It’s probably the strongest show week in Rocktober, and the ladies are coming in hot! This week we have Janet Jackson at The Forum, Marina and The Diamonds at Fox Theater Pomona, Florence and The Machine at Hollywood Bowl, Wolf Alice at The Fonda Theatre, Misterwives at The Belasco, Regrettes at The Smell, White Sea at Bootleg Theater and many more. Other must-sees include Deerhunter at The Regent, The War On Drugs at Greek Theatre, Run The Jewels at Fox Theater Pomona, The National at The Troubadour a more. Check out our this week’s show list below for all the best concerts in Los Angeles, Orange County and surrounding cities.
♥ = Best Shows
MONDAY – OCTOBER 12, 2015
- Jamie XX w/ DJ HarveyShrine Auditorium & Expo
- (FREE) Monday Night Residency – Kim and the Created w/ Randy Randall (No Age), Sex Stains, and more!The Echo
- (FREE) MechachiefThe Wayfarer
- (FREE) October Monday Residency feat. The Fuzzy CrystalsThe Satellite
- RedlightSound Nightclub
- Tremonti w/ Wilson & There Is No UsThe Roxy
- Hiatus HalloweenHouse of Blues Anaheim
- Echo In The Canyon w/ Beck, Fiona Apple, Jakob Dylan, and more!Orpheum Theatre
- And So I Watch You From Afar, Mylets, BlisTeragram Ballroom
- Frankmusik, Sweet Bump It, Ride the Universe, the Perfect GentlemenViper Room
- (FREE) Ilegal Mezcal Music SeriesHarvard & Stone
- The Boss’ Daughter and more TBARedwood Bar
- (FREE) Blondfire, Aquilo, Marlon Williams, and more!Bardot
- The Silver Lake Chorus, Clairity, Caroline AshkarHotel Cafe
- Hotel Books, Bad Luck, Until We Are Ghosts, MotivesChain Reaction
- An Evening In Conversation and Music with John FogertyTroubadour
- (FREE) Their Wedding, the creepy eepys, Hilary Chilton, New MannersSilverlake Lounge
- (FREE) Kid Cadaver Residency w/ Armors, Paper Pilots, Third VisionBootleg Theater
TUESDAY – OCTOBER 13, 2015
- My Morning Jacket w/ Dr. Dog & Fruit BatsShrine Auditorium & Expo
- Patrick WatsonTeragram Ballroom
- Dar Williams, Jenny O.Bootleg Theater
- Hammerhead, Qui, High CamerasThe Echo
- Reggie Watts & Karen, Dave Palmer TrioEl Cid
- (FREE Before 9pm) Roots Reggae Tuesday w/ Pius “Higher Lion” OyebanjiThe Wayfarer
- HozierMicrosoft Theatre
- Jonny Craig w/ Travis Garland, Kyle Lucas & Kyler SlaterThe Roxy
- Young Thug w/ Playboi Carti & A$ton MatthewsClub Nokia
- Wolf Alice w/ Drenge & Made ViolentFonda Theatre
- Dayvon, Fforrestt, Embodying The CurseHouse of Blues Anaheim
- FFS (Franz Ferdinand and Sparks), The IntelligenceWiltern
- Anna Sentina, Mad Revival, Dave Cavalier, the LuxuryViper Room
- Off with Their HeadsConstellation Room
- Albert Hammond Jr.The Observatory
- The Young Royals, Tin Fang, Dead Herione (Acoustic)Molly Malones
- Melissa Polinar & Jeremy Passion, Maty Noyes, Anabot, and more!Hotel Cafe
- Sara Bareilles: Evening of Conversation & Music Celebrating the Release of her Book SOUNDS LIKE METroubadour
- Wallburds, Betty Petty, Pleasure Fix, Route 11, West AmericaSilverlake Lounge
WEDNESDAY – OCTOBER 14, 2015
- (FREE) White Sea, Conway, AlohahaBootleg Theater
- The Struts, The SheltersTroubadour
- Juju Blooms, DeltaphonicSilverlake Lounge
- Fruit Bats, Tall Tales and the Silver LiningThe Echo
- (FREE Before 10pm) Dub Club, DJ Tom Chasteen, Boss HarmonyThe Echoplex
- 143 w/ Sosupersam, Partytime, SIIK, and more!Los Globos
- The Entrance Band, JosephinenThe Satellite
- Graves at Sea, Abstracter, ANCIENT ALTAR, Dead to a Dying WorldComplex
- MisterWives w/ Waters & CRUISRThe Belasco Theater
- Jeremy Loops w/ Brick and Mortar & Irene DiazThe Roxy
