Tonight Toronto-based alternative rockers Sloan, who were present at last night's Hot Hot Heat show, will be headlining the House of Blues Sunset. Hottlanta-based rocker Kaki King is poised to head a Gulf Coast Benefit at the Mint with none other than Ben Lee, Carina Round, and Rachael Cantu. And, lastly, local indie rock outfit Saint Motel (LAist Interview) will be kicking the Hammer Museum's summer concert series... more ›

On April 10, Mandy Moore turned 25. With a new album, a tour, volunteer work, and upcoming film projects, she really knows how to keep busy. If you want to try to keep up with Mandy, you can follow her on Twitter, check out her blog, and see her play at Largo. LAist talked to Mandy last month as she was putting the finishing touches in her new album Amanda Leigh. She was home recovering from having wisdom teeth removed, gushed on and on about her collaborator Mike Viola, and didn't let on even a hint that she and Ryan Adams were about to tie the knot. We asked Mandy about her new album Amanda Leigh, her long list of collaborators, and what she has planned for her show at Largo on April 25. more ›

Tonight Australian musician/actor Ben Lee will be performing at Largo at the Coronet with musician/actress Mandy Moore. Seattle-based garage rockers Murder City Devils are poised to play to a sold-out crowd at the Henry Fonda Music Box with Brother Reade (LAist Interview, Review) in tow. And, lastly, San Franciscan singer-songwriter Miranda Lee Richards will be headlining Spaceland. But we strongly suggest heading over to the Troubadour to catch Argentine singer-songwriter Juana Molina. more ›

Tonight Australian singer-songwriter Ben Lee will be performing at Largo at the Coronet's Little Room. The Roxy is playing host to a slew of DFA artists, including Portland-based one-man band Yacht, the Juan Maclean, Tim Sweeney and Tim Goldsworthy. LA-based singer-songwriter Meiko (LAist Review, #2, #3, #4, #5) will be playing at the Hotel Café for the second night in a row with LAist favorite Obi Best (LAist Interview, Review, #2) slated to open. On the early side of things, Scottish rockers Glasvegas are poised to take over Amoeba Records. And, lastly, LA-based psych rock outfit the Entrance Band will be headlining the Troubadour with Indian Jewelry and the Growlers in tow. But we insist that you head over to the Largo at the Coronet to catch LA's most beautiful and forlorn figure Fiona Apple. more ›

Last Sunday and Monday was Obama Nights! at the Hotel Cafe in Hollywood. The sold-out Barack Obama Presidential Campaign fundraisers, featuring an all-star lineup of 23 singer-songwriters, included Marina V (MySpace), Caitlin Crosby (MySpace), Laura Jansen (MySpace), Charlotte Martin (MySpace), Charley Turner (MySpace), Brother Sal (MySpace), Terra Naomi (MySpace), Priscilla Ahn (MySpace), Greg Laswell (MySpace), Cary Brothers (MySpace), Jim Bianco (MySpace), and Butch Walker (MySpace) for Sunday, while Monday included Kelly Dalton (MySpace), Marié Digby (MySpace), Tim Myers (MySpace), Schuyler Fisk (MySpace), HoneyHoney (MySpace), Rocco DeLuca (MySpace), David Ryan Harris (MySpace), Chris Pierce (MySpace), Tom Freund (MySpace), Ben Lee (MySpace), and Brett Dennen (MySpace). more ›

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Tonight is the most excellent show, Open Road on KCRW, which begins at 9:00 p.m., ending at midnight. DJ Gary Calamar mixes roots of Rock, Country, Jazz, Blues, and Soul with new releases that you can most see on his peer's lists. Calamar got his start at KCRW as a volunteer, moving his way to DJ after literally begging on his knees to Chris Douridas for a show. Douridas made a great choice. 1)... more ›

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John Legend @ Wiltern Rooney, Ben Lee (pictured), John Ralston @ Avalon The Hush Sound, Murder By Death @ El Rey Ariel Pink, Beach House @ The Echo Cut Chemist @ Viper Room James Blunt, Starsailor @ House of Blues Howard Tate @ Amoeba The Dollyrots, The Randies @ The Scene Cinder Garden, Pins & Needles, Lo-lita @ Key Club Melt, Jay, Lee Ferris, Jeff Turmes @ The Mint Astra Heights, The Brokedown, Glass... more ›

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The week that was finally caught up with us. We planned on having a relatively light night on Friday with Ben Lee (and Har Mar Superstar) at the Troubadour and then waking up bright and early for the Revlon Run/Walk. Part A was a grand success. While the crowd was very tame, Ben Lee was animated and thankful for the final audience of his American tour in support of his new album Awake is the New Sleep. By the end of the set, he had all of us clapping in unison and singing along to songs about particles and togetherness. Awww. more ›

• Spaceland Productions presents a special performance by Jolie Holland with guest Sean Hayes at Barnsdall Gallery Theatre in Barnsdall Park. The show begins at 7 PM; tickets are $13 advance and $15 at the door. more ›

At 7:00 PM, the Hammer Museum hosts artist and teacher Klaus Rinke, contemporary of artist Joseph Beuys, as he gives a lecture titled “The Dream—an Ideal Art School: A world school, center for being, art, and creativity,” reflecting on his experience teaching at the Art Academy in Düsseldorf. more ›