Win Tickets to the Morgan Heritage at the El Rey Theatre – July 31

When was the last time you attended a reggae show? In spirit when listening to Bob Marley? Well now you can! Morgan Heritage, the “Royal Family of Reggae” will be kicking off their extensive Here Come the Kings US Tour at the El Rey Theatre on Wednesday, July 31. The band will be debuting songs off […]

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Brissa Sanchez
Win Tickets to Hockey & Saint Motel at the El Rey Theatre

Hockey and Saint Motel‘s Summer tour is in full swing and the headlining duo play the El Rey Theatre on Friday, July 26.  Hockey have come a long way from playing dorm shows at the University of Redlands (and I can tell you from first hand experience, they kicked ass!) to headlining the El Rey.  […]

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Emily Saex
Win Tickets to Rogue Wave at the El Rey Theatre – July 20, 2013

The California natives, Rogue Wave, will be performing at the El Rey Theatre on Saturday, July 20. With initiation from Zach Rogue to form the band in 2002 after losing his job, Rogue Wave has produced songs such as “Lake Michigan” with over one million views on YouTube. What’s pretty awesome is how their songs […]

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Brissa Sanchez
Hot Band Alert- Michael Rey and The Woebegones
Hot Band Alert: Michael Rey and The Woebegones

Based out of Fontana (aka Fontucky), Michael Rey and The Woebegones are a delicious blast-to-the-past. Blending the timeless blues sounds of the Mississippi delta with some sweet lo-fi doo-wop, Michael Rey and The Woebegones have a raw classic sound that buzzes with a modern style and edge making them a sweet addition to today’s line-up […]

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Sandra B. Olinger
Just Announced- Stars at El Rey Theater – Sept 19
Just Announced: Stars at El Rey Theatre Sept. 19 & Glass House Sept. 20

Montreal’s Stars, return to Los Angeles with a headlining show date at the Glass House on Friday, Sept. 20! We last caught Stars at the Mayan back in 2012 and it was a stellar show (click here for our photo gallery). We are real excited to have these indie pop darlings back in L.A., and […]

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Sandra B. Olinger
Win Tickets to Baths at the El Rey – June 28, 2013

Baths debuted three years ago, with the album Cerulean, which was post-modern pop at its finest. It was full of celestial and emotional clarity. Following Cerulean, is Obsidian, revealing Will Wiesenfeld as the finest and youngest composers in Los Angeles. His second album, Obsidian is much darker than his first, combining his bedridden experience with […]

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Sandra B. Olinger
Win Tickets to Booker T + special guests at the El Rey Theatre – June 25, 2013

As part of his 2013 tour, the legendary Booker T. Jones will be performing at the El Rey Theatre, Tuesday, June 25. Since the ’60s, Jones has played alongside soul singers Otis Redding and Albert King (to name a few) as part of Stax Records’ backup band. Although Jones is recognized for his participation in […]

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Brissa Sanchez
Win Tickets to Sea Wolf at the El Rey Theatre – June 21, 2013

Sea Wolf has evolved from music coming from Alex Brown Church’s living room to a full bodied musical entity filled with passion to burn. His music is a blend of swirling melodies, literary ballads, and damaged art-rock composition. Each song on Leaves in the River, is reminiscent of his love story in Montreal and paints […]

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Sandra B. Olinger
Just Announced- Blonde Redhead at El Rey Theatre
Just Announced: Blonde Redhead at El Rey Theatre

We haven’t heard a new album from Blonde Redhead since 2010’s Penny Sparkle, and the last time we caught them live was in 2011 at the Echoplex. It’s high time we get a lil something, something from these dreamy alt rockers. Blonde Redhead are set to headline the El Rey Theatre on Tuesday, Sept. 3. Tickets […]

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Sandra B. Olinger
Wax Tailor at El Rey Theatre
Just Announced: Wax Tailor at El Rey Theatre

Oh, snap. This is gonna be so damn fresh. All the way from France, Wax Tailor makes his way to Los Angeles for a headlining show date at the El Rey Theatre on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013. If you’re not hip to the International talent that is Wax Tailor, you need to get on it. […]

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Sandra B. Olinger
!!! (chk chk chk) with White Arrows at El Rey Theatre
Photos: !!! (chk chk chk) with White Arrows at El Rey Theatre

!!!  (chk chk chk) headlined the El Rey Theatre this past Saturday (June 1, 2013) with support from White Arrows. This show was a non-stop dance party and just way too much fun for everyone in the El Rey! We’ve never seen so many topless bodies! Check out the photos from this sweaty, hot mess below! […]

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Sandra B. Olinger
Win Tickets to Crystal Fighters at the El Rey Theatre – June 4, 2013

The Spanish band, Crystal Fighters will be performing at the El Rey Theatre on Tuesday, June 4. The band’s music often reflects vocalist Laure Stockley’s grandfather’s diary of stories, helping to create a fusion of dance and folk all in one. Just released this week, songs off their second album Cave Rave will be expected, […]

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Brissa Sanchez
Presale Best Coast with Bleached at El Rey Theatre – Aug. 18, 2013
Presale: Best Coast with Bleached at El Rey Theatre – Aug. 18, 2013

Best Coast is set to headline the El Rey Theatre on Sunday, Aug. 18 with two awesome supporting acts (and Grimy Goods favorites), Bleached and the Lovely Bad Things. This show is gonna rattle your panties off with some chunky punk riffs and smashing drums! Not to mention, if you love hot women that shred, […]

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Sandra B. Olinger
photos turbonegro at el rey theatre
Photos: Turbonegro at El Rey Theatre – May 25, 2013

Turbonegro, the “musical equivalent to tits and ass” just played a rad show at the El Rey Theatre this past Saturday. From 80s punk to glam and some weird “death punk,” Turbonegro brought out all the Turbojugend crews (not to be confused with juggalo crews) for an evening of hard thrashing weirdness. Check out our […]

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Sandra B. Olinger
Win Tickets to !!! (Chk Chk Chk) at the El Rey Theatre – June 1, 2013

California’s !!! (Chk Chk Chk), will be performing at the El Rey Theatre on Saturday, June 1. The band, composed of 6 members led by Nic Offer, make contagious dance beats heard fresh on their fifth album titled Thr!!!er, released last month. The band incorporates saxophone on “Get That Rhythm Right” and smooth groove bass on “Even […]

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Brissa Sanchez
The Damned photos el rey theatre
Photos: The Damned with 45 Grave at El Rey Theatre – May 26, 2013

The Damned and 45 Grave played a solid sold-out show last night at El Rey Theatre. As the punk rock version of a Tom Jones show (in terms of obsessed fans), one crazed fan threw a pair of bloody panties up on stage. Yeah, that’s so gross. Regardless, being the seminal punks that they are, the Damend […]

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Sandra B. Olinger