Upcoming Live Performances on MORNING BECOMES ECLECTIC with host JASON BENTLEY
Monday, May 3, Canadian composer Owen Pallett has written string arrangements for KCRW favorites like Arcade Fire and Grizzly Bear, but soars even higher in his stunning solo work. He brings his glorious arrangements and melodies to Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.
Tuesday, May 4, Northern Ireland’s shining stars Two Door Cinema Club are stealing hearts as they tour the world behind their super catchy debut release. They’ll stop by KCRW studios for a live session and interview on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.
Friday, May 7, The Tallest Man on Earth is the moniker of Swedish musician Kristian Matsson, whose gravelly voice channels early Bob Dylan as he deftly picks his guitar and delivers his weighty songs. He’ll join Morning Becomes Eclectic for a live performance at 11:15am.
Tuesday, May 11, Nikki & Rich recall Brill Building-style pop with soul overtones on their debut release. They’ll share a romantic set of songs when they join Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.
Thursday, May 13, Oscar winning producer Gustavo Santaolalla will lead the Argentine-Uruguayan electronic Tango collective known as Bajofondo in advance of their Disney Hall debut with a performance on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.
Friday, May 14, Flying Lotus is a renowned producer who launched a musical movement here in LA by expertly merging hip hop, psychedelic and dubstep sounds. He counts Thom Yorke among his many fans. Armed with his laptop, we’ll feature a live performance and interview on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15AM.
Wednesday, May 19, Shout Out Louds offer their peppy Swedish pop when they join Morning Becomes Eclectic for a live session and interview at 11:15am.
Thursday, May 20, Seattle’s Minus The Bear have been making their way through the U.S. touring their polished, catchy songs. They’ll stop by KCRW studios to perform songs from their newly minted release “Omni” on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.
Friday, May 21, USA Today calls Scotland’s Frightened Rabbit a “must-see act” and we’ll get a chance to experience their anthemic, stadium-sized rock when they join Morning Becomes Eclectic for a live set at 11:15am.
KCRW PRESENTS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Wed, May 5, TWO DOOR CINEMA CLUB AT THE TROUBADOUR.
Fri, May 7, FIRST FRIDAYS AT THE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM featuring THE TALLEST MAN ON EARTH and GAMBLE HOUSE.
Sat, May 15, MEXICAN INSTITUTE OF SOUND at SOHO IN SANTA BARBARA
Sun, May 16, SEA WOLF at THE AUTRY MUSEUM
Tues, May 18, MASSIVE ATTACK AT THE WILTERN.
Wed, May 19, MASSIVE ATTACK AT THE WILTERN.
Wed, May 19, CARIBOU and TORO Y MOI AT THE EL REY THEATRE
Wed, May 20, MASSIVE ATTACK AT THE WILTERN.
Thurs, May 20, SHOUT OUT LOUDS AT THE EL REY THEATRE.
Thurs, May 20, MINUS THE BEAR AT THE MAYAN.
Sun, May 23, FRIGHTENED RABBIT AT THE MUSIC BOX
Tues, May 25, NADA SURF AT THE TROUBADOUR.
Tues, May 25, ANGUS AND JULIA STONE AT THE MASONIC LODGE AT HOLLYWOOD FOREVER CEMETARY. Wed, May 26, NADA SURF AT THE TROUBADOUR.
Wed, May 26, ANGUS AND JULIA STONE AT THE MASONIC LODGE AT HOLLYWOOD FOREVER CEMETARY.
Fri, May 28, SIMIAN MOBILE DISCO (DJ SET) AT CONTROL AT THE AVALON
Wed, June 2, THE LIVING SISTERS AT THE HOTEL CAFÉ
Wed, June 2, SCHOOL OF SEVEN BELLS AT THE ECHO
Fri, June 4, FIRST FRIDAYS AT THE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM featuring PEANUT BUTTER WOLK and NEON INDIAN
Fri, June 4, LOCAL NATIVES 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.
Sat, June 19, IMOGEN HEAP AT THE GREEK THEATRE
Tue, June 22, STARS AT THE TROUBADOUR
Thurs, June 24, FAT FREDDY’S DROP AT THE MUSIC BOX AT THE HENRY FONDA.
Sat, June 26, SHARON JONES AND THE DAP KINGS AT THE WILTERN
Mon, July 19, THE NEW PORNOGRAPHERS AT THE MUSIC BOX.
Sat, August 14, SEU JORGE at CLUB NOKIA