- Kurt Vile and the Violators w/ Cass McCombs & Heron OblivionFonda Theatre
- Superhumanoids w/ Blackbird Blackbird & Rush MidnightEl Rey Theatre
- Kodaline, Good Old WarHouse of Blues Anaheim
- Today Is the Day, Abigail WilliamsWhiskey A Go Go
- Neil Young, Social DistortionThe Forum
- Albert Hammond Jr.Teragram Ballroom
- FFS (Franz Ferdinand and Sparks), The IntelligenceThe Observatory
- Mane, Georgia Feroce, VehiclesMolly Malones
- The Gabrielz ExperienceViper Room
- (FREE) Fernet Branca Music SeriesHarvard & Stone
- Eric Anarchy, Brent Marks, Karina TorizRedwood Bar
- (FREE) The Sheriffs of Schroedingham, The Deep CutsMrs. Fish
- Distant Cousins, Melissa Polinar & Jeremy Passion, LoHotel Cafe
- BÖLZER, Ritual Necromancy, Morbid Eclipse, and more!Black Castle
- One Man Bandit, Jake Tittle, Level And The Square, Kayleigh GoldsworthyThe Wayfarer
- Some Type of Stereo with special guestsDragonfly
THURSDAY – OCTOBER 15, 2015
- DeerhunterThe Glass House
- Vinyl Williams, JJUUJJUUThe Echo
- Monophonics, Jungle Fire, Miles Tackett & the 3 TimesThe Echoplex
- Graves at Sea, Destroy Judas, Trapped Within Burning Machinery, and more!Alex’s Bar
- Toyboy & Robin, Durante, Lil Texas, and more!Los Globos
- Air Life, Steady Holiday, Surprise GuestsThe Satellite
- Chiffon w/ special guest, Elon & Jacob Marley, Bur GurLos Globos
- RESPECT – Drum & Bass (Priority Entry), Sam Binga, Origin, Scooba, MC XYZDragonfly
- (FREE) Honky Tonk Hacienda: Amelia WhiteEl Cid
- Delta Rae w/ Jillette JohnsonThe Roxy
- Autechre w/ Cygnus and Rob Hall (dj)Fonda Theatre
- Other Lives w/ Clara-NovaEl Rey Theatre
- Jimmy Buffett, Coral Reefer BandSanta Barbara Bowl
- Madrost, Rattlehead, Art of Shock, and more!Viper Room
- The Garden Record Release ShowTeragram Ballroom
- alt-J, Best Coast, San FerminHollywood Bowl
- Willard Overstreet, Carnival of Futility, The ThingsMolly Malones
- Joey CapeConstellation Room
- Mikel ErentxunClub Bahia
- Mojave SkyPappy and Harriet’s Pioneertown Palace
- Signals West, Timeshares, Jukebox RomanticsRedwood Bar
- (FREE) Skaters, The Big Moon, Gilligan Moss, and more!Bardot
- (FREE) Casey Breves, Roem Baur & Dan Rodriguez, and more!Mrs. Fish
- Jonny Craig, Travis Garland, Kyle LucasChain Reaction
- Lolawolf, J*DaveyTroubadour
- Twenty One PilotsGreek Theatre L.A.
FRIDAY – OCTOBER 16, 2015
- The National: A Benefit for Cooperative for EducationTroubadour
- The War On Drugs w/ Christopher OwensGreek Theatre L.A.
- Deerhunter, Atlas SoundThe Regent Theater
- Hinds, Public Access TVThe Echoplex
- Norma Jean, The Ongoing Concept, SleepwaveLos Globos
- Twenty7, Kraterface & StemlifeDragonfly
- Horse Feathers, River WhylessThe Echo
- DeafheavenThe Glass House
- (FREE Until 10 pm) Rapture Dance Party feat. Lights & Music DJs spinning 80s & 90s pop hitsThe Satellite
- Gale Forces, AM EXCHANGE, Tango Alpha TangoSilverlake Lounge
- BaioThe Wayfarer
- Jodie Landau, wild UpBootleg Theater
- House Music Festival w/ DJ Danny Ki, DJ Tom Jung, and more!Los Globos
- Fartbarf, Wartime Recitals, StaGEl Cid
- ZZ Ward w/ Marc Scibilia & The Young WildEl Rey Theatre
- Lianne La Havas w/ Kan Wakan & Keenan O’MearaFonda Theatre
- Ott w/ PlantraeThe Roxy
- Run the Jewels w/ Boots, Fashawn & Cuz LightyearFox Theater Pomona
- Foghat, The LilliesSaban Theatre
- Lost 80’s Live w/ Wang Chung, Gene Loves Jezebel, Dramarama and more!House of Blues Anaheim
- HalestormRiverside Municipal Auditorium
- El Ten ElevenTeragram Ballroom
- Father John Misty, Mikal CroninWiltern
- Florence and the Machine, The Ghost of a Saber Tooth TigerHollywood Bowl
