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 Saint Vitus, Dead Sara, Mr. Elevator & the Brain Hotel, Iggy Azalea, Connan Mockasin, Kishi Bashi, Young The Giant, Charles Bradley 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 12 – 18, 2014).
♥ = Best Shows
MONDAY – MAY 12, 2014
- (FREE) In The Valley Below / The Mercy Beat, Dark Furs, The New Electric SoundThe Echo
- (FREE) Rachel Goodrich, Wet RecklessHarvard & Stone
- MusiCares MAP Fund Benefit Concert with Ozzy OsbourneClub Nokia
- Jonny Two Bags (Salvation Town Record Release Show!), Sean Wheeler & Zander Schloss, Mostly SunnyEl Cid
- Air Life, Cassorla, Fame Cult, 8th Grader, Scott Bartenhagen, DJ Greg KatzThe Satellite
- (FREE) the Acetates, Steps Of Doe, Trash Honey, WildlingSilverlake Lounge
- CHURCH FT RORY SCOVEL + DAN ST GERMAIN + EMILY HELLER + JOHNNY PEMBERTON + DANNY SOLOMONThe Church on York
- (FREE) Strange Talk, Lincoln Jesser, Cheers Elephant, Jacob SniderBardot
- Bunny (Rabbit In The Moon), Steve DudaSound Nightclub
- KADAVAR
with The ShrineThe Roxy - Bizarre Ride Live (featuring Slimkid3 & Fatlip formerly of The Pharcyde) & Slum Village plus Serge Severe ft. DJ WelsEl Rey Theatre
- (FREE) Jarell Perry, Liphemra, Pr0files, thatkidcalhounBootleg HiFi
- Jody Porter (Of Fountains of Wayne), Max CollinsViper Room
- LOCD: Moosh & TwistConstellation Room
TUESDAY – MAY 13, 2014
- Dillaville featuring Slum Village / Bizarre Ride LiveThe Observatory
- Bless the Fall, Silverstein, The Amity Affliction, SecretsHouse of Blues Anaheim
- Saint Vitus, Sons of HunsThe Echoplex
- Paganfest, Korpiklaani, Turisas, Chthonic, Varg, WinterhymnHouse of Blues Sunset
- Jerome LOL
Oneman, Different Sleep, Sage CaswellThe Echo - OCD: Moosh & Twist, Jared Evan, Dae ZhenThe Lyric Theatre
- Chuff Puppy, Organ Freeman, Stupid Man Suit, JerkulesSilverlake Lounge
- (FREE) Deap VallyAmoeba
- The Moonrise Club Supper Show: Jonathan Stout’s Close Shave Quartet & The Moonrise Club Hot’chasEl Cid
- Moons of Mars, Novi Split, Sleep StateThe Satellite
- Jazz Tuesdays/The Moonrise Club: Jonathan Stout’s Close Shave QuartetEl Cid
- (FREE) Dharma BumsHarvard & Stone
WEDNESDAY – MAY 14, 2014
- Young The GiantiHeart Radio Theater Los Angeles
- Dead Sara, The Filthy Souls, Dekades, The Bang UpsBootleg HiFi
- Sea Lions, Banta, Fleurs, CurtinLos Globos
- Lindsey Stirling plus special guest Dia FramptonGrove of Anaheim
- Dreamland, ARS Phoenix, Le Cos, Giant DragSilverlake Lounge
- Circa Zero (feat. Andy Summers & Rob Giles), Jackie TohnThe Troubadour
- The Ukulele Orchestra of the Western HemisphereEl Cid
- GOOD SPAGHETTI PRESENTS…GIRLFRIENDSThe Church on York
- Broods, Strange Talk, Max and The MoonThe Echo
- Soundbleed, Astronomar, Erick Neutron, Postage, Dance CohenLos Globos
- Niney The Observer backed by Soul Syndicate, DJ Tom Chasteen, Boss HarmonyThe Echoplex
- Green Gerry, Strange Babes, Basement BabiesThe Satellite
- (FREE) FIM, Hidden LinesHarvard & Stone
- Cisco Adler
