This week in Los Angeles (actually, Santa Ana) it’s going off at the Observatory for Burger X with Beach Fossils, Crystal Castles, Slow Dive and more. Another celebration with take on Saturday, for Forcefield’s 12-year anniversary party at The Echo with performances by Lightning Bolt, La Sera and more! Other top picks include Sun Drug with Smoke Season at the Hi Hat, Oscar at The Echo, Together Pangea at The Regent, two night with Animal Collective at the Fonda, and another night at the Fonda, this time with St. Lucia! So much to be seen and heard this week. Check it out below!
♥ = Best Shows
MONDAY – MARCH 7, 2016
- (FREE w/ RSVP) LP Monday Night Residency w/ Josiah, Chelsea Lankes, & more!The Echo
- (FREE) Third Vision, The Rift, The WRECKS, Disco Shrine, ryan holmbergSilverlake Lounge
- (FREE) Pompeya, I, Us & We, Dream Vacation, Bed BugsThe Hi Hat
- (FREE w/ RSVP) Drinking The Sunlight feat. Bleached (DJ Set), The Thermals (DJ Set), & more!Resident
- (FREE) Fell Runner Residency (with members of wild Up), Easy, Joey Dosik, Golden DazeBootleg Theater
- (FREE) Mating Ritual March Residency (Record Release Party) w/ StaG, Inspired and the Sleep, UziThe Satellite
- (FREE) Professor Colombo, The Moan, Kristen MelindaThe Wayfarer
- DAVI (David Khanjian), Martin RothProject Club LA
- Mumiy Troll, The Soft White SixtiesEl Rey Theatre
- I the Breather, Forevermore, My Enemies & IWhiskey A Go Go
- Shannon & the Clams, the Sloths, Death Valley Girls, & more!Constellation Room
- Black Pussy, Sisters Ov the Black Moon, the Brothers CollectiveViper Room
- Gonzo PhonicRedwood Bar
- Treasure MammaL, Eric Schlappi, Jack TophtThe Smell
- (FREE) Rever, Love You, DJ Sean PatrickHarvard & Stone
- The Absolute, Annuals & The Things, Bahari, & more!Hotel Cafe
TUESDAY – MARCH 8, 2016
- Animal Collective, Ratking, DJ Zach CowieFonda Theatre
- Eliot Sumner, Cillie Barnes, RosechildThe Echo
- ORI, Oldchild, LIDOR SAI, OsairisSilverlake Lounge
- The Chamanas, Rudy De Anda, Cesar SaezResident
- (FREE) John Isaac Watters Residency w/ Jenny O., Banta, Kat KhaleelThe Hi Hat
- High Highs, MothlightBootleg Theater
- The Cooties, Allie Goertz, Erin and MeLissaEl Cid
- Skizzy Mars, Kool JohnThe Glass House
- Balcony TV Night w/ James Davis, TRIBES, Grace KellyThe Satellite
- (FREE) Cassandra Violet – Tuesday Night ResidencyThe Love Song
- (FREE Before 9 pm) Roots Reggae Tuesday feat. Pius “Higher Lion” OyebanjiThe Wayfarer
- Animal Collective DJ Set, Cooper Saver, Tahl K, Maral, Loose LipsThe Lyric Theatre
- Mike Posner, Magic GiantThe Roxy
- I See Stars, Chunk No Captain Chunk, Get ScaredWhiskey A Go Go
- Cannibal Corpse, Obituary, Cryptopsy, Abysmal DawnMayan Theater
- Marcus Eaton, Nina Storey, Malynda Hale, Francessco LucarelliMolly Malones
- Free Dominguez, Teleskopes, Edith CrashViper Room
- The Garden, Andre Nickatina, Dead Meadow, & more!The Observatory
- The Attack, The Plexikill, Baron BandiniRedwood Bar
- (FREE) Bishop, Halfnoise, Jo$eph, & more!Bardot
- Rudy de Anda, Friendly Males, JanelaneThe Smell
