June 2-8
Note: Unless otherwise indicated, tickets are available through Ticketmaster, (213) 480-3232 or ticketmaster.com.
Pixies, with The Bellrays, Thur at 7 & 10:30, and Fri at 7:30 & 11, The Wiltern, 3790 Wilshire Bl, L.A., (213) 380-5005.
Teena Marie, Fri at Grove of Anaheim, 2200 E Katella Av, Anaheim, at 8:30. (714) 712-2700.
The Mars Volta, Sat at Greek Theatre, 2700 N Vermont Av, Los Feliz, at 6:30. (323) 665-1927.
“For the Arts” benefit concert features Jackson Browne, Ozomatli, and Venice, Sun at Memorial Greek Theatre, Santa Monica High School, 601 Pico Bl, Santa Monica, at 2. $40-$60. Proceeds benefit music programs in the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District. Info: Guacfund.org.
King Straggler, Fly Better Broken, Justin Catalino, Anomolie, Kori Lynn Stevens, and host Carolina Hoyos are the musical entertainment at the 14th Annual Los Feliz Village Street Fair, Sun at Vermont and Melbourne avenues, Los Feliz, 11 a.m.-5. Info: Losfelizvillageonline.com.
Travis Tritt, with Drew Davis Band, Sun at Gibson Amphitheatre at Universal CityWalk, 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, at 7:15. (818) 622-4440.
Kraftwerk, Mon, Greek Theatre at 8.
Kasabian, Tue at Henry Fonda Music Box Theater, 6126 Hollywood Bl, Hollywood, at 8:30. (323) 464-0808.
Padraic Keohane, John McGee, Geoffrey Tozer, and Hartley Kern perform in a free spoken-word concert, Tue at Grand Casino Bakery and Cafe, 3826 Main St, Culver City, at 6:30. All ages. Info: (310) 202-7649.
Sleater-Kinney, with Mary Timony, Wed, Henry Fonda Music Box Theater at 9. (323) 464-0808. Also next Thur, June 9.
COMING SOON
“Project Blowed 10th Anniversary Tour” features Aceyalone, Abstract Rude, Bus Driver, DJ Drez, Medusa, Hip Hop Klan, CVE, Customer Service, and Jah Ori, Thur, June 9, El Rey at 8.
Sleater-Kinney, with Mary Timony, Thur, June 9, Henry Fonda Music Box Theater at 8.
Benise, Fri, June 10, The Grove of Anaheim at 8.
Jason Robert Brown & the Caucasian Rhythm Kings, Fri-Sat, June 10-11, El Portal Theatre at 8. (818) 508-4200/(866) 811-4111 or Elportaltheatre.com.
Pinback, Fri, June 10, Avalon at 8.
Porcupine Tree with special guest Robert Fripp, Fri, June 10, Wilshire Theatre at 8; and Sat, June 11, Grove of Anaheim at 8.
“First Annual Freestyle Explosion” features Stevie B., Lisa Lisa, Debbie Deb, The Cover Girls, David Torres (formerly of Nice & Wild), Shannon, Pretty Poison, Cynthia, Sugar Hill Gang, Vaughan Mason & Crew, and Brick, Sat, June 11, Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim at 7:30.
Kaiser Chiefs, Sat, June 11, Avalon at 8.
The Moody Blues, with Stephen Bishop, Sat, June 11, Greek Theatre at 7:30.
“Playboy Jazz Festival 2005,” day one of two, features Boney James; Ramsey Lewis Trio; Joshua Redman Elastic Band; Keb’ Mo’; Norman Brown’s Summer Storm starring Peabo Bryson, Brenda Russell, and Everette Harp; The Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra Legacy, a celebration featuring Dee Dee Bridgewater and Jon Faddis; Israel “Cachao” Lopez y Su Orquesta; Joey DeFrancesco/Kenny Burrell Quartet in a tribute to Jimmy Smith; Stix Hooper & Viewpoint; Jazz Tap Ensemble and Caravan Project; and the L.A. Multi-School Jazz Band directed by Reggie Andrews, Sat, June 11, Hollywood Bowl, 2:30-11. Also Sun, June 12, with a different lineup (see listing below).
Bright Eyes and The Faint, with Airborn Audio, Sun, June 12, Grove of Anaheim at 8.
George Lopez, Sun, June 12, Gibson Amphitheatre at Universal CityWalk at 7:15.
