The Scenestar

Guns N Roses Now at Banc of California Stadium

I know some of you were looking forward to seeing Guns N' Roses next weekend at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Saturday, August 8. Now the wait gets longer now that the show is moving to Thursday, August 19, 2021. at a new venue: Banc of California Stadium.

Fitz & the Tantrums Shows at Grove of Anaheim

Fitz and the Tantrums have announced a drive-in show in support of new album All The Feels! The band will play at the Grove of Anaheim on Saturday, September 5, and Sunday, September 6. Fans can also see them perform next month at the Ventura County Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 29. ZZ Ward is the scheduled opener.

Andrew McMahon Drive-In Concerts at the Grove

We finally have some concerts to look forward to in 2020, but with a twist! Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness has scheduled three hometown shows in Orange County where he will celebrate the fifteen-year anniversary release of Everything In Transit, and classics from his Something Corporate discography with drive-in shows at City National Grove of Anaheim. You can choose between Friday, July 10; Saturday, July 11; and Sunday, July 12.

Cruel World Festival Is Officially Canceled

Bad news Cruel World Festival ticketholders. Goldenvoice has officially canceled it's SOLD OUT festival at the Grounds at Dignity Health Sports Park that was rescheduled to take place on Saturday, May 2, to Saturday, September 12. The lineup consisted of headlining sets by Bauhaus, Blondie, and Morrissey. The list of curated Goth and New Wave acts also included sets by The Church, Cold Cave, Devo, Echo & The Bunnymen, Gary Numan, The Psychedelic Furs, Public Image Ltd., She Wants Revenge, Violent Femmes, and many more.

Nine Inch Nails Cancel Their 2020 L.A. Tour Date

Photo by Christopher Alvarez of Nine Inch Nails at FYF Fest 2017

We're both excited and sad to see Nine Inch Nails announce an L.A. "The Cold and Black and Infinite Tour" date, while at the same time canceling in one fell swoop. According to their Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter accounts, Nine Inch Nails has revealed that they will no longer be performing in the Los Angeles edition of Primavera Sound in 2020. The band even released 2020 tour merch to commemorate the tour that never was, with proceeds going to local food banks. The inaugural edition of Primavera Sound L.A. is currently scheduled to take place at Los Angeles State Historic Park from Saturday, September 19, to Sunday, September 20. No news on whether anyone else in this year's festival lineup will no be performing either or if the festival is canceled at press time.

Hollywood Bowl 2020 Concert Season Canceled

We have sad news to share regarding one of our favorite concert traditions here in Los Angeles. The L.A. Phil has announced that the Hollywood Bowl will be canceling this season's schedule of shows scheduled for their 99th summer season for the first time in 98 years. The Los Angeles Philharmonic had a variety of great shows coming to the Hollywood Bowl which included performances by John Fogerty, Herbie Hancock, Debbie Harry, Hiatus Kaiyote, Brittany Howard, Iron & Wine, Lake Street Dive, Maxwell, Janelle Monae, Parcels, Polo & Pan, Poolside, Diana Ross, Jill Scott, Thundercat, Charlie Wilson, and many more. The 2020/2021 season of concerts at Walt Disney Concert Hall is currently the Los Angeles Philharmonic's shows that are still scheduled to take place on their concert calendar. You can help support the L.A. Phil in their time of need by clicking here.

The Strokes Postpone Their Show at The Forum

Fans can now look forward to seeing The Strokes perform in support of their latest release The New Abnormal next year! Their previously announced North American tour stop at The Forum that was scheduled to take place on Saturday, March 14, then rescheduled to Friday, May 29, is now moving to Saturday, May 15, 2021. Alvvays and King Princess are still opening the show.

Bright Eyes Cancel Their Los Angeles Tour Dates

We have some bad news for Bright Eyes in and around Los Angeles. Those hoping to see their upcoming reunion tour in support of Down in the Weeds Where the World Once Was will probably have to wait until next year to possibly see Conor Oberst and the gang after they announced that they canceled their three shows at the Hollywood Palladium and their show farther north of Los Angeles at the Santa Barbara Bowl next month.