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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 (Sept. 22 – Sept. 28, 2014).
♥ = Best Shows
MONDAY – SEPTEMBER 22, 2014
- Interpol with Rey PilaFox Theater Pomona
- PALMS, The Beta MachineThe Troubadour
- (FREE) Fathers & Suns, Los Angelics, ultra violent raysSilverlake Lounge
- (FREE) Fenech-Soler, Soft Swells, Elle Belle, CastroThe Echo
- (FREE) Bones Muhroni, Olin and the Moon, The Tulips, American TomahawkThe Satellite
- Steve Nieve Plays Elvis CostelloLargo at the Coronet
- (FREE) The Janks, The Lucky Lonely, This Time With FEELINGThe Wayfarer
- Victor CalderoneSound Nightclub
- Trapt, Darling Parade, The North, First DecreeHouse of Blues Anaheim
- Drake vs Lil WayneHollywood Bowl
- Jake and Papa, Ella Rogue, Kidd SaturdayViper Room
- (FREE) Lowell, Sneakout, TeamMateBootleg HiFi
- (FREE) Dalton and Wild Pack Of CanariesHarvard & Stone
- Magnolia Fire, Blind Owl, The Absynths, FealRedwood Bar
- (FREE) Motopony Record Release Show, The Rocketboys, Pete Molinari, Gabriel Garzón-Montano + DJ Sets by Paul Raffaele, Mor ElianBardot
- Stu Larsen; Ruby Amanfu; Brandyn Burnette; Shel w/ GarethHotel Cafe
TUESDAY – SEPTEMBER 23, 2014
- La Roux with Midnight MagicFonda Theatre
- Traitors, Dealey Plaza, Genocide District, Submissioner, xKingx, EndingsWhite Oak Music & Art
- SLASH FEAT. MYLES KENNEDY & THE CONSPIRATORS, Hillbilly HeraldThe Troubadour
- Big Circus, FROGTOWN, Missions, F U MaryLou, Perry and DanielleSilverlake Lounge
- Wife, Emma Ruth Rundle, IntimatchineLos Globos
- Lia Ices, Honeymoons, Prism TatsThe Echo
- Oumar Konate, Makan Camara, Cheicksiriman SissokoLos Globos
- Youth Code, High-Functioning Flesh, TAUTComplex
- We Are Kings & Queens, Sympathetic Frequencies, Johnny California, Addison ScottThe Satellite
- (FREE Before 9PM) SoCal Reggae All StarsThe Wayfarer
- Skeletonwitch with Ghoul, Black Anvil and Doesn’t MatterThe Roxy
- Justin Nozuka with David Ryan HarrisHouse of Blues Anaheim
- Lykke Li, MapeiHollywood Palladium
- Tears for Fears, Carina RoundWiltern
- LP featuring Zella DayConstellation Room
- The Raveonettes featuring CovesThe Observatory
- The Real McKenzies, A. Tom CollinsViper Room
- Denny White, Dark Waves, The Black and The White, GNTLMN, Tati AnaBootleg HiFi
- (FREE) Tall Tales & The Silver Lining with Honeycrisp & Little WingsHarvard & Stone
- Modest Mouse w/Mimicking BirdsPappy and Harriet’s Pioneertown Palace
- The Mots Nouveaux; Melissa Polinar; Josiah Bell; Jason MannsHotel Cafe
WEDNESDAY – SEPTEMBER 24, 2014
- The Raveonettes with CovesEl Rey Theatre
- The Eeries, The Prettiots, Le NoireThe Troubadour
- Seasons, Wartime Recitals, Genders, Grizzly BusinessLos Globos
- Bad Rabbits, Jez DiorThe Glass House
- Dust on the Radio, TEDDY PUSHPIN, hot karate, Kirsten OpstadSilverlake Lounge
- Goldlink, Joe Kay, Astronautica, Geoceni WednesdayFLYAWAY AT THE FOX