“Playboy Jazz Festival 2005,” day two of two, features George Benson; The Saxophone Summit featuring Michael Brecker, Joe Lovano, and Dave Liebman; Dr. John; Gilberto Santa Rosa; The Heath Brothers featuring Jimmy Heath, Percy Heath, Albert “Tootie” Heath, and Jeb Patton; Chico Hamilton & Euphoria; Roy Ayers; Dakah Hip-Hop Orchestra; Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band; Ledisi; and the North Hollywood High School Jazz Band directed by Jonathan Kenion, Sun, June 12, Hollywood Bowl, 2-10:30. Also Sat, June 11, with a different lineup (see listing above).
Hot Hot Heat, with Robbers on High Street, Mon, June 13, Avalon at 8.
Doves, Tue, June 14, The Wiltern at 8.
Stephen Malkmus, with Martha Wainwright, Tue, June 14, El Rey Theatre at 8.
Wilco, with The Roots, Tue, June 14, Greek Theatre at 7:30.
Steel Pulse, Wed, June 15, Grove of Anaheim at 8.
Aesop Rock and DJ Big Wiz, Fri, June 17, Henry Fonda Music Box Theater at 8.
Blood Brothers, with Plot to Blow Up the Eiffel Tower and Big Business, Fri, June 17, El Rey Theatre at 8.
La Ley, Fri, June 17, Gibson Amphitheatre at Universal CityWalk at 8:15.
Donny Osmond, Fri, June 17, Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts at 8.
“The ’70s Soul Jam” features The Stylistics, Chi Lites, Heatwave, Peaches & Herb, Delfonics, Persuaders, and guest host Jimmie “JJ” Walker, Fri, June 17, Greek Theatre at 7:30.
Shaggy, Fri, June 17, Grove of Anaheim at 8.
“Celebrating Faith 2005” features Yolanda Adams, Hezekiah Walker, The Williams Brothers, Smokie Norful, Mighty Revelators, and Michael Johnson, Sat, June 18, Forum at 7:30.
Reba and Brad Paisley, with Terri Clark, Sat, June 18, Hyundai Pavilion at Glen Helen at 8.
Polo Polo, Sat, June 18, Gibson Amphitheatre at Universal CityWalk at 8:15.
“Rock Never Stops,” featuring Cinderella, Ratt, Quiet Riot, and Firehouse, Sat, June 18, Greek Theatre at 7.
NB Ridaz, Sun, June 19, Grove of Anaheim at 6.
Rilo Kiley, with Feist, Sun, June 19, Avalon at 8.
Jewel, Tue, June 21, Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza at 8.
Spoon, with Clientele, Tue, June 21, Avalon at 8.
Brazilian Guitar Quartet, Fri, June 24, Ford Amphitheatre at 8. (323) 461-3673 or Fordamphitheatre.org.
Dredg, with Circa Survive, Mickey, and Avalon, Fri, June 24, Henry Fonda Music Box Theatre at 8.
“Latinologues” features Rick Najera, Rene Lavan, Eugenio Derbez, Ruth Livier, and Louis XIV, Fri, June 24, Avalon at 8.
Monica Ortiz, Fri, June 24, The Wiltern at 8.
Madeleine Peyroux, with Gabriela Anders, Fri, June 24, Greek Theatre at 7:30.
Dave Attell and Dane Cook, with Greg Giraldo, Sean Rouse, and Doug Stanhope, Sat, June 25, The Wiltern at 7.
Anita Baker, with Babyface, Sat, June 25, Hollywood Bowl at 7.
Tom Jones and Tower of Power, Sat, June 25, Greek Theatre at 7:30.
Lupillo Rivera, Sat, June 25, Gibson Amphitheatre at Universal CityWalk at 8:15.
“Ska Class Reunion” features Lord Tanamo of the Skatalites, backed by After Hours; Mobtown, Mento Buru, Unsteady, the Israelites, DJs Boss Harmony & Mark Morales, with MC Junior Francis, Sat, June 25, El Rey Theatre at 7.
Marco Antonio Solis, with Alicia Villareal, Sat, June 25, Staples Center at 8.
“Brazilian Summer Festival” features “Godmother of Samba” Beth Carvalho with Quinteto em Branco e Preto; Samba at Saticoy Children’s Ensemble; M.I.L.A. Samba School; and OYÀ Brazil Samba Show Dancers, Sun, June 26, Ford Amphitheatre at 7. (323) 461-3673 or Fordamphitheatre.org.
Daryl Hall & John Oates, Sun, June 26, Greek Theatre at 7:30.
Journey, Sun, June 26, Verizon Wireless Amphitheater at 8.
