August 2007 Archives

Here you go, what you should go out and see so I'll be jealous........

Okkervil River will play the Troubadour

September Music lineup

Day Date Band Venue
Sun 09/02/07 "The Summer Strummer Festival" Bergamot Station
Dead Rock West, Dusty Rhodes, Lonesome Spurs, many others

Sun 09/02/07 Honeydripper Allstars, Jimmy Reed Highway, Little Richard,
Omar & The Howlers, The Robert Cray Band Long Beach Blues Festival

Tue 09/04/07 Okkervil River Troubadour

Wed 09/05/07 Ollabelle Hotel Cafe

Wed 09/05/07 Ben Kweller Echo

Wed-Sun 09/05/07 Lucinda Williams El Rey Theatre

Wed 09/05/07 "B.B. King Blues Festival 2007" Hollywood Bowl
James Hunter Robert Randolph & The Family Band

Thu 09/06/07 Willy Mason Hotel Cafe

Fri 09/07/07 The Broken West The Roxy Theatre

Sat 09/08/07 Bebel Gilberto The Avalon

Sat 09/08/07 Dinosaur Jr. The Wiltern

Sat 09/08/07 Kaskade Vanguard Theatre

Sun 09/09/07 "KCRW'S World Festival" Hollywood Bowl

Sun 09/09/07 I SEE HAWKS IN LA, Merle Jagger (acoustic) Peter Strauss Ranch

Sun 09/09/07 Jake La Botz Liquid Kitty

Britt Daniel of Spoon
Mon-Wed 09/10-12/07 Spoon Music Box @ Fonda

Tue-Wed 09/11-12/07 Brandi Carlile House Of Blues West Hollywood

Thu 09/13/07 The Blasters House Of Blues

Thu 09/13/07 Camper Van Beethoven Music Box @ Fonda

Sun 09/14/07 Jim Bianco, Kathrin Shorr, Anders Parker, Buchanan, Beth Thornley Hotel Cafe

Sun 09/14/07 Dick Dale Malibu Inn

Sun 09/15/07 Jake La Botz -2nd Annual TATTOO ACROSS AMERICA TOUR kickoff Shamrock Social Club

Sat 09/15/07 Julieta Venegas, Los Amigos Invisibles Greek Theatre

Sat 09/15/07 Pink Martini Hollywood Bowl

Sat 09/15/07 Jake La Botz Shamrock Social Club

Sun 09/16/07 Pink Martini Hollywood Bowl

Tue 09/18/07 Clap Your Hands Say Yeah Troubadour

Wed 09/19/07 The New Pornographers Music Box @ Fonda

Wed, Thurs 09/19-20/07 Clap Your Hands Say Yeah Troubadour

Thurs 09/20/07 Triple Chicken Foot Hyperion Tavern

Thu 09/20/07 Damien Rice Greek Theatre

Fri 09/21/07 Jim Bianco & friends Hotel Cafe

Fri 09/21/07 The B-52's Los Angeles County Fair

Thu 09/20/07 Arcade Fire Hollywood Bowl

Fri 09/21/07 Cat Power & Dirty Delta Blues The Avalon

Tue 09/25/07 Arctic Monkeys Hollywood Palladium

Fri 09/28/07 Josh Rouse El Rey

Fri 09/28/07 Angel City Outcasts The Roxy Theatre

Fri 09/28/07 Skeeter Truck The Roxy Theatre

Fri 09/28/07 The Legendary Shack Shakers The Roxy Theatre

Sat 09/29/07 The Black Angels Barnsdall Art Park

Sat 09/29/07 Ottmar Liebert Greek Theatre

Sun 09/30/07 GRAND OLE ECHO: Mike Stinson, Dave Gleason, Jason Moore & the High Society the Echo

Tue 10/02/07 The Weakerthans El Rey Theatre

Wed 10/03/07 Ryan Bingham CD release party King King

Here is some good stuff for the rest of August:

Fri 08/17/07 The Sprague Brothers Safari Sam's
Sat 08/18/07 Ben Harper Sunset Junction Street Fair
Sat 08/18/07 Blonde Redhead Sunset Junction Street Fair
Wed 08/22/07 Dave Brubeck Hollywood Bowl
Wed 08/22/07 Madeleine Peyroux Hollywood Bowl
Wed 08/22/07 Brave Combo Safari Sam's
Wed 08/22/07 Yeah Yeah Yeahs Mayan Theatre
Thu 08/23/07 Daniel Johnston Music Box @ Fonda
Fri 08/24/07 Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Hollywood Bowl
Sat 08/25/07 John Doe, Dead Rock West Safari Sam's
Sat 08/25/07 Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Hollywood Bowl
Sun 08/26/07 Brazilian Girls Hollywood Bowl
Sun 08/26/07 Macy Gray, Zap Mama Hollywood Bowl
Sun 08/26/07 Grupo Fantasma Veteran's Park Culver City
Tue 08/28/07 Crowded House Greek Theatre
Tue 08/28/07 Pete Yorn Greek Theatre
Fri 08/31/07 Miranda Lambert Verizon Wireless Amphitheater

After 6-years in the 909, the Inland Invasion becomes the KROQ LA
Invasion and moves to Home Depot Center at Cal State Dominguez Hills.
Tickets for KROQ LA Invasion 2007 go on sale at noon Saturday (8/18) at
Ticketmaster locations.
Tickets are $35, $65 and $85, plus fees. Check
out the seat locations with pricing.