- Jackson’s Wake Benefit: An Evening Of Classical & Flamenco Guitar w/ Capital, Tavi Jinariu, Julius Reder Carlson, Kai Narezo Trio, Ben WoodsEl Cid
- An Erased Tapes Tour with Greg Gives Peter Space + Douglas Dare + Rival ConsolesThe Echo
- Western Scene, Mercies, NoconaThe Satellite
- (FREE) Cobalt Cranes, Deep Fields, LuridThe Wayfarer
- A Day To Remember Parks & Devastation Tour with Bring Me The Horizon, Chiodos & Motionless In WhiteShrine Auditorium & Expo
- Justin NozukaHouse of Blues Sunset
- The Police CarsViper Room
- The Kooks featuring Halsey, PrioryThe Observatory
- Yellowman, DJ Tom Chasteen, Boss HarmonyThe Echoplex
- Brotha Lynch HungConstellation Room
- Jason DeruloLos Angeles County Fair
- As Blood Runs BlackWhiskey A Go Go
- Jaymes Young, Gabriel Garzón-Montano, OlivverBootleg HiFi
- (FREE) BirddogHarvard & Stone
- Mira Label Showcase – Covered In Sand, Silent Servant, Prostitutes, EncapsulateComplex
- Bob Cantu’s Birthday Bash w/Lightnin’ Woodcock, Mountains of the Moon, Zoo FoundationRedwood Bar
- Shyboy Record Release Show!; Young Summer; Dez MoneyHotel Cafe
THURSDAY – SEPTEMBER 25, 2014
- Allen Stone with Bad Rabbits & BonavoxThe Mayan
- Temples with WampireFonda Theatre
- Rocco Deluca, crashThe Troubadour
- Denzel Curry, Deniro FarrarThe Echoplex
- Dom Liberati, The JosephinesSilverlake Lounge
- Church Sessions with Arca, Total Freedom, Jesse Kanda (visuals)First Unitarian Church – LA
- Slim Cessna’s Auto Club, Jackson Tanner, Charlie Overbey & Jordan ShapiroThe Echo
- 10 Years of Hyperdub Tour, Kode9, DJ Spinn, Taso, Scratcha DVALos Globos
- Forebear (formerly Wise Cub)The Satellite
- (FREE Before 9PM) Low Budget, Mesa Riot, Dali’s MustacheThe Wayfarer
- RESPECT – Drum & Bass (Priority Entry), Goldie, MC Armanni Reign, Scooba, Visuals By GneticDragonfly
- Honky Tonk Hacienda: Patrolled By Radar, The FreightshakersEl Cid
- Simian Mobile Disco performing Whorl with M. Geddes Gengras and GODDOLLARSEl Rey Theatre
- Slash Feat. Myles Kennedy and The ConspiratorsThe Roxy
- The Kooks, Halsey, PrioryWiltern
- Snoop DoggShark Club – Costa Mesa
- Amon Amarth: Deceiver of The Gods Tour with Sabaton & SkeletonwitchRiverside Municipal Auditorium
- Hank 3The Observatory
- In the Whale, Cadaver Dogs, Fortress SocialViper Room
- Authority Zero featuring Chaser, Eken Is Dead, BrewfishConstellation Room
- Puddles Pity PartyBootleg HiFi
- (FREE) Girl Tears, Death Hymn Number 9 and Randy from No AgeHarvard & Stone
- Thursday Night BootyRedwood Bar
- Justin Young w/ Special Guests, Gypset Magazine, Vega, The New Peter Gabrielz, Ronnie FaussHotel Cafe
- Bearwulf, Big Monsta, Blue Eyed Lucy, Shape PitakiAlex’s Bar
- The Kenny Taylor Band, Midnight Clergy, Adam Baker, Chap Bernet, Tam VisherThe Mint
FRIDAY – SEPTEMBER 26, 2014
- WAY OVER YONDER – Local Natives, Lucinda Williams, Moses Sumney, Houndmouth, Bootstraps, Little Hurricane, The Far West, The Wild Reeds, Joe FletcherSanta Monica Pier
- Molotov SolutionChain Reaction