Spirit Music Jamia, with Meshell Ndegeocello, Oliver Lake, and Ron Blake, Sat, June 25, El Rey Theatre at 8.
Loggins & Messina, Wed, June 29, Greek Theatre at 8.
“Warped Tour 2005,” Fri, July 1, at Cal State Long Beach; Sun, July 3, at Seaside Park, Ventura County Fairgrounds; and Wed, July 6, Pomona Fairplex. For lineups and info, visit Warpedtour.com, cuz I ain’t typin’ all that shit.
“Hootenanny 2005” features Social Distortion, Link Wray, Nekromantix, Junior Brown, and tons more, Sat, July 2, Oak Canyon Ranch at noon. Info: Thehootenanny.com.
Billy Idol, Sat, July 2, The Wiltern at 9.
“Coors Light Rock Prendido 2005” features Cafe Tacuba, Kinky, and others, Sun, July 3, Gibson Amphitheatre at Universal CityWalk at 8:15.
Moving Units, Wed, July 6, Henry Fonda Music Box Theatre at 8.
Brazilian Girls, Fri, July 8, Avalon at 8.
Rascal Flatts, with Blake Shelton, Fri-Sat, July 8-9, Gibson Amphitheatre at Universal CityWalk at 8:15.
Judas Priest, with Queensryche, Fri, July 8, Verizon Wireless Amphitheater at 7:30.
Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles presents “They Had It Coming: The Music of Kander & Ebb,” with special guest Jane Lanier, Fri-Sat, July 8-9 at 8; and Sun, July 10, at 3, Alex Theatre, Glendale. (800) 636-7464/(818) 243-2539 or Gmcla.org.
“K.EARTH 101 All American Legends” features Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons, Three Dog Night, The Spinners, and The Turtles featuring Flo & Eddie, Sat, July 9, Greek Theatre at 7:30.
Coheed and Cambria, Sun, July 10, Avalon at 8.
Jesse McCartney, Sun, July 10, Gibson Amphitheatre at Universal CityWalk at 7:15.
Hilary Duff, Tue, July 12, Greek Theatre at 7:30.
Boz Scaggs, Wed, July 13, Grove of Anaheim at 8.
Widespread Panic, Thur-Sat, July 14-16, The Wiltern at 8.
Intocable, Fri-Sat, July 15-16, Gibson Amphitheatre at Universal CityWalk at 8:15.
Julio Iglesias, Sun, July 17, Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza at 8.
Sufjan Stevens, with Liz Janes, Sun, July 17, El Rey Theatre at 8.
Ray LaMontagne, with Rachel Yamagata, Mon, July 18, The Wiltern at 8.
Alkaline Trio, with Rise Against and Death by Stereo, Wed, July 20, The Wiltern at 8.
Beck, with Le Tigre and TV Sheriff, Fri, July 22, Gibson Amphitheatre at Universal CityWalk at 8:15.
The Dells and The Dramatics, Fri, July 22, Grove of Anaheim at 8.
Kings of Leon, with Secret Machines, Fri-Sat, July 22-23, The Wiltern at 8.
Mark Knopfler, with William Topley, Fri, July 22, Greek Theatre at 7:30.
“Anger Management Tour 3” features Eminem, 50 Cent, G-Unit, D-12, Lil’ Jon & the Eastside Boyz, Obie Trice, and Stat Quo, Sat, July 23, Hyundai Pavilion at Glen Helen at 5.
Bleeding Through, with Zao, Darkest Hour, Martyr AD, and Fight Paris, Sat, July 23, Avalon at 8.
Emilio Castillo, Sat, July 23, Grove of Anaheim at 8.
“K-BIG 104 Disco Fever 4” features Gloria Gaynor, JT Taylor, and others, Sat, July 23, Greek Theatre at 7:30.
“Gigantour” features Megadeth, Dream Theater, Fear Factory, Dillinger Escape Plan, and Nevermore on the Main Stage; and Symphony X, Dry Kill Logic, and others on the Second Stage, Sun, July 24, Verizon Wireless Amphitheater at 2.
Stevie Nicks, Sun, July 24, Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim at 8; and Tue, July 26, Gibson Amphitheatre at Universal CityWalk at 8:15.
Robet Plant & the Strange Sensation, Sun, July 24, Greek Theatre at 7:30.
Mötley Crüe, with Sum 41, The Exies, and Silvertide, Tue, July 26, Verizon Wireless Amphitheater at 6.
Marc Cohn and Suzanne Vega, Sat, July 30, Grove of Anaheim at 8.
