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Danny Elfman: Two Shows at the Hollywood Bowl

One of the most memorable performances at Coachella 2022 involved the outdoor stage set by Danny Elfman. Now fans that couldn't make it to Indio can head to Hollywood instead to experience Danny Elfman perform songs from the Oingo Boingo music catalog, solo album, tracks from Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas, Batman, Edward Scissorhands, the Simpsons, and more at the Hollywood Bowl on Friday, October 28, and Saturday, October 29.

The event is back with a full orchestra and choir performing with Danny Elfman. Boy Harsher is the scheduled opener.

Contest: Laura Marano at the Troubadour

Laura Marano is currently on her first-ever headlining tour! Performing in support of her latest EP release, Us, Laura Marano will be playing a hometown show with openers Mark Diamond and The Sunshine State at the Troubadour on Friday, August 5.

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

Contest: A.R. Rahman at the Hollywood Bowl

This weekend marks the return of Oscar-winning music composer A.R. Rahman! LA Phil will be bringing A.R. Rahman to the Hollywood Bowl on Sunday, July 24, where one of the world’s most prolific film composers will play his hits under the stars with dance company Blue13 opening the show. KCRW's Raul Campos will serve as host for the evening.

We're giving our readers the chance to see him perform live courtesy of our contest for tickets to his Los Angeles tour date!

Shows of the Night: Wednesday, June 1st

BUY TICKETS: Rex Orange County at the Santa Barbara Bowl

We're already halfway through 2022, Scenestar readers. June is here and so are some great shows including one up the Central Coast featuring our Show of the Night artist: Rex Orange County! The UK singer-songwriter will be bringing his summer tour to the Santa Barbara Bowl tonight before headlining a show at the Hollywood Bowl on Saturday, June 4, in support of his upcoming album release Who Cares?

If you can't get into our Show of the Night, your other music options include performances by Color Green, Fivio Foreign, Monophonics, Daniel Nunnelee, Angel Olsen, RX Bandits, Slater, Still Corners, Symphony X, Tomberlin, Vundabar, Jack White, 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: Tuesday, March 29th

BUY TICKETS: Miguel at The Highlight Room at Dream Hollywood

Let's keep things going, Scenestar readers. We have a variety of options but we're giving our title of Show of the Night to a local favorite: Miguel! Miguel is headlining an exclusive Chase Sound Check show tonight for Chase cardholders at The Highlight Room at Dream Hollywood in support of his latest EP release Art Dealer Chic 4.

If you can't get into our Show of the Night, your other music options include performances by Ata Kak, Del Amitri, Divine Horsemen, Will Ferrell, Steve Gunn, Sarah Jarosz, July Talk, Jeff Parker, Stephanie Poetri, Francisca Valenzuela, 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!

'The Power of The Dog' in Concert at The Ace

Wordless Music and Netflix have teamed up to present a FREE screening and live performance of the score for Jane Campion's The Power of the Dog on Thursday, March 10 at the Theatre at Ace Hotel. The film score was written by Johnny Greenwood of Radiohead and will be performed by the Wordless Music Orchestra.

Hollywood Bowl Release Their 2022 Schedule

One of our favorite summer concert announcements is here, Scenestar readers! The Hollywood Bowl will be celebrating its 100th summer season courtesy of the Los Angeles Philharmonic announcing its concert schedule, and there are a lot of exciting options once again this year.

The Hollywood Bowl 2022 concert calendar includes performances by A-Ha, Boyz II Men, Sheryl Crow, Chvrches, Durand Jones & The Indications, Duran Duran, Billie Eilish, Flying Lotus, John Fogerty, The Gipsy Kings, Herbie Hancock, Debbie Harry, Grace Jones, Hiatus Kaiyote, Kenny Loggins, Ricky Martin, Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats, Parcels, Pentatonix, Pink Martini, Polo & Pan, A.R. Rahman, The Roots, Diana Ross, TLC, UB40, John Williams, and many more. Also, the Los Angeles Philharmonic conductor—and Scenestar favorite—Gustavo Dudamel will once again make several appearances for orchestral performances as well as the annual KCRW Summer Concert Series will be returning with some of our favorite acts. More artists will be added closer to the general on-sale date.

Failure to Headline the Regent Theater

Los Angeles' own Failure is hitting the road! The alternative rock act is set to tour in support of her latest release Wild Type Droid, with a local stop at The Regent on Friday, July 8. In addition to the live show, Failure will also open their performance with a special preview of a forthcoming documentary on the band.