The lineup:
SMASHING PUMPKINS
FOO FIGHTERS
VELVET REVOLVER
KID ROCK
CHRIS CORNELL
CYPRESS HILL
PERRY FARRELL'S SATELLITE PARTY
HOT HOT HEAT
AGAINST ME!
PARAMORE

THE EAGLES with the DIXIE CHICKS

By Overwhelming Demand

Four Shows Added To Original October 18th and 20th

Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE Concerts

* * *

Sunday, October 21st; Wednesday, October 24th; Friday, October 26th

and Saturday, October 27th

JUST ADDED

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WHO: The Eagles with the Dixie Chicks

Only US Concert Dates This Year

WHEN: NOW SIX Nights October 18th, 20th, 21st, 24th, 26th and 27th

WHAT: The Grand Opening Event Of L.A.’s Newest Concert Venue – Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE

WHERE: The BRAND NEW, State-of-the-Art Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE

(across from STAPLES Center)

ON SALE: NOW at all Ticketmaster locations and at Ticketmaster.com.

The almost-original lineup of Van Halen will play Staples Center on Nov. 20. Ticket info will be announced soon.

The 25-date trek begins on Sept. 27 in Charlotte, North Carolina, and wraps Dec. 11 in the Canadian city of Calgary. Along with Staples Center, key stops include Chicago (Oct. 16, 18) and New York City (Nov. 13).

It won't be a reunion of the classic lineup because founding bassist Michael Anthony has been replaced by lead guitarist Eddie Van Halen's 16-year-old son, Wolfgang.

David Lee Roth and Van Halen were supposed to hit the road earlier this year for a reunion tour, but plans fell through when Eddie Van Halen entered rehab in March for alcoholism. Roth, now 52, quit Van Halen in 1985.

PR-Inside.com has the scoop:

EDDIE VAN HALEN is revelling in his reunion with original VAN HALEN frontman DAVID LEE ROTH, describing their recent rehearsals as "pure magic".
Roth will take to the stage with founding band members Eddie and ALEX VAN HALEN, as well as Eddie's bassist son WOLFGANG, when the group hits the road later this year.
It will be the first time Roth has performed live with Van Halen since 1984 he quit the group in 1985 and was later replaced by SAMMY HAGAR.
But Eddie Van Halen is convinced time has healed old rifts, insisting no-one else can sing the group's classic tracks like original frontman Roth.
He tells MTV, "Playing these timeless hits only works with Dave. After one rehearsal, it was pure magic.
"I am very excited to get back to the core of what made Van Halen."

Grammy-award winning rapper Common will be among the artists on board to perform at this year's Heineken Red Star Soul concert series.

The event, which kicks off Aug. 15 at Boulevard3 in Los Angeles, will feature various entertainers including Chrisette Michelle, Alicia Keys, Erykah Badu, Raphael Saadiq and Raheem DeVaughn.

In addition to the performers, Heineken Red Star Soul will include appearances from DJs Jazzy Jeff, D-Nice and Cassidy.

The event will also recognize a member of the local music community at each tour stop with the Heineken Independent Achiever award.

The award, which was established in 2006, honors individuals who demonstrate the hustle, integrity and drive necessary to be successful while inspiring others.

Eight Heineken Independent Achiever award recipients will accept their award on-stage during the Heineken Red Star Soul concert in their hometown.

Summer Strummer, the music festival that launched last year at Santa Monica's Bergamot Station, is back for its second edition.

Produced by recording studio Swing House, in conjunction with the Overbey Agency, the all-day festival will be sponsored by STAR 98.7 F.M.

Once again, 40 or so bands will be playing on three stages and the line-up is heavy on the locals. Amongst the confirmed artists are Matt Kearney, Augustana, Deadbolt, Los Creepers and Rockit faves the Tender Box. Summer Strummer takes place on September 2, at Bergamot Station.

General admission tickets are $30 for pre-sale and $40 at the door.

Van Halen is set to announce a 50-date reunion tour with original singer David Lee Roth that will begin in October.

Details will be announced next week.

