This week’s best Los Angeles shows feature a gumbo of top-notch concerts spanning all genres. Our top recommendations include: Kendrick Lamar at Staples Center, Alt-J at the Shrine Auditorium, Mon Laferte and Buscabulla at the Santa Monica Pier (it’s FREE!), Nightmare Air at The Satellite (it’s FREE — every Monday this August), Travis Scott at OHM Night club, Feels at Zebulon, The Avett Brothers at Greek Theatre, Dreamcar at Fonda Theatre, Nite Jewel at Teragram Ballroom and a lot more. Check out our recommendations for all the best concerts happening in and around Los Angeles.
♥ = Top Recommendations
Nightmare Air
MONDAY – AUGUST 7, 2017
- (FREE) Nightmare Air with Iress, Slugs, Holy Wars, Tomahawk Training, DJ Kimi Recor (Draemings)The Satellite
- (FREE) Pioneer 11, Calvin Valentine, Tolliver, VersisThe Echo
- (FREE) BRIAN HILL & THE NOH STARRS RESIDENCY, Drinking Flowers, Okey Dokey, Black SeaBootleg Theater (Bar Stage)
- LOS ROMANTICOS DE ZACATECAS, Sotomayor, eeeks, The AltonsResident
- (FREE) WILLIAM TYLER, JULIANNA BARWICK, LFZ, DJ DOUGLAS MCGOWAN, DJ Douglas McGowanZebulon
- (FREE) Sidizen King, Ruby Friedman Orchestra…It’s A School Night at Bardot
- Chastity Belt With Never YoungConstellation Room
Kendrick Lamar at FYF Fest — More photos by Danielle Gornbein
TUESDAY – AUGUST 8, 2017
- Kendrick Lamar, Travis Scott, D.R.A.M.STAPLES Center
- Stu Larsen
Van WilliamThe Echo - TWOLIPS EP RELEASE PARTY,Charles X, Black Monroe, MohdalsoulThe Hi Hat
- KRS‐One & Slick Rick – $10 ShowThe Novo
- Two Feet, MelvvThe Echoplex
- ZEN MOTHER
Flying Hair, Ted Byrnes, Electric Sound BathBootleg Theater (Bar Stage) - Lady GagaThe Forum
- THE RANGE, JIM-E STACKResident
- REGGIE WATTS W/ KAREN, DJ set by Isabella BehravanZebulon
- (FREE) Dream Goat w/ Satellite Sky + Lunar Gateway + DJ Carlos RossiHarvard and Stone
Alt-J at Coachella
WEDNESDAY – AUGUST 9, 2017
- alt-J, SOHNShrine Auditorium
- Kendrick Lamar, Travis Scott, D.R.A.M.STAPLES Center
- Current Joys, Bane’s World, Gap GirlsThe Echo
- George ClintonGrammy Museum
- (FREE before 10pm) Dub Club DJ Tom Chasteen, Boss HarmonyThe Echoplex
- Lady GagaThe Forum
- Brick + Mortar, Split Party, The HabitsThe Hi Hat
- AHLEUCHATISTAS
Booker Stardrum, Fell Runner, Ben BoyeBootleg Theater (Bar Stage) - The Colour Coast (single release party), Bianca Gisselle, The Mercury WheelThe Satellite
- Sophie Simmons, Sir Canyon, Colin Benward, Annabel LeeResident
- (FREE) Stevenson Ranch Dividends w/ My Dallas Teens + DJ Short ShortsHarvard and Stone
- Petit Biscuit With DaktylThe Observatory
- Priests
With LithicsConstellation Room
Buscabulla at Echoplex — Photo by Farah Sosa
THURSDAY – AUGUST 10, 2017
- (FREE) Mon Laferte, BuscabullaSanta Monica Pier
- (FREE) BuyepongoLevitt Pavilion
- Steve Miller Band with Peter FramptonGreek Theatre
- AN EVENING WITH BILLIE EILISHThe Hi Hat
- Tyler Childers, Eddie BermanThe Echo
- Maggie Rogers, HANATeragram Ballroom
- FEELS, Walter, Wild WingAcerogami
- (FREE) CB Brand ResidencyThe Love Song
