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Polartropica lit up the Troubadour last week (Nov. 9) as the headlining act. Presented by Coconut Spaceship Records and Sid The Cat, the show was an almost seamless affair. After being left off the weekly schedule by the Troubadour, only to be promoted hours before the show on the Troubadour’s Stories after fans read Polartropica’s […]
MoreWith August right around the corner, Grimy Goods has five more must see shows to liven up your July. Featuring a broad array of artists, from groundbreaking instrumentalist Les Claypool to sultry soul singer Leon Bridges. Ticket prices range between $19 – $165. And, be sure to check out Part 1 and Part 2 of […]
MoreGlass Animals headlined the Troubadour this past Wednesday, March 11th with an intimate performance that won’t soon be forgotten. With the coronavirus pandemic causing nationwide concert and music festival cancelations, Angelenos were lucky to experience this very special Glass Animals performance at the Troubadour! This past February, Glass Animals released their first new single “Your […]
MoreThe Troubadour was slowly filling as King Tuff and opener, Tropa Magica (fka Thee Commons) lined up across the infamous West Hollywood stage. The six-piece band (Tropa Magica) complete with keyboards and violinist immediately warmed up the crowd with their care-free party vibes. Tropa Magica’s music is described as psychedelic cumbia-punk and they are one hundred percent […]
MoreFlint, Michigan country artist, Whitey Morgan has a Los Angeles tour date scheduled at the Troubadour in West Hollywood. Touring in support of his forthcoming self-produced album, Hard Times and White Lines, Morgan will bring his outlaw country tunes to a surely sold-out house at the Troubadour on Thursday, November 29. Of the recording, Morgan shares, […]
MoreAugust 24th marked the release of the official debut full-length album from LA-native Joey Dosik, whose wonderfully delectable soul and instrumental dexterity has been bubbling underneath the surfaces for a few years as a frequent collaborator of the equally dextrous and unbridled funk tinkerers Vulfpeck. He and about ten musicians, including a full string section, […]
MoreMexicos’s Café Tacvba are brining their infectious alt rock to Los Angeles for three nights at the Troubadour in West Hollywood! Café Tacvba will performa at the Troubadour on Friday – October 12, Saturday – October 13 and Sunday – October 14. Joining Café Tacvba are Ruen Brothers. Multi-instrumentalist and songwriter siblings Henry and Rupert […]
MoreIndie rock duo, Now, Now, sold out West Hollywood’s Troubadour this past Friday night. After releasing their third record Saved , they’re on a huge tour supporting the comeback tunes. Joining the team on tour was new friend Wens. This rising artist is one to watch! Feeling herself on her first ever tour at the young age of 19, […]
MoreA chance meeting led underground LA music scene veterans Modpods to share the stage with icons The Melvins on Friday at legendary music venue The Troubadour. It was a huge opportunity for founder and front woman/beat maker/songwriter Myriad Slits and her bandmates Mindee Jorgensen and Daniel Guzman who take turns playing bass, guitar, and drums. […]
MoreYoungr will be headed to the Troubadour in West Hollywood for a headline show date on Saturday, November 3. The electro-pop, multi-instrumentalist has been causing some global waves the past year, and he’s showing no signs of stopping. Having recently released new track ‘Lost In Translation,’ (watch the video below), the new song follows previous […]
MoreIf you weren’t in West Hollywood on Saturday night, you missed out. The Troubadour housed budding Los Angeles star, Phoebe Bridgers. As the final night of her 41-date U.S. tour, the performance was a bittersweet homecoming. Packed tight in the intimate venue, the crowd awaited Bridgers, but got a real sweet start with Texas native […]
MoreWednesday evening held a showstopper over at the Troubadour in West Hollywood. The beautifully talented Freya Ridings got the night off to a beyond lovely start. She gave the sold out tavern a taste of her captivatingly rich sound. The London-based multi-instrumentalist shines with her seemingly effortless voice. Alone on stage with her keyboard, she flowed through […]