with Tayyib Ali, Jackson Breit, Rawt, GnashThe Roxy - Iggy AzaleaThe Observatory
- Irene DiazConstellation Room
- Mr. Elevator & the Brain Hotel, Drinking Flowers, HabitsThe Smell
- White ArrowsUC Riverside
- New Young Pony Club, Beginners, Young AdultsBootleg HiFi
THURSDAY – MAY 15, 2014
- The Mother Hips, Tall Tales and the Silver Lining Bootleg HiFi
- Lindsey Stirling
with Dia FramptonClub Nokia - Primal FearGrove of Anaheim
- Broods with Meg MyersThe Observatory
- Royal Blood
with The Last InternationaleThe Roxy - Nahko and Medicine for the People with Dustin ThomasThe Observatory
- Two Gallants
Rumspringa, The Dead ShipsThe Troubadour - Artopia with The Reocord Company, The Peach Kings, Dub LabGrand Central Market in DTLA
- Eye the Realist, Hideouts, Heroes in the MakingChain Reaction
- The Haxan Cloak, PHARMAKONThe Church on York
- Say Hi & Big Scary
BabesThe Echo - Eli Cook, Garrett Lee Robinson, Jonny Come Lately, the Simple PleasuresSilverlake Lounge
- Chuck Palahniuk, Chelsea Cain, Willy Vlautin, DJ Paul V.The Echoplex
- Hands, Cotillon, RVRSE, Body Parts DJ SetThe Satellite
- Honky Tonk Hacienda: Rick Shea, Phillip BooneEl Cid
- Oh Snap!
Arti, Erok, HARUTO, Kab, Jimbo JenkinsLos Globos - King’s Road Record Release PartyHarvard & Stone
- RESPECT – Drum & Bass (Priority Entry), Marcus Visionary, DJ Clutch (not the band, the drum & bass DJ), LandoDragonfly
FRIDAY – MAY 16, 2014
- Kishi Bashi
with Plume GiantFonda Theatre - ColdplayiHeart Radio Theater Los Angeles
- Journey with Steve Miller BandHollywood Bowl
- 13 Torches For a Burn w/ Iceage, Puce Mary, Sexdrome & moreThe Church on York
- Cas Haley, Kimie and Mike Love, Spirit, Soul and Songs with Tubby LoveThe Roxy
- Iggy Azalea, DJ Wizz KiddWiltern
- Kishi Bashi
with Plume GiantThe Glass House - Connan Mockasin
Kirin J Callinan, Liam FinnThe Echoplex - The Banner
Agitator, Life For A Life, Great Collapse, Snide, Post Nothing, Attributes, Bare KnucklesCobalt Cafe - Tsol featuring Anti-Nowhere League, Riverboat Gamblers, Hardship AnchorsThe Observatory
- Kalifornia Snap, Seriate Collective, Joey SuprattaLos Globos
- Old Man Markley, Juan Wauters, DJ Emily (Origami Vinyl)The Echo
- Maximo Park, Eternal SummersThe Troubadour
- Excruciating Terror, Internal Rot (AUS), Stapled Shut, Endless Demise, Redacted, Dead Issue, Cave StateLos Globos
- Self Jupiter (member of Freestyle Fellowship), This Machine Kills Zombies, Flako 7, KingThe Smell
- Holly Golightly and The Brokeoffs, Chantal Claret, The SinglesThe Satellite
- Fairchild, The Trims, Memoir, Los Angelics, Future PeopleSilverlake Lounge
- Cat Museum, Send Medicine, Old Toy Trains, Cannibal ValleyEl Cid
- Dot
Dream Stretcher, Mike TaylorLos Globos - Stephen “Ragga” MarleyHouse of Blues Sunset
- The Cave SingersConstellation Room
- Queen Caveat, The Filthy Souls, My Satellite, The Lonely Drunks Club BandViper Room
SATURDAY – MAY 17, 2014
- Charles Bradley with Sleepy SunFonda Theatre
