Upcoming on MBE and KCRW Presents

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Upcoming Live Performances on MORNING BECOMES ECLECTIC with host JASON BENTLEY

Monday, June 7, Denmark’s dynamic duo Quadron was on every KCRW DJ’s playlist last year and we’re pleased to finally get them in studio for their U.S. radio debut performance of their sexy electronic soul on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.

Tuesday, June 8, Local duo Jogger craft songs from sonic scraps with meticulous attention to detail. Experience their future-folk beats on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.

Wednesday, June 9, Tune in for an energetic set of rollicking rock from Long Beach’s Delta Spirit. They’ll play songs from their freshly minted release on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.

Wednesday, June 16, Neil Young is such a big fan of LA band Everest that he signed them to his label. We’ll hear why when they play songs from their rollicking new release on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.

Thursday, June 17, Brazilian folk and jazz composer Arthur Verocai makes a rare appearance in Los Angeles and stops by KCRW studios for a very special session on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.

Friday, June 18, James Mercer of The Shins and producer Danger Mouse team up as Broken Bells. They’ll talk about their collaborative project and offer a live session at 11:15am on Morning Becomes Eclectic.

KCRW.COM PRESENTS

Wed, July 7, LAMC (Latin Alternative Music Conference) feat. Nortec Collective Presents: Bostich + Fussible, El Guincho & Ana Tijoux at CENTRAL PARK SUMMERSTAGE (Rumsey Playfield).
Wed, July 7, LAMC (Latin Alternative Music Conference) feat. Maleco Collective, Ocote Soul Sounds and more at THE MERCURY LOUNGE.
Thur, July 8, LAMC (Latin Alternative Music Conference) feat. Alex Cuba, The Pinker Tones and more at LE POISSON ROUGE.
Thur, July 8, LAMC (Latin Alternative Music Conference) feat. Pacha Massive, King Chango and more at EL MUSEO DEL BARIO.
Thur, July 8, LAMC (Latin Alternative Music Conference) feat. La Bien Querida, Mexican Institute of Sound, Isa GT and more at BOWERY BALLROOM.
Fri, July 9, LAMC (Latin Alternative Music Conference) feat.Ozomatli, Fidel Nadal, Toy Selectah and more at PROSPECT PARK BANDSHELL.
Sat, July 10, LAMC (Latin Alternative Music Conference) feat. Maldita Vecindad, The Pinker Tones and more at CENTRAL PARK SUMMERSTAGE (Rumsey Playfield).

KCRW PRESENTS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Fri, June 4, FIRST FRIDAYS FEATURING PEANUT BUTTER WOLF AND NEON INDIAN AT THE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM.
Fri, June 4, LOCAL NATIVES AT THE TROUBADOUR.
Sun, June 6, THE XX AT THE WILTERN.
Wed, June 9, Hot Hot Heat at the Bootleg Theatre.
Wed, June 9, Karen Elson at Spaceland.
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 12, Summer Nights an evening hosted by our own DJ Dan Wilcox plus Hot Hot Heat at One Colorado — in the heart of historic Pasadena.
Sat, June 12, Fitz and the Tantrums at the Detroit Bar in Costa Mesa.
Wed, June 16, Junip featuring Jose Gonzalez at the Center for the Arts, Eagle Rock.
Thurs, June 17, Fitz and the Tantrums at Spaceland.
Sat, June 19, IMOGEN HEAP AT THE GREEK THEATRE.
Sat, June 19, Jamie Lidell at the El Rey Theatre.
Sun, June 20, KCRW’s WORLD FESTIVAL FEATURES BAABA MAAL,  YEASAYER, TINARIWEN, FOOL’S GOLD and PLAYING FOR CHANGE AT THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL.
Mon, June 21, Imogen Heap at the Granada Theatre in Santa Barbara.
Tues, June 22, Jo Hamilton at Hotel Caf é.
Tues, June 22, STARS AT THE TROUBADOUR.
Thurs, June 24, FAT FREDDY’S DROP AT THE MUSIC BOX AT THE HENRY FONDA. Aaron Byrd and Jeremy Sole host and deejay the evening.
Sat, June 26, SHARON JONES AND THE DAP KINGS AT THE WILTERN.
Sat, June 26, Summer Nights an evening hosted by our own DJ Chris Douridas plus local favorites Everest at One Colorado — in the heart of historic Pasadena.
Sun, June 27, KCRW’s WORLD FESTIVAL FEATURES GOLDFRAPP, ORQUESTA BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB featuring OMARA PORTUONDO and TUNEYARDS AT THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL. Tom Schnabel hosts.
Thurs, July 1, Also I Like to Rock with Saint Motel and Kitten plus our own Dan Wilcox manning the turntables in the courtyard of the Hammer Museum.
Sat, July 3, Baths and Daedelus at the Troubadour.
Thurs, July 8, Also I Like to Rock with Admiral Radley and The Happy Hollows plus our own Anne Litt handling  the turntables in the courtyard of the Hammer Museum.
Thurs, July 15, Also I Like to Rock with Fitz & The Tantrums plus a very special guest and our own Garth Trinidad handling  the turntables in the courtyard of the Hammer Museum.
Sun, July 18, KCRW’s WORLD FESTIVAL FEATURES THE SWELL SEASON, SHE & HIM AND THE BIRD AND THE BEE AT THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL. Liza Richardson and Chris Douridas host an evening of duets.
Mon, July 19, THE NEW PORNOGRAPHERS AT THE MUSIC BOX.
Thurs, July 22, Also I Like to Rock with Voxhaul Broadcast and Chasing Kings plus our own Chuck P. handling  the turntables in the courtyard of the Hammer Museum.
Fri, July 23, Delta Spirit at the El Rey Theatre.
Sun, July 25, KCRW’s WORLD FESTIVAL BRINGS REGGAE NIGHT IX FEATURING JIMMY CLIFF, SLY & ROBBIE, AND TARRIS RILEY AT THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL. Jeremy Sole hosts.
Wed, August 11, Frazey Ford at the Hotel Caf é.
Thurs, August 12, My Morning Jacket at the Greek. Avi Buffalo open.
Sat, August 14, SEU JORGE AT CLUB NOKIA.
Wed, August 18, Rodrigo y Gabriela at The Greek.
Sun, August 29, KCRW’s WORLD FESTIVAL FEATURES THE CHEMICAL BROTHERS, CHROMEO AND YACHT AT THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL. Jason Bentley hosts.
Wed, September 8, David Gray & Ray Lamontagne at The Greek.
Sun, September 19, KCRW’s WORLD FESTIVAL BRINGS VIVA MEXICO! FEATURING CALEXICO, OZOMATLI, LOS SUPER SEVEN, MEXICAN INSTITUTE OF SOUND, MARIACHI REYNA LOS ANGELES AND GRANDEZA MEXICANA FOLK BALLET COMPANY AT THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL. Raul Campos hosts.
Fri, September 24, Dirty Projectors at the Wiltern.
Mon, September 27, The Black Keys at the Hollywood Palladium.
Tues, October 19, Broken Social Scene at the Wiltern.