This week’s best concerts in Los Angeles include two nights with up-and-comers, Wet at the Lyric and The Echo! The Growlers hit the Observatory on a Monday night while the iHeart80s Party will light up The Forum on Saturday with performances by Culture Club, Billy Idol, Missing Persons, Tears for Fears and more 80s greats. Dilla Day returns to The Regent, and Shuan White’s Air & Style makes its way back to Exposition Park featuring J. Cole, HAIM, Action Bronson and more. On the underground / indie tip we recommend catching Psychic Love at Harvard and Stone (free), Emily Wells at the Lyric, Death Valley Girls at Resident, and Ringo Deathstarr at The Echo. Check out our show list below for all the best shows happening this week in and around Los Angeles!
♥ = Best Shows
The Growlers
MONDAY – FEBRUARY 15, 2016
- The GrowlersThe Observatory
- Wet, Kelsey LuThe Lyric Theatre
- (FREE) Lena Fayre Residency, YASSOU, Me YowBootleg Theater
- (FREE) Adult Books Monday Night Residency w/ Numb.er, Tracy Bryant, Wyatt BlairThe Echo
- (FREE) Wild Wild Horses, FORD MADOX FORD, TUFTThe Echoplex
- Odd Parents, Divine Minds in TimeProject Club LA
- (FREE) The Controversy + Pom Poms February Residency w/ Omniflux, MosquittoThe Satellite
- (FREE) The Gromble, Sapphire Road, Naked WalrusThe Wayfarer
- FabolousOHM Nightclub
- (FREE) Kat Myers and The Buzzards, Patrolled By Radar, Nocona, The Cordova’sHarvard & Stone
- RubberRedwood Bar
- Sondre LercheLargo Los Angeles
- World Be Free, Give, Life For A Life, Haarm, The EulogyUnion Nightclub
- The Knitts EP Release Show w/ House of Affection & Bed BugsThe Hi Hat
- (FREE) Bright Missiles, The Modern Age, Yo, The NoogiesSilverlake Lounge
Andrew McMahon of Jack’s Mannequin
TUESDAY – FEBRUARY 16, 2016
- 10 Years In Transit w/ Jack’s MannequinThe Observatory
- (FREE) Profiles, Sofi Tukker, A-F-R-O, Steady HolidayBardot
- Wet, Kelsey LuThe Echo
- Kadhja Bonet, Cat500, DJ Sets by Anthony Valadez (KCRW), Novena CarmelThe Lyric Theatre
- Mass Gothic w/ MAZED, Figs VisionBootleg Theater
- Big Terrific, Jenny Slate, Gabe Liedman, Max SilvestriLargo Los Angeles
- (FREE) A Tribute to David Bowie feat. Adam Busch, Brett Farkas, Chris Seefried, Chris Stills, Dan Wilson, & many more!The Satellite
- Reggie Watts & Karen, Dream MachinesEl Cid
- (FREE Before 9pm) Roots Reggae Tuesday w/ KitakaThe Wayfarer
- Coffins, Noothgrush, Seven Sisters of SleepComplex
- ViceVersa, Kid, Sand Babes, The Sonic QueensSilverlake Lounge
- (FREE w/RSVP) Andrew St. James, LA LENGUAS, Veronica BianquiResident
- (Late Show) Underdogs w/ No Room For Us, Faimkills, Cam Gnarly, & more!Los Globos
- (Early Show) Mute Swans, Mid Coitus, Dan WestLos Globos
- La Cuneta w/ Los CojolitesThe Roxy
- (FREE) Psychic Love Residency Night w/ Magic Bronson, Prints, DJ William ReedHarvard & Stone
- Gonzophonic, Trio KaitRedwood Bar
- Brian Fallon & The Crowes, Jonny Two BagsTroubadour
- Jacob Luttrell, Desi Valentine, Jo LiviHotel Cafe
Emily Wells
WEDNESDAY – FEBRUARY 17, 2016
- Emily Wells, Lorna DuneThe Lyric Theatre
- Radiation City, Deep Sea Diver, Water SliceThe Echo
- Watch for Horses, My Double My Brother, Beachwood Coyotes, Third VisionThe Wayfarer
- Reggae Meets Africa w/ U-Roy, DJ Tom Chasteen, Boss Harmony, SK Kakraba BandsThe Echoplex
- Hawthorne Heights, The Ataris, Mest, & more!House of Blues Anaheim
- Miranda Lee Richards (Record Release Party) with Pete Molinari, Lael NealeThe Satellite
- Legacy, Wxmell, Sean Will, DeVault, MalibouxLos Globos
- Lee Ann WomackThe Roxy
- She Wants Revenge w/ Chris HolmesFonda Theatre
- Cradle of Filth, Butcher Babies, Ne ObliviscarisMayan Theater
