Best Concerts in LA feat. Social Distortion, Charlie XCX, Juliette & The Licks and more

It’s all about punk rock and rock ‘n’ roll this week in Los Angeles. A lot of the best concerts in LA and Orange County are representing those genres. From Social Distortion, Dead Sara, The Adolescents and Juliette & The Licks—all the way to more underground acts like Meatbodies, Spindrift and Magic Wands—there’s a high does of rock ‘n’ roll this week. But nevertheless, this week’s show list also has top selections spanning all genres. Take a look below!

♥ = Best Shows

Imagine Dragons

MONDAY – JULY 20, 2015

• Imagine Dragons, Metric, HalseyHonda Center
• (FREE) Sleep State, Rywolf, our last summer, TunnelsSilverlake Lounge
• (FREE) Bird And The War, Bird Dog, Mount BaineThe Wayfarer
• (FREE) Monday Night Residency w/ Beach Party, SWIMM, and more!The Echo
• Big Talk, SnakearmThe Troubadour
• Sonny Boy Thorn, The Shelters, Crystal Sister, and more!The Satellite
• La LeyHouse of Blues Anaheim
• Soul Asylum, Meat PuppetsHouse of Blues Sunset
• Electric Soul Parade, the Mud Howlers, the Sideshow Tragedy, the WallbViper Room
• Basecamp w/ Nylo, Sophia Black and Mike Gao (HW&W)Club Bahia
• (FREE) Ilegal Mezcal Music SeriesHarvard & Stone
• (FREE) Andra Day, Grace, CavernsBardot
• RubberRedwood Bar
• The Band of Heathens, Joel Eckels, James TWHotel Cafe

Meatbodies

TUESDAY – JULY 21, 2015

• Meatbodies, Feels, Mind MeldThe Echo
• Natalia LaFourcadeThe Regent Theater
• A Tribute to SQUEEZE feat. performances by Taylor Locke, Maxim Ludwig, Misty Boyce, and more!The Satellite
• Reggie Watts & Karen, The Peach KingsEl Cid
• shotty, Honey & Wax, Attic EmpireSilverlake Lounge
• Between The Buried And Me, Animals As Leaders, The ContortionistThe Observatory
• Philm, OwlWhiskey A Go Go
• Soul Asylum, Meat PuppetsHouse of Blues Anaheim
• Shadow and the Mountain, Indigos, Rich, Emory Band, David GabViper Room
• Carmina Burana with DudamelHollywood Bowl
• Terry Okey and Friends, Molly Hanmer, Jezzebelle, Cactus JamMolly Malones
• (FREE) Two Sheds July ResidencyHarvard & Stone
• Alex & Sierra w/ Heymous MollyHotel Cafe

Dengue Fever

WEDNESDAY – JULY 22, 2015

• Dengue Fever, Church of Sun, Rudy De Anda, GhostCoreAlex’s Bar
• Sad Robot, Omniflux, Coyote (Sad Robot’s Record Release Show)El Cid
• HEALTHThe Echo
• Breathe Carolina, ApekThe Troubadour
• Loise Lane and Sunset with MR NEXT, Dead Rock & Clovis ColeDragonfly
• The Holy HecksSilverlake Lounge
• The blank tapes, Matt McCluer, and more!The Wayfarer
• (FREE Before 10 pm) Dub Club w/ DJ Tom Chasteen, Boss HarmonyThe Echoplex
• MRCH, BOGAN VIAThe Satellite
• (FREE) Quango with Pop NoirLove Song Bar
• Willie Nelson, Alison KraussSanta Barbara Bowl
• Charli XCX, BleachersThe Pacific Amphitheatre
• Casualties, Bad Engrish, 3 Day HolocaustThe Garage
• The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra, Tribute To Frank SinatraHollywood Bowl
• Venrez, the Augments Project, Enrot, Mirage TheoryViper Room
• Brixtons Benefit Show w/ Levitation Room, Santoros, La Witch, Adult BooksConstellation Room
• Flights Over Phoenix, Diversity CreditMolly Malones
• Ben Rose Band, Royaljag, Babe, WallaMrs. Fish
• The Gitas, Triple Dog Dare, and more!Redwood Bar
• Gungor, Dinosaur Parade, Andrew Corradini, and more!Hotel Cafe
• I The Mighty, Hail the Sun, Too Close to TouchChain Reaction

