Peter Murphy- Cuts You Up
This song was released as a single in 1990 and is from Murphy’s third solo album Deep. The former lead singer of Bauhaus is playing shows this week at the El Rey Theatre on July 3 and 5th, for his tenth studio album Lion.
Phantogram- Mouthful of Diamonds
Things to do in Los Angeles this weekend (7/3-7/6/14)-
Thursday
Dublab presents Peaking Lights and Pharoahs at Levitt Pavillion MacArthur Park (free)
Friday (July 4th)
Fireworks, bands, outdoors and FREE- check out the “Altimate 4th of July Block Party” in Grand Park. Bands include Phantogram, Brick +Mortar, Semi Precious Weapons, Wild Cub and Echosmith
Want fireworks but a bit more mellow?- Steve Martin is playing with the Steep Canyon Rangers featuring Edie Brickell at the Hollywood Bowl (also Thursday and Saturday)
If you are heading to Long Beach the Aquarium of the Pacific is staying open late with a BBQ and views of the fireworks there
Cinefamily is offering a 4th of July celebration with a picnic, America related short films, a surf band and a screening of Hell Angels Forever
Angel City Brewery in the Arts District is throwing a party too
Saturday
Still watching the World Cup despite America’s recent loss and want to see the Made In LA show at the Hammer Museum? You can do both!
Peter Murphy is playing at El Rey Theatre
Jaws is playing outside of the Autry Museum
Stones Throw Picnic featuring Peanut Butter Wolf at California Plaza downtown as part of Grand Performances
Sunday
Street artist Pastey Whyte is having an ice cream social (free ice cream!) for his art show at Gold Haus Gallery in Highland Park from 3-6
The Fresh & Onlys at the Echo
Amen Dunes is playing for free at Origami Vinyl
Sharon Van Etten- Every Time the Sun Comes Up
Sharon Van Etten is playing at the El Rey tonight, 6/28. Tickets here.
Method Man- All I Need (featuring Mary J. Blige)
This song from 1995 sampled Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell’s “You’re All I Need to Get By”. Mary J. Blige is performing on Sunday at the Staples Center as part of the BET Experience (6/27-6/29). Some of the other artists in the three day concert series include- A$AP Rocky, Jill Scott, Maxwell, Outkast, The Roots and Method Man.
Kitten- Money
Money is quite different from Kitten’s usual New Wave-y pop style, but it’s interesting to see other ways the band might go in the future. The 80’s influence can certainly be seen in singer Chloe Chaidez’s styling, which is a little reminiscent of Madonna’s Desperately Seeking Susan days.
Kitten is playing a free acoustic set at Amoeba Hollywood on Tuesday, 6/24.
Robyn Hitchcock- I Often Dream of Trains
This song is off Hitchcock’s third album of the same name released in 1984. He is playing at McCabe’s Guitar Shop in Santa Monica on Friday 6/20.
Anamanaguchi- Meow
Things to do in Los Angeles this weekend (6/19-6/22/14)-
Thursday
Nightmares on Wax is playing Amoeba Hollywood (free) and at the Fonda on Sunday
Award winning shorts from the Cinematographers Guild at the Egyptian
Friday
Anamanaguchi at El Rey
Dwell on Design begins at the LA Convention center (through 6/22)
Design Hooky West– a free self guided tour around shops and galleries with a focus on design, ending in a party at Chalk LA
Saturday
Culver City Artist Tour– Artists at various galleries will be speaking about their work, demonstrating specific techniques and participating in workshops with visitors
Cal Arts post-graduate exhibition at Cirrus/HYPERHYPER
The Ice Age Hair Ball at the Page Museum- elaborate wig/hair contest, djs, cocktails, tarpits and more
Kitten is playing at El Rey
Opening night at the Hollywood Bowl begins with The Go Go’s, Kristen Chenowith, Pink Martini and fireworks
Saturday and Sunday
Artists and Fleas Market on Mateo St. in the Arts District
Sunday
A discussion of Abstract Painting and the art of JonMarc Edwards at Coagula Curatorial Gallery with Andi Campognone (director of MOAH), Shana Nys Dambrot (arts writer), Jamie Brooks (gallerist) and the artist himself
Janelle Monáe is playing at the Hollywood Bowl
USA play Portugal in the World Cup at 3pm Los Angeles time so it should be easy to find a bar to cheer them on!
The Both- Milwaukee
Things to do in Los Angeles this weekend (6/12-6/15/14)-
Thursday
According to Machine Project’s website, The Los Angeles Department of Weather Modification is “dedicated to investigating the changing weather through sound, spirit, and perception” and has set up events in Grand Park in the afternoon (11-2) with fog and an opera at 8pm. Thunderstorms on Friday.
Downtown Artwalk has an “Art and Film” theme
Cipher #1 ‘zine Launch Party at ForYourArt Space- free copies and tacos
Friday
Opening party for the LA Design Festival
Guided by Voices are playing at the Fonda
It’s Friday the 13th, so why not catch a Friday the 13th– The “Tommy Jarvis Trilogy”(parts IV, V, VI) marathon at Cinefamily
Saturday
The Both are playing at El Rey
Design-n-Dim Sum Bike Tour takes you for studio visits and food around Highland Park and Chinatown
The Picnic Invitational is taking over Picnic Area #2 at Eagle Rock Recreational Center and will have sculptures, performances and more by various artists
Chinatown Summer Nights has live music, djs, arts and more
Neon Trees are playing at the Wiltern
Saturday and Sunday
Low End Theory Festival is at the Echo
Sunday
The Notwist are playing at the Fonda
Festivals–
Hollywood Fringe Festival begins 6/12 and runs until 6/29
LA Film Fest 2014 runs 6/11- 6/19
Los Angeles Design Festival starts 6/13 and runs until 6/29
Jungle- Platoon
Jungle is playing the El Rey tonight 6/6/14.
Luscious Jackson- Naked Eye
Luscious Jackson formed in 1991 and were the first band on the Beastie Boys label Grand Royal. Kate Schellenbach, their drummer, had played with the Beastie Boys from 1981 to 1984. The song Naked Eye, off their 1996 album Fever In Fever Out, was the band’s biggest hit. They have recently reunited after breaking up in 2000, and are playing at the El Rey on Friday, May 30th.