Gary Clark Jr. is bringing his ear for stirring rock and that fiery guitar skill to the Hollywood Bowl on Wednesday, August 21st. Touring in support of his new record JPEG RAW, the four-time Grammy winner will be joined by Southern soul revivalists The War and Treaty, making it a night of rousing and ecstatic Americana not to be missed. Spend your evening foot-stomping, grooving, and reinvigorated by the sounds of rock, jazz, R&B, and more! Tickets for the concert are as low as $10, but you can also win a pair during our upcoming giveaway. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay on top of the details and to be the first to learn when the ticket giveaway begins!
Words: Steven Ward
Gary Clark Jr. is one of the best blues-rock artists of of modern times
Every fan of blues and guitar rock must witness the rip-roaring energy and soul of Gary Clark Jr. at least once in their lifetime. We’ve been fans of Clark since his early days back when he was performing for intimate crowds at the Hotel Cafe or It’s A School Night at Bardot—we even had the chance to chat with him at SXSW 2011. This was before the release of his seminal debut Blak and Blu (2012) and the launching of his Grammy Award-winning career, yet it was clear even then from his live performances alone that Clark was destined to become America’s number one guitar virtuoso and a champion of rock versatility, melding together everything from blues, classic rock, and R&B, with hip-hop’s inflection. Over the years we’ve had the privilege to see him at the Troubadour and the Fonda Theatre—and every single time he’s blown us away.
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You’ll have the chance to experience his new album JPEG RAW live
After capturing the pressing urgency, turmoil, and rage of Black Americans facing a tide of emboldened racism in This Land (2019), Clark returned five years later with his fourth studio album JPEG RAW. The record continues the songwriter’s talent for articulating the strife and anxiety created by racial prejudices and tensions, though this time he hitches his words to deeply soulful and heavy melodies. Attendees can expect him to draw from his entire catalog but this one—with its sizzlingly bittersweet instrumentation, groovy ballads, and heady funk—is going to be a real treat to hear live.
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You get to see The War and Treaty too
You’ll want to arrive at the Bowl early to see The War and Treaty, a husband-and-wife duo that like Clark has made a name for themselves by fusing a variety of genres (folk, country, spirituals, and R&B) into their own unique palette of sounds. Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter have also earned a reputation for their ardent and electrifying live sets, pairing powerhouse vocals with soul-touching emotion. They released their third album Lover’s Game last year and have since shared a string of incredible singles like “Called You By Your Name” and “Leads Me Home.”
Bargain prices on tickets for a phenomenal show
You really can’t beat prices this low on tickets for such a phenomenal concert! Honestly, where else can you go in Los Angeles to see live music on such a scale without breaking the bank to do it? Whether you plan on snagging the cheapest seats at the top of the amphitheater (an amazing view) or grabbing something in the middle, you really can’t go wrong when it comes to seating at the Hollywood Bowl. Wherever you’re sitting we promise that Clark’s wails and riffs will reach you!
Explore the iconic Hollywood Bowl
All that money you save on tickets means you’ll have extra cash to make your night out a memorable one! While you can bring in your own food and drinks to the Hollywood Bowl, there is also the option of pre-ordering picnic boxes (order must be placed online by 6pm the day before the show) or grabbing a bite from the many delicious street food options available at the venue.
If you’re there early, which we can’t recommend enough, you should also think about exploring the grounds. There are a variety of tours that will lead you around the Bowl (and help you walk off any pre-show meals) and the on-site museum is always worth a visit!
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There are so many amazing concerts taking place during the Hollywood Bowl’s 2024 season. If you plan on catching Gary Clark Jr. on August 21st then you’ll probably want to see Seal with Emily King, Khruangbin with Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Herbie Hancock: Head Hunters 50th, Anderson .Paak and the Free Nationals with Color of Noize Orchestra, and more!
