Kasabian // Movement //Twin Shadow

Yesterday many #skeezies across LA county and beyond were sadden at the fact that the Dodgers season had come to an end. 

#LAskeez was expecting a championship accompanied with a championship parade to be in works. Unfortunately, things don't always work out. Sometimes there's horrible managers that are GREAT at making bad calls which prevent a team from going all the way. Expect people within the Dodgers organization to get fired very, very soon. Nevertheless, thank you Dodgers for an amazing 2014 season. There were many memories such as no hitters from this season that will be remembered forever. 

Now that #LAskeez will be giving the whole baseball thing a rest until next season---it's time to talk about tonight's shows.

Like-- 

Kasabian. They will be at the Wiltern tonight.

The English men will be rocking out until they're wasting away. 

The next band #LAskeez is about to mention is a band that hasn't come up in this blog yet so consider this their premier.

MOVEMENT.

Remember that name.

They are from Australia and are pretty darn good. 

They will be opening up for Twin Shadow at the Fonda Theatre. #LAskeez is a big Twin Shadow fan, however this is a show were we MUST highlight the opening band. Watch this music video and understand why. 

And here's a twin shadow music video just for the fun of it. 

We don't have to convince you that this guy is awesome. 

Twin Shadow // Lorde // Belle & Sebastian

Let's take a moment to recover from last nights Dodgers 3-1 lost against the St. Louis Cardinals.

Fortunately, Game 4 is today at 2:07pm. Kershaw will be on the mount-- He must show the world why he is the MVP. 

Now for the regular programing---

#LAskeez realizes that not everyone appreciates baseball and there are some #skeezies that just want to know about the shows. 

Lucky for you there's a few good ones tonight. 

Such as:

Twin Shadow. For $20 over at the Soho Restaurant and Music Club you can see Twin Shadow himself being  the cool guy on stage performing. 

There's too many #skeezies  to please here in LA which is why artists/bands need to do back to back shows! 

Lorde will be at the Greek Theatre again. The temperatures are dropping tonight so make sure you take a light blanket for this show. 

Belle and Sebastian will also be performing again inside the theatre of the Ace Hotel. They put on an amazing show last night so tonights show should be nothing less. 

Those are your options for today. 

GO DODGERS!

Ciclavia // The Drums // Glass Animals

It's that time of the year again #skeezies--CICLAVIA is back! 

 Every year the city of LA shuts down a few roads and allows the cyclists to take over. Pull out your bike and start riding around with thousands of other folks. If you do go out there make sure to ride safely, the event ends at 4pm today!  

#LAskeez has you covered and is hooking you up with the map.

Whether you use it to ride or use it to avoid the overly excited cyclists, the map is here for all to use. 

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There's some good shows tonight. 

The Drums will be performing at #LAskeez's least favorite venue, the Mayan. These Brooklyn boys are a good enough band to potentially overcome the bad venue but who knows.

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All they way from the UK-the Glass Animals will be at the Troubadour performing for a sold out crowd.

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How about them Dodgers ?!?!?

Last night they beat in a nail bitting game against the St. Louis Cardinals 3-2. The series is now tied 1-1. 

Game 3 is tomorrow in St. Louis.

Matt Kemp getting splashed after the game for his game winning homer

Elton John // Eagle Rock Music Festival

#Skeezies, it's the weekend and you need weekend plans. 

Tonight there's quite a few things going on but #LAskeez has narrowed down a couple shows. 

Liiike---

Elton John at the Staples Center. Everyone needs to watch Elton John perform at least once. Red piano and all. 

Okay Eagle Rock, California. It's where #LAskeez resides and it happens to be one of the best neighborhoods to live according to some article that was published earlier this year. Eagle Rock is hosting their 16th annual Music Festival. It's a FREE event however $10-20 donations are expected. Unlike most events, you can be reassured that your money is going towards a good cause (the arts). 

Aloe Blacc is among the many that will be performing tonight!

Line Up


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#LAskeez along with the rest of the true Angelinos will be tuning to the Dodgers Game. Last night's heartbreaking lost must result in a win today. No exceptions. Everyone needs to cheer a little louder and get the Boys in Blue pumped up, there's no reason to lose. 

Game starts at 6:30pm. Let's go Blue!

The Naked and Famous // The Zombies

All the way from New Zealand The Naked and Famous will be performing at The Echo. Everyone ends up at the Echo at least once. Whether it be The Rolling Stones or Lorde, making that Echo Park pit stop is a must these days. The show is sold out but there's always a hand full of tickets left at the box office available. Just get there early and you may be able to get in. 

So the #skeezies couldn't get into the Echo tonight, it's okay. To fill your music void, head over to the Santa Monica Pier for the Twilight Concert Series to see The Zombies with the Mystic Braves. The show starts at 7pm and it's FREE!!! Summer is winding down and this is one of the last free concert events so make sure not to miss out and go see these classic English men do their thing. 

