Upcoming on MBE and KCRW Presents

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Upcoming Live Performances on MORNING BECOMES ECLECTIC with host JASON BENTLEY

Friday, February 19, Scottish singer Angela McCluskey had a smash hit as the voice behind Telepopmusik’s song “Breathe.” Her second solo album puts her sultry voice at the forefront. She brings her band to perform new songs on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.

Monday, February 22, Local favorites Princeton were founded by twin brothers Jesse & Matt Kivel and their childhood best friend, Ben Usen. They offer breezy pop songs about love when they join Morning Becomes Eclectic for a live session at 11:15am.

Tuesday, February 23, The work of Goldspot is best described as “indie pop Bollywood.” We’ll hear why when they join Morning Becomes Eclectic for a live session at 11:15am.

Wednesday, February 24, The masterminds behind the groundbreaking UK act Massive Attack — Robert Del Naja and Grant Marshall — share their favorite songs in a Guest DJ set on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.

Monday, March 1, West African singer and Grammy Award-winner Angelique Kidjo showcases songs inspired by her childhood when she returns to Morning Becomes Eclectic on the heels of her show at the Walt Disney Concert Hall. Tune in for a stunning set of songs at 11:15am.

Wednesday, March 3, Local favorite AM adds a Brazilian twist to the expertly-crafted songs on his new album. He’ll perform them live with a full band on Morning Becomes Eclectic before heading out on the road with French duo Air. Hear it live at 11:15am

Thursday, March 4, For the first time ever, Morning Becomes Eclectic will feature a joint session — Perro Del Mar and Taken By Trees will each perform a set of songs at 11:15am.

KCRW.COM PRESENTS

Thurs, February 25, ZEE AVI at THE RICKSHAW STOP in SAN FRANCISCO.
Thurs, March 4,
MAYER HAWTHORNE at WEBSTER HALL in NEW YORK CITY.
Wed, March 10
, LAURA VEIRS at CAFÉ DU NORD in SAN FRANCISCO.
Thurs, April 13 and Wed, April 14, LITTLE DRAGON at THE INDEPENDENT in SAN FRANCISCO.
KCRW PRESENTS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Sat, February 20, FANFARLO AT THE EL REY THEATRE.
Mon, February 22, IN CONVERSATION: Director JAMES CAMERON WITH KCRW’s ELVIS MITCHELL host of The Treatment for excerpts from Avatar along with a discussion about the film AT THE ZANUCK THEATRE. The event benefits the Natural Resources Defense Council.
Wed, February 24, GOLDSPOT AT THE HOTEL CAFÉ.
Fri, March 5, FIRST FRIDAYS AT THE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM, featuring DEER TICK and EVEREST.
Sat, March 6, JOE HENRY AT LARGO AT THE CORONET.
Tues, March 9, LAURA VEIRS AT SPACELAND.
Thurs, March 11, THE WATSON TWINS AT LARGO AT THE CORONET.
Fri, March 12, BRANDI CARLILE AT THE HOUSE OF BLUES, ANAHEIM.
Fri, March 12, THE VEILS & THE HAPPY HOLLOWS AT THE TROUBADOUR.
Sat, March 13, LUDOVICO EINAUDI AT THE BROAD STAGE.
Wed, March 17, KCRW’s OFFICAL NIGHT SHOWCASE at SXSW, featuring OZOMATLI, MIKE SNOW, FANFARLO, CHOIR OF YOUNG BELIEVERS, SOKO, FITZ AND THE TANTRUMS.
Thurs, March 18, TUNE YARDS AND XIU XIU AT THE ECHO.
Sat, March 20, GILBERTO GIL AT UCLA’S ROYCE HALL.
Sat, March 20, GOMEZ AT THE EL REY THEATRE.
Sat, March 20, KCRW’s OFFICIAL DAY SHOWCASE at SXSW, featuring ROGUE WAVE, THE MIDDLE EAST, LISSIE.
Sun, March 21, GOMEZ AT THE EL REY THEATRE.
Thurs, March 25, THE LOW ANTHEM AT THE BOOTLEG THEATRE.
Sat, March 27, FIELD MUSIC AT THE BOOTLEG THEATRE.
Sun, March 28, NELLIE MCKAY AT THE ALEX THEATRE.
Sat, April 10, PATTY GRIFFIN AT THE WILTERN THEATRE.
Thurs, April 15, CAETANO VELOSO AT THE GREEK THEATRE.
Thurs, April 22, SHELBY LYNNE AT THE ROXY.
Wed, May 5, TWO DOOR CINEMA CLUB AT THE TROUBADOUR
Fri, May 7, KING SUNNY ADE AT THE ECHOPLEX.