POP.Byline: - Sandra Barrera Between pop/rock, hip-hop and country, there's almost too much going on in clubs and concert halls this summer. Hipsters are anticipating a run of Pixies pixies prank-playing fairies; mislead travelers. [Br. Folklore: Briggs, 328–330] See : Mischievousness reunion shows starting June 2 at the Wiltern, while hop-hoppers know the place to unwind June 6 is with witty rapper Common at the House of Blues House of Blues (HOB) is a chain of music halls and restaurants founded in 1992 by Hard Rock Cafe founder Isaac Tigrett and his friend and investor Dan Aykroyd. It is a home for live music and southern-inspired cuisine, whose clubs celebrate African-American culture, specifically Sunset Strip The Sunset Strip is the name given to the mile and a half stretch of Sunset Boulevard that passes through West Hollywood, California. It extends from West Hollywood's east border with Hollywood at Marmont Lane to its west border with Beverly Hills at Phyllis street. . Here's a selected list of the summer's best Summer's Best is a Food Network Canada show hosted by Julie Zwillich. Julie Zwillich travels around vacation country in Ontario visiting local artisans and preparing seasonal recipes at high-end vacation homes. . TODAY Pixies, Wiltern LG, also June 3, $45. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. SATURDAY Mars Volta, Greek Theatre, $29. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. SUNDAY Black Eyed Peas This article is about the American hip hop group. For the vegetable, see Black-eyed pea. The Black Eyed Peas are an American hip hop group from Los Angeles, California, who have enjoyed worldwide pop success. The group is currently composed of will.i.am, apl.de. , Santa Barbara Bowl The Santa Barbara Bowl is a 4,562-seat amphitheater located in Santa Barbara, California. It was built in 1936 as a WPA project. It is used for concerts and other special events. , $21.50-$45.50. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. Travis Tritt Travis Tritt (born James Travis Tritt, February 9, 1963 in Marietta, Georgia) is an American country music singer-songwriter. Biography Tritt was born in Marietta, Georgia to James and Gwen Tritt. At age 3, he received his first guitar from his father. , Gibson Amphitheatre The Gibson Amphitheatre (formerly Universal Amphitheatre) is a theatre located in Universal City, California, USA. It was originally built in 1972 as an outdoor venue, but was remodeled and converted into an indoor theatre in 1982. at Universal CityWalk Universal CityWalk is a part of Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Japan originating from Universal's first park, Universal Studios Hollywood. , $29.50-$45. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. MONDAY Common, House of Blues Sunset Strip, June 7 at House of Blues Anaheim, $35. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. Fantomas, Troubadour troubadour One of a class of lyric poets and poet-musicians, often of knightly rank, that flourished from the 11th through the 13th century, chiefly in Provence and other regions of southern France, northern Spain, and northern Italy. , $19.99. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. Kraftwerk, Greek Theatre, $35-$46. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. TUESDAY Aqualung, Troubadour, $12. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. WEDNESDAY Bad Religion, House of Blues Anaheim, also June 10-13; June 15-16 at Ventura Theatre; June 18-19, 21-23 at House of Blues Sunset Strip, $22. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. Sleater-Kinney, Henry Fonda Theatre, also June 9, $18. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. Emiliana Torrini, Troubadour, $15. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. JUNE 10 Eisley, Troubadour, $12. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. Porcupine porcupine, in zoology porcupine, member of either of two rodent families, characterized by having some of its hairs modified as bristles, spines, or quills. Tree/Robert Fripp, Wilshire Theatre, June 11 at Grove of Anaheim, $30-$37.50. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. Ottmar Liebert Ottmar Liebert (born 1959)[1] is a German-born composer and guitarist, born to a Chinese-German father, and a Hungarian mother. As a child, he spent most of his time traveling Europe and Asia with his family. , Canyon Club, $39.50. (818) 879-5016; canyonclub.net. Marc Broussard, House of Blues Sunset Strip, also June 12, $15. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. JUNE 11 Guttermouth, Malibu Inn, $15. (310) 456-6060; malibu-inn.com. Dwight Yoakam, House of Blues Sunset Strip, $50. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. Summer Round-Up, featuring Jimmy Eat World, Rise Against, Santa Barbara Bowl, $10.50-$26.50. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. JUNE 12 Bright Eyes Bright Eyes may refer to:
