Tonight English retro-soul singer-songwriter Jamie Lidell will be performing to a sold-out crowd at the Troubadour. Oakland-based indie rockers Rogue Wave are poised to take on the El Rey Theatre, ringing in their latest endeavor—2010's Permalight. And, lastly, local classical-violinist-turned-singer-songwriter Emily Wells will be gracing Largo at the Coronet. But we strongly suggest heading over to the Bootleg Theater to catch one of Michigan's finest acts, experimental rockers His Name Is Alive. Silver Lake-based indie pop act Pepper Rabbit are slated to kick things off. more ›

We're giving a pair of tickets away (each are worth $49.50 and tickets can bought here) for this Sunday's concert featuring Jack Johnson, Rogue Wave and the Culver City Dub Collective at the UCLA Intramural Field. Why is it at this location? "Jack Johnson and his crew are passionately committed to greening every aspect of this tour in order to minimize environmental impact," the tour information states. more ›

The moment has finally materialized: The official lineup for the three-day mega music fest in the middle of nowhere (aka Empire Polo Field in Indio) has been announced. more ›

As the year enters week two, organizations are programming newer music, that which was composed in the last century. This weekend, the Los Angeles Philharmonic began their Concrete Frequency series to an excellent start wth Aaron Copland's "The City" played to film and Edgard Varèse's "Amériques." After the concert, hip-hop violinist duo Paul Dateh and inka one (we interviewed Paul him this summer) played in the lobby by the cafe while Breakestra funked up the BP Hall. more ›

Morrissey @ Palladium Annie Lennox @ Wilshire Theatre Pat Benatar @ Cerritos Center Rogue Wave @ El Rey Beirut @ Avalon The Tragically Hip @ House of Blues Bela Fleck & The Flecktones @ Henry Fonda Matt the Electrician, The Sheers, The Active Set @ Silverlake Lounge The Avengers, Pansy Division, The Red Hearts @ Spaceland Ozma, New Year's Day, Satisfaction, Ari Shine @ Knitting Factory The Gray Kid, Sam Sparro, Team Facelift, Daniel... more ›

Last night was a huge night for music in our fair city. Did you happen to make it to Jeff Beck, M. Ward, Sonic Youth or Scissor Sisters? This LAister went for a fifth option and headed to losanjealous' pick of the week, Rogue Wave at Safari Sam's. more ›

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Coachella, the 100-plus-degree Woodstock of the West has announced its 2006 lineup. As rumors had predicted, Depeche Mode will perform in the unofficial "I love the 80s" slot. We're surprised that rumors of Smashing Pumpkins and My Bloody Valentine reuniting haven't proved true. Maybe concert organizers are holding back a few "surprise guests" to goose ticket sales down the line. more ›

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Tonight, KCRW presents Earlimart live at the Troubadour and LAist would like to give you tickets to the show, courtesy of Palm Pictures. Click here to enter to win a pair of tickets to tonight's show with Rogue Wave and Great Northern. more ›

If you won't be attending tonight's Shortlist Concert at the Avalon, be sure to make it to one of the other activities available to those interested: more ›