- (FREE) Star Residency w/ Alina Be a, Pom Poms, DJ William ReedHarvard & Stone
- Ben Ottewell of Gomez w/ Jordie Lane, Jacob LuttrellHotel Cafe
Criminal Hygiene
WEDNESDAY – MARCH 9, 2016
- DZ Deathrays, Criminal Hygiene, Wild WingBootleg Theater
- Unwritten Law, Fenix TX, Guttermouth, Bad Cop/Bad Cop, SkylarkThe Glass House
- Sit Kitty Sit, Jason Achilles Mezilis, Alexa Merrill, Luke JanelaSilverlake Lounge
- Carah Faye (of Shiny Toy Guns), The Rebel LightTroubadour
- Lewis Del MarThe Lyric Theatre
- (FREE) Langosta Blanca ResidencyThe Love Song
- Oscar, Colleen Green, VulkanoThe Echo
- Brooke Aulani, Ren Farren, daleEl Cid
- (FREE Before 10 pm) Dub Club, DJ Tom Chasteen, Boss HarmonyThe Echoplex
- BOYTOY, Rudy De Anda, Friendly Males, JanelaneThe Wayfarer
- The Lit Tour w/ Eric Bellinger, RJ, J Stalin, Compton AV, & more!Los Globos
- Polari, Dream Clinic, Vintage City RockersLos Globos
- (FREE) Jake DavisThe Satellite
- Martin RothLa Cave
- Animal Collective, RatkingFonda Theatre
- Born of Osiris, Erra, After The Burial, Veil of Maya, Bad OmensThe Roxy
- Shinedown, The VirginmarysMayan Theater
- Pusha T, Lil Bibby, G HerboThe Belasco Theater
- Cannibal Corpse, Obituary, Cryptopsy, Abysmal DawnThe Observatory
- Angry Samoans, No Parents, Rikk Agnew, Cumstain, & more!Constellation Room
- Breaking Benjamin, StarsetHouse of Blues Anaheim
- Christie Huff, Tiffinni Saint Ranae Band, Davinia, & more!Viper Room
- Natalie MerchantOrpheum Theatre
- (FREE) Iva Dawn, Levi Parham, Brothers in Law, DJ Short ShortsHarvard & Stone
- I See Stars, Chunk! No, Captain Chunk!, Get Scared, & more!Chain Reaction
Pennywise
THURSDAY – MARCH 10, 2016
- Pennywise, The Bouncing Souls, Unwritten Law, Sprung MonkeyHollywood Palladium
- St. Lucia, Grace MitchellFonda Theatre
- Miner (Record Release), The Lonely Wild, KONGTroubadour
- Uli Jon Roth, Jennifer Batten, Andy Timmons, & more!Ventura Theater
- Wolf Eyes, Timmy’s Organism and VideoRough KidsThe Echo
- Ruth BThe Lyric Theatre
- Rod Melancon, Sam Marine, Kat Myers and the Buzzards, & more!Silverlake Lounge
- Mono Sound, Love Star, Alianza Rebelde, La TheoriaLos Globos
- Wild Year record release show w/ NKRiot, Cold Violets and Vice versaThe Hi Hat
- (FREE w/ RSVP) After School SpecialResident
- Rosie Flores, Ben Bostick, Special GuestsEl Cid
- Steep Canyon RangersLargo Los Angeles
- The Soul Rebels, The Sidewinders, DJ Bennett SchmidThe Echoplex
- Rejjie Snow, WikiBootleg Theater
- Eleanor Friedberger (from Fiery Furnaces), Chris Cohen, Meganet, & IcewaterThe Satellite
- Gardeners Logic, Billy Kernkamp and the Brides, Son Of HeatwaveThe Wayfarer
- Rehab feat. Jeffrey, Eddy Baker, Black Smurf, & more! Union Nightclub
- RESPECT – Drum & Bass (Priority Entry), R.A.W va 6BLOCC, Scooba, CAMO UFOsDragonfly
- Skizzy Mars, P-LoEl Rey Theatre
- Dreamers, Arkells, The Karma KillersThe Roxy
- Waka Flocka Flame, Robb Bank$The Observatory
- Vallis Alps, Demo TapedConstellation Room
- Astronauts, Harriet BrownClub Bahia
