJewels Catch One
- Bootie LA – NYE Do-Over Party!The Echoplex
- (FREE Until 10:30 PM) Dance Yourself CleanThe Satellite
- (FREE Before 10:30 PM) Funky SoleThe Echo
- Foxygen w/ Tobias Jesso Jr.The Roxy
- Power Serge, Pop Roqs, TenfoldHouse of Blues Anaheim
- Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, The Record CompanyRiverside Municipal Auditorium
- J Boog, AnuheaThe Observatory
- Sweet and Tender Hooligans, Smart PatrolHouse of Blues Sunset
- Mia Doi Todd, Fig, Carla Bozulich, Subtitle, Sissy Spacek, Sacred DestiniesThe Smell
- (FREE Before 10:30 PM) New Church! w/ Shane Dingbat, Dave BatsComplex
- Ericka Guitron; Aaron Encinas; Carmella; Annie RoseHotel Cafe
American Nightmare
SUNDAY – JANUARY 4, 2014
- American Nightmare (Give Up the Ghost) w/ Bl’ast! and ROTTING OUTEl Rey Theatre
- SecretsChain Reaction
- Whirr, Pity Sex, R.L. KellyThe Echo
- JFA & Pulley w/ Ill Repute, Naked Aggression and The DipsThe Roxy
- (Early Show) The Casualties with Bad Engrish, Narcoleptic Youth, and Evacuate;
(Late Show) HOLYCHILDConstellation Room - Buddy Nielsen with Allison WeissThe Observatory
- Two Ton Folk Band; Celeigh Chapman; Lauren Barth; RosewoodsHotel Cafe