JUNE 14 Wilco, Greek Theatre, $39.50-$44.50. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. The Doves, Wiltern LG, $30. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. Steel Pulse Steel Pulse is a well-known roots reggae musical band. They originally formed at Handsworth Wood Boys School, in Birmingham, England and comprised of David Hinds (lead vocals, guitar), Basil Gabbidon (lead guitar, vocals) and Ronald McQueen (bass). , Roxy, June 15 at Grove of Anaheim, June 17 at Ventura Theatre with Toots toots n. Slang Babe; sweetie. [Perhaps short for tootsie.] & the Maytals, $40. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. The Coral, Troubadour, $15. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. Hot Hot Heat Hot Hot Heat is an indie rock band from Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. The band is currently comprised of Steve Bays (vocals and keyboards), Paul Hawley (drums), Dustin Hawthorne (bass) and Luke Paquin (guitar). , Avalon, June 15 at House of Blues Anaheim, $20. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. Bright Eyes/The Faint, Grand Olympic Auditorium The Grand Olympic Auditorium is a sports venue in Los Angeles, California, United States. Located at 1801 S. Grand Avenue, the venue was built in 1924 specifically for the 1932 Summer Olympic Games, which saw the boxing, weightlifting, and wrestling events held there. , $28. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. JUNE 15 Static-X/American Head Charge/Bloodsimple, House of Blues Sunset Strip, $20. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. JUNE 16 Slightly Stoopid, House of Blues Sunset Strip, also June 17, $16. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. JUNE 17 Neville Staple Neville Staple (born 11 April 1956, Christiana, Jamaica) was a roadie-turned-singer for the second-wave ska band, The Specials. His deep baritone voice often added the punch phrases and spoken "skats" to counterpoint the melodies. of the Specials, Malibu Inn, $15. (310) 456-6060; malibu- inn.com. Hot 92 FM Jamz's Hot Summer Nights, featuring the Stylistics stylistics Aspect of literary study that emphasizes the analysis of various elements of style (such as metaphor and diction). The ancients saw style as the proper adornment of thought. , Chi Lites, Heatwave heatwave n → ola de calor heatwave n → vague f de chaleur heatwave n → ondata di caldo , Peaches and Herb, Delfonics and Persuaders, Greek Theatre, $20-$60. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. La Ley, Gibson Amphitheatre at Universal CityWalk, $44.50-$64.50. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. Blood Brothers, El Rey, $12. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. Kenny Chesney, Staples Center, $49.50-$59.50. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. Robert Earl Keen Robert Earl Keen, Junior (born January 11 1956 in Houston, Texas) is an American singer-songwriter. He is popular with traditional country music fans, folk music fans, the college radio crowd and alt-country fans. , Key Club, $20. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. JUNE 18 Mariachi USA Festival, with Jose Feliciano/Los Panchos, Gibson Amphitheatre at Universal CityWalk, $5-$127. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. Reba McEntire/Brad Paisley, Hyundai Pavilion at Glen Helen, $29.50- $54.25. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. Cinderella, Greek Theatre, $44. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. Guitar Center's Guitarmageddon 2005 Grand Finals, featuring Sum 41, Wiltern LG, $20. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. JUNE 19 Ninth Reggae Old School, New School Jam, featuring Luciano, Queen Mary Park, 1126 Queens Highway, Long Beach, $35. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. Rilo Kiley, Wiltern LG, $23. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. JUNE 20 Digable Planets, House of Blues Sunset Strip, June 21 at House of Blues Anaheim, $22.50. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. JUNE 21 Jewel, Fred Kavli Theatre at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza The Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza is a performing arts and administrative center located in Thousand Oaks, California. It was built in 1994 on the former site of "Jungleland" at a cost of $63.8 million. , $38.50- $58.50. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. Lifehouse, Ventura Theatre, June 22 at House of Blues Anaheim, $20. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. The Futureheads, Henry Fonda Theatre, $17.50. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. JUNE 22 Embrace, Troubadour, $15. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. JUNE 24 Madeleine Peyroux, Greek Theatre, $24.50-$55. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. Louis XIV, Avalon, $16. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. Dredg, Henry Fonda Theatre, $13. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. Spin Doctors, Key Club, $15. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. Ozomatli, Canyon Club, $20. (818) 879-5016; canyonclub.net. JUNE 25 Anita Baker, with Babyface, Hollywood Bowl, $30-$175. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. Tom Jones/Tower of Power, Greek Theatre, $25-$104.50. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. Marco Antonio Solis, Staples Center, $35-$125. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. Lupillo Rivera, Gibson Amphitheatre at Universal CityWalk, $55-$110. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. Whitesnake, House of Blues Sunset Strip, also June 26, $40. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. Neville Brothers, Canyon Club, $42.50. (818) 879-5016; canyonclub.net. JUNE 26 Hall & Oates, Greek Theatre, $29-$65. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. Journey, Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre or Verizon Wireless Music Center may refer to:
