Ugh, this just might be the crappiest week of shows we’ve seen in L.A. Of course there are some good ones, but god damn, can this July month of bleak shows end already? Bring us the goods!
Check out all the goods on our show list below! While keeping it selective, we’ve handpicked shows from all genres to satisfy your musical palette. The show listings with hot pink hearts are our top show picks! Let us know if we missed something good on our Los Angeles Concert Calendar (July 15-21, 2013). ♥ = Best Shows
MONDAY – JULY 15, 2013
- WolfmotherThe Troubadour
- Dessa, Open Mike EagleDetroit Bar
- (FREE) Miner, Vertical Scratchers, Olin And The Moon, Guardian Ghost, B3SCI DJsBootleg Bar
- (FREE) Harmful if Swallowed, Bird Mad Girl, Animato, Alright Alright, So Wrong, Midnight CitiesLos Globos
- Sander KleinenbergSound Night Club
- (FREE) The Absolute, Ninja Betty and the Nunchix, Young Creatures, JEROME HOLLOWAYSilverlake Lounge
- Nkulee Dube, The Steady 45’s, DJ MILA, Adrian Villalobos, MC JUNIOR FRANCISLos Globos
- HOTT MT, Dark Furs, Fever the Ghost, Motordrone, Soft MetalsThe Echo
- The Neighbourhood, JMSNFonda Theatre
- Last American Buffalo, The Vim Dicta, C O L O R, Trevor MenearThe Satellite
- Gentlemen Hall, Royal Teeth, Y Luv, Dreamers DoseAvalon – It’s A School Night
- Corima, Treasure Mammal, Whitman, VJ Wes, DJs Kyle Mabson & I.E.Pehrspace
- Open MicEl Cid
- WAY TO GO GENIUS, SAM VICARI, THE UGLY KIDS, PASTELEVISIONRedwood Bar
- (FREE) Max and the MoonConstellation Room
- Winds of Plague, Betrayal, To Each His Own, Destruction of a KingWhisky A Go Go
TUESDAY – JULY 16, 2013
- The Greyboy Allstars (Record Release), DJ GreyboyThe Troubadour
- Habits, Wild Eyes, Take Pictures, Rainman, Courtaud and BobtailSilverlake Lounge
- Baptist Generals, Moonsville CollectiveDetroit Bar
- Madi Diaz, Carousel, Wrabel, DJ Chris Muckley (KCRW)Bootleg Bar
- (FREE) Rumsprings, FIMHarvard & Stone
- (FREE) Tapas Tuesday: Jazz feat. The Sir Sultry QuintetEl Cid
- TeamSupreme No.11 with Kendo / Jnth Stein / Lion Kngs + MoreThe Echo
- Ted NugentGrove of Anaheim
- The Webb BrothersLos Globos
- The Cat Empire, That 1 GuyAvalon
- (FREE) A Tribute to Bruce Springsteen featuring Races, Brian Whelan, The Shivers, Wires In The Walls, Rod Melancon, Lots of Love, Owl Fly South, The LA River Bend and more special guests TBAThe Satellite
- The Eric Andre Show Live! co-hosted with Hannibal Buress, YachtFonda Theatre
- The Knitts, Most Eligible Basturds, Vent, Veronica BianquiFederal Bar
WEDNESDAY – JULY 17, 2013
- Mayer HawthorneThe Troubadour
- The Bath Party, Mossbreaker, Polybuzz, GalloSilverlake Lounge
- (FREE) BLOK, The GardenDetroit Bar
- Alabama Shakes, Fly Golden Eagle, Hurray for the Riff RaffHollywood Palladium
- (FREE) MT. OSSA, Eastern Conference Champions, Kid Cadaver, Pomar, DJ MarknessDetroit Bar
- Marc Baker, Kid Karate, and ComingLos Globos
- Foundation Come Again record release party with Trinity, Ranking Joe, and Tippa LeeThe Echoplex
- Hi Fashion “You Are Gorgeous” EP release party, AB Soto, Purple CrushThe Satellite
- Katie Boeck, Cassandra McGrathBootleg Bar
- Belle & Sebastian, Best CoastSanta Barbara Bowl
- Matchbox Twenty, Goo Goo Dolls, Kate EarlGibson Amphitheatre
- Caravan Palace, Red Light District, Shok, Jamais VuFonda Theatre
- Dam-Funk, AzulEastside Luv wine bar y QueSo
- The Brevet, Daena Jay, These PilgrimsConstellation Room
- WolfmotherThe Observatory
- Green Today, Total DistortionOC Fair & Event Center
- (FREE) Moses CampbellHarvard & Stone
- Psyclon Nine The Complex
- Corners, Froth, Wyatt BlairThe Smell
THURSDAY – JULY 18, 2013
- (FREE) Meshell Ndegeocello, The Record CompanySanta Monica Pier
- Dirty Sirens, Low Volts, Little Dove, The Touchy FeeliesSilverlake Lounge
- Alabama Shakes, Fly Golden Eagle, Hurray for the Riff RaffHollywood Palladium
- Wiz Khalifa, A$AP Rocky
B.o.B, Trinidad Jame$Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre Irvine - Tori KellyThe Troubadour
