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TR/ST aka Robert Alfons returns to Los Angeles with two show dates at the Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever

TR/ST, the shapeshifting darkwave project of Robert Alfons returns to Los Angeles with two headline concert dates at the Masonic Lodge at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery Oct. 11 & 12, 2022. Tickets to TR/ST at the Masonic Lodge are priced at $35 and go on sale to the general public on Friday, June 24 at 10am. […]

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Teebs and Anna Wise demonstrate sonic mastery to sold-out crowd at Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever

This Sunday was a good day for audiophiles. While Drake was busy getting booed off stage over at Camp Flog Gnaw, fans of progressive electronic were gathered at the Hollywood Forever’s Masonic Lodge to watch a string of visionaries perform: TEEBS, Anna Wise and YUK. YUK delivered an impressive DJ set. The crowd vibes with […]

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Jordan Rakei graces LA with exquisitely crafted funk at Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever

I recently discovered the smooth funky music of Jordan Rakei and fell in love with his recently released album Origin. Rakei will be touring this album across the globe; but before heading out he stopped by the Masonic Lodge at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery to deliver a wonderful performance to a sold-out crowd. When I […]

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Kishi Bashi paints a Japanese-American-internment love story on orchestral new single “Summer of ’42”

Kishi Bashi has finally announced the coming of his fourth album Omoiyari—an ambitious and poignant attempt by the multi-instrumentalist to reconcile our country’s past internment of Japanese-Americans during WWII with the socio-political atmosphere of today. The first single from that album, “Summer of ’42,” is a telling reveal of not only the album’s sound and […]

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Antlers celebrate 10-year anniversary of Hospice with Los Angeles show at Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever

Celebrating the 10-year anniversary of their gorgeous album Hospice, the Antlers have announced a special Los Angeles acoustic show at the Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever. I dunno about you, but this was one my most favorite indie albums. I used to play the “Sylvia” over and over again, blurting out the chorus “Sylvia, get […]

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Mountain Man gift fans at Masonic Lodge with a magical performance full

In light of the terrible fires happening around Los Angeles this week, folks found solace at the Masonic Lodge inside the Hollywood Forever Cemetery this past Friday night. The lovely trio, Mountain Man, sold out the venue for one of two nights. Comprised of Molly Erin Sarle, Alexandra Sauser-Monnig, and Sylvan Esso’s Amelia Meath, Mountain […]

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LUMP (Laura Marling + Mike Lindsay) announce Los Angeles gig at Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever

LUMP, the gorgeous new collaborative project of Laura Marling and Mike Lindsay, is coming to Los Angeles! LUMP will headline the The Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever on Friday, July 27! Combining Marling’s lovely vocals with the beautiful sounds created by Mercury prize-winning producer, Lindsay — LUMP’s upcoming Los Angeles gig at The Masonic Lodge at […]

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James Vincent McMorrow enchants the Masonic Lodge with beautiful solo performance 

James Vincent McMorrow sold-out the beautiful Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever this past Wednesday evening. The insanely talented musician shared his perfectly imperfect vocals with the most attentive fans. After a 16-month tour, McMorrow set this very special evening up to end on only the highest notes. Without delay, he made his way through the […]

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Jaws of Love envelope the Masonic Lodge in a veil of somber beauty 

Kelcey Ayer revealed his solo side project Jaws of Love to a sold-out crowd gathered in the dimly lit Masonic Lodge at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery, playing songs from his debut record Tasha Sits Close to the Piano. Known as one of the core members of indie-rock band Local Natives, Ayer’s project has been years in […]

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El Ten Eleven mesmerize the Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever with guest vocalist Emile Mosseri

Hollywood Forever’s Masonic Lodge hosted a thrilling night of music this Tuesday evening. The post-rock instrumentalists of El Ten Eleven were home. Joining them on their short tour run with wholesome and rich lyricist, Korey Dane. The room quickly warmed up with Dane’s hypnotizing vocals and folk impression. The Long Beach born and raised musician […]

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Hurray For The Riff Raff and Kera & The Lesbians stun and enamor at Masonic Lodge

The Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever hosted a hot night of badass women this past Monday evening. Getting the energy whirling were LA local faves, Kera & The Lesbians. I honestly can’t get enough of these artists. Led by the ever-spicy Kera Armendariz on vocals and guitar, their music does not disappoint. As a showman, […]

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London Grammar drops astonishingly flawless set at one-off Los Angeles gig at Masonic Lodge

London Grammar played a beyond intimate set at the lovely Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever Cemetery last week. This British trio is comprised of friends, Hannah, Dan, and Dominic “Dot”. Having met at the University of Nottingham in England, they joined forces and began pursuing music together in London. The group made their EP debut in […]

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The Staves enamor L.A. fans (and ghosts) at the Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever

Tuesday night served for a lovely night of music at the very intimate Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever Cemetery. Guests filled in the dimly lit concert hall to enjoy the musical stylings of British sister act trio, The Staves.  Starting the night off was 24-year-old vocalist and harpist, Mikaela Davis. From Rochester, New York. This […]

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Hurray For The Riff Raff to headline two LA dates at Masonic Lodge and Teragram Ballroom

Hurray For The Riff Raff Announces Two Los Angeles Dates In Support of New Album ‘The Navigator’ — Watch Video for Lead Single   Hurray For The Riff Raff, the project of Alynda Segarra has announced two Los Angeles show dates as part of her extensive run of 2017 tour dates. Hurray For The Riff […]

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Ty Segall to Perform Two Nights at Hollywood Forever’s Masonic Lodge

Los Angeles just can’t seem to get enough of Ty Segall. The multi-faceted human is pretty much in high demand, always. Whether with the Muggers, GØGGS or solo, there isn’t a show Segall doesn’t sell out. Just a couple weeks ago he headlined The Smell’s benefit show at the Teragram Ballroom and it quickly sold-out. […]

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Passenger comforts fans at intimate Masonic Lodge show with extraordinary performance

Nestled in the Hollywood Forever Cemetery, the very quaint Masonic Lodge flooded in with listeners of all ages on an extraordinary Tuesday evening. Better known by his stage name, Passenger, Mike Rosenberg was back in Los Angeles. This being my fourth or fifth time seeing this musician, you could say I was pretty excited. I’ll […]

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Catfish and the Bottlemen announce intimate May date at Hollywood Forever

Rising British rockers Catfish and the Bottlemen are returning to Los Angeles for an intimate date at the Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever Cemetery on Monday, May 3. The show comes a little more than three weeks before they drop the follow-up to their esteemed 2014 full-length debut The Balcony. Titled The Ride, the album drops May […]

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Tom Odell books gig at Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever in May

It’s been three years since his critically-acclaimed debut album Long Way Down was released, but singer-songwriter Tom Odell has finally put together the follow-up. Wrong Crowd will be released June 10 via Columbia Records, and with that announcement, Odell has also booked a number of intimate gigs, including one May 6 at the Masonic Lodge […]

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Tame Impala’s Cam Avery to play Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever in April

Tame Impala bassist and backup vocalist Cam Avery will headline a show at the Masonic Lodge at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery on Thursday, April 7. The Aussie musician is a jack-of-all-trades, having served as a founding member of POND as well as The Growl. There’s a certain lounge-ish aspect to Avery’s solo stuff, as evidenced […]

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Matt Corby awes Masonic Lodge crowd at Hollywood Cemetery

Years ago, I discovered singer-songwriter Matt Corby via the Australian radio station TripleJ’s Like a Version segment – which is when a musician stops in and performs an original song and a cover on their air. His cover of The Black Keys’ “Lonely Boy” was solid, but it was his original song “Brother” that had […]

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Will Sheff celebrates Black Sheep Boy with moving performance at Masonic Lodge

Will Sheff, the moppy-haired frontman of Okkervil River, made his return to the Masonic Lodge at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery late Sunday night for an intimate celebration of Black Sheep Boy‘s ten-year anniversary. Under dim chandelier lights Sheff plucked and tenderly fingered at the heartstrings of fans seated inside the lodge; with only his guitar and a […]

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Butch Walker announces Los Angeles date at Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever

Butch Walker has announced a Los Angeles show date at The Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever on Tuesday June 16, 2015. According the to singer-songwriter’s Twitter account, he’s going a bit stir crazy and is need of a tour run! Oh my god I can’t take it I need to go on tour and play […]

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Kaki King books special performance at Masonic Lodge in celebration of new show, The Neck is a Bridge to the Body

Kaki King has announced a special performance date at the Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever on Saturday, April 4th. The show will celebrate Kaki King’s innovative new work, The Neck is a Bridge to the Body. Teaming up with leading visual performance masters, Glowing Pictures, the new show will feature an innovative, immersive multi-media production […]

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Karen O of Yeah Yeah Yeahs announces solo tour with dates at Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever Cemetery

UPDATE: There is a presale happening now for Karen O’s three concert dates at the Masonic Lodge. Just use the ticket links below and be sure to type in the following presale code: CRUSHPALACE. Scroll down for ticket links to all three shows! The Yeah Yeah Yeah’s, Karen O has announced a small string of intimate […]

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Spoon deliver brilliant performance at Hollywood Forever despite strict curfew

When most band’s go on a record release tour, they often perform their entire new album. Sometimes it’s song-after-song, and other times it’s mixed in with a few classics. This past Friday at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery, Spoon treated fans to a performance especially tailored for longtime fans. The iconic indie band had just released […]

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