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#LAskeez is tempted to boycott the Dodgers until they get it together and start winning some games! They don't seem to have a problem winning games on the road, maybe all their devoted fans get them nervous and they have lackluster performances at home. Whatever it is, please Dodgers, please get it together. You're suppose to win the World Series! 7:10pm tonight they will hopefully beat the San Diego Padres.

Art Walk // Foxygen // La Santa Cecilia

No one likes lazy #skeezies so go out and be active today. Walk around downtown LA and go look at some art at the Artwalk! It happens every second Thursday of the month so if you miss out on this one, there's always next month. 

Typical landscape of the Artwalk

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From Astoria, New York--Foxygen will be performing at the Fonda Theatre tonight. They're psychedelic sounding with hints of rock n roll. This may be worth checking out if you're not into walking around and looking at art. 

   

Foxygen

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Free on the Santa Monica Pier tonight, La Santa Cecilia will be taking the stage along with Sergio Mendoza Y La Orkestra. 
La Santa Cecilia are local LA talent and they're no joke, they even won a Grammy! These days it's not that often you get to see Grammy winners performing for Free.  Enjoy good music with an awesome Santa Monica Pier sunset backdrop. It's what summer is all about. Did #LAskeez mention that you better be ready to dance? Yeah it's going to be that type of fun.  

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The Dodgers left a lot of guys on base last night as they lost to the Atlanta Braves last night. From the looks of it they are on their way to winning todays game. They lead 5-1 and it's live right now. Get on it!  

Clap Your Hands Say Yeah // Freeway Series

What the #skeezies are about to read next is a rarity so do not, #LAskeez repeats DO NOT be alarmed. 

Today most of the action will be taking place in the...OC.

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For example over at the Constellation Room in Santa Ana, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah  will be performing!! 

Let your inner high-school-indie-music-listener-self relive every track for old times sake. It's been a while since these guys have performed and they have certainly gone through quiet a few members but nevertheless it's the same music. 

                                           

If you can wait just one more day to see Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, they will also be performing at the Troubadour! The LA vibe is always better. 

THE FREEWAY SERIES!

Dodgers vs Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim

Last night the Boys in Blue were able to get away with the win against the Angels 5-4. The series is now tied 1-1. 

The Dodgers are headed up to Anaheim today and tomorrow to hopefully successfully win both road games. Tune in at 7:05pm

GO DODGERS!!!

The Neighbourhood /// Wolfmother

There's two great shows going on today! 

First up The Neighbourhood. 

The Neighbourhood

They will be playing at the Greek Theatre which is another great summer venue. It's not sweater weather but #LAskeez recommends that the #skeezies take a light blanket since it seems to always get a little chilly. 

Up next is Wolfmother. 

Wolfmother

They're not playing at the Greek or the Bowl but they will be at House of Blues Sunset Strip. Be ready to see these Australians rock out. For 3 guys, they have quite a large sound. 

The Dodgers couldn't pull out the win last night and they lost 1-6 to the Pittsburgh Pirates womp womp. They will be in San Francisco tonight (7:15pm) to take on the Giants. The one team that the Dodgers always have to beat are the Giants so let's go Blue! 

Sea Wolf--The Sayers Club

It's midweek and #LAskeez like all the #skeezies are itching for the weekend. 

If you missed Ok Go yesterday at the Troubadour, they will be bringing their antics over to the Echo tonight for a whooping $20 admission fee. 

The place to be tonight is The Sayers Club for Sea Wolf.

The price of admission is $3 with rsvp. $12 Without. If you're not 21+ don't bother showing up. That always eliminates half of all the concert selfies. Good or bad thing, you decide. Regardless this should be an awesome show. 

Our beloved Dodgers couldn't beat the Pittsburgh Pirates last night and lost 7-12. Womp womp. It's okay they have the opportunity to win the series today as they play them yet again at 4:05pm. 

Ok Go!--Troubadour

It's one of those Tuesday were the shows repeat themselves. BOoooring. 

Lady Gaga is performing yet again for her little monsters at the Staples Center. 

Alice Cooper and Motley Crue are jumping venues from the Bowl to the Verizon Theatre. 

Everyone needs to make that cash money some how and WERK.

But to write about them twice in a row is repetitive so let's talk about OK GO. Yeah that band that will forever be known for their treadmill choreography. 

OK GO

They will be playing at the Troubadour for $20 a ticket. 

It may be worth the price of admission if they decided to set up the treadmills. But really if they spend as much time on their concert set as they do with their music videos, the #skeezies should be in for a treat. 

#LAskeez will be tuning into the Dodger game as they play the Pittsburgh Pirates again. They had an impressive win against them yesterday 5-2 and hopefully today's game is similar. 

Lady Gaga --Alice Cooper & Motley Crue

So Lady Gaga will be at the Staples Center tonight but who cares?

No really who cares? 

Apparently there's still "Little Monsters" around supporting her fizzling career. She does put on an amazing visually stimulating show, so if she sticks to the classics it may something worth watching. Ticket sales didn't do too well so #skeezies can go on Stubhub to snag a ticket for $42 or maybe less as the concert approaches. 