JUNE 27 Buddy Guy, Ventura Theatre, $39.50-$55. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. JUNE 29 Loggins & Messina, Greek Theatre, July 9 at Santa Barbara Bowl, $35-$100. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. JUNE 30 The Ghetto Bill Tour, with Master P, House of Blues Sunset Strip, $22. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. JULY 1 Diana DeGarmo, Canyon Club, $28.50. (818) 879-5016; canyonclub.net. Vans Warped Tour, with Dropkick Murphys, Offspring, Tsunami Bomb, Cal State Long Beach, July 3 at Seaside Park, July 6 at Fairplex at Pomona, $28.50. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. JULY 2 Hootenanny hoot·en·an·ny n. pl. hoot·en·an·nies 1. An informal performance by folk singers, typically with participation by the audience. 2. Informal An unidentified or unidentifiable gadget. , with Cadillac Tramps, Social Distortion, Deke Dickerson, Hot Rod Lincoln and more, Oak Canyon Ranch, $49.50-$100. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. Billy Idol, Wiltern LG, $40-$53.30. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. Cafe Tacuba, with Kinky kink·y adj. kink·i·er, kink·i·est 1. Tightly twisted or curled: kinky hair. 2. , Gibson Amphitheatre at Universal CityWalk, also July 3, $29.50-$45. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. JULY 7 Built to Spill Built to Spill is an American indie rock band based in Boise, Idaho. History Former Treepeople leader Doug Martsch formed Built to Spill in 1992 with Brett Netson and Ralf Youtz as the band's original members. , House of Blues Sunset Strip, also July 8; July 9 at House of Blues Anaheim, $17.50. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. Brazilian Girls, House of Blues Anaheim, July 8 at Avalon, $18. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. JULY 8 Rascal Flatts, Gibson Amphitheatre at Universal CityWalk, also July 9, $42.50. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. Judas Priest, Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, $23.50-$58.50. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. JULY 9 Frankie Valli/the Four Seasons, Greek Theatre, $34.50-$79.50. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. JULY 10 Jesse McCartney, Gibson Amphitheatre at Universal CityWalk, $32-$42. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. Coheed & Cambria, Avalon, $18. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. JULY 12 Hilary Duff, Greek Theatre, $41.25-$51.25. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. Billy Corgan, Henry Fonda Theatre, also July 13, $33. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. JULY 13 Alanis Morissette, Disney Hall, $69.50-$89.50. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. JULY 14 Widespread Panic, Wiltern LG, also July 15-16, 37.50. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. JULY 15 Intocable, Gibson Amphitheatre at Universal CityWalk, $50-130. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. Ja Rule, House of Blues Sunset Strip, June 16 at House of Blues Anaheim, $25. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. JULY 16 John Hiatt, House of Blues Sunset Strip, Aug. 17 at House of Blues Anaheim with Shawn Colvin, $40. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. Sufjan Stevens, El Rey Theatre, $14. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. X, Canyon Club, $29.50. (818) 879-5016; canyonclub.net. JULY 17 Julio Iglesias, Fred Kavli Theatre at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, $47-$67. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. Randy Travis, Canyon Club, $62.50. (818) 879-5016; canyonclub.net. JULY 18 Ray Lamontagne, Wiltern LG, $25. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. Beck, Santa Barbara Bowl, July 22-23 at Gibson Amphitheatre at Universal CityWalk, $20.50-$38.50. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. JULY 20 Alkaline Trio, Wiltern LG, July 21 at Ventura Theatre, $18. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. JULY 22 Mark Knopfler, Greek Theatre, $30-$79.50. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. Kings of Leon