- Gorgon City, Lee Foss, Jonas Rathsman, AmtracHollywood Palladium
- Janet JacksonThe Forum
- Pacific Radio, Young Flood, Furiosa, and more!Viper Room
- Twin ShadowThe Observatory
- Alex GConstellation Room
- Trevor McSpaddenPappy and Harriet’s Pioneertown Palace
- The Folks & Company, Sea Gulls, Sun GravesRedwood Bar
- (FREE) ultraLOVE, WeAreTheBigBang, Private IslandMrs. Fish
- Griffin House, Andy Davis, Abby & The Myth, and more!Hotel Cafe
- Young Jesus, Casual Friday, Crow Baby, West AmericaThe Smell
- Pity Party, Beach Bums, Joos, and more!Chain Reaction
- Home MoviesWhite Oak Music & Art
SATURDAY – OCTOBER 17, 2015
- Marina and the DiamondsFox Theater Pomona
- Deerhunter, Atlas SoundThe Regent Theater
- Acid King, Giant Squid, Mala SuerteComplex
- Evidence, Gangrene, DJ Mishaps, and more!The Glass House
- WANK, Mink Daggers, The Cornfed ProjectThe Wayfarer
- Party McFly, DJ Suzy B, DJ Beck DLos Globos
- (FREE Before 10:30 PM) Funky SoleThe Echo
- Yard of Blondes, Voodoo Kills (EP Release Show), Sinner SinnersEl Cid
- (FREE) Southern Hospitality, Dem Ham Boyz, Davey Boy Smith b2b SuspectLos Globos
- KYGOGreek Theatre L.A.
- New Politics & Andrew McMahon in the WildernessClub Nokia
- Chvrches w/ American Football & MansionairShrine Auditorium & Expo
- Twin Shadow w/ LolawolfFonda Theatre
- Doomtree w/ Astronautalis & Sister CrayonEl Rey Theatre
- Strange Talk w/ IntergalactixThe Roxy
- Foo Fighters, Gary Clark, Jr.Honda Center
- Acid Beach Party, Pyronauts, Black Widows, and more!Molly Malones
- Father John Misty, Mikal CroninWiltern
- Florence and the Machine, The Ghost of a Saber Tooth TigerHollywood Bowl
- Iron ButterflyWhiskey A Go Go
- MisterwivesThe Observatory
- The Districts, Sun Club BandTeragram Ballroom
- Marian HillConstellation Room
- Deadpanzies, Regrettes, Poppy Jean Crawford, Risa RubinThe Smell
- Walter Lure, The Zeros, Dirty EyesRedwood Bar
- (FREE) John Black, Niki J CrawfordMrs. Fish
- Taylor Davis, Elizaveta, Groz, and more!Hotel Cafe
- (FREE) Drinking BuddiesSilverlake Lounge
- Take it Back to Basics with Daymo & MonroiChain Reaction
- A Silent Film, FlagshipTroubadour
- BOOTIE LA: ’00s Mashup NightThe Echoplex
- (FREE Until 10:30 PM) Dance Yourself CleanThe Satellite
- Reggae Got SoulAlex’s Bar
- (FREE Before 10:30 pm) Saved By The 90’sBootleg Theater
- Ariel Pink, the Black LipsPappy and Harriet’s Pioneertown Palace
SUNDAY – OCTOBER 18, 2015
- An Evening with Of Monsters and MenEl Rey Theatre
- Andrew McMahon In The Wilderness, New Politics, the Griswolds, LoLoVentura Theater
- Gang Of Four, The New Regime, Gothic Tropic, DJ Michael Stock (Part Time Punks)The Echoplex
- (Early Show) Amason, Drug CabinThe Echo
- MansionairBootleg Theater
- Terrible Lizardz, La Muerte, Pizano and Vitolo, Feo CasanovaAlex’s Bar
- (Late Show) Part Time PunksThe Echo
- Tory LanezThe Roxy
- Hudson Mohawke w/ The DreamFonda Theatre
- Run the Jewels, Gardens & Villa, Fashawn, the Blues & Greys, and more!The Funk Zone
- Lianne La Havas, Kan Wakan, Keenan O’MearaHouse of Blues Anaheim
- Common Kings, Sammy JRiverside Municipal Auditorium
- HozierSanta Barbara Bowl
- Limits of Honesty, Lauren Ruth Ward, Tomasina, MiesaViper Room
- Azealia BanksThe Observatory
- Little HurricanePappy and Harriet’s Pioneertown Palace
- Sister Mantos, Xina Xurner, White Boy, Scream YaawThe Smell
- Jimi Cravity, The Common Linnets, Amanda Brooke, and more!Hotel Cafe
- Norma Jean, ’68, Sleepwave, and more!Chain Reaction
- Blues Traveler, Matt Jaffe & The DistractionsTroubadour
