This week’s best concerts in Los Angeles are a plenty. With many shows already featured on our Best Underground Shows of the Month, as well as our Best Concerts of the Month previews, a few standout shows included but are not limited to: GUM at Bootleg Theater, Wilco at Ace, Petty Fest with a bunch of artists at Fonda, Jamie Lidell at The Echo, Grouplove (intimate set) at El Cid, John Doe & Exene Cervenka at The Regent, Butch Walker at Teragram, Chance The Rapper at Greek, Xenia Rubinos at The Echo and more. Take a look below!
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♥ = Best Shows
GUM, the solo project of Tame Impala/POND multi-instrumentalist Jay Watson
MONDAY – SEPTEMBER 12, 2016
- GUM (Tame Impala/POND), Shiny Joe RyanBootleg Theater
- (FREE) The East Side Jazz Jam w/ Harlan Hodges and TranslationThe Hi Hat
- (FREE) Monday Night Residency – The Buttertones ft. Wild Wing, Rexx, Sea GhoulsThe Echo
- (FREE) SUPER WHATEVR, Arms Akimbo, DCR Pollock, and more!The Wayfarer
- (FREE) Mike Taylor September Residency with MainMan, Cousin Liar and Blond AmbitionThe Satellite
- Tara Brooks, Anton Tumas, Brad MoontribeSound Nightclub
- Sacred ReichWhiskey A Go Go
- Joseph Arthur, Reuben HollebonTroubadour
- (FREE) Lara FM, Violent VickieSilverlake Lounge
- CFMConstellation Room
- (FREE) Michl Layne, Summer Moon, Lawrence TaylorBardot
- Olivia Mell and the Rock Ridge BoysMolly Malones
- (FREE) Dave Cavelier w/ Future Feats & Robbery Inc.Harvard & Stone
- Blair Sinta, Fathers of OneRedwood Bar
- Brandy Clark w/ Ruby Force, Freddy & FrancineHotel Cafe
Norah Jones
TUESDAY – SEPTEMBER 13, 2016
- Petty Fest L.A.: Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers ft. Norah Jones, Jakob Dylan, Carly Rae Jepsen, and many more!Fonda Theatre
- Joseph, Duncan FellowsTroubadour
- Mortuary Drape, Predatory LighLos Globos
- An Evening with Jamie Lidell and the Royal PharaohThe Echo
- Kelleia, Fox x Mess Kid, Tolliver, and more!El Cid
- (FREE) Rogelio’s BDay Party ft. Steppe People, Justus Proffit, and more!The Hi Hat
- (FREE) Spain – Tuesday Night ResidencyThe Love Song
- Luca, The Gromble, The Man FrancoBootleg Theater
- Kenny Holland, OVER ATLANTIC, Alec BenjaminWhite Oak Music & Art
- Tres, Occult Wisdom, 1050 Lies, and more!Silverlake Lounge
- Cindy Wilson (of the B-52s)Largo Los Angeles
- The Minders, Vasas, ClifflightThe Satellite
- (FREE Before 9 pm) Roots Reggae Tuesday ft. Pius “Higher Lion” OyebanjiThe Wayfarer
- WilcoThe Theatre at Ace Hotel
- Jake Bugg, Syd ArthurWiltern
- WifisfuneralConstellation Room
- Sonny DigitalThe Observatory
- Airbourne, The Wild!The Roxy
- (FREE) Pom Poms’ September Residency w/ Santa Barbra + Ray, RemoraHarvard & Stone
- Something on the WingRedwood Bar
- Ariana Savalas, Bira, HeadwavesHotel Cafe
Wilco
WEDNESDAY – SEPTEMBER 14, 2016
- WilcoThe Theatre at Ace Hotel
- This Wild Life – Low Tides Tour, Have Mercy, MovementsTroubadour
- Troker, Pet the Music, The DrizzLos Globos
- The Hat Factory, Blue Future, Harrison Nida, Operation MockingbirdSilverlake Lounge
- Heaters, Frankie and the Witch Fingers, Psychic Jiu-jitsuResident
- Cigarette Bums w/ The Grinning Ghosts, Wyatt Blair, MELTThe Hi Hat
- Syd Arthur, Lo MoonThe Echo
- Goon EP release, Post Life, Young JesusBootleg Theater
- Dub Club presents Mad Professor, 6 Blocc (Soul Assassins), DJ Tom Chasteen, and more!The Echoplex
- Bright Light Bright Light, FLAVIAThe Satellite
- The Higgs, Golden State Of MindThe Wayfarer
- GrouploveEl Cid
- BeyoncéDodger Stadium
- Thurz, Apollo Bebop, Asleep At the GateConstellation Room
- Carrie Underwood, Easton Corbin, The Swon BrothersSTAPLES Center
- Kacey Musgraves, The Cactus Blossoms, Sam OutlawGreek Theatre L.A.