- alt-J
SOHNShrine Auditorium - (FREE) SUZANNE SANTO OF HONEYHONEY, Ghost LionBootleg Theater (Bar Stage)
- NYXE
Drum & Lace, SpellesResident - Travis ScottOHM Night club
- Ed SheeranSTAPLES Center
- Dead Cross
With Ho99o9, Neil HamburgerThe Observatory - Jacques Greene (Free with RSVP!)Constellation Room
The Avett Brothers
FRIDAY – AUGUST 11, 2017
- The Avett BrothersGreek Theatre
- Jonny Lang Teragram Ballroom
- Tracy Bryant, Matt Lamkin and the Confirmations, Vanilla, SmokescreensThe Echo
- House Party LAThe Regent
- Drake vs. Kanye (Tribute Party)The Echoplex
- THE BIRTH DEFECTS, Buffalo Tooth, Friendship Commanders, Imaad WasifThe Hi Hat
- EVA ROSS, Naomi Greene, Eric McEnteeBootleg Theater (Bar Stage)
- Hans ZimmerShrine Auditorium
- Brightener, Jacob Sigman, Sky Renee, Zach AlwinThe Satellite
- James Vincent McMorrowFord Theatre
- Ed SheeranSTAPLES Center
- Petit Biscuit with DaktylThe Novo
- FEELS, RESIDUAL ECHOES, RANK / XEROXZebulon
- (FREE) Vaud & the VillainsLevitt Pavilion
- KUČKA
MobleyResident - Maggie Rogers with Kacy HillFonda Theatre
- DREAMCAR
With SuperetThe Observatory
DREAMCAR at Constellation Room — Photo: Andrew Gomez
SATURDAY – AUGUST 12, 2017
- DREAMCAR
with SuperetFonda Theatre - Nite Jewel with Geneva Jacuzzi and Harriet BrownTeragram Ballroom
- (FREE) La Misa NegraLevitt Pavilion
- One More Time: A Daft Punk Tribute w/ Mr. Puzi, Pzb, Orlove Entertainment, L’Affaire MusicaleThe Regent
- (FREE before 10:30pm) Funky SoleThe Echo
- MEAT WAVE, Dasher, Rad Payoff, Clown SoundsBootleg Theater (Bar Stage)
- Dance Yourself CleanThe Satellite
- (FREE) VOYAGER INSTITUTEResident
- Ed SheeranSTAPLES Center
- The Black Dahlia Murder (performing Nocturnal in full) & moreThe Novo
- L.A. TAKEDOWN, SECRET DRUM BAND, JEREMIAH CHIUZebulon
- Soulection Experience with Smino, Steve Lacy, Sabrina Claudio, SiRShrine Expo Grounds
- Betty Who
With GeographerThe Observatory
Royal Blood
SUNDAY – AUGUST 13, 2017
- SOFT KILL
Second Still (Record Release Party!), Human Leather, IntimatchineThe Echoplex - (FREE before 5pm) Grand Ole Echo – Caleb Caudle, Shiny Ribs, I See Hawks in L.A., Ruby Force, Dominique PruittThe Echo
- (FREE) Jazzy AshLevitt Pavilion
- LUKE SWEENEY / PART TIME, Healing Gems, Cassandra, DJ Neil Martinson (SMiLE!)Bootleg Theater (Bar Stage)
- GIRL PUSHER, KATE MO$$The Hi Hat
- Brandon Wardell with Jon Daly, Jordan Rock, Mitra Jouhari, Steve Hernandez, Michael Foody, Moshe KasherThe Satellite
- DREAMCAR with SuperetFonda Theatre
- HOT BISCUITResident
- (Matinee Show)Swingin’ Utters, Nothington, The Fiends, Hardship AnchorsAlex’s Bar
- The 5.6.7.8’sThe Creepy Creeps, BombónAlex’s Bar
- Deep Purple, Alice Cooper, The Edgar Winter BandGreek Theatre
- JOYCE, Fabiano do Nascimento, DJ Carlos NiñoZebulon
- Keith Sweat, Bobby Brown, Monica, Brandy…Queen Mary
- (FREE) Honkytonk Sundays w/ Country Western Recording Superstar Johnny Travis Jr. & The Delta DawnsHarvard and Stone
- Royal Blood With WellesThe Observatory
