This week’s best concerts in Los Angeles, Orange County and more neighboring cities feature: The Melvins at The Troubadour, Dorothy at The Echo, The Neighbourhood at Microsoft Theater, Aesop Rock at The Novo, Radio Moscow at Viper Room, Wild Belle at Echoplex, John Prine and Jason Isbell at Greek Theatre, Andrew Bird at The Theatre at Ace Hotel, Miike Snow at The Observatory, Modern English performing their 1st LP “Mesh & Lace” at Echoplex, and a lot more. Take a look at our show list below for all the goods!
♥ = Best Shows
Melvins
MONDAY – MAY 9, 2016
- The Melvins, Napalm Death, Dead CrossTroubadour
- We Came As Romans, Miss May I, For TodayThe Glass House
- (FREE) Rod Melancon, Caitlin Anne Webster, Leroy From the North, and more!Silverlake Lounge
- (FREE) Vs Colour Residency Night 2 ft. Diamonds, and more!The Hi Hat
- Beware Of Darkness, Audiomammal, Flames of DurgaResident
- (FREE) Gavin Turek Residency w/ Monogem, DEDE from Tiny Hearts, and more!Bootleg Theater
- (FREE) Monday Night Residency w/ Drinking Flowers, Magic Wands, and more!The Echoplex
- (FREE) The Soft White Sixties May Residency w/ Dig the Kid, VEERS, and Doja (DJ Set)The Satellite
- (FREE) Jerry & The Rest, Billy Kernkamp and the Brides, Ian BaileyThe Wayfarer
- Adana Twins, Doctor DruSound Nightclub
- Island Life ft. Mike Posner, The Karma Killers, and more!Fonda Theatre
- Lou Doillon, DraemingsThe Roxy
- K CampThe Observatory
- Harlis Sweetwater & Dennis JonesMolly Malones
- Moondrake, Roast, and more!Redwood Bar
- (FREE) Dua Lipa, Annabel Jones, Cosmos & Creatures, and more!Bardot
The Neighbourhood
TUESDAY – MAY 10, 2016
- The Neighbourhood w/ Amir Obe and Kevin AbstractVentura Theater
- Lily & Madeleine, Shannon HaydenTroubadour
- Miss Jupiter w/ The Herms, PANTHAR, The VividsThe Hi Hat
- Ancient Altar, Aerial Ruin, Skyeater, Misery RitualComplex
- (FREE Before 10 pm) Truuuesday: Tiko Texas, Wes Period, Cliftun, and more!El Cid
- Moderns, Share Lions, Paris RadioBootleg Theater
- Dorothy, Dead DawnThe Echo
- (FREE) Spain – Tuesday Night ResidencyThe Love Song
- Tangerine, Sui ZhenThe Satellite
- (FREE Before 9 pm) Roots Reggae Tuesday ft. Pius “Higher Lion” OyebanjiThe Wayfarer
- Chris Stapleton, Lucie SilvasSanta Barbara Bowl
- Magic Man & The Griswolds, Panama WeddingFonda Theatre
- (Early Show) Iamsu!The Observatory
- Radical FaceTeragram Ballroom
- (Late Show) GryffinThe Observatory
- Gonzo PhonicRedwood Bar
- Jeffrey FoucaultHotel Cafe
- Ballerina Black, SWERVE, The Electric WestResident
- Social Repose, Whitney Peyton, Our Frankenstein, and more!Chain Reaction
- Pearl Street Sound, The Audiots, Enof, Manuel GrajedaSilverlake Lounge
Harriet Brown
WEDNESDAY – MAY 11, 2016
- Beat Connection, Harriet Brown, VOKESResident
- Former Tides, The New Octaves, JJGunnSilverlake Lounge
- ElliphantTroubadour
- JMSN, Snoh AalegraThe Regent Theater
- James McCartney, Bella Novela, ChainflowerAlex’s Bar
- MothxrThe Hi Hat
- Bear Mountain, Young Empires, Roah SummitBootleg Theater
- Chris Cohen, Sun Araw, Weyes Blood, DJ Jimi HeyThe Echo
- (FREE Before 10 pm) Dub Club, DJ Tom Chasteen, Boss HarmonyThe Echoplex
- (FREE) Immanu el (from Sweden), Lone Kodiak, Madeline SpoonerThe Satellite
- Taylor JayminLa Cave
- The Neighbourhood, Amir Obe, Kevin AbstractMicrosoft Theatre
- Lights (Acoustic), LoloEl Rey Theatre
- DeicideWhiskey A Go Go
- Motion City Soundtrack: So Long, Farewell TourHouse of Blues Anaheim
- Magic Man & the GriswoldsThe Observatory
- La Hootenany with Carnival of FutilityMolly Malones
- Ford Madox Ford, Double E & The Drifter, 3 o’clock TrainRedwood Bar
- Jeffery Austin, Mindy Jones, Julie MintzHotel Cafe
Aesop Rock
THURSDAY – MAY 12, 2016
- Aesop Rock, Rob Sonic & DJ Zone, BusdriverThe Novo
- (FREE Before 10 pm) Courteous Family, DJ Mezcal, Craneuhm, and more!Los Globos