To celebrate what would have been Elliott Smith’s 38th birthday, Kill Rock Stars is giving away free downloads of “Angel In The Snow” today (Aug. 6).

http://www.krs5rc.com/krs/bands/elliottsmith/audio/AngelintheSnow.mp3

New Moon, which came out May 8, 2007, was the first KRS release to chart #1 on the Billboard Charts (Indie), their highest debut on Billboard’s Top 200 (coming in at #24), and the longest running KRS release on the Top 200 (six weeks).

The double album contains 24 songs recorded 1994-1997, a prolific time in Smith's career, when he recorded his self-titled album and Either/Or (both also released by Kill Rock Stars).

On Saturday, Sept. 15th at noon, Pink Floyd's David Gilmour's 85-minute theatrical version of his new live concert DVD, “Remember That Night – Live at the Royal Albert Hall," will be shown at the Burbank 16 film complex.

This exclusive, one-time event will also include a one-song performance by Gilmour prior to the concert and end with a special question and answer session – VIA SATELLITE from London.

Tickets for this special one-time only event are on sale now for $12.50 at presenting theatre box offices and online at www.FathomEvents.com. For a complete list of presenting theatre locations, please visit the website (theatres are subject to change). Fans may submit a question to the official Gilmour website at www.davidgilmour.com. Select questions will be answered by Gilmour during the live Q&A session.

Stevie Wonder comes to the Greek Theatre on Sept. 5 in his first tour in more than a decasde.
The 13-city "A Wonder Summer's Night" tour launches Aug. 23 at Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay in San Diego, and wraps Sept. 20 at the Bank of America Pavilion in Boston. The trek will also visit Harvey's Lake Tahoe Amphitheatre (Aug. 25); the Concord Pavilion (Aug. 26); and the Santa Barbara Bowl (Aug. 28).

Tickets for the shows will be available beginning Aug. 11.

Pete Yorn plays the Greek Theatre Aug. 28

Here you, the dog days of summer, local, guaranteed or your money back list of local music around Los Angeles for August.

Thu 08/02/07 Reel Big Fish / Less Than Jake The Wiltern
Thu 08/02/07 The Tossers Troubadour
Fri 08/03/07 VHS or Beta Troubadour
Sat 08/04/07 Tift Merritt McCabe's Guitar Shop
Sun 08/05/07 5:00PM GRAND OLE ECHO w/Stonehoney, The Echo
Tracy Huffman, Leslie & the Badgers, The Hi-Ho's
Sun 08/05/07 Poncho Sanchez Starlight Bowl
Mon 08/06/07 Dusty Rhodes Troubadour
Wed 08/08/07 Old Crow Medicine Show The Avalon
Thu 08/09/07 Vieux Farka Toure Skirball Cultural Center
Fri 08/10/07 Vieux Farka Toure Dwntn. Grand Performances
Sun 08/10/07 50 Cent Haircut, Pillybilly Nights, the Weary Boys Molly Malone's
Sat 08/11/07 Mark Olson Hotel Cafe
Sun 08/11/07 5:00PM GRAND OLE ECHO The Echo
w/Mike Stinson, Jake La Botz, Sarah Stanley; Mike Freas
Mon 08/13/07 Fountains Of Wayne Greek Theatre
Mon 08/13/07 Squeeze Greek Theatre
Tue 08/14/07 The Magic Numbers El Rey Theatre
Thu 08/16/07 Tony Bennett Greek Theatre
Thu 08/16/07 Patti Smith Santa Monica Pier

Fri 08/17/07 The Sprague Brothers Safari Sam's
Sat 08/18/07 Ben Harper Sunset Junction Street Fair
Sat 08/18/07 Blonde Redhead Sunset Junction Street Fair
Wed 08/22/07 Dave Brubeck Hollywood Bowl
Wed 08/22/07 Madeleine Peyroux Hollywood Bowl
Wed 08/22/07 Brave Combo Safari Sam's
Wed 08/22/07 Yeah Yeah Yeahs Mayan Theatre
Thu 08/23/07 Daniel Johnston Music Box @ Fonda
Fri 08/24/07 Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Hollywood Bowl
Sat 08/25/07 John Doe, Dead Rock West Safari Sam's
Sat 08/25/07 Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Hollywood Bowl
Sun 08/26/07 Brazilian Girls Hollywood Bowl
Sun 08/26/07 Macy Gray, Zap Mama Hollywood Bowl
Sun 08/26/07 Grupo Fantasma Veteran's Park Culver City
Tue 08/28/07 Crowded House Greek Theatre
Tue 08/28/07 Pete Yorn Greek Theatre
Fri 08/31/07 Miranda Lambert Verizon Wireless Amphitheater

Yay!! Nick Lowe will slip into town for an Oct. 2 at Safari Sam's. It's part of his first U.S.tour since 2004.

Lowe's new album 'At My Age' (Yep Roc), which hits the sweet spot where country and soul meet, has proved his swiftest seller of the SoundScan era.