The Scenestar

Shows Of The Night: Saturday, January 11th

BUY TICKETS: Dawes w/ Nick Waterhouse & more at EchoPlex

The weekend has some great options, Scenestar readers. For our Show of the Night, our choice is the "We All Join Hands" benefit show with Dawes! As a follow-up to their recent show at the Wiltern, local favorite Dawes will perform at the "We All Join Hands" benefit show for Richard Gowen tonight at the EchoPlex. Also performing will be Allah-Las, Neal Casal, Pearl Charles & The Pipes Canyon Band, Robert Francis, Pink Mountaintops, The Tyde, and Nick Waterhouse.

If you can't get in to our Show of the Night, your other music options include performances by Bad Religion, Adam Carolla, Lita Ford, Hot Since 82, Aimee Mann, The Moonbeams, The Offspring, Pickwick, Psychemagik, Sea Wolf, Cody Simpson, Spindrift, Tennis, and many more. Click here for ticket links and info on all of today's shows as well as upcoming local shows on our concert calendar. For any further updates, be sure to also follow us on Twitter for any last-minute news and set times (posted daily in the comments section) if available for select shows!

R.I.P. Benjamin Curtis of School Of Seven Bells

PHOTO BY CHRIS MOLINA

One of our favorite artists has unfortunately passed away last night. Benjamin Curtis, age 35, died last night in New York, according to the Dallas Observer. The Dallas resident was diagnosed earlier this year with T-Cell Lymphoblastic Lymphoma, which we found out through his last band, School Of Seven Bells. The Scenestar favorite was also a part of Secret Machines, Tripping Daisy, and UFOFU, among other musical projects.

Daylight Holiday Toy Drive 2013 At EchoPlex

It's the season of giving, and what better way to do so than by combining music and generosity at a benefit show this weekend! King Chip, Mibbs, and more will perform live at the EchoPlex this Friday, Dec. 20, at the 18+ hip hop event Daylight Holiday Toy Drive, which will benefit Children's Hospital Los Angeles.

R.I.P. Andrew Youssef AKA Amateur Chemist

With a heavy heart, we're sad to bring you the news of the passing of Andrew Youssef, AKA Amateur Chemist, this past weekend. One of our favorite local photographers, he shot for his own blog Amateur Chemist, as well as the O.C. Weekly, Stereogum, and many other publications. Andrew Youssef passed away this Saturday, Nov. 30, surrounded by his family and loved ones, according to fan group NIN Fans For Andrew Youssef. Andrew Youssef was diagnosed with Stage IV colon cancer three years ago, but he has managed to cover the Los Angeles music scene and attend shows featuring his favorite artists, including Trent Reznor and his band Nine Inch Nails. He was 38 years old.

Help NIN Fan / Photographer Andrew Youssef

If you've been to any concert in Los Angeles over the years, you surely have spotted our colleague Andrew Youssef, AKA Amateur Chemist, capturing the concert moments with his camera. Shooting for his blog Amateur Chemist, as well as the O.C. Weekly, Stereogum, and other numerous publications, he has been a staple in the photo pit—along with being a great guy to work with. Unfortunately, Andrew Youssef was diagnosed with Stage IV colon cancer three years ago, which has limited his ability to cover the music scene.

Janelle Monáe Reschedules HOB Anaheim

If you had plans to see Janelle Monáe earlier this month at the House Of Blues Anaheim show, that postponed show has finally been rescheduled! Her original Tuesday, Nov. 5, concert at House Of Blues Anaheim will now take place on Tuesday, Jan. 14. This upcoming show is in support Janelle Monáe's recent release The Electric Lady.

The Gaslamp Killer Experience At The Mayan

Frequent Low End Theory resident DJ The Gaslamp Killer has a headlining show next month! The Gaslamp Killer Experience will be held on Thursday, Nov. 7, at the Mayan Theatre with special guests. The event is FREE, but donations are encouraged. The funds will help pay for The Gaslamp Killer's medical bills after he suffered a near-fatal scooter accident on July 9.

Icona Pop Reschedules At The Fonda Theatre

The wait is over—Icona Pop has rescheduled their recently canceled date! Previously scheduled to headline the Fonda Theatre on Thursday, August 29, the electronic duo had to reschedule due to illness. Now K. Flay and Sirah will perform at the Fonda Theatre on Tuesday, December 17.

Superchunk Schedules El Rey Theatre Show

To support the August 20 release of 10th studio album I Hate Music, Superchunk will hit the road! The band will perform at the El Rey Theatre on Wednesday, Sept. 4, but Jason Narducy will fill in for bass player Laura Ballance. Per Laura's letter on the Superchunk website, she is unable to perform with the band due to the hearing condition hyperacusis.

Tickets to see the rest of Superchunk live in concert at the El Rey Theatre will go on sale today, May 17, at 10:00 a.m. via Ticketmaster for $24.00 each plus service fees. Click below to see Mac McCaughan, Jon Wurster, and Jim Wilbur in Los Angeles this fall!

BUY TICKETS: September 4th: Superchunk at the El Rey Theatre