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Shows of the Night: Thursday, March 14th

BUY TICKETS: Better Oblivion Community Center at Teragram Ballroom

It's a beautiful Thursday out there, Scenestar readers. Once the sun goes down, we're rolling up to Downtown Los Angeles to enjoy the sounds of our Show of the Night pick: Better Oblivion Community Center! American indie rock duo Conor Oberst and Phoebe Bridgers have joined forces to perform as Better Oblivion Community Center, with an upcoming tour date at Teragram Ballroom. Christian Lee Hutson will open the show.

If you can't get into our Show of the Night, your other music options include performances by Anna Ash, Baroness, Deafheaven, Karl Denson's Tiny Universe, Enola Fall, Girl in Red, Conan Gray, iHeart Radio Music Awards 2019 (Alicia Keys, Garth Brooks, Halsey, John Legend, & more), Low, Rhett Miller, Peanut Butter Wolf, Dexter Story, Wires On Fire, Barry Zito, 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!

Shows of the Night: Sunday, February 24th

BUY TICKETS: Billy Bragg at the Troubadour

It's Academy Awards night and also Twin Peaks Day Scenestar readers. Whatever you're celebrating, we're here for you with some cool concert options which include our Show of the Night pick: Billy Bragg! The English singer-songwriter wraps up his series of One Step Forward, Two Steps Back Tour dates at the Troubadour tonight. Billy Bragg will be performing his hits and tracks from different phases of his career.

If you can't get into our Show of the Night, your other music options include performances by Phony Ppl, Kodie Shane, Snarky Puppy, Trippie Redd, Tropa Magica (fka Thee Commons), Anna Vogelzang, 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!

Aretha Franklin Tribute Concert at the Shrine

The Grammys will be paying tribute to "The Queen of Soul," Aretha Franklin next month! The Shrine Auditorium will play host to "Aretha! A Grammy Celebration," on Friday, January 13, with performances by former Grammy winners Yolanda Adams, Shirley Caesar, Alessia Cara, Kelly Clarkson, Common, Celine Dion, Jennifer Hudson, Alicia Keys, John Legend, Patti LaBelle, and BeBe Winans, as well as current Grammy nominees Brandi Carlile, Chloe X Halle, H.E.R., Janelle Monáe, and SZA. Actor and filmmaker Tyler Perry will host the show which will be recorded as part of a future broadcast on CBS. Aretha Franklin died of pancreatic cancer in August in her Detroit apartment. She was 76.

Shows of the Night: Friday, May 18th

BUY TICKETS: MGMT at the Hollywood Palladium

We made it to Friday once again, Scenestar readers. There's a lot going on but our pick for Show of the Night goes to MGMT! MGMT is back in Los Angeles for the first time since performing at FYF Fest 2017 with an all-ages tour date at the Hollywood Palladium in support of latest release Little Dark Age. Molly Nilsson will open the show.

If you can't get in to our Show of the Night, your other music options include performances by Pearl Charles, Judy Collins, Peter Hook & The Light, Modest Mouse, Preoccupations, John Prine, Rival Consoles, Stephen Stills, Taylor Swift, John Tejada, 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!

Shows of the Night: Sunday, March 11th

BUY TICKETS: iHeartRadio Awards 2018 at the Forum

It's the end of the weekend once again, Scenestar readers. But before then, check out our Show of the Night pick, the 2018 iHeartRadio Music Awards! Taking place at the Forum, the 2018 iHeartRadio Music Awards will feature performances by Cardi B, Bon Jovi, Camila Cabello, Eminem, Maroon 5, N.E.R.D., and Charlie Puth, with co-hosts Hailey Baldwin and DJ Khaled. The event will also be simulcast live on TBS, TNT, and truTV; on iHeartMedia radio stations nationwide; and the iHeartRadio app, the free all-in-one digital music, podcasting, and live-streaming radio service.

If you can't get in to our Show of the Night, your other music options include performances by 8 Kalacas, Aristophanes, Billie Eilish, Buddy Guy, Doyle, Glen Hansard, Haunted Summer, Hibou, Norma Jean, Chris Price, Rufus Wainwright, ZZ Ward, 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!

Shows Of The Night: Monday, January 22nd

BUY TICKETS: Van William at Moroccan Lounge

We hope you're having a great start to your week, Scenestar readers. There are no big-name concerts this evening, but there's plenty of great residencies, including our pick for Show of the Night: Van William! His residency at the Moroccan Lounge wraps up this evening, with Johnathan Rice opening the show. Tonight's show also will feature a special guest (last week it was Jim James), so you never know who'll show up tonight! UPDATE: Dawes has been added as an opener.

If you can't get in to our Show of the Night, your other music options include performances by W. Kamau Bell, Troi Irons, Jesse Kivel, Laureline, Modern Time Machines, Lauren Ruth Ward, and many more. Also, tonight is residency night in Los Angeles, so if you're 21 or over, there's a bunch of FREE shows by local bands that you can check out. 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!

Show Of The Night: Sunday, November 19th

BUY TICKETS: Ibeyi at the Theatre at Ace Hotel

We're about ready to say goodbye to the weekend, Scenestar readers. We're not at a loss of options to get you out there to enjoy some live music, but one show stands out, and it's our Show of the Night selection: Ibeyi! You can see the French-Cuban musical duo of twin sisters Lisa-Kaindé Diaz and Naomi Diaz this evening at the Theatre at Ace Hotel, with special guest theMind.

If you can't get in to our Show of the Night, your other music options include performances by Baio, Belanova, Chinches Berrinches, Kevin Hart, MadeInTYO, Ricky Martin, Michi, Mismiths, Moenia, LCD Soundsystem, Propagandhi, Carlos Vives, 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!

Contest: Sturgill Simpson At Greek Theatre

GRAMMY winner Sturgill Simpson has an L.A. show this weekend! In support of A Sailor's Guide to Earth, Sturgill Simpson will headline an all-ages show at the Greek Theatre on Friday, October 6, with special guest Fantastic Negrito. If you'd like to attend this show, we're giving our readers the chance to win our ticket giveaway!