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- Shapers, Emael, The Blazing Rays of the SunMolly Malones
- Brian Fallon & the Crowes with Jonny Two BagsThe Observatory
- Jesika Von Rabbit, Sunset, Prima DonnaViper Room
- Saint-James Adenoid, Ghost Noise, Mo DottiThe Smell
- (FREE) King Daniel, Cody Huddock, Robbery INC, DJ Short ShortsHarvard & Stone
- Scarlett & The Fever, Mountains of the MoonRedwood Bar
- The Silver Lake Chorus, Forebear, GenevieveHotel Cafe
- The Skiffle Players feat. Cass McCombs, Farmer Dave Scher, Neal Casal, & more!Troubadour
- Easyfriend, shotty, BASH, MungoSilverlake Lounge
- The Freedom Ledges, 5th & Birmingham, Young Skinny & The White Gang & more!Dragonfly
Death Valley Girls
THURSDAY – FEBRUARY 18, 2016
- CLUB FOXES, Death Valley Girls, Wild Wing, Pålly, DJ BBPieResident
- Bondax and Friends, Karma KidThe Echoplex
- Avid Dancer, Banta, Gothic TropicThe Echo
- The Bluffs, Big Monsta, The Mosaics, Mount BaineThe Wayfarer
- RESPECT – Drum & Bass (Priority Entry), The Firm Takeover, Fury, & more!Dragonfly
- Cashmere Cat, Jessie Ware (Acoustic Set), Ryn Weaver, & more!El Rey Theatre
- She Wants Revenge w/ BystanderFonda Theatre
- CozzThe Roxy
- Todd Pate and the Supersonic Dust, Tiffinni Saint Ranae, BLVD, Scratch PaperMolly Malones
- Metro BoominThe Observatory
- Zachary Kibbee, Hy Brasil, Lemmo, the Echo and the SoundViper Room
- The BellfuriesConstellation Room
- (FREE) Bird Concerns, DJ Adam Harvard & Stone
- Ninos De La Tierra, Alma Sangre, MC ZR The Bear Seeker, & more!Redwood Bar
- (FREE) Downbeat LA, The Mattson 2, The Mighty Burnt BaconMrs. Fish
- Attic Empire, Cosmic Music, Dope by DesignAcerogami
- LUNA 13, Evil Alex, Nk-Riot, OnplanetzuSilverlake Lounge
- Joe Purdy, Garrison StarrTroubadour
- Pizano and Vitolo, The Moan, The AltonsAlex’s Bar
- Jenny O. w/ Jesse Thomas; Striking Matches w/ Scott Mulvahill, & more!Hotel Cafe
- Princess EzeLos Globos
- Honky Tonk Hacienda: El Twanguero, Ocha La Rocha, Echo SparksEl Cid
- (FREE) Cynnie, EaSWay, Alfie MendozaThe Love Song
- Scarface,H.I.M. (Hustle Is Mandatory), Paul P, & more!Los Globos
Dr. Dog
FRIDAY – FEBRUARY 19, 2016
- Dr. Dog, Hop AlongWiltern
- (FREE w/ RSVP) The Neon Grey Fête LP Release Party w/ L.A. Girlfriend & more!Resident
- Eli-Mac, Rian Basilio and The RoostersSOL Venue
- KINGThe Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever
- The Seth Bogart Show w/ Geneva Jacuzzi, Chela, Cold BeatThe Echoplex
- The Dream – Genesis Tour 2016 w/ Tiara ThomasTroubadour
- Disco Shrine EP Release w/ Little Wolves, KING SHELTER, TambourinessThe Hi Hat
- SK Kakraba, Dhara World Music GroupCenter For The Arts, Eagle Rock
- Film School (Original Beggars Lineup), Guides, United Ghosts, DJ FOODCOURTThe Echo
- The Strike, John Allred, The HollowSilverlake Lounge
- Adair, Akronym, APX-1, Benny Page, Brandon Elliot, Caelum, & many more!Union Nightclub
- (FREE Before 10 PM) Candi Pop Dance Party Spice Girls Edition feat. Lights & Music DJs spinning bubblegum pop hitsThe Satellite
- Avid Dancer, Hawai, BantaThe Wayfarer
- Massenger, MELTED, Hillary ChilltonAcerogami
- Neon Phoenix, Katalyst, Eddie ColeEl Cid
- Brillz w/ Party Favor & InfuzeFonda Theatre
- GrizThe Roxy
- Love and a .38, Population U, Crux the King, Sleep MacHineViper Room
- (Early Show) She Wants Revenge;
(Late Show) MigosThe Observatory - Eric Prydz, Sebastien LegerHollywood Palladium
- (Early Show) Gardens & Villa;
(Late Show) Robb Bank$ with Madeintyo & Royce RizzyConstellation Room - Richard Cheese, The LampshadesHouse of Blues Anaheim
- howardAmb, Warm Climate, Fragile GangThe Smell
- Deth Crux, Maask, Christ The Witch, CostumeComplex
