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Kristen’s LA Concert Calendar: 06/29-07/05

Seems like many venues are taking some time off for the July 4th holiday next week, but there are still plenty of reasons to get out and a big choice to be made Tuesday night when we have Royal & The Serpent and The Reytons…is it possible to do both? We shall see… Also keep in mind: Monday: Panic Shack, AKA BK at Zebulon (8pm)ALSO: Holly Humberstone at the Fonda (7pm)ALSO: Monday Monday at…

Amanda's SD Concert Calendar 6/29-7/5

Greetings from Denver! The weather has been hot and the first three nights, we had rain! The first night was some crazy thunder and lightening so, the power went out for a bit. Kind of wild to experience something like that again because it’s been a bit more than a minute with real weather, especially living in San Diego. The calendar is a bit anemic this week, likely due to the holiday. I hope…

Kristen’s LA Concert Calendar: 06/22-06/28

Last week I was back in the 90’s with Our Lady Peace and The Verve Pipe. A few days later, I was at the Hotel Cafe for another round of the Chantal Kreviazuk residency. Chantal is the wife of Our Lady Peace frontman Raine Maida (and another late 90’s discovery) so it was a fun musical throughline for the week.From what I was listening to in High School to my favorite sounds of today, next week…

Amanda's SD Concert Calendar 6/22-6/28

Your gal is overdue for a mini reality break. I’m headed off to Denver this week for a mini vacay with a friend and hopefully catching up with one or two more. While I’m gone, here’s what fun you can expect to get into here. Later ‘gaters. Monday: Writer’s Round @ Ould Sod at 6pmAND: Khalid @ Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre at 7:30pm Tuesday: Wednesday: Demi Lovato @ SD Fair at 7:30pm…

Kristen’s LA Concert Calendar: 06/15-06/21

I was honored to be at the Hotel Cafe Friday night for the return of Greg Laswell (his first headline show in 7 years). What I remember most from seeing Greg at the Hotel Cafe years ago was his storytelling and the intimate space made it feel like the room was in conversation for the near two hour set which covered all the hits as well as new tunes from his upcoming album, I’m So Happy That You…

Amanda's SD Concert Calendar 6/15-6/21

Sometimes, writing this blurb feels difficult… Truth be told, I’m not always sure what to say here. I think this week, I’ll just share that I’m proud of some small accomplishments. I finally found the time and ability to get out last week as well! Small wins, right? Monday: Taylor Hunnicutt, Leroy from the North @ Casbah at 8:30pmAND: Writer’s Round @ Ould Sod at 6pm AND: Patti Zlaket with…

Kristen’s LA Concert Calendar: 06/08-06/14

The Royston Club make what I think is their LA debut this week. Unfortunately, they are opening at crypto.com arena and as much as I want to see a UK fave grace an LA stage, with a 20K capacity, this is not my stage of choice. We’ve got plenty of other options Thursday night including Sydney Sprague at the Echo, Liam Finn at Permanent Records and a great School Night showcase at the Airliner. So…

Amanda's SD Concert Calendar 6/8-6/14

I would love to tell you all that I went out every night last week and went to multiple shows, but to tell you that would be to tell a lie. I’ve still been in hibernation mode, but like a groundhog, I’m ready to poke my head out. I’m still wildly obsessed with Off Campus and the music, which safe to say, has broadened my horizons. Super thrilled for all the love G Flip is getting because of the…

Kristen’s LA Concert Calendar: 06/01-06/07

My brain is in about 10 different places at all times these days. I don’t think I’ve ever used the term “code-switching” so much before as I attempt to explain what my life is like these days. Attempting to switch over to show-mode to head out to the Roxy shortly to catch some Kelsy Karter & The Heroines. Music mode is absolutely the easiest for me to transition into. Next week offers more…

Amanda's SD Concert Calendar 6/1-6/7

I wish I could espouse about all the great things I got up to this past week but it’s been nothing short of (minor) chaos, changed plans, and hibernation of sorts. I have been self soothing with Off Campus (yes, I know and I don’t care) and trying to get my brain right. If you asked me what I got up to, I’m not sure I could tell you. But this is a brand new week, chock full of new…

Kristen’s LA Concert Calendar: 05/25-05/31

The British Music Embassy came to Los Angeles for the first time last week and I was there for it! It was four great UK artists headlined by one of my favorite bands to dance with, Red Rum Club. The room was full of British accents, but the vibe was transporting me to SXSW. We need more of that in Los Angeles. My SXSW discovery coming to town next week is Dublin’s The Scratch playing the Echo…

Amanda's SD Concert Calendar 5/25-5/31

I somehow managed to make new friends at the Yungblud show by way of recognizing people I had seen at The Maine show. Talking about The Maine with someone at a friend’s birthday party the following day sprouted a new friendship where it turns out we’d been to a lot of the same shows over the years but had never run into each other. Look at music just bringing people together! Sometimes I forget…

Kristen’s LA Concert Calendar: 05/18-05/24

I ended up at the Grammy Museum for an interview with Vans Warped Tour founder Kevin Lyman. This, in short order, resulted in the purchase of Warped Tour tickets for Orlando (the CA dates conflict with Comic Con). It’s been a minute since I’ve been able to attend a music festival and I couldn’t be more excited to see this year’s lineup rock under the Florida sunshine. Of note, it was cheaper to…

Amanda's SD Concert Calendar 5/18-5/24

This past week featured a jaunt to Anaheim for Melrose Avenue (since they decided to skip San Diego) and an out of character Sunday night show. No regrets today (Sunday) but check in with me on tomorrow. Wednesday is the night to be out this week it seems. I don’t know why the bookers couldn’t spreadthe love to Tuesday or other days this week but what do I know? I just make the calendar. See ya…

Amanda's SD Concert Calendar 5/11-5/17

It’s a country heavy week here in San Diego but I couldn’t tell you why. There are some non-country options this week if the country/folk/Americana/etc isn’t your scene so, don’t despair. As for me, I’m hoping to get back into the cleaning/purging/organizing swing in my apartment. I don’t know where this stuff piles up from… Monday: Writer’s Round @ Ould Sod at 6pm AND: Diva Bleach, Lake Drive @…

Kristen’s LA Concert Calendar: 05/04-05/10

Many music venues this week are hosting a different kind of event as the Netflix is a Joke Fest takes over Los Angeles. While bands like Flight of the Conchords and Wolves of Glendale lend themselves perfectly to a comedy festival, I’m not entirely sure how Guster or Ben Folds (also part of the event) will fit in. For my lift, I plan on seeing Milk Carton Kids play tunes of their newest album at…

Amanda's SD Concert Calendar 5/4-5/10

This week feels kind of quiet to me but I couldn’t tell you why we’ve hit a lull. I’m not complaining though as I’m more in the mood to stay in than go out right now. I did get out this week to see Happy Landing and lostobycrow, who were an absolute blast!! I think I’m happy to keep it chill until Yungblud night. What are you planning on getting into? Monday: Writer’s Round @ Ould Sod at…

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