The best concerts happening in Los Angeles, Orange County and more neighboring cities are all here on Grimy Goods’ custom show list. This week we recommend checking out Morrissey with Tom Jones, Psycho De Mayo featuring Pentagram and Kadavar, Dead Sara, Puscifer with A Perfect Circle and FAILURE, Jacco Gardner, Big Freedia, and many more!
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 (May 5 – 11, 2014).
♥ = Best Shows
MONDAY – MAY 5, 2014
- These New Puritans, Dorian WoodThe Roxy
- An Intimate Presentation of Supernova with Ray LaMontagneThe Cathedral Sanctuary at Immanuel Presbyterian
- (FREE) In The Valley Below, The Mercy Beat, Soft Swells, Pillar PointThe Echo
- PVRIS, Nightmares, Alive Like MeChain Reaction
- tUnE-yArDs, Moses SumneyMasonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever
- (FREE) CalArts Soundstream 2014 w/ The Arielle Deem Band, Bird Concerns, DeLACA, Fell Runner, Gloria & Walker, Hooded Eyes & moreThe Troubadour
- (FREE) Ray Pila, Plague Vendor, Waters, Thomas DybdahlBardot
- It’s A Punky Cinco Party w/ The El Vez Punk Rock Revue, The Schitzophonics, Diana DeathThe Echoplex
- (FREE) the Acetates, Adam Henry, Steps Of Doe, Trash HoneySilverlake Lounge
- CHURCH ft MATT BRAUNGER + RORY SCOVEL + BRODY STEVENS + ADAM CLAYTON HOLLANDThe Church on York
- (FREE) Jarell Perry, Chuck Inglish, thatkidcalhoun, Evan MellowsBootleg HiFi
- Pleasurekraft, JAMIE SCHWABLSound Nightclub
- Jody Porter (Of Fountains of Wayne), Max CollinsViper Room
- LovelifeConstellation Room
- Air Life, Gallant, Sanglorians, The Silver Lake ChorusThe Satellite
- (FREE) CINCO DE MAYO R&D W/ ALEX STRAUS & CHEF LUKE REYESHarvard & Stone
TUESDAY – MAY 6, 2014
- An Intimate Presentation of Supernova with Ray LaMontagneThe Cathedral Sanctuary at Immanuel Presbyterian
- Kina Grannis, Imaginary FutureThe Troubadour
- RuPaul’s Drag Race ReunitedThe Theatre at Ace
- Rodrigo y Gabriela, Zach HeckendorfOrpheum Theatre
- Dead Sara, Vanaprasta, The Vim DictaThe Echo
- Echo Lights, Florals, Princess Frank, The Vigils, Kate Crash (dj set)Los Globos
- Jenny Lewis with Special Magical GuestThe Roxy
- NileHouse of Blues Sunset
- O.A.R., Jillette JohnsonHouse of Blues Anaheim
- Hamilton Leithauser, The Alternate Routes, Hollow WoodThe Hotel Cafe
- Jazz Tuesdays/The Moonrise Club: Ted Russell Kamp & The Moonrise MelodiersEl Cid
- Timothy James, Afternoons, Charlie WadhamsThe Satellite
WEDNESDAY – MAY 7, 2014
- Ingrid Michaelson, Storyman, Sugar & the Hi LowsWiltern
- PEOPLE UNDER THE STAIRS, Warm Brew, Revolutionary Rhythm, Villain Park, DJ DayThe Glass House
- LOOPThe Church on York
- The Brian Jonestown MassacreThe Observatory
- The Pains of Being Pure at Heart, Fear Of Men, AblebodyThe Troubadour
- Tycho with Gardens & VillaFonda Theatre
- Glorious Wondour, Nicky Blitz, Kilo VirgaSilverlake Lounge
- Acid Mothers Temple
Perhaps, OGODThe Echo - Noam Pikelny & Gabe Witcher with Very Special GuestsLargo at the Coronet
- JACK BEATS, Anna Lunoe, Bixel BoysSound Nightclub
- Air Life, Gallant, Sanglorians, The Silver Lake ChorusThe Satellite
- Rodrigo y Gabriela, Zach HeckendorfHollywood Palladium
- (FREE before 10pm) Dub Club w/ DJ Tom ChasteenThe Echoplex
- James SupercaveConstellation Room
- Kav (Ft. Former Guitarist of Oasis Bonehead)Viper Room
- Palm Reader, DEBT, French NegativeThe Smell
- Step BrothersU.C. Riverside
THURSDAY – MAY 8, 2014
- Jacco Gardner, drinking flowers, haunted summer, mastonThe Church on York
