This week’s best concerts in Los Angeles are priming Rocktober very nicely. From big name acts like Grace Jones with Future Islands at the Hollywood Bowl, Foo Fighters at The Forum and Chris Cornell at the Walt Disney Concert Hall—you also mustn’t skip out on the lesser known, indie acts. Our top selection this week include: The Coathangers with The Birth Defects at Los Globos, Shannon and The Clams at El Rey, Phases at The Lyric, Chelsea Wolfe at The Regent, Psychic TV at The Teragram Ballroom, Shamir at The El Rey, Veronica Bianqui at Harvard and Stone and a lot more. This week’s show list is loaded with some stellar shows all up in Los Angeles and Orange County. Check our all of our best show picks below!
♥ = Best Shows
MONDAY – SEPTEMBER 21, 2015
- A Place to Bury Strangers, Grooms, CayetanaThe Echoplex
- Oberhofer, Circa Waves, Bird DogTroubadour
- (FREE) Usage Panel, The Vigils, Slay the Phoenix, and more!Silverlake Lounge
- (FREE) ISLAND APOLLO, Moxi, opus vitae, Los AnjelicsThe Wayfarer
- (FREE) Danger Collective Records Residency w/ Rexx & Honduras and more!Bootleg Theater
- Radkey, Prettiest Eyes, Gentle PonyThe Echo
- Riothorse Royale, Blacktop, yOya, Reno Bo plus DJ Know JackThe Satellite
- CocodrillsSound Nightclub
- Megan Nicole w/ Alex Angelo & Sammi SanchezThe Roxy
- Foo Fighters, Gary Clark, Jr.The Forum
- Desecrate, Brain Dead, Enrot, Thorns of SinViper Room
- Chris Cornell – Acoustic Higher Truth TourWarner Grand Theatre
- (Early Show) Mick Jenkins & Stwo;
(Late Show) Fetty WapThe Observatory - Psychic TVTeragram Ballroom
- (FREE) Ilegal Mezcal Music Series feat. L.P. and Lauren Ruth WardHarvard & Stone
- (FREE) Natalia LaFourcade, Gilligan Moss, Arkells, and more!Bardot
TUESDAY – SEPTEMBER 22, 2015
- Foo FightersThe Forum
- (FREE) Veronica Bianqui, The Pesos, Shannon Lay (of Feels), Jesus Sons DJHarvard & Stone
- Sianvar, Idlehands, Strawberry Girls, MovementsChain Reaction
- ChameleonsVox performing their debut LP “Script Of The Bridge”The Regent Theater
- Joywave, Phoebe BridgersTroubadour
- Silver Rose, Lady Low, Gypsum, BARRIE and the Starz, and more!Silverlake Lounge
- Laetitia Sadier (Stereolab), Deradoorian, Two ShedsThe Echo
- The Skull, Sasquatch, YidhraThe Satellite
- (FREE Before 9pm) Roots Reggae Tuesday w/ Delhart “Massive” McGregorThe Wayfarer
- Leaving Records Residency Night #2 ft. Matthewdavid’s Mindflight, Sana Shenai, and more!Los Globos
- Reggie Watts & KarenEl Cid
- Mick Jenkins + STWOThe Roxy
- Mac MillerFonda Theatre
- Sugar Fly, No Darling, Evan RothViper Room
- Dire Docks, My Electric Heart, AddingtonMolly Malones
- Glass AnimalsThe Observatory
- The Maxies, The GirlsRedwood Bar
- Jacob + Fanny, American Bulldog, Hayley Warner, and more!Hotel Cafe
WEDNESDAY – SEPTEMBER 23, 2015
- Oh Land, Panic Is PerfectTeragram Ballroom
- ShamirConstellation Room
- Emily Kinney, Jacob JeffriesTroubadour
- Gabe Kubanda, Luxxe, Nova and the ExperienceChain Reaction
- Jon ForemanThe Glass House
- Blonde Redhead, Day WaveCenter For The Arts, Eagle Rock
- Disco Lemonade, Strella, Last Machine Standing, The Happy ProblemDragonfly
- Chad Valley, Let Em RiotThe Wayfarer
- Joe Fletcher, Julie Belle, Ben Reddell, Marc Orrell (Wild Roses)Silverlake Lounge
- (FREE w/ RSVP) AraabMuzik and GroundislavaThe Regent Theater
- Luluc, Arc Iris, Oliver RiotThe Echo
