We are smack in between two Coachellas, and you know that means … an epic and massive amount of live music in Los Angeles. This show list is bursting with must-see shows. From The Replacements to Action Bronson, Interpol and Chet Faker, and even smaller acts like The Orwells and WAND, this show week is incredible. Pro tip, be sure to catch up-and-coming hip hop/R&B/pop act, LunchMoney Lewis at The Satellite. This guy is going places.
♥ = Best Shows
Chet Faker
MONDAY – APRIL 13, 2015
- Chet Faker w/ XXYYXXClub Nokia
- Barrows Residency Night 2 with Mechanical Beast, Boarchucker, and ParentsSilverlake Lounge
- Royal Blood w/ The GrowlFonda Theatre
- Father John Misty, King TuffThe Glass House
- Peelander_Z, Pretty Little DemonsDragonfly
- Luna, WinterThe Echo
- (FREE) Monday Night Residency with Joey AltrudaThe Echoplex
- SquarepusherThe Regent Theater
- (FREE) Dorothy, The Rebel Light, The Outer VibeThe Satellite
- (FREE) Litronix, BLOK, Avi ZahnerThe Wayfarer
- Gorgon CitySound Nightclub
- Desaparecidos w/Touche Amore & Joyce ManorThe Roxy
- MeshuggahHouse of Blues Anaheim
- Stone Temple PilotsHouse of Blues Sunset
- Dwight YoakamWhiskey A Go Go
- Hands of Time, Dead Finger, Elixir On Mute, KaybeViper Room
- Yelle with HibouThe Observatory
- Plain White T’s, Jessarae, GenevieveThe Troubadour
- The OrwellsConstellation Room
- (FREE) Odessa, MARZ LÉON, Nightjacket, Jennie TranBootleg HiFi
- (FREE) All Spots to Black, Eli Wulfmeier & Trevor Menear w/ DJ Sean Patrick and Adrian Biggs in Harvard & Stone
- Filibuster and more TBARedwood Bar
- (FREE) Dreamers, Tribe Society, Lostboycrow, James HerseyBardot
- Gabriel Garzon-Montano; The Accidentals; Lakes; Ben LimpicHotel Cafe
The War On Drugs
TUESDAY – APRIL 14, 2015
- The War On DrugsVentura Theater
- Brandon FlowersThe Troubadour
- Cloud Nothings, Mild High Club, JUNKThe Echo
- RAC, KeleThe Glass House
- Austin Kolbe, Denmantau, Dead Day Revolution, and more!Silverlake Lounge
- (Early Show) The Ukulele Orchestra of the Western Hemisphere;
(Late Show) Reggie & KarenEl Cid - Neil and Liam Finn & Special GuestsLargo Los Angeles
- (FREE) My Double, My Brother, Tall Tales and the Silver Lining, Roah SummitThe Satellite
- (FREE Before 10 PM) Taking Back Tuesday: Emo Night LA with Guest DJs!The Echoplex
- (FREE Before 9 PM) Roots Reggae Tuesday w/ Guest Singer Pius “Higher Lion” OyebanjiThe Wayfarer
- Stromae w/ YelleClub Nokia
- Ride w/ Eagulls & Part Time Punks DJ Michael StockFox Theater Pomona
- MØ w/ MerekiThe Roxy
- Swans w/ Angel Olsen plus Permanent Records DJsEl Rey Theatre
- Glass Animals w/ Gabriel Garzón-MontanoFonda Theatre
- FKA TwigsThe Belasco Theater
- alt-J, JungleSanta Barbara Bowl
- Barry ManilowSTAPLES Center
- Fleetwood Mac: On With The ShowThe Forum
- Benjamin BookerConstellation Room
- Shark Toys, MALL WALK, RosesThe Smell
- (FREE) The Jetsons, Wartime Recitals, Meg OlsenHarvard & Stone
- The Electrets, The SoldRedwood Bar
- Spurs w/ Adam Arcuragi; Fife & Drom; Joel Eckels; Eli LiebHotel Cafe
- Dance Gavin Dance, Polyphia, Hail the Sun, StolasChain Reaction
Action Bronson
WEDNESDAY – APRIL 15, 2015
- Action Bronson w/ DJ Alchemist and Meyhem LaurenThe Belasco Theater
- The ReplacementsHollywood Palladium
- Sylvan Esso, DntelThe Regent Theater
- LunchMoney Lewis, Maceo Paisley, and special guestsThe Satellite
- SomeKindaWonderful, Marc Scibilia, U.S. RoyaltyThe Troubadour
- Arca with Jesse KandaThe Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever
- Popshop West 029 with Christine and the Queens, Mating Ritual, MonogemThe Echo
- Richie Ramone, Dime Runner, Barrio Tiger, Dirty Eyes, Turbulent HeartsLos Globos
- Valora, Volo, Isaiah Gage, The SlitSilverlake Lounge
- Glass Animals, Gabriel Garzon-MontanoThe Glass House
- (FREE Before 10 PM) Dub Club, DJ Tom Chasteen, Boss HarmonyThe Echoplex
- BRAND NEWShrine Auditorium & Expo
- Steely DanSanta Barbara Bowl
- Bad Romantics, the Zibbz, the American SpiritViper Room
- SquarepusherThe Observatory
- (Early Show) The Cribs;
(Late Show) BadbadnotgoodConstellation Room - Luna is Honey, Ladyheat, DraagComplex
- Caroline MarksRedwood Bar
- Kaleo w/ Sean Kelly; KingswoodHotel Cafe
The Replacements
THURSDAY – APRIL 16, 2015
- The ReplacementsHollywood Palladium
- The Orwells, Criminal HygieneThe Echo
- Good Riddance, A Wilhelm Scream, Bad Cop/Bad Cop, Spanish Love SongsThe Troubadour
- Qui, Hepa/Titus (Members of The Melvins), Jerkagram, Orphan GogglesLos Globos
- (FREE) Nash QuestSilverlake Lounge
- Sylvan Esso, Grandma SparrowThe Glass House
- An Evening with Judd Apatow & Very Special Musical Guest!Largo Los Angeles
- WAND, Mild High ClubThe Wayfarer
- In the Whale, Sad Robot, DecodedThe Satellite
- Honky Tonk Hacienda: Rod Melancon, The Carolyn Sills ComboEl Cid
- InterpolShrine Auditorium & Expo
- Milky Chance w/ LANY and Mighty OaksMayan Theater
- Toro Y Moi w/ Mattson 2Fonda Theatre
- The Cribs w/ The FrightsThe Roxy
- Hot Natured w/ special disco sets by Jamie Jones & SkreamEl Rey Theatre
- Azealia Banks w/ LolawolfClub Nokia
- RosanaClub Bahia
- SwansConstellation Room
- Tech N9ne with Krizz KalikoThe Observatory
- Flashback Heart Attack, the Compulsions, Delta RoseViper Room
- Eskmo, SatchmodeBootleg HiFi
- Rajas, Last Days of Ancient Sunlight, Darsombra, Flying HairComplex
- RESPECT – Drum & Bass (Priority Entry), Marcus Intalex, Calculon, NoFace, KemstDragonfly
- Joy, Plant Tribe, Loom, The BarrelhousersAlex’s Bar
- Defeater, Counterparts, Capsize, Better Off, Hotel BooksChain Reaction
- Thursday Night BootyRedwood Bar
- Brian Buckley Band; Ryan White; Conor Coughlan; Satellite CitiHotel Cafe
Tame Impala
FRIDAY – APRIL 17, 2015
- Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival (Weekend 2) w/ AC/DC, Tame Impala, Interpol, Steely Dan, Alesso, and many more!Empire Polo Club
- Gutbucket with DJ Brian WatersLove Song Bar
- Mac DeMarco, DINNER, Mild HighVentura Theater
- Koffin Kats, The Grims, The Rocketz, The Quaranteds, Straight ShootersThe Troubadour
- Royal Blood, Mini MansionsThe Glass House
- Peaking Lights, Sensations Fix, Litronix, Avi ZahnerThe Echoplex
- Acid Mothers Temple, ST 37The Echo
- Quinn Archer, Vandelay, The Evening Guests, Electric Soul ParadeSilverlake Lounge
- (FREE Until 10 PM) Rapture Dance Party featuring Lights & Music DJs spinning 80s & 90s pop hitsThe Satellite
- A Tribe Called RedThe Wayfarer
- Hollywood Bhangra #5 – Vaisakhi Party, DJ Scorpio;
(FREE w/ RSVP) CALENTURA ft. MA NGUZU (of NGUZUNGUZU) – Armada FANIA Release PartyLos Globos - The Goodfoot w/ Sure Fire Soul EnsembleAlex’s Bar
- High Drags, Decorations, Givers and Takers, The Most BestEl Cid
- Cashmere Cat, Trippy TurtleThe Glass House
- TECH N9NE, Chris Webby, Krizz Kaliko, Murs, King 810, ZeusHouse of Blues Sunset
- Porter RobinsonHilton Hotel
- Bromance: Brodinski & FriendsHacienda Cantina
- Bad Religion w/ OFF! & The InteruptersFonda Theatre
- Panda Bear w/ DucktailsThe Roxy
- Bow Wow Wow, Gene Loves JezebelWhiskey A Go Go