- Son Lux, Rival ConsolesThe Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever
- Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real, Insects Vs. RobotsTroubadour
- Naked Walrus w/ Beachwood Coyotes, EMPRA, Attic EmpireThe Hi Hat
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- DakhaBrakhaThe Echoplex
- Inc., Nite JewelThe Lyric Theatre
- The Roof Beam Carpenters, the AbsoluteSilverlake Lounge
- Honky Tonk Hacienda: 11th Ever L.A. Old Time Social Kick Off Party w/ Echo Mountain String Band and more!El Cid
- (FREE w/ RSVP) After School Special w/ April O’ Neil (DJ Set), PlumResident
- Night Moves, The MolochsThe Echo
- (FREE) Mr. Hudson, Nylo, Zoe NashBootleg Theater
- Chris Pureka, Kelly McFarlingThe Satellite
- Mr. C, Secret Guest, Paul Sawyer, and more!Union Nightclub
- (FREE) Insecure Alex, Jook & ProAcerogami
- Allensworth & The Moan, Grits-N-Soul, MILOROCK, Soft TouchThe Wayfarer
- RESPECT – Drum & Bass (Priority Entry), Klute, NoFace, Locness, MC SLIMDragonfly
- Soundpieces Thursdays with Truth, ThelemUnion Nightclub
- Lights (Acoustic) LoloEl Rey Theatre
- Travis Mills, SonRealThe Roxy
- Motion City Soundtrack: So Long, Farewell TourThe Belasco Theater
- Journey & The Doobie Brothers with Dave MasonIrvine Meadows Amphitheatre
- Wednesday 13, the Relapse SymphonyWhiskey A Go Go
- Dan DeaconTeragram Ballroom
- Radio Moscow, Mondo Drag, Joy, BabylonViper Room
- Restheration, 205, Harmful If SwallowedMolly Malones
- Young DolphThe Observatory
- The Rocket SummerConstellation Room
- Honey Chain, The Ex-Gentlemen, Sapphic MuskRedwood Bar
- Marty O’ReillyHotel Cafe
Wild Belle
FRIDAY – MAY 13, 2016
- Wild Belle, James SupercaveThe Echoplex
- L.A. Philharmonic: Ralph Kirshbaum plays BlochWalt Disney Concert Hall
- John Prine and Jason Isbell, Amanda ShiresGreek Theatre L.A.
- Dayvid Thomas, The Hooliganz, Suspect Ed, The MarchSOL Venue
- Booze & Glory, The Generators, Hardship Anchors, Low Life Sound SystemAlex’s Bar
- Illenium, Said The Sky, William Black, and more!The Regent Theater
- Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, The Honeydrops, SeatbeltYost Theater
- FILOUS, MountTroubadour
- Little Hurricane, These PilgrimResident
- Psychic Love w/ Ramonda Hammer, GRIT, SLUGSThe Hi Hat
- Una Noche en L.A. w/ Fusion Vive, Kardo, and more!Los Globos
- Sol, Brothers From Another, Otieno TerryBootleg Theater
- 2nd Annual Modern Funk Fest ft. Egyptian Lover and more!The Echo
- Rainbow Jackson, Western Scene, MoaningThe Satellite
- Fred FalkeThe Wayfarer
- Rhondavous w/ Kerri Chandler, Felix Da Housecat, DJDS, and many more!Union Nightclub
- The Sahns, Barnes, The Brunch Crowd, TresEl Cid
- Minimal Sessions, Ovi M, Shmitty, Tyler Rouse, WonsikDragonfly
- Fat Joe & Remy Ma – A Tribute to Big PunThe Novo
- CoastsFonda Theatre
- Charles Bradley & His Extraordinaires, MOTHXR, Sam FischerThe Theatre at Ace Hotel
- Mura Masa + NaoThe Roxy
- Hippie Sabotage, Alex Wiley, Kembe XEl Rey Theatre
- 45 GraveWhiskey A Go Go
- Totally 80’s Live w/ Missing Persons, Bow Wow WowHouse of Blues Anaheim
- Bassrush Presents UprisingHollywood Palladium
- Bob Mould, Mike KrolTeragram Ballroom
- Psych Rock Night w/ Tony Barker, Obey The Wolves, RoastMolly Malones
- Son LuxConstellation Room
- Zig Zags, Tongues, REXX, GreaserThe Smell
- The Nashville Ramblers, The Rosalyns, Diddley DaddiesRedwood Bar
- (FREE) DJ Phatrick, We Are The Big BangMrs. Fish
- Blake Lewis & Elliott Yamin, Vista Kicks, Cosmos & CreatureHotel Cafe
- FIDLAR, SWMRS, The Frights, No ParentsThe Observatory
- Metal Alliance Tour w/ The Acacia Strain, Jungle Rot, and more!The Glass House
- Gun Hill Royals, PILLAR SAINTS, Mina Tobias, and more!Silverlake Lounge
- Davey Suicide, The Funeral Portrait, Pandemic Unleased, and more!Chain Reaction