- Bass Drum Of Death, Plague Vendor, The ButtertonesBootleg Theater
- (FREE Before 10 pm) Dub Club w/ DJ Tom Chasteen, Boss HarmonyThe Echoplex
- Mimicking Birds, Loch Lomond, Opus Vitae (EP release show)The Satellite
- GABI (Software), Vow, RomyLos Globos
- Shannon and the Clams w/ The Memories, DJ Seth Bogart & Cool GhoulsEl Rey Theatre
- CocorosieBelasco Theater
- Teen Daze w/ Heavenly BeatThe Roxy
- My Electric Heart, Donkey Island Penitentiary, KM, and more!Viper Room
- Sissy Brown, Scott Stowe, Skip HellerMolly Malones
- (FREE) Glasz, Broken Arrow and CrescendoHarvard & Stone
- J.E.F.F.Redwood Bar
- (FREE) Johnny Stachela, Blowin’ Smoke Rhythm & Blues BandMrs. Fish
- Allison Pierce, The June Brothers, Brightener, and more!Hotel Cafe
THURSDAY – SEPTEMBER 24, 2015
- The Coathangers, The Birth Defects, FeelsLos Globos
- Clarity, Moving On, Life Moves On, and more!White Oak Music & Art
- Gin Wigmore, Patrick ParkTroubadour
- Blonde Redhead, Day WaveBootleg Theater
- OOFJ, MUNA, Sahy UhnsArts At Play
- Fat Elvis, Black Suns, DerondaSilverlake Lounge
- InAeona, SidewaveComplex
- Rudy De Anda, Dustin Lovelis, Travesura, and more!The Wayfarer
- Honky Tonk Hacienda: Brush Prairie, Greg Felden, The Hi-HosEl Cid
- Seoul, Harriet Brown, Roah SummitThe Echo
- Get Dead, Clowns, The Darlings, HammerlockAlex’s Bar
- Zimmer, Oliver Nelson, Lenno, and more!Sound Nightclub
- PHASES, BuckarooThe Lyric Theatre
- Possessed by Paul James, Dragondeer, JosephThe Satellite
- Password ft. Alexander Lewis, Bobby Saint, Sophia Black, and more!Los Globos
- RESPECT – Drum & Bass, The Prototypes, Scooba, Reen, MC XYZDragonfly
- Doyle Bramhall II w/ Hunter SharpeEl Rey Theatre
- Tamia w/ Sheri HauckClub Nokia
- Future Islands w/ OperatorsFox Theater Pomona
- Say Lou Lou w/ Phoebe Ryan & Spirit AnimalThe Roxy
- Robin SchulzFonda Theatre
- Color TV, Bloody Death Skull, Wet & RecklessThe Smell
- Glass Animals, La PriestWiltern
- The Beach BoysLos Angeles County Fair
- Animal Games, the Shadow Heist, the Best Revenge, BestfriendsViper Room
- Cinderella’s Tom KeiferWhiskey A Go Go
- Royal BloodThe Observatory
- The Lighthouse and the Whaler W/ Born Cages and the Wilder SocietyClub Bahia
- Bob’s Birthday w/ The Blackerbys, Grindhouse, and more!Redwood Bar
- Stars of the LidThe Regent Theater
- (FREE) John Black, The Mighty 388’sMrs. Fish
- Jacq Becker, Ethan Thompson, Leo Stannard, and more!Hotel Cafe
FRIDAY – SEPTEMBER 25, 2015
- Chelsea Wolfe, WovenhandThe Regent Theater
- The Lonely Wild – Chasing White Light release show and more!The Echoplex
- Marc Broussard, Fairground SaintsTroubadour
- The Maension, Fearless, The AmbivalentSilverlake Lounge
- Julieta Venegas, Venum Rush, CosmicoVentura Theater
- Fire The Animal, The Aviators, VMichael’sDragonfly
- Arkona, Heidevolk, The Dread Crew Of Oddwood, HelsottComplex
- Titus Andronicus, SPIDER BAGS, BakedThe Glass House
- Rainer Maria, California, The Body, Devon WilliamsThe Echo
- Saul Williams, Ise LyfeThe Lyric Theatre
- J RoccThe Wayfarer
- Julia Nunes (album release party)The Satellite
- A Club Called Rhonda w/ Crazy P & Falty DL, In Flagranti, Derek Monteiro, and more!Los Globos
- RT N The 44sAlex’s Bar
- Jon BrionLargo Los Angeles
- Dream Machines, Nicky Blitz, Sam Bruno, The Sometimes IslandEl Cid
- KDAY’s Fresh Fest w/ Too $hort, Mystikal, Kurupt of Tha Dogg Pound, and many more!Shrine Auditorium & Expo