Alice Cooper & Motley Crue will be performing at the Hollywood Bowl which should be lovely. The weather here in LA has been close to perfect so why wouldn't anyone not want to jam out on a nice summer evening?!

Rock out!

Don't forget the Dodgers will be playing the Pittsburgh Pirates tonight at 4:05pm.

Friday Flights and Summer Nights

Alas the weekend is here! 

Now what to do? 

Never fear #skeezies, #LAskeez has just the thing. 

School Night and the Ace Hotel Present Summer School.

Don't worry there aren't any lectures here.

It's a 3 day crash course event consisting of DJs, poolside, and rooftops. Specifically on Saturday De Lux will perform live in the Amigo Room. Hope the #skeezies have their summer bods ready. KCRW DJ Chris Douridas will be spinning some summer jams as well. Go out tonight or any time between now and Sunday Funday. 

 

Never got your summer bod ready? It's alright, it's Friday Flights at the Getty! No Age will be there with 3 experimental performances. 

No Age

Sounds "artsy". It's a FREE event from 6-9pm. Music, art, visuals, and "local beer and bites" now if that's not worthy of checking out who knows what is?!

The withdraws will stop today. Dodger baseball will resumes at 5:15. The Dodgers will play in St. Louis against the Cardinals.

This should hopefully be an easy win but tune in just to double check. 

 

Cults / James SuperCave / De Lux --FREE shows

One of the best things to look forward to during summer are the free shows. 

#Skeezies can catch a good solid show literally everywhere and anywhere--near the beach, DTLA, Hollywood, you name it. 

Today is one of those days. 

Two great shows for FREE!

Cults
 

A two piece band from New York know as the Cults, will be taking over the Twilight Concert Series at the Santa Monica Pier. Sounds like the perfect evening if you ask #LAskeez. An evening on Santa Monica Pier with the perfect summer night breeze is already magical as it is but when you add the sounds of the Cults, well take a date to impress. 

OH Yeah and James Supercave will be there performing on the Pier as well! What a line-up. 

Okay so maybe you're anti the outdoors. It's okay because there happens to be a cool indoor show going on. 

De Lux

Over at the Hammer Museum TONIGHT, De Lux will be performing a little something something for FREE. 

They're two youngish dudes that went to high school together, they're from Glendale and they're good at making music. If you're better at making time, make time for this show tonight by any means necessary. 

You can always ditch all the Free shows and go to the Dodger   game to watch them play the San Diego Padres. Kershaw will be pitching and today is the Hello Kitty travel mug giveaway. Perfect to take when you're on the go and need to represent the Dodgers.

 

Cloud Nothings/ Tijuana Panthers

Now that everyone is recovering from all the glitz and glam from the Cher show last night it's time to move on. Unless that is, you're seeing her again over at the Honda Center in Anaheim.

For the non-Cher fans, there's some good shows tonight. 

Cloud Nothings

At Roxy Theatre in Hollywood, Cloud Nothings will be rocking out. They're a 3 piece "indie rock" band (used to be 4, but you know... politics) from Cleveland, Ohio. Wonder if they're rooting for Lebron to make it back home to the Cavaliers. Who knows but anyway for $20 you can catch them and a few opening acts: Metz, The Wytches, EM T, & DJ Steen.  

If you #skeezies  are on a budget and looking for a Free solid show, head over to Amoeba in Hollywood to see the Tijuana Panthers. 

The lines are always out the door for free shows so be mentally prepared for the madness. #LAskeez translation: get there before the scheduled 6pm time. If you buy their new album they will sign it. Not a bad deal.  

$20 show at the Roxy or Free Amoeba show. The choice is in your hands. You can always just stay home and watch the Dodgers play the Detroit Tigers at 4:08pm. Not sure what's up with the "4:08" programmed time but #LAskeez is guessing it has to do with a long commercial(s) or something. Go Dodgers and congrats to the 4 Dodger All-Stars! 

Robyn + Royksopp "Do it Again" / Fink

#LAskeez went on a brief hiatus over the weekend to Palm Springs but did make it back on time over to the Hollywood Bowl to see Robyn & Röyksopp! The picnic baskets were out in full swing before the show took place. The second the show began the glow sticks and neon lights were raised in the air and if you were sitting down you weren't participating in the dance partaaaay. If you didn't want to dance, why bother showing up? This was the second time Robyn + Royksopp perform at the Bowl together and each time they get better and better. Don't be surprised if they're on the bill again next summer and "do it again".

Tonight over at the Bardot Hollywood, Fink will be performing a FREE show. 

It may not be as fun (lacking glow sticks) as the Robyn bowl show last night but hey it's FREE and in LA you have to the opportunity to catch great acts for next to nothing, if you're on top of it that is. As long as the #skeezies keep reading, you all will definitely be in the know. 

How about them Los Angeles Dodgers? They play tonight against the Cleveland Indians at 7:10pm and if the calculations are correct, a win tonight will move them up to the number one spot in their division! GO BLUE!