Flames of Durga

THURSDAY – JULY 23, 2015

• The Mud Howlers, Flames of Durga, The TurnsThe Satellite
• (FREE) Twilight Concert Series with ¡Cubanismo!Santa Monica Pier
• The Kite String Tangle, LipsThe Echo
• The Rigs, Haley Reinhart, All HailThe Troubadour
• Five Iron Frenzy, Mike Herrera and FriendsChain Reaction
• Them Evils, Blue Eyed Lucy, Big Monsta, WallburdsThe Wayfarer
• KMFDM, CHANT, Ravens Moreland, and more!The Regent Theater
• Jerkagram, Cinder Cone, YHWH, The Anti-JobSilverlake Lounge
• Honky Tonk Hacienda: Jolenes, Trevor McSpadden, Matt CampbellEl Cid
• Breathe Carolina, Feenixpawl, ApekThe Glass House
• Password: TeamSupreme Takeover, Ana Sia, Dot, Fei-FeiLos Globos
• Tiger Tank, Ex Gentlemen, The Plexikill, The SinglesAlex’s Bar
• HEALTHThe Echo
• NIGHT BASS w/ Stanton Warriors, AC Slater, Petey Clicks, and more!Sound Nightclub
• RESPECT – Drum & Bass (Priority Entry), Om Unit, Q Project, and more!Dragonfly
• Culture ClubGreek Theatre L.A.
• The Ataris w/ SederraThe Roxy
• Juliette & The Licks w/ Sweethead & The ZibbzEl Rey Theatre
• Joss Stone w/ Liz ViceFonda Theatre
• Boyce AvenueHouse of Blues Anaheim
• The Band PerryThe Pacific Amphitheatre
• Dr. Boogie, the Crazy Squeeze, Jordan Jones, the RadioheartsViper Room
• Rod Fritz, the Cougarachis, LootMolly Malones
• KatchafireThe Observatory
• Metro BoominConstellation Room
• PARTYNEXTDOOROHM Nightclub
• SadGirl, Dabble, MechachiefThe Smell
• (FREE) “Genexus” Pre-Listening PartyComplex
• Brainstory, The Bad Years, Freedom Fry, and more!Mrs. Fish
• Modpods, The May Company, Danger Junkies, and more!Redwood Bar
• Red Wanting Blue, Seryn, Distant Cousins, and more!Hotel Cafe

Dead Sara

FRIDAY – JULY 24, 2015

• Dead Sara, Lost In Society, DekadesThe Glass House
• Quiet Company, Sad Robot, The KnittsLos Globos
• Pokey Lafarge, Quiet LifeThe Troubadour
• ¡Cubanismo!The Echoplex
• HEALTHThe Echo
• Angela’s B-Day Bash with Rome Will Burn – Secret Sound Machine and Dj ManifestoDragonfly
• The Flashbulb, The Abominable Twitch, Josh Eustis DJ Set (of Telefon Tel Aviv, Nine Inch Nails)The Satellite
• Lakotah, Detroit Diesel Power, Starch Monkey, and more!Silverlake Lounge
• Culture ClubGreek Theatre L.A.
• Penguin PrisonThe Roxy
• Arcane #002 Ft. Genetix, Persist, Krimer, and more!Los Globos
• Karikatura, Salt Petal, Alarma, DJ Soul Libre (Barrio Funky)Los Globos
• Snakearm, RT N The 44s, Blind John PopeAlex’s Bar
• Fort RomeauThe Wayfarer
• City Hearts LA – Summer of Love Tour 2015 w/ Mikey Lion, Lee Reynolds, and more!The Belasco
• (FREE w/ RSVP) Calentura ft. Tamara Sky & Von Kiss, and more!Los Globos
• Echo Park Social Club, Stonechild, Send Medicine, The Maybe SomedaysEl Cid
• Boyce Avenue, Madilyn Bailey, Chester SeeHouse of Blues Anaheim
• Imagine Dragons, Metric, HalseyThe Forum
• Freddie Gibbs, Domo Genesis, Hodgy BeatsHouse of Blues Sunset
• MxPx, Five Iron Frenzy, Slick ShoesThe Observatory
• Steve Miller BandThe Pacific Amphitheatre
• The Futures League, Roah SummitConstellation Room
• Heller Keller, Roses, MELTEDThe Smell
• Ides Of Gemini, Clay Rendering, DEAD DAWN, and more!Complex
• Ben Rose Band, Magic Wands, SpindriftMrs. Fish
• Rock N’ Roll Suicides, The Vertigo Birds, and more!Redwood Bar
• Black Waat3r, Hemming, Highland Kites, and more!Hotel Cafe
• Worthwhile, Hotel Books, MovementsChain Reaction
• Lil Debbie’s Home Grown EP Release ShowLas Palmas