- Generacion Suicida, Zoloa, Krossed, & more!Redwood Bar
- (FREE) Michael Cartwright, Laura Jean Anderson, Valley QueenMrs. Fish
- Tim Bluhm w/ Johnny Irion, Griffin House, & more!Hotel Cafe
Billy Idol
SATURDAY – FEBRUARY 20, 2016
- iHeart80s Party feat. Culture Club, Billy Idol, Missing Persons, Rick Springfield, Loverboy, Tears for FearsThe Forum
- Porter, Thee Commons, MINT FIELDThe Echoplex
- Speedbuggy USA, Alice AustinThe Echo
- William SingeTroubadour
- Dilla Day L.A. 2The Regent Theater
- At the Gates, Decapitated, The Haunted, Harm’s WayThe Glass House
- La Modular 2016 w/ Richard Devine, Daniel Miller & more!Teragram Ballroom
- Charlie Hilton (of Blouse), DINNERResident
- Lukas Nelson & Shooter Jennings AcousticThe Underground DTSA
- GRiZThe Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever
- The Regal Peaches w/ The Squids and The ToniesThe Hi Hat
- BOOTIE LA: ’80s Mashup NightThe Echoplex
- Seabound, Continues, NITE, Lost In Artificial RealityComplex
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- (FREE Before 10 PM) Dance Yourself CleanThe Satellite
- Punk Rock Karaoke w/ Des and the Cendents, Johnny Madcap & The Distractions, SkaalAlex’s Bar
- RJ LiveLos Globos
- Questlove, The Gaslamp KillerGlobe Theatre
- (FREE Before 10:30 PM) Funky SoleThe Echo
- United Nations II w/ Groove Junkies’ Evan Landes, Jesse Saunders, & more!Union Nightclub
- Dick Pics, Bart Davenport Band, M. Geddes GengrasEl Cid
- BarcelonaThe Roxy
- Oliver Heldens w/ Throttle & Luis AmayaFox Theater Pomona
- Keys N Krates w/ Hermitude & GANZFonda Theatre
- HaywyreEl Rey Theatre
- Madeintyo, Royce Rizzy, Robb Bank$, KittensThe Roxy
- Air + Style feat. J. Cole, Incubus, KASKADE, HAIM, Big Grams, All Time Low, Action Bronson, & many more!Exposition Park
- Tribal Theory, Jordan T., Dirty Rice, Mango Kingz, ELI-MACHouse of Blues Anaheim
- Blackmore, Born for War, Dark White, & more!Viper Room
- (Early Show) The Word Alive; (Late Show) Kurupt, Suga Free, Mack 10, Glasses MaloneThe Observatory
- Eric Prydz, Sebastien LegerHollywood Palladium
- Born Allah, Otherwize, Sex Fruit, & more!The Smell
- Shark Muffin, The Flytraps, Feral Kizzy, & more!Redwood Bar
- (FREE) Ben Rose Band, Soul ScratchMrs. Fish
- Tyrone Wells w/ Goldford, Evan Roth, Doran Danoff, & more!Hotel Cafe
Ringo Deathstarr
SUNDAY – FEBRUARY 21, 2016
- Ringo Deathstarr, Expert Alterations, Future DeathThe Echo
- Anison USA – Halko Momoi (Japan), Yumi Matsuzawa (Japan), Nozomi (Japan)Bootleg Theater
- blessthefall, Miss May I, The Plot in You, Sirens & Sailors, A War WithinThe Glass House
- San Cha, Basement Babies & more!The Smell
- Chelsea Grin, Oceans Ate Alaska, Lorna Shore, Wage WarsChain Reaction
- Passafire w/ The OlésDiscovery Ventura
- (FREE) Weirdo Night! w/ Dynasty Handbag, Kate Berlant, & more!El Cid
- Power Violence 5 Year Anniversary w/ special guestsThe Satellite
- BLAZE YA DEAD HOMIE w/ Lex The Hex Master, Trilogy, Genocide EntertainmentLos Globos
- (FREE) Dirty Merlin, Slippers, Dripping Gems, The New Rome QuartetAlex’s Bar
- Buppy & The Uplifters Reggae Band Album Release & Birthday CelebrationLos Globos
- (FREE) 90’s Goth Klub w/ Bractune, Gerber, Liz O, Rev.JohnThe Lash
- Foundation Reggae SundaysLos Globos
- Williamsburg Salsa Orchestra w/ Todo MundoThe Roxy
- JJ LinShrine Auditorium & Expo
- Vyce, a Flavor of Love, Elyse, $ir C, Paul MichaelViper Room
- Ilovemakonnen with Rich the KidThe Observatory
- Air + Style feat. J. Cole, Incubus, KASKADE, HAIM, Big Grams, All Time Low, Action Bronson, & many more!Exposition Park
- (Early Show, 3 PM) Kirpatrick Thomas, The M-Squad, Three Balls of FireRedwood Bar
- Julian Jones, Jessica RauHotel Cafe
