Upcoming on MBE and KCRW Presents

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Upcoming Live Performances on MORNING BECOMES ECLECTIC with host JASON BENTLEY

Tuesday, March 9, Portland-based Laura Veirs will warm the studios with songs from her gorgeous new release “July Flame.” We’ll catch up with this talented singer/songwriter on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.

Wednesday, March 10, The Watson Twins adopted a grittier soul sound for their new album. We’ll get a taste of their pristine harmonies when they perform on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.

Friday, March 12, Ludovico Einaudi and his sextet will treat us to live renditions of his cinematic compositions and prove that we can levitate while listening to music.  Join us on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.

Thursday, March 18, The Middle East won our hearts with their gentle harmonies and intricate arrangements. The band hails from Australia and we’re proud to be part of their U.S. debut as they perform on Morning Becomes Eclectic from Austin, Texas, when we broadcast from the music conference, South-By-Southwest at 11:15am.

Friday, March 19, Buzz band The xx bring their cool and captivating songs for a live performance on Morning Becomes Eclectic when we broadcast from Austin, Texas, as part of the music conference, South-By-Southwest at 11:15am.

Monday, March 22, Tom Findlay and Andy Cato are the masterminds behind the electronic dance stylings of Groove Armada. We’ll hear a set of songs from their recent release “Black Light” and catch up with them upon their return to Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.

Wednesday, March 24, Actress Zooey Deschanel showcases her perfect pop sensibilities on a new set of songs produced with M. Ward. They team up as She & Him to perform their duets on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.

Thursday, March 25, The Low Anthem’s songs sound like short-stories culled from American folklore and the quartet perform on as many instruments as a full orchestra!  We’ll be treated to a live session when they join Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.

KCRW.COM PRESENTS

Wed, March 10
, LAURA VEIRS at CAFÉ DU NORD in SAN FRANCISCO.
Wed, March 17, KCRW’s OFFICAL NIGHT SHOWCASE at SXSW, featuring OZOMATLI, MIIKE SNOW, FANFARLO, CHOIR OF YOUNG BELIEVERS, SOKO, FITZ AND THE TANTRUMS.
Thurs, March 18, KCRW is the radio sponsor for FILTER Magazine’s Showdown at Cedar Street, featuring The Megaphone Thrift, Casiokids, Serena Maneesh, The Kissaway Trail, Fool’s Gold, Active Child, Minus the Bear, Uffie, Miike Snow.
Fri, March 19, KCRW is the radio sponsor for FILTER Magazine’s Showdown at Cedar Street, featuring NNEKA, Band of Skulls, Delta Spirit, The Temper Trap, Local Natives, BRMC, Dr. Dog.
Sat, March 20, KCRW’s OFFICIAL DAY SHOWCASE at SXSW, featuring ROGUE WAVE, THE MIDDLE EAST, LISSIE.
Sat, March 20, KCRW is the radio sponsor for FILTER Magazine’s Showdown at Cedar Street, featuring Julia Marcell, L. Stag, Pustki, Children Collide, Codeine Velvet Club, Athlete, The Constellations, The Boxer Rebellion, Frightened Rabbit
Thurs, April 13 and Wed, April 14, LITTLE DRAGON at THE INDEPENDENT in SAN FRANCISCO.

KCRW PRESENTS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Sat, March 6, JOE HENRY AT LARGO AT THE CORONET.
Tues, March 9, LAURA VEIRS AT SPACELAND.
Wed, March 10, THE MIGUEL ATWOOD-FERGUSON ENSEMBLE AT OM AT ZANZIBAR.
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.
Sun, March 14, BROKEN BELLS AT THE TROUBADOUR.
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.
Sun, March 21, GROOVE ARMADA AT THE MUSIC BOX AT THE HENRY FONDA.
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.
Mon, April 5, THE CHURCH AT THE ROXY.
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.
Tues, May 18, MASSIVE ATTACK AT THE WILTERN.
Wed, May 19, MASSIVE ATTACK AT THE WILTERN.
Thurs, May 20, SHOUT OUT LOUDS AT THE EL REY THEATRE.
Tues, May 25, NADA SURF AT THE TROUBADOUR.
Wed, May 26, NADA SURF AT THE TROUBADOUR.
Fri, June 11, HENRY ROLLINS: FREQUENT FLYER TOUR AT LARGO AT THE CORONET.
Sat, June 12, HENRY ROLLINS: FREQUENT FLYER TOUR AT LARGO AT THE CORONET.