- Temples, Wampire, Fever the GhostThe Glass House
- Rival Sons, The Soft White Sixties, Sir MadamThe Troubadour
- The Aislers Set, Dream Boys, The MantlesThe Echoplex
- Record Release Show for Anenon’s SAGRADA, Asura, Afterhours, Jon-KyleCenter for the Arts, Eagle Rock
- JEFF the Brotherhood, Music Band, Colleen GreenThe Echo
- Gov’t Mule, Stone FoxesOrpheum Theatre
- The Pimps of Joytime, Chantal ClaretThe Satellite
- (FREE) MARC BAKER, Josh KayeLos Globos
- Red Ferguson, Monster Rally, Toylight, StrangerThe Lyric Theatre
- Dark Star OrchestraFonda Theatre
- Whispering Pines, Austin McCutchen, Jason Loughlin and The String GlidersEl Cid
- Bad RabbitsThe Well – LA
- Within Temptation with AmarantheClub Nokia
- LP with Zella DayThe Roxy
- Social DistortionRiverside Municipal Auditorium
- Die AntwoordThe Observatory
- Denzel Curry, Deniro FarrarConstellation Room
- Slash feat. Myles Kennedy & The ConspiratorsWhiskey A Go Go
- Wu Tang Clan, Talib Kweli, Pharoahe Monch, and more!The Forum
- Trey Anastasio with the Los Angeles PhilharmonicHollywood Bowl
- HeartLos Angeles County Fair
- Through the Roots with the SupervillainsHouse of Blues Sunset
- Toby Rand and Friends, Living Dead Lights , Black Angel Down , Down Affect, Late Performance by Dive (Tribute to Nirvana)Viper Room
- Lindstrøm, Suzanne Kraft, Cooper SaverLos Globos
- Super Diamond with Mustache HarborHouse of Blues Anaheim
- Fat Tony, Jerry James, Caleb Stone, VerBSBootleg HiFi
- The Crazy Never Die, Maramba, Bodysnatchers, SunstarThe Smell
- Saviours, Harassor, BastardComplex
- Halo Circus; The Absolute
Record Release Show w/ Ainjel Emme, The Roof Beam Carpenters; Tony Ferrari; Cameron FIfeHotel Cafe - CANT FEEL MY LEGS w/THE GLOSS, LA VAMPIRES, TRIPTIDES, SAGE CASWELLDowntown Playground
SATURDAY – SEPTEMBER 27, 2014
- WAY OVER YONDER – Jackson Browne, Heartless Bastards, Jamestown Revival, The Chris Robinson Brotherhood, The Lone Bellow, and more!Santa Monica Pier
- Snowmine, Nightbox, Moons Of MarsThe Echo
- Parachute, Matt Wertz, Mikey WaxThe Troubadour
- HorseShoe Gang;
Orenda Fink;
Part Time Punks 80s Mixtape Dance Party
Los Globos - Merchandise, Lower, Pure GroundThe Echoplex
- Hercules & Love Affair (LIVE), Nick Monaco, Pillow TalkLot 613
- ILoveMakonnen, James Ferraro, Dream PantherJewels Catch One
- (FREE Until 10:30PM) Dance Yourself CleanThe Satellite
- (FREE Before 10:30PM) Funky SoleThe Echo
- Demdike Stare, Andy StottThe Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever
- THE M MACHINEThe Belasco Theater
- Punk Rock Karaoke (w/ members of Bad Religion, The Dickies, Circle Jerks, Adolescents, Agent Orange), Johnny Madcap and The DistractionsEl Cid
- TR/ST with Crater & Tamara Sky (DJ SET)Fonda Theatre
- Bob Mould with Cymbals Eat GuitarsThe Roxy
- Kaytranada with Sango & KittensEl Rey Theatre
- Die AntwoordHollywood Palladium
- Monte PittmanWhiskey A Go Go
- Thievery Corporation, Stephen MarleyGreek Theatre L.A.