- Gilbere Forte Plus, Alexander Spit, Swagger Splash, C4, IllieThe Roxy
- The Eagle Rock Gospel Singers, The Wild Reeds, The Herbert Bail Orchestra, The Bones of JR JonesThe Echo
- White Arrows, PYYRAMIDS, Groundislava, Beach Party, DJ Kat CorbettBootleg Bar
- Scotty the Kid, Gatsby, Chronic Vitality, Justina Valentine, James Kennedy, CasmirLos Globos
- White Dove, Tomorrows Tulips, Dream BoysEl Cid
- The Dead ShipsHotel Cafe
- Katastro featuring Flight 51Constellation Room
- The B-52s, -X-The Pacific Amphitheatre
- BAD ANTICS, CARPIT, PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS TBAAlex’s Bar
FRIDAY – JULY 19, 2013
- Conte, Oh Boy Les MecsThe Echo
- The WallflowersVentura Theater
- Major League Dreams, 3rd Degree, Nick Pratt, SophisticatsThe Troubadour
- White Arrows
NO, Bom Bom, DJ Kat CorbettBootleg Bar - Harper Blynn, Act As If, Thorcraft CobraThe Satellite
- LA BOITE FUNK (MUSIQUE NONSTOP)Detroit Bar
- The Burning of Rome, Grizfolk, Okapi Sun, The Palace BallroomLos Globos
- Pink Martini, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Bramwell ToveyHollywood Bowl
- (FREE) Pulp NightLos Globos
- 80’s vs 90’s (Silent Frisco) Motion Potion, Mario Cotto, BSTARRLos Globos
- Passenger with Stu LarsenEl Rey Theatre
- Wild Records Young N’ Wild WeekenderThe Observatory
- Adam AntGrove of Anaheim
- Robert Randolph & the Family BandHouse of Blues Sunset Strip
- Black UhuruThe Canyon
- (FREE) The Burning of RomeOrigami Vinyl
SATURDAY – JULY 20, 2013
- Smut Peddlers and Angry Samoans, Circle One, Evacuate, Killroy, Destruction Made Simple, False Compassion, Drop Tank, Kari-KariLos Globos
- Sick Puppies, Reverend Crow, SederraThe Glass House
- Camper Van Beethoven (30th Anniversary Show), El Sportivo & The BloozThe Troubadour
- The Higgs, Poor Man’s Change, Ever the Mystic, C.C. ValentineDetroit Bar
- Adam Ant & the Good, the Mad and the Lovely Posse with Prima DonnaClub Nokia
- The Songs of Jesus Christ Superstar as played by 30 Pieces of Silverlake Soul RevueThe Satellite
- Warren GGaslamp
- The Vitals, Sarah Ault & Devon Lee, Psychic LoveEl Cid
- (FREE) Kera & The LesbiansOrigami Vinyl
- Bootie LA Entyme CD Release Party, Faroff, R.A.I.D., SceneSnapsThe Echoplex
- Rogue Wave with Hey MarseillesEl Rey Theatre,
- ANNIX, Konichi, Decimal Bass, DJ Construct, Scooba, Toxic, SeebassLos Globos
- California Wives, My Gold MaskBootleg Bar
- The Dillinger Escape Plan, Animals As Leaders, Periphery, Cattle DecapitationHouse of Blues Sunset Strip
- Wild Records Young N’ Wild WeekenderThe Observatory
- (FREE) Dead Meadow, Beach Party, CotillonCopper Door
- Big Head Todd & the Monsters, Soul Asylum, The Wailers, Matthew SweetGibson Amphitheatre
- The Postal Service, Big Freedia, BathsSanta Barbara Bowl
- DJ Quik, Suga FreeFox Theater
- Pink Martini, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Bramwell ToveyHollywood Bowl
- GUTTERMOUTH, LONG BEACH ALL DAY, THE GRIM, AND GONE TO GROUNDAlex’s Bar
- The ShrineSpace 15 Twenty
- (FREE before 10:30pm) Funky SoleThe Echo
- Irontom, Haunted Summer, Dear Boy, The Dead Ships, Beat Club, Magic WandsChina Town
SUNDAY – JULY 21, 2013
- Counting Crows, The WallflowersThe Pacific Amphitheatre
- Shooter Jennings, Scott H. BiramThe Echoplex
- (FREE) Grand Ole Echo with I See Hawks in LA, John Lafayette Ramey, Calico, Jeff CrosbyThe Echo
- Black Marble, Soft Metals, VowsThe Echo
- SMOG Sunday Night Sessions with Youngsta and Goth Trad
Knife Dreams, Hosted by KEMSTLos Globos - The Dillinger Escape Plan, Animals As Leaders, Periphery, Norma Jean, Cattle DecapitationThe Observatory
- A Celebration of Fela Kuti, Tony Allen W/ Najite and the Olukon PhopheMayan Theater
- Pink Martini, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Bramwell ToveyHollywood Bowl
- The TwelvesConstellation Room
- (FRE) Gogol Bordello “Pura Vida Conspiracy”
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