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This Ain't No Picnic 2022 Set Times Released

It's almost time to get ready to head to Pasadena to experience This Ain't No Picnic this month! Taking place at Brookside at the Rose Bowl on Saturday, August 27, and Sunday, August 28, you can now plan out who you want to see now that Goldenvoice has finally released set times. Logic 1000 and Tems will no longer be performing at the festival this year.

The Strokes and LCD Soundsystem will be headlining. Also on the festival bill are Courtney Barnett, Phoebe Bridgers, Beach House, Circle Jerks, Deafheaven, Descendents, Four Tet + Floating Points, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Honey Dijon, IDLES, Jungle, Kaytranada, King Woman, LeTigre, Nicki Nicole, Kelly Lee Owens, Genesis Owusu, Caroline Polachek, Slowthai, Jorja Smith, Sparks, Earl Sweatshirt, Tinashe, Turnstile, Mike Watt, Wet Leg, Ying Yang Twins, Yves Tumor, and many more.

The Despacio tent (courtesy of LCD Soundsystem's James Murphy and 2ManyDJs) will also be returning to Southern California and set to party all weekend long.

Shows of the Night: Monday, August 8th

BUY TICKETS: Swami John Reis w/ Kate Clover at the Moroccan Lounge

Here we go with another Monday, Scenestar readers. We'll start our week off with a solo show by our pick for Show of the Night: Swami John Reis! Better known as a vocalist for punk bands Hot Snakes and Rocket From The Crypt, Swami John Reis will be playing a show tonight at the Moroccan Lounge with opener Kate Clover.

If you can't get into our Show of the Night, your other music options include performances by Paco Casanova, Messer Chups, Ebo Taylor, Thea, Tiny Habits, Tolliver, Emma Zander, 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: Friday, August 5th

BUY TICKETS: Kamasi Washington at The Ford

Welcome to the weekend, Scenestar readers. Let's get it started by heading for Hollywood to check out our Show of the Night artist: Kamasi Washington! You can see Kamasi Washington live when he headlines a show tonight at The Ford in support of his latest releases The Epic and Heaven and Earth.

If you can't get into our Show of the Night, your other music options include performances by Cobra Man, Jay Critch, Destroy Boys, Sam Fender, Pedro Fernandez, Hannah Jadagu, Laura Marano, Mt. Joy, New Found Glory, Jon Pardi, Calum Scott, Taking Back Sunday, Third Eye Blind, The White Buffalo, 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: Thursday, August 4th

BUY TICKETS: Benny Sings w/ St. Panther at the Fonda Theatre

We're a day away from the weekend, Scenestar readers. Before we get there, we're headed to Hollywood to check out our pick for Show of the Night: Benny Sings! The Dutch indie pop act will be performing at the Fonda Theatre tonight in support of his latest album release Beat Tape II. Joining Benny Sings will be opener St. Panther.

If you can't get into our Show of the Night, your other music options include performances by Jeff Bernat, The Beths, Califone, Don't Stop or We'll Die, DPR IAN, Micki Free, Jim Gaffigan, New Found Glory, Not The Main Characters, Jon Pardi, Cami Petyn, Tessa Rae, Jake Shimabukuro, Sylvan Esso, Teyana Taylor, 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!

Contest: Rostam at El Rey Theatre

Rostam is in the middle of a West Coast tour! For Angelenos, the former Vampire Weekend band member will headline an all-ages show at El Rey Theatre on Saturday, August 6, with opener Sam Buck.

We're giving our readers the chance to attend courtesy of a contest for tickets to his show!

Billie Eilish Short Acoustic Set at Amoeba Music

Amoeba Music has announced a special in-store acoustic performance with Billie Eilish on Friday, July 29, at 12 p.m. to celebrate the 1-year anniversary of her latest release Happier Than Ever. Masks are required for the in-store set by all attendees.

Darkside Will Also Perform at Hollywood Forever

One of our favorite acts performing at this year's Primavera Sound Los Angeles has added a warm-up show at one of the city's most unique venues! Before taking the stage on Friday, September 16, at Los Angeles State Historic Park, Darkside will make their return to Los Angeles at Fairbanks Lawn at Hollywood Forever Cemetery on Wednesday, September 14, as part of the festival's "Primavera In The City."

Contest: John Fogerty at the Hollywood Bowl

Get ready to see John Fogerty live this weekend! This time it's the Hollywood Bowl hosting John Fogerty as he plays the hits under the stars on Saturday, July 30, with electric Blues guitarist Cedric Burnside opening the show.

We're giving our readers the chance to see him perform live courtesy of our contest for tickets to his upcoming show!