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Legendary 70s British rocker Ian Hunter brings his tour with The Rant Band to the El Rey Theatre on Saturday, February 2.  He fronted glam/hard rock group Mott the Hoople, who popularized the David Bowie written classic “All The Young Dudes” and coined solo hits such as “Cleveland Rocks” and “Once Bitten, Twice Shy.”  But […]

Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe headlines the El Rey on Friday, Feb. 1. Many will recognize him as a member of Lenny Kravitz’s band playing sultry sounds through his sax. Denson has co-founded and led The Greyboy Allstars as well as record with artists such as Blind Boys of Alabama, Joe Foreman, and Dave Holland. Karl […]

This past Friday (Jan. 18, 2013), Femi Kuti and the Positive Force performed at the El Rey Theatre. It was quite possibly one of the most beautiful shows I have ever attended. The show itself felt like more of cultural experience than anything. So many different musical influences fused together to create the band’s sound. The crowd was […]

Femi Kuti & The Positive Force band headline the El Rey on Friday, January 18. This London born musician had an early start with playing music. His early years consisted of playing in his father’s band, Egypt 80, playing Afro-beat, jazz, and funk with themes involving political activism. After establishing his own band The Positive […]

San Diego indie band Pinback has been a solid staple in indie rock since the late 1990s. Last year, they released their fifth full-length studio album called “Information Retrieved” which has reached No. 71 in the U.S. charts. It’s gotten high ratings from various critics including Paste, Pitchfork, and A.V. Club. In support of this release, […]

Father John Misty just played an incredible sold-out show at the El Rey Theatre this past Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012 — closing up the year with a vibrant show for all to remember. Were you there? Check out our photo gallery below of Father John Misty. Photography: Dominoe Farris-Gilbert  

Ty Segall shredded the night away at the El Rey Theatre with the help of fellow rockers Pangea, Night Beats, and Bleached. The show was a nonstop rock n roll powerhouse. Check out the wild photos below. Photography by Ryan Bussard (Thank you, Ryan for taking some blows to the head during this raucous show! ) Ty Segall Pangea Night […]

Perfection. When you’ve been on the road doing your thing for about 50 year or so, nothing but perfection is expected from you. John Cale, founding member of the experimental rock band the Velvet Underground, demonstrated nothing but excellence on December 11 when performing at El Rey Theatre. Backed up by two, not only talented and totally […]

Independent hip hop duo from Los Angeles People Under the Stairs are set to headline the El Rey this Sunday, December 16. They have performed more than a thousand sold out shows since their debut in 1998 and have toured around the world. In spite all this success, the duo has managed to stay true to their DIY roots and […]

All hail John Cale!  The Velvet Underground co-founder plays the El Rey Theatre on Tuesday, December 11 – and you won’t want to miss this legend live!  Outside of the Velvet Underground, this master of drone rock has amassed a mountain of solo music, including his 2012 album release Shifty Adventures in Nookie Wood.  He’s […]

The Chris Robinson Brotherhood, an American blues rock band formed by Black Crowes singer Chris Robinson, are set to play the El Rey on Friday, December 7. What started out as a project for fun while his main band’s on break soon turned serious as the band embarked on a major American tour with 118 dates! […]

Local indie folk band Milo Greene is playing the El Rey on Saturday, November 17. Joining them is breakout Toronto-based musician Alfie Jurvanen, more known as Bahamas. He’s played piano and guitar for Feist in the past and his 2009 album earned him a Juno nomination in 2010. How’s this for a solid line-up?! Tickets to […]

Petty Fest returns to Los Angeles on Nov. 14 and 15 at the El Rey Theatre! Celebrating the music of Tom Petty, the events’ special guests will include: Patrick Carney of The Black Keys, Nick Valensi and Fabrizio Moretti of The Strokes, Sarah Silverman, Members of Eagles of Death Metal, Butch Walker, Matt Sorum & […]

Brooklyn by way of New Jersey’s indie punk rockers Titus Andronicus play the El Rey Theatre on Thursday, November 8.  Titus Andronicus are on tour in support of their third album, October 2012 release, Local Business (XL Recordings) – and you can bet it’s business time!  Get ready to let loose and rock out!  Ceremony, […]

L.A. multi-instrumentalist duo, Electric Guest, play the El Rey Theatre on Sunday, November 4.  Electric Guest are on tour now in support of their 2012 album release, Mondo (produced by Danger Mouse).  This buzzworthy band has got a sweet electro-indie meets retro soul sound and style that can’t be beat.   Take note, dancing shoes are required […]

Garage-house duo, Disclosure plays the El Rey this Halloween, Wednesday Oct. 31. The UK brothers, Guy and Howard Lawrence, debuted their single in 2010 on Moshi Moshi records and released their debut album The Face this past June. They have toured with SBTRKT and Hot Chip and joining them on this tour are Samo Sound Boy, […]