Just under a year ago, the folks at Corniche Entertainment treated Latin music fans to the inaugural LA Vida Music Festival at the Ford Amphitheatre. The energetic event featured a variety of great local talent, including Robert Kyle, Chris Bennett, Mariachi Ellas Son and headliner Louie Cruz Beltran. more ›

It is Cinco de Mayo and you know what that means: lots of drinking and partying around town. If you haven't already done so, take a look at our Cinco de Mayo guide and also check out these other options. more ›

Photo by Mick O Says So on flickr. more ›

Latin heavyweights light up Hollywood Bowl tonight starting at 8 PM. Brazilian great Sergio Mendes joins forces with the Puerto Rican piano master Eddie Palmieri and congaist Poncho Sanchez team up for a great night of tropical music. You won't be disappointed. more ›

The Venice Beach Drum Orchestra will play at the Spronto Gallery at 4 p.m. more ›

John Fogerty - "Have You Ever Seen The Rain" John Fogerty @ Nokia Cold War Kids, Richard Swift @ The Wiltern Social Distortion @ House of Blues White Out, Alasdair Roberts, Charalambides @ Spaceland TSOL, DI @ Echoplex Down @ Henry Fonda Poncho Sanchez @ The Mint The Fine Print, Illumination, Clown Bitch @ CIA Aztlan Underground, Olmeca, Pachamama @ Knitting Factory... more ›

A listing of LAist picks for music in Los Angeles tonight. Includes Of Montreal, Poncho Sanchez, The Walkmen, Coheed & Cambria and more... more ›

Morris Day & the Time, Sea Wolf, The Broken West, Ben Harper, Blonde Redhead, The Emotions, Medusa, Breakestra, Autolux, Culver City Dub Collective, The Parson Red Heads, The Pity Party, Division Day, others @ Sunset Junction (10a-10p) Yolanda Adams, Angie Stone, Clarence Carter, The Laws Family, Eloise Laws, Barbara Morrison, Linda Hopkins, Billy Valentine @ Compton Summer Soul Jam, Par 3 Golf Course Stevie Nicks, ZZ Top, The Pretenders, Stray Cats, Sugar Ray @... more ›

Pravada: music by Amon Tobin, Cut Chemist, DJ Spooky, Peanut Butter Wolf, J-Rocc, Dublab Soundsystem and others including a ten-piece theremin orchestra, visuals from classic Russian cinema @ Disney Hall more ›

Blackalicious, Sage Francis (above), Brother Ali, Jean Grae, Mr. Lif, Visionairies, Cage, Zion I & the Grouch, Devin the Dude, Evidence & Alchemist, Pigeon John @ Orange Pavilion more ›

If you are like me, you’re probably thinking, “geeze, its only Tuesday!” Don't worry, there are some fun and cheap outings that you can look forward to. So put down your Sudoku and check out these shows going down this weekend: more ›

Art Brut, We Are Scientists @ Henry Fonda Joe Satriani & Steve Vai @ House of Blues Leon Russell, Dave Mason @ Cerritos Center DJ Krush @ Knitting Factory Groovy Rednecks @ Safari Sam's Poncho Sanchez @ Blue Cafe Silversun Pickups, Viva Voce @ The Echo Starsailor, Brothemandude, Peter Walker @ The Troubadour Backbiter, Motorcycle Black Madonnas, Project K @ Mr. T's Bowl Future Pigeon, Very Be Careful, Mezklah, Fatima @ Echo Park Lake... more ›

Soccer Mom - Viper more ›

Music is the best elixir to kick the proverbial autumnal malaise. Don't let
the shorter days or dipping mercury get you down. Check out these free local
gigs instead.

SATURDAY, 10/1

• DJs Michael Stock and Benjamin White of Part Time
  Punks continue their residency at
  MOCA. The show
  starts at 6pm. It's free with general museum admission. Call (213)
  621-1734.
  
• The Groovy Rednecks play at S.W. Hill Country at 6pm. Call (323) 256-2500.
  
• Sean Newhouse performs the Overture to Verdi’s La Forza
  del Destino, Bloch’s Schelomo with cello soloist Elizabeth Willey,
  and Brahms’ Symphony No. 1. at Glendale's Alex Theater at 7pm. Call (310)
  859-7668.
  
• Concert organist Yoon-Mi Lim performs works by Bach, Duruflé, Widor,
  Brahms and James Hopkins at the Pasadena Presbyterian
  Church at 7:30pm.
  Call (626) 793-2191.
  
• Enjoy live music with DJ Chocolate Cassanova at the Apple
  Store on the
  Third Street Promenade. The DJ spins tunes from 8-10pm.
  

SUNDAY, 10/2

• Mews Small & Her Fabulous Females take the stage at the Unurban Coffeehouse
  at 1pm. For details, call (310) 315-0056.
  
• The Luckman Jazz Orchestra
  performs at the Luckman Fine arts Complex at
  6pm. Call (323) 343-6600.
  
• The legendary conguero Poncho Sanchez performs
  live with is Latin jazz ensemble at Amoeba
  Records at 2pm.
  
  For information, call (323) 245-6400.
• Carlos Guitarlos plays at The Liquid Kitty
  at 10pm. Call (310) 473-3707.
  
• Pianist James Boyk and clarinetist Margaret
  Thornhill plays
  at the LACMA Sundays
  Live Series.
  The show starts at 6pm. Call (323) 857-6234.
  
• The Eagle Rock Music festival starts at 7pm in the Center for the Arts.
  Call (626) 795-4989.
  
• DJs Michael Stock and Benjamin White spin post-punk, mutant disco and
  indie 80s-90s at the echo at 10pm.
  For info, call (213) 413-8200.