The Scenestar

Contest: Nada Surf at the Troubadour

Get ready to welcome back Nada Surf to Los Angeles! After their brief hiatus, Nada Surf will make up for it twice this month when they headline the Troubadour on Sunday, January 19 (With opener Apex Manor), and Monday, January 20 (With opener John Vanderslice), at the Troubadour. We're giving our readers the chance to attend on Monday thanks to a ticket giveaway for the show!

Contest: The Dales at the Troubadour

Coming back to Los Angeles for a local tour date is five-piece Americana roots-rock band The Dales! In support of EP release Easy Times, The Dales will take the stage this weekend at the Troubadour on Friday, January 17, with special guests Skyler Day. You can join them as well by entering our contest for tickets to the show!

Contest: The Grahams at the Hotel Cafe

New York alternative pop duo The Grahams will be bringing their catchy tunes to Los Angeles on their current North American tour! You can see The Grahams take the stage at the Hotel Cafe on Thursday, January 16, in support of their third album, Kids Like Us. We're giving our readers the chance to see them live at an intimate venue + band swag (a shirt & tote bag) courtesy of a special giveaway for their 21+ show!

Contest: Your Smith at the Troubadour

Get ready to welcome back Caroline Smith aka Your Smith to Los Angeles! Her "In Between Plans Tour" will bring the Los Angeles-based artist back home when she plays at the Troubadour on Wednesday, January 15, with opener Chelsea Jade. We're giving our readers the chance to attend by hosting a contest for a pair of tickets to her upcoming show!

Contest: Surf Curse at Pappy and Harriet's

Surf Curse are back on the road and scheduled one of our favorite venues in Southern California! Besides playing a SOLD OUT show at the Garden Amphitheatre on Wednesday, January 15, Surf Curse will be performing with opener Your Angel at Pappy & Harriet's Pioneertown Palace on Thursday, January 16. Both local tour dates are in support of their latest release, Heaven Surrounds You. We're giving readers the opportunity to attend the show in Pioneertown via a ticket contest courtesy of Sid the Cat Presents!

Contest: Karl Denson at the Lodge Room

Santa Ana funkmaster Karl Denson is back on the road! Joined by Brandon “Taz” Niederauer and performing in support of his latest release Gnomes and Badgers, Karl Denson's Tiny Universe is set to headline the Lodge Room on Thursday, January 16. We're giving our readers the chance to attend courtesy of a contest for tickets to the show!

Contest: Tune-Yards at Walt Disney Concert Hall

Walt Disney Concert Hall will be hosting a special performance by Tune-Yards this month! You can see Tune-Yards perform at the iconic downtown Los Angeles when they headline Walt Disney Concert Hall on Friday, January 31. Vieux Farka Touré will open the show. If you would like to attend, we are giving our readers the chance to win a pair of tickets courtesy of the L.A. Phil!

Contest: Jonathan McReynolds at the Troubadour

Jonathan McReynolds is set to kick off his residency this weekend! The gospel singer will kick things off on Sunday, January 12, at the Troubadour, where he will play tracks from his best selling album Make Room. You can also see him at the West Hollywood venue on Sunday, February 9, and Sunday, March 15. We're giving you the chance to see him live this weekend with a ticket giveaway for the show!