- Clams Casino & Lil BThe Novo
- Petty Fest L.A.: Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers ft. The Cabin Down Below Band, Norah Jones, Darren Criss, Jakob Dylan, Carly Rae Jepsen, and many more!Fonda Theatre
- (FREE) Boomtown Crooks w/ Dylan Dunlap & ShallowsHarvard & Stone
- Cut Up, Crab Legs, Moon RakerRedwood Bar
- Elayna Boynton, Maisy KayHotel Cafe
John Doe & Exene Cervenka
THURSDAY – SEPTEMBER 15, 2016
- John Doe & Exene Cervenka plus very special guest Howe GelbThe Regent Theater
- Serpents TongueWhite Oak Music & Art
- Josh Abbott Band, Carly PearceTroubadour
- ENTRANCE, Weyes Blood, Lael NealeResident
- Blind Blind Tiger Anniversary Party ft. The Bots, Channel, Smoke SeasonThe Hi Hat
- Emerson Star EP release show, Superet, Street JoyBootleg Theater
- Swindle, Uncle Nappy (On Planes / Silent Partners), BOGLThe Echo
- Cosmonauts Album Release Party, CellarsThe Echoplex
- Shook Twins, Rainbow Girls, The BattlefieldThe Satellite
- (FREE) The Dt’s, The Southern Wolves, Gone to GroundAlex’s Bar
- Crematory Stench EP Release Show, Skeletal Remains, Calcemia, TerrodactylUnion Nightclub
- (FREE) Oh!, STEFAN SEAY, Crux, Erick Hudson, Niño FrancoisLos Globos
- JFK Motorcade, Lord LoudSilverlake Lounge
- RESPECT – Drum & Bass (Priority Entry), Divine Elements, McNazty, DJ Clutch, Lady MCDragonfly
- Soundpieces Thursdays ft. Teebs & Mono/PolyUnion Nightclub
- The Dustbowl Revival w/ Valley QueenThe Roxy
- Boyce Avenue, Leroy Sanchez, Nick HowardThe Belasco Theater
- WilcoThe Theatre at Ace Hotel
- Gavin DeGraw, Andy GrammerGreek Theatre L.A.
