This week we recommend the following best concerts: Lykke Li, Coldplay, Band of Skulls, Jenny Lewis, Holy Fuck, GESAFFELSTEIN, Washing Machines, Papercuts, the Adicts and many more! The best concerts happening in Los Angeles, Orange County and more neighboring cities are all here on Grimy Goods’ custom show list.
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 19 – 25, 2014).
♥ = Best Shows
MONDAY – MAY 19, 2014
- Lykke LiThe Theater at Ace
- Us The Duo, AlfaThe Troubadour
- (FREE) the Acetates, Adam Henry, Steps Of Doe, Diamonds and RustSilverlake Lounge
- (FREE) Jarell Perry, Chris Batson, Lincoln Jesser, ThurzBootleg HiFi
- Air Life, Alex Lilly, Anderson Paak, Le J Collective, Alto, DJ Body PartsThe Satellite
- An intimate evening with ALLEN TOUSSAINT & BandThe Lyric Theatre
- (FREE) Phil Beaudreau, Dawaun Parker, The Flavr Blue, Cub Sport / Wild PartyBardot
- (FREE) In The Valley Below / The Mercy Beat, StaG, BikosThe Echo
- Andy Caldwell, Adam Auburn, Freddy BeSound Nightclub
- ColdplayRoyce Hall UCLA
- (FREE) Dharma Bums, Blood Candy, Psychic LoveHarvard & Stone
- Devin the Dude, BernerThe Observatory
- James Blunt, Oh HoneyBelasco Theater
- The Crazy Brave, The Pocket Rockets, The Brothers ZmedViper Room
TUESDAY – MAY 20, 2014
- HozierThe Troubadour
- Jazz Tuesdays/The Moonrise Club: The Au Brothers Jazz BandEl Cid
- Their / They’re / There, Creative Adult, The Down HouseThe Echo
- A Tribute to Beyonce featuring Banta, Alina Cutrono, Winter, Hobart W Fink, J DendeThe Satellite
- After Nations, Ship of the Rising Sun, Arms of Tripoli, Daphne’s RootsSilverlake Lounge
- For The Fallen Dreams, Obey The Brave, I The Breather, REFLECTIONS, Sylar, Facts / FiguresCobalt Cafe
- (FREE) Our Last Summer, Duncan McKnightHarvard & Stone
- DevilDriver, Whitechapel, Carnifex, Revocation, Rivers of NihilHouse of Blues Sunset
- Band of SkullsThe Observatory
- Mimicking BirdsConstellation Room
- King WashingtonViper Room
- Black Flag, Cinema, Cinema, The DollyrotsHouse of Blues Anaheim
- OtepWhiskey A Go Go
WEDNESDAY – MAY 21, 2014
- A Special Acoustic Evening with Band of SkullsMasonic Lodge
- For The Fallen Dreams
Obey The Brave, I The Breather, REFLECTIONS, REFLECTIONSChain Reaction - Dead Sara, Giver, Rival TidesThe Satellite
- (FREE) Dreamland, Jutty Ranx, XO, TeleskopesSilverlake Lounge
- Kraak & Smaak with DJ Anthony ValadezThe Roxy
- Us The Duo, AlfaThe Troubadour
- Socionic, MAL, AFTER, The PitchDragonfly
- Wake Owl, Mimicking BirdsThe Echo
- (FREE before 10pm) Dub Club w/ DJ Tom ChasteenThe Echoplex
- (FREE) Tapioca & the Flea, SantorosHarvard & Stone
- Blind Date ft. Melpo Mene and Midnight FacesBootleg HiFi
- Jenny LewisThe Observatory
- Mr. Elevator and the Brain Hotel with Howlin Rain, Buffalo KillersConstellation Room
- JD Bender, Kings of the Wild FrontierViper Room
- Nickel Creek, The Secret SistersWiltern
THURSDAY – MAY 22, 2014
- Holy Fuck with James Supercave and Wunder WunderThe Roxy
- GESAFFELSTEINFonda Theatre
- Hellogoodbye, Vacationer, Wild PartyThe Troubadour
- XXYYXX, Jessy Lanza, Saint PepsiThe Echoplex
- Sometimes a Ghost, Terra Alta, Good Rocky’s Revolver, Hour6, Dope by DesignThe Glass House
- Nathaniel Rateliff, The Wild Reeds, Carly RitterThe Echo
- OFF WITH THEIR HEADS, Toy Guitar, French ExitLos Globos
- Ledisi with The Robert Glasper ExperimentClub Nokia
- The Cherry Bluestorms, Fairy Bones, Dry River Yacht Club, Dirty LingoSilverlake Lounge
- The Unlikely Candidates, The Elovay, The New Electric SoundThe Satellite
- Beach House Tour Starring Ty Dolla $ignEl Rey Theatre
- Honky Tonk Hacienda: Billy Eli, Groovy RednecksEl Cid
