A "notice to vacate" has been posted on the door of the Music Box theatre at the Henry Fonda, signaling that the end is near for the current occupants (if there was any trace of them left). more ›

Kids, are you ready to sweat and sway out in the desert for three days in April to the sounds of some of the world's biggest and best bands? After weeks of speculation, the time has come: Coachella has announced their 2012 lineup. more ›

It seems this might be one of those tales of mysterious things that happen in the night: The Music Box theatre at The Henry Fonda appears to have cleared out and shut down out of nowhere. more ›

It's rare you get the chance to see a live performance of a popular band in a very intimate setting, so when Death Cab for Cutie came through L.A. to do such a show for KCRW, the invite was impossible to turn down. more ›

After making the small clubs of Los Angeles their personal playground to trumpet and hype the release of their newest studio (garage, rather, as it was recorded in Dave Grohl's Encino garage) release, Wasting Light, the Foo Fighters recently made their arena return to the Forum for their first full blown show in over three years. more ›

For residents of North Hollywood and adjacent communities, going to a decent weekly farmers market means a Tuesday evening schlep to Sherman Oaks to the Woodman Avenue Farmers' Market, or joining the fray at the popular Sunday Studio City Farmers' Market. Starting Saturday, October 1st, though, the NoHo Arts District is getting their own weekly farmers' market. more ›

It was rock for the cause of rock on Wednesday night when the Red Hot Chili Peppers played a show at Club Nokia at L.A. Live and raised $1 million for the Silverlake Conservatory of Music. more ›

The Hudson has one of the most perfect locations and set-ups for a fun and delicious weekend brunch. On a sunny day, with their windows wide open in the railcar-esque restaurant perched at a diagonal where Crescent Heights meets Santa Monica Boulevard, the boisterous ambiance is only bested by the delicious brunch entrees and cocktails. more ›

It’s no easy feat to get an L.A. crowd to sing along and dance with an indie, folksy singer-songwriter. Unless you’re Thomas Dybdahl. The Norwegian singer performed at The Satellite in Los Angeles on Saturday night, for the last stop on his North American tour. more ›

With Friday and Saturday nights at the Bowl the dominant turf of the cinema, standard, and pops stylings of the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, it seemed last night, as paired with venerable rock-pop songstress Sarah McLachlan, the crowd was appreciative of the stellar performance, if not exactly the typical McLachlan fans. more ›

Descendents, Guided by Voices, Death From Above 1979 and Broken Social Scene are among the dozens of acts performing at FYF Fest on September 3 in downtown L.A. The one-day festival is moving from the L.A. State Historical Park near Chinatown to City Hall -- or more specifically the streets outside City Hall at 1st and Main. more ›

Tonight!! Hip hop faves, indie pop raves, jazz legend tributes, holiday hoedowns, precious duos, and a marching band. And Roger Waters for the last time. Until the show moves to the Honda Center, that is. Cash. Rules. Everything. Around Me. Bring the boys back home. more ›

OK LA. Tonight it's time for old punk, baile funk, indie Swedepop, country jamborees, local rock, standard blues, experimental grooves and Michael Cera. Can you dig it? more ›

Upright Citizens Brigade is back at it with their annual Thanksgiving Feast Show that celebrates all the family-awkardness you can expect on a holiday such as this. Advance reservations are sold out for this uber-popular event, but there will be a stand-by line for the 8 p.m. show so get there early to get your family dysfunction on tonight. more ›

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My Morning Jacket had just put the finishing touches on a spectacular show at the Greek Theatre August 12, when our small group chatted about the virtues of rock and roll. See, my friend (you might know her) is somewhat of a rock maven and an MMJ devotee, a true patron of saint Jim James who would beat down a path to their show any day of the week. Your reviewer, while quite fond of the Kentucky five piece, tends to count other bands in his rarified air, including the inimitable Wilco. more ›

Harry Connick Jr. could very well be the next big thing in stand-up comedy. Playing to a packed house with members of his Big Band and the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the N'awlins crooner invited the audience into his musical world--first on a sentimental journey through a songbook of cherished standards, then on a rousing trip to the Big Easy. Beyond the music, however, Connick managed to send the crowd into stitches with his meandering narrative and humorous remarks. more ›

It's a serious bummer when the best of Grand Performances' summer series sets fall in the middle of the workday. But in this instance, there's a second opportunity to catch Indus Valley Civilization - if you can get downtown tonight for what's bound to be an inspiring evening of live music, beats, and performance. more ›

Says Vroman's of tonight' event: "Molly Ringwald will always be remembered as the epitome of teenage angst, love, and heartbreak. But in the real world, she’s approaching another important birthday - she’s turning 40. In this vibrant collection of life stories and candid advice, Molly helps guide women of all ages through the issues that crop up long after the prom ends. Whether she's discussing sex and beauty, personal style, travel and entertaining, motherhood, or friendship, Molly embodies the spirit of being fabulous at every age, and reminds us all that prettiness is a state of mind." 7 PM. more ›

The "Last Girl on Earth" certainly wasn't lonely last night as thousands of screaming fans packed the Staples Center for her headlining concert. In a show that featured a dramatic set, and an opening performance by pop sensation Ke$ha, Rihanna reportedly wowed the crowd. more ›

An early morning blaze devastated the owners, staff, and clientele of the Dakota Lounge, burning everything but the stage and sound board of the popular Santa Monica music and restaurant venue. more ›

An early morning fire that broke out yesterday at the Dakota Lounge in Santa Monica essentially gutted the popular restaurant and music club, leaving all but the sound board and stage destroyed, reports the Santa Monica Daily Press. more ›

There was a Thursday night kickoff party at Gladstone's in the Long Beach Marina for the return of Summer And Music (SAM) to the streets of Long Beach. SAM is "downtown Long Beach's homegrown, sustainable concert series providing an entire summer of free music to the public". Many of the events will take place in the actual streets of the Queen City that will be closed off and fitted with stages and sound equipment. more ›

Just announced: Vampire Weekend will make their Hollywood Bowl debut on September 26th, headlining a show that will be opened by Beach House and The Very Best, both of which will also make their bow on the famed Bowl stage. Touring in support of their successful sophomore effort Contra, Vampire Weekend joins the ranks of several other high-profile alt-rock outfits who will make a stop at the Bowl this season. Tickets for this performance will go on sale on May 2nd online and at the Bowl Box Office, and will be available by phone on May 11th (if there's any left!). Post-Coachella, Twitter has been abuzz with people hoping Muse will land at the Bowl. Who would you like to see there this summer? more ›

The Natural History Museum brought out the big guns for their second installment of 2010's First Friday's series. All musical talent aside, it was like the Pitchfork version of Maxim's Hot 100 List with the beautiful ladies of Warpaint opening for the handsome gents of Yeasayer. An intense amount of excellent genetics in one room upstaged only by key picks from their respective oeuvres. (Speaking of which, you should really grab the latter's Odd Blood if you haven't already. Good stuff.) more ›

The GRAMMY Museum and Ozomatli teamed up on Saturday afternoon to give area kids a musical treat. Ozomatli's performance was part of the GRAMMY Museum's Musical Explorations initiative which aims at teaching families about music. more ›

cEvin Key on electronics and Justin Bennett on drums pounded out a steady barrage of electro-goth beats as Ogre growled through some of their vast 25+ year catalog including old classics "Assimilate" and "Worlock". The band treated it's devoted dark throng to a lengthy encore before smashing up the elaborate stage props to celebrate the end of the tour. more ›