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We last caught the iconic American folk/country, singer-songwriter, John Prine performing alongside Conor Oberst at Greek Theatre back in 2014. Now the “Sam Stone” singer is back to headline the Greek Theatre once again but this time the Alabama singer-songwriter, Jason Isbell will join him onstage. Amanda Shires (Isbell’s wife) will also join the pair. You can […]

Last time we caught The Avett Brothers live at Shaky Knees festival they truly impressed, bringing their A-game to the stage with their versatile bluegrass and punk infused folk rock sound. Now the band is hitting the road in support of their reflective, forthcoming album True Sadness, due out June 24th. Get a sneak preview […]

If you’re like me, then you cried infinite tears when two-man folk novelty band Flight of the Conchords wrapped up their second and final season of their HBO show. Both members Jemaine Clement and Brett McKenzie have gone on to have their own successes, but the two have rejoined for a 2016 tour that already […]

Did you miss out on scoring tickets to Alabama Shakes at the Greek Theatre? The GRAMMY-winning band sold-out their first Greek Theatre date slate for Tuesday, August 9 shortly after swooping on GRAMMYs for “Best Rock Song” and “Best Alternative Music Album.” Naturally, the band was booked for a second and final gig at the […]

Get ready for an incredible night of music! The Alabama Shakes have announced a headlining show date on Tuesday, August 9 at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles. Supporting Alabama Shakes at the Greek are Dawes! The new date is an addition to the Alabama Shakes’ existing tour run which takes them from Colombia to […]

The National have announced a set of West Coast tour dates including a headlining show date at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles on Thursday, July 28. Supporting The National at the Greek Theatre will be Brooklyn alt-country charmers, The Lone Bellow. If you missed out on The National’s recent benefit gig at The Troubadour here’s […]

You’ve probably heard the buzz around Iggy Pop and Queen’s of the Stone Age’s Josh Homme working together on Iggy’s new album, Post Pop Depression. Today Iggy Pop has announced a limited run of Post Pop Depression tour dates with a Los Angeles date scheduled on Thursday, April 28th at the Greek Theatre! The Post […]

Glam-pop princess Marina Diamandis turned the Greek Theatre onto its head Monday night with a wild presentation that tracked her transformation as an artist across her three-album discography. Opening with a string of hits from her debut album The Family Jewels, Marina and the Diamonds quickly set the tone of the night with their high-octane […]

Last October, I got to see British singer-songwriter Ben Howard play a sold-out gig at the El Rey Theatre just as his record I Forget Where We Were was released. It’s the kind of intimate venue that these types of musicians are best enjoyed and Howard did not disappoint – I considered it one of […]

Thievery Corporation Friday night: it’s a night that brings such joy, such triumphant pleasures to the general population of the world. More often than not, work is placed on hold until the unwelcoming sight of Monday. With work on hold (listening to hogwash elevator music) comes the surplus of relaxation, unwinding attitudes, and recreational endeavors, […]

Coming up right around the corner is the L.A. Bluegrass Situation at the Greek Theatre on Saturday, October 3rd. Founded by Ed Helms (The Office, The Hangover), this year marks the folk festival’s fifth coming featuring Dawes, Punch Brothers, The Lone Bellow, Gregory Alan Isakov, and many more! The day will include food, activities, and of course, the […]

Ben Harper & the Innocent Criminals began winding down their tour Friday night at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, packing a ton of material into two-and-a-half hours. With a catalog that spans 20 years worth of material, Ben and Co. touched on a little bit of everything over the course of their 21-song set. Harper’s many dimensions […]

In 2012, as “Little Talks” was overtaking U.S. airwaves. Of Monsters and Men went from winning their native country Iceland’s battle-of-the-bands to being dubbed the next Arcade Fire. Their debut, My Head is an Animal, was a cult singularity in the indie-folk scene; a scene that saw a dubious flare-up of artists who sought to immortalize […]

One song into Hot Chip‘s Tuesday night headlining set at the Greek Theatre, I looked around and saw a bunch of people dancing with less rhythm than Elaine from Seinfeld. It’s really an awesome thing to see at a concert. Oftentimes, people are too self-conscious to really let loose, especially if dancing isn’t their thing. But […]

The weather couldn’t have been more perfect to take in Wilco‘s two-hour set at the Greek Theatre on Wednesday night. With the sun setting behind them and pot smoke waffing all around, Jeff Tweedy and Co. roared through their latest album Star Wars — which can be had for free, I might add — from beginning to […]

Last night was a special night of music. The Violent Femmes performed at the Greek Theatre last night, unfortunately they were not the headlining act but they put on a great performance nonetheless. They started the set with the iconic bass line of “Blister in the Sun” and then continued the night with other hits […]