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Live Review: Primavera Sound LA 2022

Photo & Review by Chris Molina

Despite the last couple of weeks of Southern California scorching heat, the Friday kickoff of Primavera was graced by a sunkissed picturesque day. The crisp breeze and festival atmosphere reminiscent of the carefree days of a pre-Covid era are warm but equally offset. For many long-time Los Angeles concert rats and music editorials, Los Angeles State Historic Park is a familiar reminder of yesteryear’s FYF Fest, which in some ways, laid the groundwork for the venue’s subsequent music events and festivals. Curiosity and anticipation peek, wondering if the Primavera Sound production and logistical operations will meet or exceed expectations from its promoter predecessors.

Contest: Blaqk Audio at the Fonda Theatre

Blaqk Audio—the music project of AFI's Davey Havok and Jade Puget—will be playing again this weekend! Joined by opener Dove Armitage, Blaqk Audio will be performing on Saturday, September 24, at the Fonda Theatre, in support of their latest, Trop d’amour. This is their first show since their set at Cruel World at Brookside at the Rose Bowl.

We're giving our readers a chance to attend courtesy of our contest for a pair of tickets to their show!

Lodge Room Anniversary Show With Bleached

L.A.'s Bleached will be teaming up with the Lodge Room to celebrate their 5-year anniversary! You can see Bleached play in support of their recent release Don't You Think You've Had Enough?, while celebrating five years of the Lodge Room on Wednesday, November 9.

Contest: Tyler Rich at the Troubadour

Country music artist Tyler Rich will be in West Hollywood this weekend! The act out of Yuba City will be headed to the Troubadour on Saturday, August 24, where Tyler Rich will be playing in support of his latest release, Two Thousand Miles. Opening the show is Kylie Morgan.

We're giving our readers the chance to see them live on his "Thinkin' We're In Love Tour," courtesy of a contest for tickets to his show!

Christina Aguilera at the Hollywood Palladium

Citi has brought one of our favorite artists back to Los Angeles! Teaming up once again with Live Nation, Citi has teamed up with American Airlines to announce a show with Christina Aguilera live in support of her latest release, Aguilera, at the Hollywood Palladium on Thursday, October 6. This is Christina Aguilera's first headlining show since her performance last year at the Hollywood Bowl.

Contest: S!ck!ck at the Fonda Theatre

Canadian producer S!ck!ck is bringing the dance party to Los Angeles this week! Joined by openers Myles O'Neal and Georgia Sinclair, S!ck!ck will be mashing up the hits at the Fonda Theatre on Thursday, September 22.

We're giving our readers the chance to see them live in Hollywood, courtesy of a contest for tickets to their show!

Shows of the Night: Tuesday, September 20th

BUY TICKETS: Jack Harlow w/ City Girls at the Kia Forum

Let's keep things going, Scenestar readers. You have a great list of concert options that include our Tuesday Show of the Night: Jack Harlow! The Kentucky-based rapper returns to Los Angeles and heading to Inglewood to headline The Kia Forum with opener City Girls.

If you can't get into our Show of the Night, your other music options include performances by Chai, Dave Matthews Band, Ghostryder, Hollow Coves, Grace Ives, The Lone Bellow, Lucius, Sarah McLachlan, Tall Juan, The War and Treaty, 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!

Metallica Benefit Show at Microsoft Theater

Metallica will be bringing the third annual Helping Hands Concert & Auction benefiting All Within My Hands Foundation to Los Angeles! You can experience Metallica live on Friday, December 16, at Microsoft Theater, where they will perform their hits and more for a great cause.