- Bongzilla, Black Cobra, Kings Destroy, & more!Viper Room
- The Reluctant Apostles, Jayne & OthersideMolly Malones
- Sunshine Mind, House of Affection, Betty Petty, ElkheadRedwood Bar
- Stonefield, Jurassic Shark, RexxThe Smell
- (FREE) Mosquito, DJ Adam MayesHarvard & Stone
- (FREE) DJ Ghost & MonaLisa, Joy Guerrilla, Mark de Clive-LoweMrs. Fish
- Max Jury w/ Among Savages, Big Phony, RKDNHotel Cafe
- Slaves, Capture The Crown, Myka Relocate, & more!White Oak Music & Art
- Gonzo ft. Iya Terra & Johnny LoveDiscovery Ventura
- Real Friends, MovementsProgramme Skate and Sound
- Sharaq and AWNIChain Reaction
The Birth Defects
FRIDAY – MARCH 11, 2016
- Rearranged Face, Mind Meld, The Birth Defects, Zig ZagsThe Smell
- Popshop West 037: Flor, Tigertown and Party NailsThe Echo
- gnash, Goody Grace, JuliusBootleg Theater
- Possessed by Paul James, Shawn James & the Shapeshifters, & more!Alex’s Bar
- Poor Mans Change, Robert Jon & the Wreck, The HiggsThe Wayfarer
- together PANGEA, KAV, Gateway Drugs, & many more!The Regent Theater
- DEAN BLUNT, Delroy EdwardsThe Echoplex
- The Songs of Warren ZevonLargo Los Angeles
- Sertab ErenerLos Globos
- Mt. WolfThe Hi Hat
- Dude York, Naked GiantsThe Satellite
- Falling by the Wayside, Niantic, Evan S. Robbins, Josh ArbourSilverlake Lounge
- Panic in LA feat. ft. DJ Premier, Craze, Giraffage, & more!The Belasco Theater
- Bowie vs. Deadmau5 – Silent Disco HUSHcastPZB, Gentle Giant, LushbunnyDragonfly
- DJ Courtesy Birthday Bash: An All Black Pisces Affair w/ Illusive Sound, & more!Union Nightclub
- DJ Anjali & The Incredible KidUnion Nightclub
- Wyndham, Whispertown, Steady HolidayEl Cid
- (FREE) Mudlux & Noah KingThe Wayfarer
- Mike Stud, OCD: Moosh & Twist, FuturisticEl Rey Theatre
- Loreena McKennittThe Theatre at Ace Hotel
- Jack Garratt, Kacy HillFonda Theatre
- Strangers You Know, Ghost Lit Kingdom, Arms AkimboThe Roxy
- Waka Flocka Flame, Robb Bank$Club Nokia
- Audio Social Dissent 2016 w/ Wolf Eyes, Timmy’s Organism, VideoConstellation Room
- St. Lucia, Grace MitchellThe Observatory
- Pennywise, H20, 98 Mute, Death By StereoHollywood Palladium
- Play For Pennies, The Blue Dolphins, Punch Punch Kick, & more!Molly Malones
- Paradise Kitty, Pvsher, Evol Walks, the NorthViper Room
- Wovoka, Teeth, Sutratma, Misery RitualComplex
- Foster Body, Trap Ps, The Tissues, & more!Redwood Bar
- (FREE) Ben Rose, C- Minus, Novala, Rhythm Roots AllstarsMrs. Fish
- Leroy Sanchez, Austin Kolbe, John Craigie, & more!Hotel Cafe
- Flawless, Passionate MC, R-MeanYoung Kasper, Halow, Stevie DubSOL Venue
- Stick Figure, Fortunate Youth, Raging FyahDiscovery Ventura
- Slaves, Capture The Crown, Myka, Relocate, & more!Chain Reaction
- Capsize, Swan, BoiGirl, Carried Still, & more!White Oak Music & Art
- CHON, Polyphia, Strawberry Girls, IrisThe Glass House
- Kaleo Way Down We Go Tour, firekidTroubadour
Lightning Bolt
SATURDAY – MARCH 12, 2016
- Lightning Bolt, La Sera, Dent May, Wax Idols (Force Field 10 Year Anniversary)The Echoplex
- Little SimzThe Lyric Theatre
