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Local Natives FREE In-Store Performances

Scenestar favorite Local Natives have added some in-store shows before heading off on tour! Already scheduled to perform Hummingbird in full at The Ford in Hollywood on Tuesday, August 1, and Wednesday, August 2, Local Natives will now be adding to the list some FREE performances (with purchase) at Amoeba Music in Hollywood on Tuesday, July 11; at Fingerprints Long Beach on Wednesday, July 12; and Salzer's Records in Ventura on Thursday, July 13, in support of their upcoming release, Time Will Wait For No One.

Gracie Abrams Acoustic Set at Hollywood Forever

We have another hometown date by Gracie Abrams to look forward to, Scenestar readers! The Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever Cemetery will now be playing host to an acoustic set by Gracie Abrams on Thursday, September 14, with Aaron Dessner of The National as part of her intimate "The Good Riddance Acoustic Shows" tour.

As we previously reported, Gracie Abrams will also be opening for Taylor Swift this summer at SoFi Stadium on Thursday, August 3; Friday, August 4; and Saturday, August 5. with fellow opener Haim.

Hollywood Bowl Releases Their 2023 Schedule

One of our favorite times of the summer concert season is finally here! The Hollywood Bowl has revealed who's performing during their 2023 summer season. The Los Angeles Philharmonic has announced its schedule, and there are a lot of exciting options to look forward to this year. The Hollywood Bowl 2023 concert calendar includes performances by Air Supply, Alvvays, Los Auténticos Decadentes, The Beach Boys, Rubén Blades, Joe Bonamassa, Michael Bolton, Boy George and Culture Club, Cafe Tacvba, Cat Power, Chicano Batman, Jacob Collier, Fleet Foxes, Floating Points, Buddy Guy, Beres Hammond, Herbie Hancock, Christone "Kingfish" Ingram, Gladys Knight, Kool & the Gang, Diana Krall, John Legend, Maxwell, Modest Mouse, Morris Day and the Time, Carla Morrison, My Morning Jacket, Pixies, Portugal. The Man, Maggie Rogers, Say She She, Sparks, They Might Be Giants, Village People, John Williams, Charlie Wilson, and many more. Also, the Los Angeles Philharmonic conductor—and Scenestar favorite—Gustavo Dudamel will once again make several appearances for orchestral performances but will be leaving for New York in 2025 so take advantage of seeing his artistry while you can. More artists will be added closer to the general on-sale date and during the concert season.

Some of the individual LA Phil concerts that are on sale now include Opening Night with Janet Jackson and Ludacris on Saturday, June 10; Hollywood Bowl Jazz Festival with Kamasi Washington, Leon Bridges, St. Paul and The Broken Bones, Digable Planets, Big Freedia, and more on Saturday, June 17, and Sunday, June 18; King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard on Wednesday, June 21; Jill Scott on Thursday, June 22; and Louis Tomlinson on Tuesday, June 30.

Lease shows that are currently scheduled at the Hollywood Bowl that are also on sale now include performances by Andrea Bocelli, Death Cab For Cutie, Matchbox Twenty, Reba McEntire, Willie Nelson, Phish, The Postal Service, and Shania Twain.

Billy Idol Books An Intimate Show at The Roxy

Next week is going to be rocking a little harder in West Hollywood thanks to Billy Idol! The legendary rocker has scheduled an intimate all-ages show at The Roxy on Wednesday, November 9, with opener Huddy and a DJ set by his son, Willem Wolfe. The show is in support of his latest EP release, The Cage.

You can also see Billy Idol live with Steve Stevens when they play a short set at Amoeba Hollywood on Wednesday, November 9, at 4 p.m.

Billie Eilish Short Acoustic Set at Amoeba Music

Amoeba Music has announced a special in-store acoustic performance with Billie Eilish on Friday, July 29, at 12 p.m. to celebrate the 1-year anniversary of her latest release Happier Than Ever. Masks are required for the in-store set by all attendees.

Arcade Fire: Two Shows at The Kia Forum

Los Angeles is doubling down on some more Arcade Fire, Scenestar readers! As we previously announced, the surprise Coachella 2022 act followed up their Weekend 1 performance with the announcement of a headlining show with Beck at the Kia Forum on Wednesday, November 16, as part of "The We Tour."

Now a second show has been added on Thursday, November 17, at the Kia Forum.

Arcade Fire to Headline the Kia Forum

It looks like we won't have to wait too long for the return of Arcade Fire, Scenestar readers! If you missed them the first week of Coachella last month, you'll be getting another shot a little closer to home when Arcade Fire teams up with Beck when they take the stage at The Kia Forum on Wednesday, November 16, as part of "The We Tour."

Walt Disney Concert Hall Add More Shows

The LA Phil is ready to welcome 2022 with even more shows at Walt Disney Concert Hall! The iconic Downtown Los Angeles venue will now be playing host to some Scenestar favorites which now include Father John Misty on Friday, February 25, Nas on Saturday, May 1, and Liz Phair on Tuesday, May 10.

Some other artists that were already scheduled to perform that we're looking forward to will include Damon Albarn, Ólafur Arnalds, Robert Glasper, Jeff Goldblum, José González, Herbie Hancock, Emmylou Harris, Mon Laferte, Andy Shauf, Sparks, and many more.