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Original Amoeba Hollywood Location to Close

Sad news for music lovers that didn't get to visit the original location in Hollywood before it closed down due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Amoeba Music has announced that its location at 6400 Sunset Blvd will be closing permanently. They will now be concentrating on opening their new location at 6200 Hollywood Blvd when it is safe to do so. You can still order new record releases and old favorites via their online store until then. Amoeba projected that they wouldn't be able to reopen until the fall so it made more sense to concentrate on the grand opening of their new location instead of attempting to open based on current projections. You can help employees of Amoeba Music through the pandemic by donating to their Go Fund Me fundraiser as well here. Their new Hollywood location will still host in-store performances, signings, and more of what made Amoeba Music adored and unique in the music community. Unfortunately, their old (current) location will not get a proper farewell.

What was your last in-store performance at the iconic "largest record store in the world?" Ours was The Red Pears back in January. Check out Amoeba's official statement below and let us know what was your last Amoeba Music Hollywood in-store or most memorable in our comments. We'll miss you Amoeba Music Hollywood, but we're excited to see your new location sooner than later.

Shows of the Night: Wednesday, March 11th

BUY TICKETS: The Rapture at El Rey Theatre

We hope you're having a great Wednesday, Scenestar readers. If you're willing to head out tonight, we recommend dancing the night away with our conveniently named Show of the Night artist pick: The Rapture! As we previously announced, the indie dance act will be playing the second of three shows at El Rey Theatre with Luke Jenner Band and Ben White opening the show. They will play one last local tour date on Thursday, March 12.

If you can't get into our Show of the Night, your other music options include performances by Automatic, Clairo, Dead Rock West, Easy Life, Angelica Garcia, Glass Animals, Nick Leng, Shopping, Slow Hollows, Tame Impala, Tamino, 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!

Desus and Mero Live! at the Theatre at Ace Hotel

The Bodega Boys will be bringing their "God-Level Knowledge Darts Tour!" The Bronx's own Desus and Mero will be hitting the road in support of their upcoming book release God-Level Knowledge Darts: Life Lessons From the Bronx with a live tour date booked at the Theatre at Ace Hotel on Saturday, August 1, when they bring their hot takes to the Downtown Los Angeles venue.

Shows of the Night: Friday, March 6th

BUY TICKETS: Patti Smith and her Band at Walt Disney Concert Hall

We made it to the weekend, Scenestar readers. Let's see what's going on this Friday and suggest you check out a legend that tops our Show of the Night list: Patti Smith! The Godmother of Punk, Patti Smith will be performing tonight at the iconic Walt Disney Concert Hall in Downtown Los Angeles.

If you can't get into our Show of the Night, your other music options include performances by Amo Amo, The Beach Boys, Beach Bunny, DragonForce, Gustavo Dudamel, Fartbarf, Lawrence, Microwave, Phantogram (Signing), Twiddle, Wajatta, Jonathan Wilson, 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: Wednesday, March 4th

BUY TICKETS: KISS at Staples Center

The halfway point in the week is here, Scenestar readers. Let's get down to business and share the Wednesday concert happenings which include our pick for Show of the Night: KISS! Teaming up with David Lee Roth, KISS is set to headline Staples Center tonight as part of their "End of the Road" tour.

If you can't get into our Show of the Night, your other music options include performances by Beach Bunny, Cassette Tapes, Dustbowl Revival, Neal Francis, Ethan Gruska, Jamestown Revival, Ryan Levine, Opeth, Scarypoolparty, Moses Sumney, Tokio Hotel, 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: Wednesday, February 26th

BUY TICKETS: The Jungle Giants at the Troubadour

It's the halfway point of the week, Scenestar readers. We're going to keep it in West Hollywood once again for our Wednesday Show of the Night selection: Australian four-piece indie rock band The Jungle Giants! They will be teaming up with Little Image to headline the Troubadour tonight.

If you can't get into our Show of the Night, your other music options include performances by BIIANCO, Elusive, Kevin Garrett, Grandson, Grant Knoche, Hippie Sabotage, Sasami, Soccer Mommy, Twin Shadow (DJ Set), 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!

Amoeba Hollywood's New Location Revealed

Be still our hearts, Scenestar readers. More proof that Amoeba Music will stay in our lives comes courtesy of the announcement of the future location of the iconic Los Angeles record store in a teaser video featuring local Grammy winner Tyler, The Creator. The store is set to open in Fall 2020 (Tentatively around Labor Day) on the corner of Hollywood and Argyle in the new “El Centro Hollywood” complex in Downtown Hollywood.

Shows of the Night: Monday, February 3rd

BUY TICKETS: Tycho at the Wiltern

Happy first Monday of February 2020, Scenestar readers. We have a great act topping our list for Show of the Night this evening: Tycho! Scott Hansen, AKA Tycho, is back again to play another intimate show in support of his latest release Weather, at the Wiltern with Mild Minds. Tycho previously headlined the Greek Theatre in September of last year, with opener Chrome Sparks.

If you can't get into our Show of the Night, your other music options include performances by Cartalk, Diane Coffee, Draag, The Dumes, Maraschino, The New Pornographers, Caroline Polachek, Temme Scott, and many more. Also, tonight is residency night in Los Angeles, so if you're 21 and 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!