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Cory Wong In The House at the Fonda Theatre

Funk guitarist Cory Wong is bringing his solo tour to Los Angeles! You can rock with the Vulfpeck and Ben Rector guitarist in Hollywood when he headlines the Fonda Theatre on Saturday, November 13, with opener Antwaun Stanley. The show is in support of his latest release Cory Wong & The Wongnotes.

Louis Tomlinson: Two Shows at Hollywood Park

Louis Tomlinson has also decided to make his return to the City of Angels next year. The English singer-songwriter has chosen to play two shows at Hollywood Park on Saturday, March 12, 2022, and Sunday, March 13, 2022, in support of his solo album release Walls.

Ohana Festival Update Their 2021 Lineup

The fifth edition of Ohana Fest is upon us! The festival will be taking place once again at Doheny State Beach from Friday, September 24, to Sunday, September 26, with Kings of Leon, Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam, and Pearl Jam returning to headline next year. The festival has added new artists to their lineup which include The Black Pumas, Brandi Carlile, Cold War Kids, The Regrettes, Sky McCreery, and Spoon.

Other artists still scheduled to perform in the lineup: Cavetown, Mac DeMarco, Mon Laferte, My Morning Jacket, Real Estate, Maggie Rogers, Sharon Von Etten, Yola, and many more. Broken Social Scene, Gang of Youths, Inhaler, Dermot Kennedy, Ed O'Brien (of Radiohead), and Pretenders, are no longer performing this year.

Hollywood Bowl Release Their 2021 Schedule

One of our favorite summer concert announcements is here, Scenestar readers! The Hollywood Bowl will be returning with their 99th summer season, along with its neighbor, The Ford. The Los Angeles Philharmonic has announced its concert schedule, and there are a lot of exciting options once again this year.

The Hollywood Bowl 2021 concert calendar includes performances by Christina Aguilera, James Blake, Herbie Hancock, H.E.R., Brittany Howard, Kool & The Gang, Ledisi, Ziggy Marley, Earl Sweatshirt, Thundercat, Carlos Vives, Kamasi Washington, 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.

Outloud: Raising Voices at LA Memorial Coliseum

To help celebrate Stonewall Day, Outloud will be bringing their Raising Voices event to one of the city's biggest venues! The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum will play host to the big event on Friday, June 4, Saturday, June 5, and Sunday, June 6, with headliners Sofi Tukker (DJ Set), Hayley Kiyoko, and Adam Lambert. Other artists include Crush Club, Daya, LP Giobbi, Madame Gandhi, Mykki Blanco, Kim Petras, Sam Sparro, Vincint, & more.

Nightmare Before Christmas at Banc of California

Danny Elfman is back again this year with one of our favorite annual Halloween events! After multiple years at the Hollywood Bowl, Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas Live-To-Film Concert Experience featuring Danny Elfman as Jack Skellington will be taking place at Banc of California Stadium on Friday, October 29, with a full orchestra and choir performing with conductor John Mauceri. Other participants will be announced at a later date, but past guest slots have included appearances by Catherine O'Hara, Ken Page, and Paul Reubens. Also, attendees can participate in a costume contest, and there will be trick-or-treating.

Caroline Polachek to Headline the Greek Theatre

The former member of the now-defunct duo Chairlift, Caroline Polachek has announced her return! Following her SOLD OUT show at the Fonda Theatre a month before the COVID-19 pandemic, Caroline Polachek will now be playing her biggest local show yet when she headlines the Greek Theatre with openers Molly Lewis and Alex G on Thursday, August 5. She will be playing in support of her latest release Pang.

Buck Meek (of Big Thief) Back at Bootleg Theater

Buck Meek of Big Thief will also be back in Los Angeles for a solo show! The guitarist and backing vocalist of Big Thief will be headlining an all-ages solo show at Bootleg Bar on Friday, November 19, courtesy of Sid The Cat Presents.