Andrew Bird
SATURDAY – MAY 14, 2016
- Andrew BirdThe Theatre at Ace Hotel
- L.A. Philharmonic: Mørk plays ElgarWalt Disney Concert Hall
- (Early Show) FIDLAR, SWMRS, The Frights, No ParentsThe Observatory
- Facedown Fest 2016 w/ Impending Doom, Seventh Star, War of Ages, and more!The Glass House
- Max P, Pity Party, Musty Boyz (DJ set)The Echo
- Dangerkids, Avion Roe, Rival Tides, MeycombWhite Oak Music & Art
- Sales, TV GirlTroubadour
- DJ SnakieSOL Venue
- The Record Company, Strange VineDiscovery Ventura
- Electroluxx LA: Fred Falke, Kristina Sky, Tropics, and more!The Regent Theater
- Art Walk ft. The Coffis Brothers, Tutlie, Super Lunch, Immanu ElThe Hi Hat
- BOOTIE LA: Bootie-O 54The Echoplex
- Prince and Michael Jackson ExperienceResident
- (FREE Before 10 PM) Dance Yourself CleanThe Satellite
- AMDUSCIA, A7IE, Xentrifuge, DJ MADINLos Globos
- David Hillyard & The Rocksteady 7, Chris Murray ComboThe Wayfarer
- Jai Ho! Bollywood EDM Dance PartyUnion Nightclub
- REMEMBER w/ Marques Wyatt, Steve LorUnion Nightclub
- Givers & Takers, Infantree, Four Foot FloodLos Globos
- (FREE Before 10:30 PM) Funky SoleThe Echo
- BrutLA w/ Dan Darlington, Peter NapoliLos Globos
- Ghost Noise, The Electric West, mini bearEl Cid
- KIIS FM’s Wango Tango w/ Gwen Stefani, Ariana Grande, Zayn, Demi Lovato, and more!StubHub Center
- CaifanesGreek Theatre L.A.
- Nemr Abou NassarThe Novo
- Hippie Sabotage, Alex Wiley, Kembe XEl Rey Theatre
- Jai Wolf, Manilla KillaThe Roxy
- KROQ Weenie Roast w/ Red Hot Chili Peppers, Weezer, Empire of the Sun, and many more!Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre
- Dying Fetus, the Acacia Strain, Jungle Rot, Black Crown InitiateWhiskey A Go Go
- Beyoncé – The Formation World TourRose Bowl
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- Carah FayeConstellation Room
- Michelle Ariane, Playing For Pennies, Jacob Mondry, and more!Molly Malones
- Richard ThompsonTeragram Ballroom
- Souvenirs, Janelane, Love Nothing, Grave SchoolThe Smell
- Echo Beds, Romy, Egrets on Ergot, Fake SnakeComplex
- (Early Show) Wolves Wolves WolvesRedwood Bar
- (Late Show) Kate Crash & The UFO Club, Electric Children, Buffy Winkler, and more!Redwood Bar
- (FREE) Soul ScratchMrs. Fish
- Matthew Mayfield w/ Patrick Droney, JoistaRR, and more!Hotel Cafe
- (Early Show) FIDLAR, SWMRS, The Frights, No ParentsThe Observatory
- (Late Show) Nao & Mura Masa, BonzaiThe Observatory
Miike Snow
SUNDAY – MAY 15, 2016
- (Early Show) Miike Snow with Oyster KidsThe Observatory
- Modern English performing their 1st LP “Mesh & Lace”The Echoplex
- (Early Show) L.A. Philharmonic: Gabetta plays MartinůWalt Disney Concert Hall
- Gala opening concert w/ Cello Duello, Giovanni Sollima, and Antonio LysyUSC Bovard Auditorium
- (Late Show) Colburn Celebrity Recital: Yo-Yo Ma and Kathryn StottWalt Disney Concert Hall
- Purple Afterlife, DJ Dave PaulResident
- (FREE Before 5 PM) Grand Ole EchoThe Echo
- The Emo Is Back Tour w/ Best Kept Secret, A Honest Year, Take A Breath, and more!Chain Reaction
- Teenage Wasteland, Lane Steele, Alternate Dusk, Borderline PromisesLos Globos
- Go Betty Go, FEA, Kristeen YoungAlex’s Bar
- Iris, Johnny Madrid, Sound is LovvComplex
- Beach Boys “Pet Sounds” 50th Anniversary Tribute ft. Aaron Embry, Devon Williams, Dios, and more!The Echo
- Cross Record, The Eagle Rock Gospel SingersBootleg Theater
- Residuels, Melted, The Side EyesResident
- Young ThugFox Theater Pomona
- Jai Wolf, Hotel GarudaThe Roxy
- Floetry, Kris KelliHouse of Blues Anaheim
- Andrew BirdThe Theatre at Ace Hotel
- Coasts, Knox Hamilton, SymmetryConstellation Room
- Iron ButterflyThe Rose
- Young ThugOHM Nightclub
- (Late Show) Tech N9neThe Observatory
- Dead FretsRedwood Bar
- Gungor w/ Sleeping Wolf & Justin HulseyHotel Cafe
