We last caught San Francisco’s hardcore punk band Ceremony at the Echoplex last year as they toured in support of their fourth album, Zoo. Now the band is back and ready to stir things up at the Roxy on Friday, August 1st. Come on down to the show! Supporting acts include Nothing (from Philly), Dangers (from Cali), and […]

Described as a fusion of jazz, Afro-beat, and soul, The Budos Band will headline the Echoplex on Thursday, July 31st! Coming in from Staten Island, New York, the band’s unique sound has led them to describe their music as Afro-soul, fit for every open-minded music enthusiast. The ten piece band is expected to perform tracks […]

Arcade Fire are back in town this week with two shows at the Forum! Also on the heavyweights list we have Echo & The Bunnymen and Jay-Z and Beyonce! And we mustn’t overlook the incredible underground shows with Brian Degraw, Ceremony, Xiu Xiu, Shabazz Palaces, Budos Band, and many more. The best concerts happening in Los […]

The Cincinnati band Foxy Shazam are all about making an impression with their use of theatrics and lead vocalist Eric Nally’s over-the-top singing à la Freddie Mercury. The band self-released their fifth album earlier this year titled Gonzo for free (yes, for FREE) via Bandcamp. In support of their album, Foxy Shazam is set to headline […]

Seattle-based experimental hip hop group, Shabazz Palaces have an upcoming show at The Roxy on Wednesday, July 30th. Comprised of Ishmael Butler, Erik Blood, and Tendai Maraire the group began in 2009 with the release of two EPs (Shabazz Palaces and Of Light). Both showed the group’s experimental talent, signing them onto Sub Pop records and releasing two additional […]

The five piece band, The Hold Steady, have a few upcoming dates in L.A. including the El Rey Theatre on Tuesday, July 29th. Known for their take on lyrical storytellings on drug addiction, religion, and redemption, the band has released six albums, with their latest titled (and touring in support of) Teeth Dreams. Join them […]

We have a packed concert week ahead! From underground acts such as Jon Hopkins, FUZZ, Man or Astro-Man? and GEMS — indie bands like OK Go, White Fence and Kitten — all the way to your mainstream acts such as Wolfmother, Lady Gaga, and Motley Crue — The best concerts happening in Los Angeles, Orange County […]

Known for their indulgence in making unique and innovative music videos, the Chicago based band, OK Go are back in L.A. with a SOLD OUT show at the Echo on Wednesday, July 23! The band is expected to perform tracks from their forthcoming album, Hungry Ghosts set for release this October. Check out OK Go’s awesome video below, which had over […]

Coming in from Alabama to The Roxy on Tuesday, July 22 will be the 90’s surf rock band, Man or Astro Man? Fascinated by all things extraterrestrial, Man or Astro Man? are known for their exhilarating performances complemented with space visuals and science fiction song themes. In fact, the band even claims to be aliens sent […]

In case you missed the ’80s punk band, The Dwarves this pasy May at Punk Rock Bowling 2014, here’s your chance to score a pair of tickets to their headlining show at The Roxy on Sunday, July 20th! Performing beside The Dwarves will be the The Queers. Both are advocates of sex, drugs, and rock ‘n’ roll, so […]

This summer brings a lot of fun music activities from free shows to some badass music festivals – including Viva! Pomona! The festival made possible by Rene Contreras (the young punk behind Viva! Pomona), brings forth this years lineup featuring favorites such as !!! (Chk Chk Chk), The Garden, So Many Wizards. Thee Oh Sees, Crystal […]

Viva Pomona! is the this weekend, along with many other awesome shows! The best concerts happening in Los Angeles, Orange County and more neighboring cities are all here on Grimy Goods’ custom show list. From big names like Ringo Starr, DMX, and Bad Religion to some of our favorite underground bands such as Death Hymn […]

Prepare yourselves for some epic black metal on Sunday, July 20, at the Echoplex! The Washington band, Wolves In The Throne Room, will be debuting songs from their recently released album, Celestite (via Artemisia Records). Comprised of two brothers, Nathan and Aaron Weaver, WITTR’s latest release features five tracks that expand on their experimental take with […]

By far one of the most innovative and sensual sounding albums of this year, is set to be released by Portland’s hot new band, SOS. Comprised of singer Randa Leigh and producer/multi-instrumentalist Brian Vincent, the duo blend an awesome aura of experimental R&B and pop that is perfect for the airwaves as well as the big […]

We hope you’ve recovered from your extended 4th of July weekend! This week’s show list is looking real good with performances by New Order, La Roux, Jurassic 5, X, Together Pangea, KISS, Cloud Nothings, Cults, and many more shows (a lot are FREE too). Just take a look below for the best concerts happening in […]

The duo from Baltimore Wye Oak have been on our radar for quite some time this year starting in April, when they performed at Coachella. You can check out our review here or check out a few photos of them here. The band is comprised of Jenn Wasner (vocals, bass) and Andy Stack (keys, percussion) who together create […]

After hitting the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater the next day after 4th of July, the legendary rock band KISS will be headlining an anticipated show at the Forum on Tuesday, July 8. With their glamorous get ups, black and white makeup, and passion for rock and roll, its pretty guaranteed KISS will “Rock and Roll All […]

Coming in from San Francisco this weekend is the garage rock band, The Fresh and Onlys. After having bonded at a record store and making drunk memories, The Fresh And Onlys began creating music in 2008 with their first album being self-titled and progressing through the years with five albums and two EPs in total. […]

It’s fourth of July week and while most Angelenos are hitting the beach or the river, there’s still plenty of kick ass concerts happening this week! On this week’s show list we have Phantogram, Dam-Funk, White Sea, Thee Oh Sees, Glass Animals, DEATH, and many more hot bands you need to check out. The show listings with […]

After years of archiving their music away in their basement, the ’70s Detroit band DEATH are back with their third album, DEATH III, a compilation of unheard songs from 1975 to 1992. Coined for having been the first punk rock band, the band was “discovered” in the late 2000s when the sons of Bobby Hackney (bass,vocals) began […]