- The Singer and The Songwriter Album Release Show, Me and Mr. Cassidy, Gyasi Ross, Alira StringsCenter for The Arts, Eagle Rock
- Atmosphere
Southsiders Release Party with special guestsThe Roxy - Nihiltus, Our Own Accord, Syndrome, arSINal, For the Old FashionedChain Reaction
- Yuna, MisunThe Troubadour
- Big Sean, 3OH!3Fox Theater Pomona
- Mirror Travel, Dunes, Henry Henrietta, RosesSilverlake Lounge
- Tinashe (Early Showcase)Viper Room
- La Sera, Springtime Carnivore, Colleen GreenThe Echo
- William OnyeaborGreek Theatre
- MorrisseyThe Observatory
- Riff Raff, Grand TheftHouse of Blues Sunset
- the Brian Buckley Band, the Elizabeth Kill, LoudViper Room
- We Are ScientistsConstellation Room
- Tycho with Gardens & VillaFonda Theatre
FRIDAY – MAY 9, 2014
- Armin Van BuurenThe Forum
- twenty one pilots, NONONO, Hunter HuntedWiltern
- Chali 2naThe Federal Bar North Hollywood
- Black PrairieConstellation Room
- Big Freedia
Hi Fashion, DJ Dark AlleyThe Echoplex - Tab Benoit, Detour 91House of Blues Anaheim
- Honey Pop Vol. 1 Cassette Release Party w/ Summer Twins, DEBT, The Big NothingThe Smell
- Mt. Ossa, Wild Pack of Canaries, Aftergloam, RexxThe Satellite
- Survival Knife, Steppe PeopleThe Echo
- A Club Called Rhonda w/ Psychmagik, LOVEFINGERS, Late Night Tuff Guy, Cromie, Goddollars, ParadiseLos Globos
- Culprit
Attaloss, Back Pocket Memory, the Absolute, TonguesThe Lyric Theatre - Chuck Ragan & the Camaraderie and The White BuffaloFonda Theatre
- Stonefeather, KULA, Komox Kids, The HangEl Cid
- Old 97’s with Nikki LaneEl Rey Theatre
SATURDAY – MAY 10, 2014
- Puscifer, A Perfect Circle, FailureGreek Theatre
- Rudy MancusoThe Roxy
- Morrissey with Tom Jones, Kristeen YoungThe Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena
- Cassandra WilsonFonda Theatre
- Yoni Wolf (WHY?)
Serengeti, Anticon DJsThe Echo - Kap Slap
with Elephante + Justin Caruso + FallaseeEl Rey Theatre - The Glitch Mob with Ana Sia, Penthouse PenthouseClub Nokia
- Social Studies, A Million Billion Dying Suns, Crown PlazaThe Satellite
- Kawaiiland, Nylon PinkLos Globos
- Matt Stillwell, Matt Rogers, Brad Johnson and the Killing Time Band, Eli •VThe Glass House
- Incite, Achille’s AltarChain Reaction
- Slow Motion Celebrity, Sunken Ships, Swarming Orchids, Los AngelicsFive Star Bar
- Diamond Lane CD Release, Love and a .38, Delta Rose, Cherri Bomb, Bad RomanticsThe Troubadour
- Death Hymn Number 9, Catholic Spit, PB & J, The FlytrapsThe Smell
- Ventura Music Festival Presents: Preservation Hall Jazz BandVentura Theater
- Nick Kroll & FriendsLargo at the Coronet
- Nightmare Air, Roman Remains, NightmailEl Cid
- (FREE Before 10:30pm) Funky SoleThe Echo
- Black SabbitchLos Globos
- A Place To Bury StrangersConstellation Room
- Riff RaffThe Observatory
- The Brian Jonestown Massacre, The Three O’Clock, Joel Gion & the Primary ColoursWiltern
- Jessarae, the Nukes, the Dirty Diamond, IlluminaViper Room
SUNDAY – MAY 11, 2014
- Puscifer, A Perfect Circle, FailureGreek Theatre
- Psycho De Mayo w/ Pentagram, Dead Meadow, Kadavar, Saint Vitus, The ShrineThe Observatory
- Destruction of A King, Seasons ChangeThe Glass House
- Grand Ole Echo with Ted Russell Kamp, Kyle Neal, James ByousThe Echo
- Bermuda
Aenimus, Aechoes, A Memoria Brooded, Invictus, Vengeance For The Fallen, Lost In AntaresCobalt Cafe - PTP’s 9-Year Anniversary with Ariel Pink + Geneva Jacuzzi + Puro Instinct + BouquetThe Echo
- Virt Cats On Mars, Tina Belmont, Wet MangoThe Smell