Cuisillos and Pancho Barraza, Sat, July 30, Gibson Amphitheatre at Universal CityWalk at 8:15.
Los Lonely Boys, with Ozomatli, Sat, July 30, Greek Theatre at 7:30.
Michael McDonald, Tue, Aug 2, Grove of Anaheim at 8.
“B.B. King Blues Fest” features B.B. King, Kenny Wayne Sheperd, Robert Cray, and Joe Bonamassa, Sat, Aug 6, Gibson Amphitheatre at Universal CityWalk at 8:15.
Michael Bublé, Sat, Aug 6, Greek Theatre at 8.
Jack Johnson, with ALO and Matt Costa, Sun, Aug 7, Verizon Wireless Amphitheater at 7; and Mon, Aug 8, Greek Theatre at 7:30.
Avril Lavigne, with Gavin DeGraw and Butch Walker, Thur-Fri, Aug 11-12, Greek Theatre at 7.
Gipsy Kings, Fri, Aug 12, Grove of Anaheim at 8; and Sat, Aug 13, at 8, and Sun, Aug 14, at 7:30, Greek Theatre.
“Teen Choice Awards,” Sun, Aug 14, Gibson Amphitheatre at Universal CityWalk at 8:15.
“American Idols Live!” features Anthony Federov, Anwar Robinson, Bo Bice, Carrie Underwood, Constantine Maroulis, Jessica Sierra, Nadia Turner, Nikko Smith, Scott Savol, and Vonzell Solomon, Wed, Aug 17, Staples Center at 7.
Rufus Wainwright and Ben Folds, with Ben Lee, Thur-Fri, Aug 18-19, The Wiltern at 8.
Al Green and The Four Tops, with Brenton Wood, Fri, Aug 19, Greek Theatre at 7:30.
Coldplay, with Black Mountain, Sat-Sun, Aug 20-21, Verizon Wireless Amphitheater at 7.
“Ozzfest 2005” features Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Slipknot, Mudvayne, Shadows Fall, Black Label Society, and In Flames on the main stage; plus Rob Zombie, Killswitch Engage, As I Lay Dying, and others on the second stage, Sat, Aug 20, Hyundai Pavilion at Glen Helen, call for showtime.
James Taylor, Mon, Aug 22, Hollywood Bowl at 7:30.
Donna Summer, Fri, Aug 26, Gibson Amphitheatre at Universal CityWalk at 8:15.
Los Temerarios, Sat, Aug 27, Gibson Amphitheatre at Universal CityWalk at 8:15.
James Brown, Sun, Aug 28, Grove of Anaheim at 8.
Hammerfall & Edguy, Tue, Aug 30, Avalon at 8.
Chicago and Earth Wind & Fire, Tue-Wed, Sept 6-7, Greek Theatre at 7:30; and Sat, Sept 10, Verizon Wireless Amphitheater at 7:30.
Kelly Clarkson, Wed, Sept 7, Bren Events Center, UC Irvine, at 8.
Aretha Franklin, Fri-Sat, Sept 9-10, Gibson Amphitheatre at Universal CityWalk at 8:15.
Crosby, Stills & Nash, Sat, Sept 10, Greek Theatre at 8.
Carlos Vives, Sun, Sept 11, Gibson Amphitheatre at Universal CityWalk at 8:15.
Oasis, with Jet, Mon, Sept 12, Hollywood Bowl at 8.
The Eagles, Wed, Sept 14; Fri-Sat, Sept 16-17; and Fri, Oct 7, Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim at 8; also Wed, Sept 21, and Fri-Sat, Sept 23-24, Staples Center at 8.
Jaguares, Thur, Sept 15, Pantages Theatre at 8.
M83, Tue, Sept 27, Avalon at 8.
Neil Diamond, Fri-Sat, Sept 30-Oct 1, Staples Center at 8.
Juan Gabriel, Fri-Sat, Oct 7-8, Gibson Amphitheatre at Universal CityWalk at 8:15.
Brian Regan, Sat, Oct 8, Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza at 8.
Green Day, Sat, Oct 8, at 7, and Sun, Oct 9, at 6, at Home Depot Center.
U2, Tue-Wed, Nov 1-2, Staples Center at 7:30.
Vicente Fernandez, Fri-Sun, Nov 4-6, Gibson Amphitheatre at Universal CityWalk at 8:15.
Paul McCartney, Fri-Sat, Nov 11-12, Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim at 8.
Marcos Witt, Fri, Nov 25, Gibson Amphitheatre at Universal CityWalk at 8:15.
–Natalie Nichols