- George Thorogood & The Destroyers House of Blues Anaheim
- LL Cool J featuring DJ Z-Trip, Salt N PepaLos Angeles County Fair
- Jeff the BrotherhoodConstellation Room
- Fitz & The TantrumsRiverside Municipal Auditorium
- Lim Hyung JooOrpheum Theatre
- Fear, TsolThe Observatory
- The Dub Steady Tour features Easy Star All-Stars, Giant Panda Guerilla, and more!House of Blues Sunset
- Paolo Nutini, PhoxWiltern
- Hillbilly Herald, Blackpool Republic, Bad Romantics, Special Late Night Performance by The Lonely Drunks Club BandViper Room
- Jaded Incorporated, The Black OperaBootleg HiFi
- Littlest Sister, Young Lovers, Ghost Noise, Cave BabiesThe Smell
- The B Sides, The Neumans, Black MambasRedwood Bar
- Cobi Mike; Maggie Koerner; Superhighway; Lane AbernathyHotel Cafe
- Folk Revival Festival at Rainbow Lagoon Park w/Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band, The Good Luck Thrift Store Outfit, Frank Fairfield, Tom Brosseau, and much more!Alex’s Bar
- AN21, Two Shoes
Sound Nightclub
SUNDAY – SEPTEMBER 28, 2014
- George Fest: An Evening To Celebrate The Music Of George Harrison w/with Brian Wilson, Norah Jones, Brandon Flowers & Mark Stoermer of The Killers, Ann Wilson of Heart, Wayne Coyne and Steven Drozd of the Flaming Lips, Britt Daniel of Spoon, “Weird Al” Yankovic, and many more!Fonda Theatre
- 1st Annual Long Beach Reggae Music, Jerk and Food FestivalQueen Mary
- (FREE, Early Show) Grand Ole Echo with Dan Janisch, Brian Whelan, Phoebe BridgersThe Echo
- Firestarter, Post SeasonCobalt Cafe
- (FREE) Kat, Annie McQueenCobalt Cafe
- Trevor Hall, Mike LoveThe Troubadour
- The Supervillains, Through the RootsVentura Theater
- Depeche Mode Nite w/Guest DJs Alex & Ray (Depeche Mode Convention)The Echoplex
- Bob Mould
with Cymbals Eat GuitarsThe Roxy - Thievery Corporation, Stephen MarleySanta Barbara Bowl
- Cibo Matto (Featuring Nels Cline);
Hank 3Pappy and Harriet’s Pioneertown Palace - Goodkids, Sean Van Der Wilt, Rotana TarabzounViper Room
- Earth, Wind & FireL.A. County Fair
- The Gaslight Anthem, Against Me!, TwopointeightHollywood Palladium
- Tata SimonyanNokia Theatre L.A. LIVE
- Pixies, Gogol Bordello, Cat Power, Los Angeles PhilharmonicHollywood Bowl
- Heffron DriveHouse of Blues Sunset
- Descendents, Off!, The BombpopsFox Theater Pomona
- Problem, KaytranadaThe Observatory
- (FREE) KimbraBootleg HiFi
- Sean Solomon, Girlpool, Alyeska, WhitmanThe Smell
- (FREE) Abysmal Dawn “Obsolescence” Listening PartyComplex
- (Early Show) Scotch Apostle, Sunday Morning Sinner, The Vooduo;
(Late Show) Shaun Peace + MORE TBARedwood Bar - Aiden James; Jesse Denaro & Animal Flag; The Rough & TumbleHotel Cafe
- Sand Babes, Ghali, Beat Hotel, Plus GuestsAlex’s Bar
