Upcoming Live Performances on MORNING BECOMES ECLECTIC with host JASON BENTLEY
Tuesday, July 6, Electronica guru Daedelus was classically trained in double bass and bass clarinet — which explains why he remixes Wagner, as well as current artists. Hear the Santa Monica native craft a spellbinding set employing a wide range of techniques on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.
Thursday, July 8, U.K. sensations Marina & the Diamonds have received ecstatic reviews for their dazzling debut. See why the BBC is calling them an “artist to watch” during the band’s U.S. radio debut on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.
Friday, July 9, Konono No. 1 was founded over 25 years ago and specializes in African trance grooves native to their region, near the Congo border. They’ll fill our airwaves with thumb pianos, salvaged car parts and makeshift percussion as they join Morning Becomes Eclectic for a live session at 11:15am.
Monday, July 12, Get ready for a blazing hot session with The Heavy as they tear through a fiery set of blues and funk-tinged tracks with a nod to their British rock roots on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.
Tuesday, July 13, Pat Grossi is a choirboy-turned-indie pop musician known as Active Child. We’ll host a live session with this newcomer on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.
Wednesday, July 14, What do you get when you cross members of West Coast indie rock favorites Earlimart and Grandaddy? Why Admiral Radley of course! They’ll join Morning Becomes Eclectic for a set of witty rock and elegant art ballads at 11:15am.
KCRW.com Presents
Wed, July 7, LAMC (Latin Alternative Music Conference) feat. Nortec Collective Presents: Bostich + Fussible, Ocote Soul Sounds, El Guincho & Ana Tijoux at CENTRAL PARK SUMMERSTAGE (Rumsey Playfield) in NYC.
Wed, July 7, LAMC (Latin Alternative Music Conference) featuring Maleco Collective and more at THE MERCURY LOUNGE in NYC.
Thurs, July 8, LAMC (Latin Alternative Music Conference) feat. Alex Cuba, The Pinker Tones and more at LE POISSON ROUGE in NYC.
Thurs, July 8, LAMC (Latin Alternative Music Conference) feat. Pacha Massive, King Chango and more at EL MUSEO DEL BARIO in NYC.
Thurs, July 8, LAMC (Latin Alternative Music Conference) feat. La Bien Querida, Mexican Institute of Sound, Isa GT and more at BOWERY BALLROOM in NYC.
Fri, July 9, LAMC (Latin Alternative Music Conference) featuring Ozomatli, Fidel Nadal, Toy Selectah and more at PROSPECT PARK BANDSHELL in NYC.
Sat, July 10, LAMC (Latin Alternative Music Conference) feat. Maldita Vecindad, The Pinker Tones and more at CENTRAL PARK SUMMERSTAGE (Rumsey Playfield) in NYC.
KCRW PRESENTS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Thurs, July 1, KCRW Presents the Hammer Museum’s Also I Like to Rock with Saint Motel and Kitten plus our own Dan Wilcox deejaying in the courtyard at the Hammer Museum.
Sat, July 3, Baths and Daedelus at the Troubadour.
Thurs, July 8, KCRW Presents the Hammer Museum’s Also I Like to Rock with Admiral Radley and The Happy Hollows plus our own Anne Litt deejaying in the courtyard at the Hammer Museum.
Thurs, July 15, KCRW Presents the Hammer Museum’s Also I Like to Rock with Fitz & The Tantrums plus The Heavy and our own Garth Trinidad deejaying in the courtyard at the Hammer Museum.
Fri, July 16, Parisian outfit Caravan Palace at California Plaza in downtown Los Angeles.
Fri, July 16, John Doe and Exene with The Living Sisters at the Autry 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, KCRW Presents the Hammer Museum’s Also I Like to Rock with Voxhaul Broadcast and Chasing Kings plus our own Chuck P. deejaying in the courtyard at the Hammer Museum.
Fri, July 23, Miguel Atwood-Ferguson joined by fellow musicians at California Plaza in downtown Los Angeles.
Fri, July 23, Delta Spirit at the El Rey Theatre.
Sun, July 25, KCRW’s World Festival features Reggae Night IX, with Jimmy Cliff, Sly & Robbie, and Tarris Riley at the Hollywood Bowl. Jeremy Sole hosts.
Thurs, August 5, Everest at the Bootleg Theatre.
Wed, August 11, Frazey Ford at the Hotel Café.
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.
Sat, August 21, Tijuana’s Nortec Collective and the Colombian accordion stylings of Mr. Vallenato at California Plaza in downtown Los Angeles.
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.
Wed, September 15, The Walkmen with Japandroids at the El Rey Theatre
Fri, September 17, Local Natives at the Music Box.
Sat, September 18, Autolux at the El Rey Theatre.
Sun, September 19, KCRW’s World Festival bring Viva Mexico!, featuring Calexico, Ozomatli, Los Super Seven, 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.
Sun, October 3, Belle & Sebastian at the Hollywood Palladium.
Tues, October 12, The Eels at the Music Box.
Sat, October 16, The National at the Fox Theatre in Pomona. Owen Pallett opens.
Tues, October 19, Broken Social Scene at the Wiltern.
Mon, November 29, The Books at the Music Box.