- Ringo Starr: An evening in conversationEl Rey Theatre
- Mew w/ The DodosFonda Theatre
- Cash Cash & Tritonal w/ Part FavorClub Nokia
- Sister Sparrow and the Dirty Birds w/ The ShakersThe Roxy
- D Tiberio, Gossamer, Infinite Body, DJ set by Nosaj ThingThe Smell
- Catch A Fire Tour 2015 ft. Damian Marley, Stephen Marley, Morgan Heritage, and more!Santa Barbara Bowl
- Lynch MobWhiskey A Go Go
- Glass Animals, La PriestWiltern
- War with Tierra & MaloLos Angeles County Fair
- Against Me!The Observatory
- Air SupplyCity National Grove of Anaheim
- Kanye West performing 808’s & HeartbreakHollywood Bowl
- SwervedriverMaison
- Reggie WattsTeragram Ballroom
- Paradise Kitty, Jenna Syde & the Watchers, G MathewsViper Room
- Shannon & the ClamsConstellation Room
- Snoop DoggSaban Theatre
- Turkish Techno, Gentlemen Prefer Blood, and more!Redwood Bar
- (FREE) Michael CartwrightMrs. Fish
- The Absolute w/Ainjel Emme, Ghost Lit Kingdom, The Zmed Brothers, and more!Hotel Cafe
- Breaking The Chains, xDefiantx, Invisible Monsters, and more!White Oak Music & Art
SATURDAY – SEPTEMBER 26, 2015
- Titus Andronicus w/ Spider Bags & BakedThe Roxy
- Shamir w/ Colette CarrEl Rey Theatre
- Lou Barlow, Matt McCluerThe Wayfarer
- Avan Lava, Bogan Via, SneakoutThe Echo
- Coeur de Pirate, Sophie AusterTroubadour
- Quita PeñasLos Globos
- PHANTOMS (EP Release Party), Chela, BathhouseThe Lyric Theatre
- Jacuzzi Boys EP Release Show, The Audacity, Devon WilliamsBootleg Theater
- BOOTIE LA: Mashup Video NightThe Regent Theater
- (FREE Until 10:30 PM) Dance Yourself CleanThe Satellite
- Boogaloo Assassins, Jungle FireAlex’s Bar
- Robin SchulzThe Glass House
- (FREE Before 10:30 PM) Funky SoleThe Echo
- Mystery Skulls, Wes PeriodThe Wayfarer
- Radio5 Events Presents: The Black PartyLos Globos
- Dr. Boogie, Dirty Eyes, Black MambasEl Cid
- Eluveitie w/ The Agonist and Martina EdoffFonda Theatre
- SadGirl, Dante Elephante, The High Curbs, Astronaut SamuraisThe Smell
- Caifanes, Enanitos Verdes, Hombres G, Julieta Venegas, and more!The Observatory
- Brandon Flowers, Rey PilaWiltern
- Death Cab for CutieSanta Barbara Bowl
- KXFest w/ The Colourist, Open Air Stereo, FMLYBND, and more!House of Blues Anaheim
- Jake Owen, ParmaleeLos Angeles County Fair
- He’s My Brother, She’s My SisterTeragram Ballroom
- Kanye West performing 808’s & HeartbreakHollywood Bowl
- Wayward Sons, Wag Halen, the DentsViper Room
- BrigitteLuckman Fine Arts Complex
- Get Dead, Clown, Murderland, and more!Redwood Bar
- (FREE) Zachariah & The Lobos Riders, Scout Durwood, Gabriel, and more!Mrs. Fish
SUNDAY – SEPTEMBER 27, 2015
- Grace Jones, Future IslandsHollywood Bowl
- Miss Shevaughn & Yuma Wray, Chief Chilli, Pow Wow NowAlex’s Bar
- (Early Show) Jimbo MathusThe Echo
- Silversun PickupsThe Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever
- (Late Show) The Stratford 4, Tender Age, Chatham RiseThe Echo
- Eligh w/ deM atlaS & CJ TrilloThe Roxy
- Catfish and the Bottlemen, Jamie N CommonsHouse of Blues Anaheim
- Boz Scaggs, ChicagoLos Angeles County Fair
- Jet Black Holiday, Psychedellica, Glass Cactus, BrumbyViper Room
- Greg Graffin: Population WarsConstellation Room
- KRS-OneWhiskey A Go Go
- Melanie MartinezThe Observatory
- Michael McDonald, Dylan McDonaldCity National Grove of Anaheim