- Emancipator with YppahThe Observatory
- Raskahuele, Almalafa, Matamoska, Upground, South Central SkankersConstellation Room
- WAND, Crown Larks, VIAL, DunesThe Smell
- Ital, Aurora HalalComplex
- Western Settings, Smalls, Gentlemen Prefer Blood, Dudes NightRedwood Bar
- Dinosaur Parade; The Roofbeam Carpenters; Polaris Rose; and more!Hotel Cafe
Jack White
SATURDAY – APRIL 18, 2015
- Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival (Weekend 2) w/ Jack White, The Weeknd, Axwell Ʌ Ingrosso, alt-J, Belle and Sebastian, Ratatat, and many more!Empire Polo Club
- LA Times Festival of Books – Pop & Hiss stage w/ Thee Commons, Castro, Maxim LudwigUSC
- KOTD West Coast Presents: Back To Basics #B2BHouse of Gods
- Dust on the Radio, Hands of Time, Fibers, Lion’s MouthSilverlake Lounge
- Rock the Night to Cure Crohn’s and Colitis, Jakob DylanThe Troubadour
- Balance and Composure, MyletsChain Reaction
- The White Buffalo, The Deltaz, Aaron OrbitVentura Theater
- The Abigails, Francisco The Man, Roah SummitThe Wayfarer
- Morgan Heritage, Jemere Morgan, Ras Rebel, K-Mex, Prospec;
(FREE) The RAP PARTY, THEM JeansLos Globos - The Milk Carton KidsLargo Los Angeles
- Bootie LA – Bootchella! Coachella mashed upThe Echoplex
- (FREE Until 10:30 PM) Dance Yourself CleanThe Satellite
- Vance JoyThe Glass House
- Charles BradleyThe Roxy
- SkrillexHilton Hotel
- Haciendays w/ Annie Mac & FriendsHacienda Cantina
- 93.5 KDAY Presents Krush Groove, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Dipset, and more!The Forum
- Electric Wizard with Special GuestsThe Observatory
- Crematorium Plus Special Guests TBAComplex
- The Fourgiven, The Unclaimed, Motorcycle Black MadonnasRedwood Bar
- Nick Howard; Jeff Campbell; Redd Carter; and more!Hotel Cafe
Ryan Adams
SUNDAY – APRIL 19, 2015
- Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival (Weekend 2) w/ Drake, Florence + the Machine, Kaskade, Ryan Adams, David Guetta, St. Vincent and many more!Empire Polo Club
- (FREE) LA Times Festival of Books – Pop & Hiss stage w/ Jackie Mendez, Ethio CaliUSC
- (Early Show) Grand Ole Echo w/ Brian Whelan, Patrick Duniven, Livingmore, All Spots to BlackThe Echo
- Balance and Composure, MyletsChain Reaction
- Reckless Kelly, Micky & the MotorcarsThe Troubadour
- Power Violence, Kyle Kinane, Heather Lawless, Brent Weinbach and special guestsThe Satellite
- Escential Sundays, D-Jahsta, Aweminus, Definitive, Dack Janiels, Al RossLos Globos
- (Late Show) Nic Hessler [CATWALK] Captured Tracks LP release party w/ Samira Winter, CRE-SCEN-DOThe Echo
- DJ SnakeHilton Hotel
- Haciendays: Used & Abused, Loco Dice, MK and tINIHacienda Cantina and Beach Club
- Electric Wizard w/ Satan’s SatyrsThe Roxy
- Beer & Hymns featuring Pawn Shop KingsMaison
- Beer & Hymns + Pawnshop KingsConstellation Room
- Chosen Few Children, Tragically Delicious, the Semiotics, Shaun PeaceViper Room
- Black Label Society, WinoCity National Grove of Anaheim
- CunninlynguistsThe Observatory
- Shredded Nerve, Scant, Pedestrian DepositComplex
- (Early Show) Guitars A Go Go w/ 3 Balls of Fire, Ding Dong Devils, M-SquadRedwood Bar
- Anna Su; Emma Ejwertz; Aiden James; Tim SmartHotel Cafe
Thanks for the tip, Lunch Money Lewis at the Satellite killed it! New full touring band, new material catchy, soulful, accessible and sincere…Bills is the new “Happy”. Meghan Traynor announced she is going to release a cover of it, her challenge will be to improve on LML.