- The Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger (Sean Lennon & Charlotte Kemp Muhl) with Fever The GhostEl Rey Theatre
- Billy JoelHollywood Bowl
- Powerhouse, Sage the Gemini, Childish Gambino, Juicy J, Jennifer Lopez, YGHonda Center
- Skid RowWhiskey A Go Go
- Ms. Lauryn Hill
with Daniel Bambaata MarleyClub Nokia - El Ten ElevenThe Federal Bar Long Beach
- Christina Perri BirdyWiltern
- Royal Blood 2pm, Trin Tan 7pmOrigami Vinyl
- Saturdays Off the 405 with Jonathan Wilson, Farmer Dave (DJ set)The Echo
- Stephen Marley, Wayne Marshall, Jo MersaHouse of Blues Anaheim
- Kill the Noise, Mat ZoHollywood Palladium
- Through the Roots, New KingstonConstellation Room
- Machine Head, HIGH ON FIRE, Red Fang, Orchid, CROWBAR, King Buzzo, Midnight, BL’AST, Speedwolf, Powe…The Glass House
- Through the Roots, New KingstonTen (X) Nightclub
- Devin the Dude
with Berner, Potluck, Cool NutzThe Roxy - 100 Onces Cinder Cone, The Loyalists, Hex HorizontalThe Smell
- Califone, Wooden Indian, Icy DemonsThe Echo
- Kurt Travis, Hotel Books, So Much LightWhite Oak Music & Art
- 13 Torches For a Burn w/ Lower, Girlseeker, Marching Church, Lust For Youth & moreThe Church on York
- Knoup & Kelly
Katarina Gleicher, Sixstep, End of Ever, Garrett Lee Robinson, LeLe RoseThe Troubadour - The Band That Fell To Earth: A David Bowie Space Odyssey, The SingularityLos Globos
- Bootie LA – Bootie PromThe Echoplex
- Bad Things, Western Scene, Finish TicketThe Satellite
- (FREE before 10:30pm) Funky SoleThe Echo
- Through the Roots, New KingstonConstellation Room
- Restavrant, The Savage Gospel, Bandito RoyaleEl Cid
- DISKO NEKRODragonfly
- Creamy
THEM Jeans, Sleazemore, Richie Panic, Bathhouse b2b Stee-z, Lil Texas b2b House setLos Globos - Jesse Boykins III, Dead Right, starRo (Soulection)Bootleg HiFi
SUNDAY – MAY 18, 2014
- London Grammar, Jaymes YoungWiltern
- Damien Jurado, Jerome HollowayBootleg HiFi
- Grand Ole Echo with Eugene Edwards, The Senators, Eileen Carey, Gann BrewerThe Echo
- THE LAST TEN SECONDS OF LIFE, Legion, Death Of An Era, Demolisher, Seditionist, Submissioner, Endings, Carried WeightCobalt Cafe
- Arrichion, TBAChain Reaction
- ABSTRAKTO (Asdru Sierra + Balt Getty), Mateo StevensThe Troubadour
- Hey Buddy. A Free Comedy Show w/ Kate Berlant, Chris Fairbanks, Pete HolmesThe Echoplex
- One Way System
Resilience, S.C.R.S., Mass Terror, Corrupted Youth, Politikal DeklineLos Globos - STyvek, P R O T E C T M EThe Smell
- The Cave Singers, Kevin Morby, Spencer MoodyThe Church on York
- Barrows album release show, Coming, 100 OncesThe Satellite
- Factory Records NiteThe Echo
- Ruby the Rabbitfoot, The Bones of JR JonesThe Federal Bar North Hollywood
- Upon This Dawning featuring the Browning, Adestria, Phinehas & DayseWhiskey A Go Go
- James Blunt, Oh HoneyFox Performing Arts Center
- Tim McGraw, Kip Moore, Cassadee PopeVerizon Wireless Amphitheatre Irvine,
- Ty Dolla $ignThe Observatory
Good shows this week. Looking forward to seeing Strange Talk at the Bardot and with Broods.