Kings of Leon are a rock band made up of three brothers and one cousin, based in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee. , Wiltern LG, $26.50. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. JULY 23 Robert Plant, Santa Barbara Bowl, July 24 at Greek Theatre, $39.50- $72.50. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. KBIG Disco Fever 4, Greek Theatre, $25.50-$70. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. JULY 24 Boz Scaggs, Canyon Club, $68.50. (818) 879-5016; canyonclub.net. JULY 26 Motley Crue, Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, $23.50-$75. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. JULY 28 Zooma Tour, featuring Trey Anastasio, Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals, and G. Love and Special Sauce, Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, $27.50-$43.50. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. JULY 29 Ana Gabriel, Santa Fe Springs Santa Fe Springs, city (1990 pop. 15,520), Los Angeles co., SW Calif., inc. 1957. The city lies in an oil and natural gas region and has diversified manufacturing. Outdoor Amphitheatre, $35. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. JULY 30 Los Lonely Boys/Ozomatli, Greek Theatre, $40. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. Cuisillos/Pancho Barraza, Gibson Amphitheatre at Universal CityWalk, $50-$100. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. AUG. 1 Tegan and Sara Tegan Rain Quin and Sara Kiersten Quin (born September 19 1980, identical twins[1]) are Canadian singer-songwriters, performing as Tegan and Sara. Biography and musical career Tegan and Sara were born in Calgary, Alberta. , Henry Fonda Theatre, Aug. 2 at House of Blues Anaheim, $13. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. AUG. 2 Michael McDonald, Grove of Anaheim, $68. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. AUG. 3 Violent Femmes, House of Blues Anaheim, $30. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. AUG. 4 Devo, House of Blues Anaheim, Aug. 7 at House of Blues Sunset Strip, $62.50. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. AUG. 5 Say Anything, Troubadour, $9.99. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. AUG. 6 Michael Buble, Greek Theatre, $35-$75. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. AUG. 7 Jack Johnson, Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, Aug. 8 at Greek Theatre, Aug. 10 at Santa Barbara Bowl, $23.50-$40. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. AUG. 11 Avril Lavigne, Greek, also Aug. 12, $40.50-$51. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. AUG. 12 Carole King, Santa Barbara Bowl, $39.50-$63.50. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. Gipsy Kings, Grove of Anaheim, Aug. 13-14 at Greek Theatre, $71-$98. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. The English Beat, Key Club, $25. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. Celilio Kapono Band, Canyon Club, $24.50. (818) 879-5016; canyonclub.net. AUG. 14 Cake, House of Blues Anaheim, $32. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. AUG. 16 Eagles, Santa Barbara Bowl, $76.50-$196.50. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. AUG. 17 American Idols Live, Staples Center, $38.50-$48.50. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. AUG. 18 Rufus Wainwright/Ben Folds, Wiltern LG, also Aug. 19, $38.50-$45. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. AUG. 19 Al Green, Greek Theatre, $25.50-$70.50. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. AUG. 20 Ozzfest, including Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Slipknot (web) SlipKnot - A graphical World-Wide Web browser specifically designed for Microsoft Windows users who have Unix shell accounts with their service providers. Its primary feature is that it does not require SLIP or PPP or TCP/IP services. , Mudvayne, Shadows Fall and Black Label Society, Hyundai Pavilion at Glen Helen, $35.50-$135.50. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. John Legend, House of Blues Sunset Strip, also Aug. 21, $35. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. AUG. 22 James Taylor, Hollywood Bowl, $19-$158.50. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. AUG. 26 Donna Summer, Gibson Amphitheatre at Universal CityWalk, Aug. 27 at Santa Barbara Bowl, $37.50-$90. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. AUG. 27 Dave Matthews Band, Home Depot Center, also Aug. 28, $58.50. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. Los Temerarios, Gibson Amphitheatre at Universal CityWalk, $50-$89.50. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. AUG. 28 James Brown, Grove of Anaheim, $68. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. AUG. 31 Doobie doo·bie n. Slang A marijuana cigarette. [Origin unknown.] Brothers, Canyon Club, $62.50. (818) 879-5016; canyonclub.net. SEPT. 3 Los Amigos AMIGOS Advanced Mobile Integration in General Operating Systems Invisible, Avalon, $20. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. SEPT. 4 Earth, Wind & Fire/Chicago, Santa Barbara Bowl, $42.75-$89.75. (213) 480-3232; ticketmaster.com. CAPTION(S): 10 photos Photo: (1) CAFE TACUBA/JULY 2 Lester Cohen/WireImage.com (2) KENNY CHESNEY JUNE 17 Theo Wargo/SireImage.com (3 -- color) HILARY DUFF JULY 12 Mark Wilson/Getty Images (4 -- color) JEWEL JUNE 21 (5 -- color) DONNA SUMMERS AUG. 26 (6 -- color) Jenny Lewis of RILO KILEY JUNE 19 (7 -- color) COMMON MONDAY (8 -- color) BILLY IDOL JULY 2 (9 -- color) REBA McENTIRE JUNE 18 Getty Images (10 -- color) JAMES BROWN AUG. 28 Steve Granitz/WireImages.com |
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