MoreBen Harper and Charlie Mussel white have announced two intimate Los Angeles tour dates at the Troubadour in West Hollywood for Monday, May 7 and Tuesday, May 8. Ben Harper and Charlie Musselwhite will work together once again for their new release No Mercy in This Land, due out March 30, 2018. The new album […]
MoreLos Angeles-based songbird, Ella Vos has announced an LA date at The Troubadour in West Hollywood. Touring this Spring of 2018 in support of her debut album Words I Never Said, Ella Vos’ Los Angeles tour date at the Troubadour will take place Wednesday, March 28. Ella Vos captivates with her enchanting range. Songs like “You Don’t […]
MoreA Black Pistol Fire show is always something to mark on one’s calendar most importantly because it will probably sell out (as it did Saturday night at the Troubadour in West Hollywood) and you definitely don’t want to miss it. The two piece plays something like old timey blues and rock-n-roll on a dirty porch […]
MoreWith a croon that is as unique as Alt-J’s hoarse howler Joe Newman, the shadowy music of Allan Rayman is as much a reflection of his own low-profile emergence less than two years ago. Caught somewhere between the soulful inflections of R&B and hip-hop, wrapped-up ruggedly into a dark folk storytelling of his alter ego […]
MoreMuch like the lush collection of covers Rogue Wave just put out on the appropriately titled Cover Me–it was clear when Zach Rogue came out donning a turquoise, silk-sequin shirt and white pants that even the more nuanced pieces of their 80’s themed night would not be phoned-in. Known for their moving, lo-fi rock, it might not have been a […]
MoreWest Hollywood was in for a very special treat Tuesday night. The Troubadour had a hot bill with Portland’s soul sister trio, Joseph. The night began with close friends, Duncan Fellows, an indie rock band from Austin, Texas. These guys easily became one of my new favorites. On lead vocals and guitar they have Colin Harman, […]
MoreOne of the quiet blisses of living in the shadow of Los Angeles’ flourishing music scene is that on any given night, a dozen different bands, singers, rappers, and musical creatives can be found cutting their teeth on the nearly endless circuit of clubs, bars, and theaters that dot the city. But of all the places […]
MoreUpdate: Jimmy Eat World have added a second intimate Los Angeles date. This time at The Roxy on October 23. Tickets on sale this Friday! It’s been a couple years since Jimmy Eat World last played Los Angeles, but the pop-punk stars are making their way back to the City of Angels this October. Jimmy Eat […]
MoreBastille are crossing the pond and headed back to Los Angeles for two headlining nights at The Troubadour in West Hollywood. The band will perform an intimate gig at the Troubadour on Sunday, October 10 and Monday, October 11. The indie pop foursome are hot on the heels of their new album Wild World, due out September […]
MoreWhen we caught UK indie rock outfit Coasts last year, frontman Chris Caines was a total rockstar, and we left that show thoroughly impressed. The band is touring in support of their self-titled debut album which dropped earlier this year via Tidal Recordings. Hear smashing tunes such as “You,” “Stay,” and “A Rush Of Blood,” live when […]
MoreSan Francisco’s Vetiver kicked off their US tour at the Troubadour this past Friday. Performing songs from their latest record Complete Strangers and past albums, the band delivered a good set. Singer Andy Cabic said the show was their “live practice” as it was the first stop on the tour. Devendra Banhart, occasional Vetiver collaborator, and […]
MoreThis is apparently not an April Fool’s joke. Guns N Roses are playing the Troubadour tonight sometime after 11 PM. Tickets to the show go on sale at noon at 8801 Sunset Blvd, the former location of Tower Records. Tickets are $10 each, one per person. There is already a line queued up. You better […]
MoreEarlier this summer, I saw San Diego garage punk rockers Wavves perform a highly spirited set at Atlanta’s Shaky Knees Music Festival. It was quite a sight to see as I never saw so many full $8 beers being tossed in the air in pure jubilation. That’s the kind of excitement these guys jolt out of […]
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