- Prophets of Rage, AWOLNATION, WakratThe Forum
- The Dead Daisies & Special Guest Steve RodgersWhiskey A Go Go
- Cass McCombsTeragram Ballroom
- Nipsey HussleThe Observatory
- Keith HarkinMolly Malones
- Ugly God with Yung JakeConstellation Room
- (FREE) Horses Heaven w/ Special GuestsHarvard & Stone
- (FREE) Reverend Tall TreeMrs. Fish
- Yael Naim w/ Adam Topol, Paul McDonaldHotel Cafe
Dawes
FRIDAY – SEPTEMBER 16, 2016
- DawesThe Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever
- Ninja Sex Party with special guests TWRP and StarbombWiltern
- Saint Motel, JR JR, WeathersThe Belasco Theater
- Smile Empty SoulWhiskey A Go Go
- The MonkeesPantages Theatre
- (Early Show) SubhumansThe Observatory
- The Greyboy Allstars, The Pimps of JoytimeTeragram Ballroom
- Butch WalkerConstellation Room
- (Late Show) Clams Casino with Lil BThe Observatory
- Wifisfuneral, xxxtentacion, $ki Mask The Slump God, and more!Los Globos
- (FREE) Last Call with Carson Daly Live Taping featuring Summer MoonThe Satellite
- Judah & The Lion, BranchesTroubadour
- Red Giant, LAURE Z, Snowball II, and more!Silverlake Lounge
- Porches, Japanese Breakfast, RivergazerThe Echoplex
- Sand w/ Mike Watt & The Missingmen, QuiThe Hi Hat
- (FREE) PAPA residency, Van William, JUNKBootleg Theater
- Guerilla Toss, Sun Araw, Friendly MalesThe Echo
- (FREE Before 10 pm) Candi Pop Dance Party ft. Lights & Music DJs spinning bubblegum pop hitsThe Satellite
- The Good Foot!, Os ZagueirosAlex’s Bar
- Super Duper Kyle & Special Guest Shawn WasabiUnion Nightclub
- Hot Sauce, Julian Frampton Band, Diaz, The Things, Nikki ChrisiteDragonfly
- Feminist Friday ft. After School Special, Pipe Dreams, XXX DJ April O’Neil, Special XXX Guest DJResident
- Hazardous, 2Baked, Alaya, Prizms, and more!Union Nightclub
- India Carney, Ryan Nealon Band, Nick Valentini Collective, Common SoulsEl Cid
- Josh ButlerLa Cave
- (FREE) Jurassic Shark, Big Hush, JodyAcerogami
- (FREE) TEEN PARTY Hosted By Brandon Wardell, Lil Mayo, Versace_Tamagotchi, and more!Los Globos
- The Gooch Palms, Janelane, Clit Kat, Keif SeasonThe Smell
- Eden, ElohimEl Rey Theatre
- What So Not, Tkay Maidza, Jarreau VandalFonda Theatre
- Ugly God with Yung JakeThe Roxy
- Voices of Ruin, Empyrean Throne, Imperialist, SicariusComplex
- (FREE) CartwrightMrs. Fish
- Girls Night In w/ Iliza Shlesinger, Daniel Kirkpatrick and the BayonetsHotel Cafe
Chance The Rapper
SATURDAY – SEPTEMBER 17, 2016
- Chance the Rapper, Francis and the LightsGreek Theatre L.A.
- (FREE) Maylee Todd, Aaron Paar, Anthony ValadezFIGat7th
- (FREE) Tommy Alexander, Django KoenigSilverlake Lounge
- Highasakite, IconiqueThe Echo
- Hotel Books, Dayseeker, CONVICTIONSWhite Oak Music & Art
- Chain Fest: Coheed and Cambria, Circa Survive, UnderoathPortugal the Man, MxPx, TITLE FIGHT, and many more!The Observatory
- HUSHfest: Santa Monica Pier – Radiohead vs. Daft PunkSanta Monica Pier
- KLOS Heidi & Frank Birthday Bash, Andrew Dice Clay, Still Rebel, and more!The Regent Theater
- Rock En Espanol Fest ft. Pastilla, Alma de Jade, Stars at Night, and more!Los Globos
- Night Talks, Highland Hawks, Geezer, Detoure9th Annual Venice Vintage Motorcycle Rally