- Vallis Alps, Demo TapedBootleg Theater
- (FREE) Sun Drug Vinyl Release Party w/ Kid Bloom, Smoke SeasonThe Hi Hat
- Killer Cause, GayC/DC, Saint Peter D’Vil, Devan M., & more!Resident
- Inhalt, DEATHDAY, All Your SistersComplex
- Mark Farina w/ Special GuestsDiscovery Ventura
- Jarren Benton, w/ Special Guests Gavlyn, Gremlin, Frank CastleLos Globos
- The Barstow BoyzThe Wayfarer
- (FREE Before 10:30 PM) Funky SoleThe Echo
- Sugar Fly (Record Release Show!)El Cid
- Helter Skelter, Christian Death NightDragonfly
- Silverstein, Being as an Ocean, Emarosa, & more!Fonda Theatre
- Calentura feat. Tropkillaz, Dengue Dengue Dengue!, Los RakasEl Rey Theatre
- Rockie Fresh, Elhae, Kr (Whokr)The Roxy
- Slowdive, Black Lips, Thee Oh Sees, Black Moth Super Rainbow, & many more!The Observatory
- Southside Suicide Tour feat. Pouya, The Buffet Boys, $uicide Boy$Constellation Room
- Uli Jon Roth, Jennifer BattenWhiskey A Go Go
- ElectraTeragram Ballroom
- Pennywise, Adolescents, Good Riddance, Union 13Hollywood Palladium
- Nightwish, Delain, Sonata ArcticaCity National Grove of Anaheim
- The High Curbs, Cumstain, Pookie & The Poodlez, MeltedThe Smell
- Power Serge, Rodney Moon and the Little Dippers, TenfoldHouse of Blues Anaheim
- Sikora, The Sound of Ghosts, Sherif Serag, Eternally YoursMolly Malones
- Volto!, Socionic, Zenith, Spirit In the RoomViper Room
- Rebelution, ProtejeVentura Theater
- Mid-CoitusRedwood Bar
- (FREE) DJ Phatrick, Planet BootyMrs. Fish
- Tyrone Wells, Jordie Lane, Smooth Hound Smith, & more!Hotel Cafe
- The Jigsaw Seen, The Roswell Sisters, The Walker Brigade, SpideySilverlake Lounge
- A Lot Like Birds, Hail the Sun, The Ongoing Concept, StolasChain Reaction
- Roy G Biv, Paper Punx, Auditory, & more!The Glass House
- Anderson East: Devil In Me Tour, Dylan LeblancTroubadour
- BOOTIE LA: ’90s Mashup NightThe Regent Theater
- (FREE Before 10 PM) Dance Yourself CleanThe Satellite
- Crystal Castles, Beach Fossils, The Orwells, Too Short, & many more!The Observatory
The Orwells
SUNDAY – MARCH 13, 2016
- Pure Bathing Culture, Pillar PointThe Echo
- Bronze Radio Return, HowardTroubadour
- Born of Osiris, Veil of Maya, AFTER THE BURIAL, Erra, Bad OmensThe Glass House
- CDC, World of Pain, These StreetsWhite Oak Music & Art
- (FREE w/ RSVP) Slow Dance ft. Kadhja Bonet, Softcore, Sly Ida, & more!Resident
- Southside Suicide Tour feat. Pouya, The Buffet Boys & Suicide BoysThe Regent Theater
- Rebelution, ProtejeVentura Theater
- (FREE) Slippers, Assquatch, The Midnight Screening, The ManxAlex’s Bar
- L.A. Girlfriend, New Technology, Ice CreamThe Hi Hat
- Melissa Sullivan, Spotlight, FloodlightEl Cid
- Foundation Reggae SundaysLos Globos
- Dark/Synth/Wave/Dance Nite with Cold Cave (DJ Set)The Echo
- Andrea Gibson, SOAKFonda Theatre
- The String Cheese IncidentArlington Theatre
- Peter FramptonFox Performing Arts Center
- Chloe AgnewMolly Malones
- (Early Show, 3 pm)Fools On Stools, Hollywood Blues Destroyers;
(Late Show) Toxic Kid, Gentlemen Prefer Blood, & more!Redwood Bar
