Trashcan Sinatras- Obscurity Knocks (acoustic version)
This is the acoustic version of Trashcan Sinatras’ biggest hit from their 1990 album Cake. The Scottish band is on tour for their 2016 album Wild Pendulum and are playing at the Troubadour in Los Angeles on Saturday 6/4/16.
Peter Bjorn and John- Nothing to Worry About
This song is from Peter Bjorn and John’s 2009 album Living Thing. They are back and touring with their new album Breakin’ Point, releasing on June 10.
Tonight (5/5/16) the band is playing a sold out show at The Echo in Los Angeles.
Guns N’ Roses- Welcome to The Jungle
This song is from Guns N’ Roses 1987 debut album Appetite for Destruction. The band has recently reunited and will be playing Coachella this weekend (4/15/16) and next. Axl Rose’s serpentine moves, however, will not be present for the show. He broke a bone in his foot and will be borrowing Dave Grohl’s throne from his injury for the performances.
DMX- Party Up (Up in Here)
This song is from DMX’s 1999 album …And Then There Was X and was his most successful single. DMX has had some serious ups and downs over the last decade and a half since this song was released. He had a cameo in Chris Rock’s 2014 film Top Five and guest starred on a recent episode of the sitcom Fresh Off the Boat, but in February of this year he was rushed to the hospital after being found unconscious in a hotel parking lot.
He’s doing better now though, and is on tour making a stop at The Novo (formerly Club Nokia) in Los Angeles on Sunday, 4/10/16 to play a $15 show.
Elvis Costello & The Attractions- (What’s So Funny ‘Bout) Peace, Love & Understanding
This song was written and produced by Nick Lowe with Costello’s version released on the B-side of Lowe’s 1978 single American Squirm. Elvis Costello released the song on the American version of his 1979 album Armed Forces.
Costello is playing two shows at The Theatre at The Ace Hotel in Los Angeles this weekend 4/2 and 4/3.
Chairlift- Bruises
This song is from Chairlift’s 2008 debut album Does You Inspire You. They are playing on Saturday 3/19/16 at the El Rey.
Slowdive- Alison
This song is from English band Slowdive’s 1993 album Souvlaki. The band is back on tour and are playing the Burger 5 Year Anniversary show at The Observatory in Santa Ana on Saturday 3/12/16.
M. Ward- The First Time I Ran Away
This song is from M. Ward‘s 2012 album A Wasteland Companion. The video was directed by Joel Trussell who also directed Electric City, an animated project created by and starring Tom Hanks.
At 3pm on Friday 3/5/16 M. Ward is playing a free show at Amoeba Records in Hollywood and signing his new album, Transistor Radio.
Lianne La Havas- Forget
This song is from Is Your Love Big Enough?, British artist Lianne La Havas’ 2012 debut album. She is currently on tour for her 2015 album Blood.
She is playing Thursday, 2/11/16, at Largo in Los Angeles.
Andra Day- Forever Mine
Today (11/13/15) at Amoeba Records, Andra Day will be performing from her album Cheers to the Fall for Club Vinyl. There will be live vinyl pressings and Amoeba will be offering 50% off vinyl from artists performing at 30 Days in LA as part of the event as well.