- Haken, Thank You ScientistComplex
- Subhumans, Kicker, The Grim, MTBA, RaukousLos Globos
- Thunder Gut, Them Evils, Coral Fangs, Slater Slums, The GitasThe Wayfarer
- CRX, Claude FontaineTroubadour
- The Squids Record Release ft. Sadwich, Diamond HandsThe Hi Hat
- BOOTIE LA: A vs. D Battle!The Echoplex
- Raw & Disorder, Endymion, Crypsis, and more!Union Nightclub
- (FREE Before 10 pm) Dance Yourself CleanThe Satellite
- Get Heavy, Walter Wilde, Ecto, AOWL, and more!Union Nightclub
- The Cineramas, Skapeche Mode, Foodie, 16 Again!Alex’s Bar
- (FREE w/ RSVP) Funk & WafflesResident
- (FREE Before 10:30 PM) Funky SoleThe Echo
- Disko NekroDragonfly
- (FREE) Mind Monogram, Moon Ensemble, Daydream Time MachineAcerogami
- Katie Burden (Record Release Show), Happy Lives, Ora The MoleculeEl Cid
- Brainfeeder, Flying Lotus, Parliament Funkadelic, Thundercat, Shabazz Palaces, and more!Hollywood Bowl
- Death By StereoWhiskey A Go Go
- Butch WalkerTeragram Ballroom
- Tedeschi Trucks BandOrpheum Theatre
- Thomas Furr, Andrea Vasquez, Joe August, and more!Molly Malones
- Wayward Sons, No Small Children, Way Cool JR, and more!Viper Room
- Gareth EmeryHollywood Palladium
- Tritonal, Brillz, Hunter Siegel, Bad Royale & APEKShrine Auditorium & Expo
- A Special Space Yacht event with K Theory, Choppa Dunks, PAPA YA & GOJ!RAThe Roxy
- What So Not, Tkay Maidza, Jarreau Vandal, & GravesFonda Theatre
- Des & Cendents, Kill City Kill, Lover Man, HandlebarzRedwood Bar
- (FREE) IntergalacixMrs. Fish
- (FREE) Nikko Gray, Aaron Paar, Anthony ValadezFIGat7th
- Melissa Polinar & Justin Young, The WalcottsHotel Cafe
Xenia Rubinos
SUNDAY – SEPTEMBER 18, 2016
- Xenia Rubinos, Camille Safiya, Ruby-ThroatedThe Echo
- Bob Log III, East Cameron Folkcore, Delaney DavidsonAlex’s Bar
- (FREE) Soft Rock Sunday, DJ Mara Schwartz KugeThe Love Song
- Kings Kaleidoscope, Citizens & SaintsTroubadour
- DIAT, Vacant Life, Doses, The Dark, SKSUnion Nightclub
- Savage MasterComplex
- Bombón, Hayley & The Crushers, The Kickback, Justine & The Highs, DJ PolyesterAlex’s Bar
- Jazz Night with Louis Cole (of Knower), Corey Fogel (of Julia Holter), Brendan Eder EnsembleBootleg Theater
- Weirdo Night! w/ Dynasty Handbag, Heather Jewett, Hardcore Tina, and more!El Cid
- Gregg Garvey, Name The Band, Lizzy RoseThe Hi Hat
- GEORGINA, KANDIA, TIANLos Globos
- Andy MineoThe Glass House
- Anthony Wilson & The Curators with Jim Keltner, Mike Elizondo, Petra Haden, and more!Largo Los Angeles
- Seratones, Michael Rey and the Woebegones, Chelsea Brown (Summer Twins) DJ setAcerogami
- Gary Wilson & The Blind Dates, Drinking Flowers, WinterThe Echo
- (FREE) Secret Agent, LUE LAFELos Globos
- Fury + Mizery Oc Record Release with Freedom, and more!Constellation Room
- Kraftwerk 3-DHollywood Bowl
- Ben PhillipsTeragram Ballroom
- Psycho RealmThe Observatory
- Stokeswood, Daniel KirkpatrickViper Room
- Bedroom Pop Festival t. short sets from: Matt Sturgis & Friends,
Badlands, John Rossiter, and more!The Smell - Blaine Billingsley, xinic, Alma Cook, and more!Hotel Cafe
- Chloe x Halle, Mark de Clive-Lowe, Nia Andrews, and more!Ford Theatre