- French Vanilla, Shit Giver, Coup PigeonsThe Smell
- Billy JoelHollywood Bowl
- RESPECT – Drum & Bass (Priority Entry), Danny The Wildchild, Scooba, KrysisDragonfly
- Angelic Upstarts featuring Peter & the Test Tube Babies, the GeneratorsConstellation Room
- Calle 13The Observatory
- KatchafireHouse of Blues Sunset
- Morrissey’s 55th Unhappy Bday Celebration w/ Sweet & Tender HooligansHouse of Blues Anaheim
FRIDAY – MAY 23, 2014
- GESAFFELSTEINFonda Theatre
- Vice
Hammerfist, Burn Infinite, Nosebleed, ArclightCobalt Cafe - The Reverend Horton Heat, Darren Block & Train RiverVentura Theater
- Hellogoodbye Vacationer, Wild Party, Strangers You KnowThe Glass House
- Papercuts, Line & Circle, Young HuntingThe Satellite
- Heaven, LA TAKEDOWN, SLOW ROSE, MICHAEL VIDALThe Church on York
- P L a N E T S, Jail Weddings, Magic Wands, Gateway DrugsThe Troubadour
- Words Once SpokenChain Reaction
- Superhumanoids, CardiknoxThe Echoplex
- Hidden Amongst Us, The Black Lantern, Sidewave, Jesse Aycock, Mason ProphetSilverlake Lounge
- Matt Pond PA with The Lighthouse and The WhalerThe Roxy
- Betty’s Mustache, Los Pios, Contraband, Roses In December, OnixLos Globos
- Howlin’ Rain, Buffalo Killers, Elisa RandazzoThe Echo
- Roy Ellis & Thee Hurricanes, Jackie Mendez, Xavier Lynch, DJ Gonzo LessLos Globos
- Steve Taylor Band, Mike Sempert (Record Release), Two Sheds, We Are The WestEl Cid
- Alien Ant FarmWhiskey A Go Go
- Jefferson StarshipSaban Theatre
- Baths (early show)Constellation Room
- Cashmere CatConstellation Room
- The Adicts & Leftover CrackThe Observatory
- Betty Moon, The GalleryViper Room
- YG, DJ MustardHouse of Blues Sunset
SATURDAY – MAY 24, 2014
- Washing MachinesThe Echo
- Powerman 5000, 9 Electric, Knee High FoxThe Glass House
- Jef Joslin, Blackcoat Duo, Automatic Toys, Glass Battles, Owenstone, Steed Lord (DJ Set)Los Globos
- Flinch, TBAChain Reaction
- William Fitzsimmons, Leif VollebekkThe Troubadour
- JandekThe Church on York
- Against Me! with Tony Molina and Big EyesThe Roxy
- Being Devious, Punch-Drunks, Danger Inc., Pete Roth, Lojo and the TruthFive Star Bar
- Suzanne Vega with Ari HestEl Rey Theatre
- The Adicts & Leftover CrackThe Observatory
- Airs, Intimatchine, Ghost Noise, Cloud CoverThe Smell
- TeamSupreme 2-year AnniversaryThe Echoplex
- Floor, Thrones, Last Days of Ancient Sunlight (Members of 400 Blows, Totimoshi and Sabertooth Tiger)The Satellite
- FINGER LICKIN’ AT THE SHRINE w/ Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Caked Up, Don Diablo, Vicetone, WolfpackShrine Auditorium & Expo
- Cherry GlazerrConstellation Room
- Hello Echo, Young Creatures, David TanklefskyEl Cid
- The Intelligence, ProtomartyrBootleg HiFi
- Funky SoleThe Echo
- War, Cheech & Chong, The Family StoneGreek Theatre L.A.
- BilalH.O.M.E. Beverly Hills
SUNDAY – MAY 25, 2014
- William Fitzsimmons, Leif VollebekkThe Glass House
- Micki Free, RedboneFox Theater Pomona
- Against Me! with Tony Molina and Big EyesThe Roxy
- Bay Cities EP Release Party, Tutu Sweeny and the Brothers Band, The Shed, Drew Love, A-Train the Analog Kid & moreThe Lyric Theatre
- Smiths / Morrissey Nite w/Guest DJ Jose Maldonado (from Sweet & Tender Hooligans)The Echoplex
- Neil Hamburger, Rob Delaney, Lynn Shawcroft, Jake Weisman, Megan Amram, Canned HammThe Satellite
- K-LUV Live Karaoke BandSilverlake Lounge
- Pato BantonHouse of Blues Sunset
- Monogem, James Allan, Zella Day, BreakfastBootleg HiFi
- BilalGaslamp Long Beach
- Reggae FestHouse of Blues Anaheim
- Propagandhi, Toys That KillThe Observatory
- The SlackersConstellation Room