Adolescents

SATURDAY – JULY 25, 2015

• Adolescents, The Weirdos, and more!The Roxy
• TruSummer 2015 w/ Eddie Wellz, Sunny Jane, TreeO, and more!Los Globos
• Sound in Focus concerts with TV On The Radio, BOXED INAnnenberg Space for Photography
• Do-Over The 405: TropicaliforniaThe Getty Center
• Summer on Seventh w/
  Cut Chemist, The Internet, Shura, Dublab DJsInner-City Arts
• Acceptance, Emarosa, ScoutsThe Troubadour
• Aloe Blacc, DJ Exile, Abstract Workshop Crew & Special Guest!The Wayfarer
• (FREE Until 10:30 PM) Dance Yourself CleanThe Satellite
• Bootie LA – Britney Mashup NightThe Regent Theater
• Hollywood – THE GOOD VIBE w/ JLabs, Everyman, and more!The Montalban Theatre Roof Deck
• Crash + Burn, Angels Dust, Zackey Force Funk, and more!The Echoplex
• Space Waves, Light FM, XOAlex’s Bar
• (FREE Before 10:30 PM) Funky SoleThe Echo
• Bassrush Presents NoisiaLos Globos
• Kenny Chesney & Jason AldeanRose Bowl Stadium
• Kenny Chesney & Jason AldeanThe Roxy
• Special Olympics World Games Los Angeles 2015 Opening Ceremony w/ Stevie Wonder, Avril Lavigne, O.A.R., and more!The Roxy
• Heems and PictureplaneConstellation Room
• The Ataris, GravlerHouse of Blues Anaheim
• Capital Cities, Big DataThe Pacific Amphitheatre
• PhishThe Forum
• Troy Noka & J.A. Holden Experiment, Roots of Mine, The TalkosViper Room
• MxPx, Five Iron Frenzy, Slick ShoesThe Observatory
• Mansions On the Moon, Lettuce, Umphrey’s McGee, Digital Tape MacHineTeragram Ballroom
• Penguin PrisonConstellation Room
• Gorgon Zoloft, Big Debbie, Stay Cool Forever, CthtrThe Smell
• BONGRIPPER, Trapped Within Burning Machinery, YidhraComplex
• Mike Green Trio, The Diamond Light, Eyes on the ShoreMrs. Fish
• Free Kitten & Bread, Red Roses, Vultures of Vinyl, and more!Redwood Bar
• Justin Nozuka, Spectacular Spectacular, Northern America, and more!Hotel Cafe

Social Distortion

SUNDAY – JULY 26, 2015

• Social DistortionHouse of Blues Sunset
• (FREE Before 6 pm) Grand Ole EchoThe Echo
• WLFPCK, Sounds of SatellitesChain Reaction
• Beatrock Music 5-Year Anniversary Left Coast Tour w/ Rocky Rivera, The Bar, Otayo Dubb, and more!The Echoplex
• Acceptance, Emarosa, The Money PitThe Troubadour
• Nina Diaz, Maria Del PilarAlex’s Bar
• Dirty Ghosts, Happy Diving, Never YoungThe Echo
• 2015 BTS Live TrilogyClub Nokia
• Los Amigos InvisiblesThe Roxy
• Say AnythingThe Observatory
• BOSTON, REO SpeedwagonThe Forum
• Jeff Jastrow, Chemistry of the Universe, SkumbagViper Room
• Happy Together Tour w/ The Turtles, The Grass Roots, and more!The Pacific Amphitheatre
• AreOC Fair & Event Center
• The Holy Hecks with Platonica and Sun GravesMolly Malones
• CoolioConstellation Room
• Raised In Purgatory, Department of Descriptive Services, Sewage, Lost WitchesThe Smell
• (Early Show, 3 pm) GPB, The Plurals, The Newports, and more!Redwood Bar
• Noah Guthrie, Boh Doran, Tongue & GrooveHotel Cafe