The Calder Quartet, Jimmy Cliff, Santigold and More on KCRW Next Week

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Upcoming Live Performances on MORNING BECOMES ECLECTIC with host JASON BENTLEY

Tuesday, June 26, Based in Los Angeles, The Calder Quartet perform a variety of compositions from their vast repertoire, including songs by minimalist composer Philip Glass and the lush work of Beethoven on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am

Thursday, June 28,
Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff joins Morning Becomes Eclectic for an intimate performance at 11:15am.

Friday June 29, Santigold‘s new album has been at the top of KCRW’s airplay charts for weeks and we finally caught up with the Brooklyn-based singer for a live session. Tune in to Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.

Monday, July 2, Beach House put out one of our favorite records of the year and we can’t wait to hear it live when they join us on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.

Tuesday, July 3, LA’s own Meiko made her U.S. radio debut at KCRW a few years back and promptly took off! The Hotel Café favorite has a way of penning irresistibly catchy songs that make their way into our hearts, as well as many television shows and films. We’ll hear her live on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am

Thursday, July 12, Novalima blend Afro-Peruvian music with Electronica, Latin American beats and other contemporary genres. We’ll hear the modern sound of Peru on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.

Friday, July 13, Indian-British artist Nitin Sawhney is considered a musical pioneer for his mix of south Asian musical influences with electronica and other genres, like jazz, hip hop, and flamenco. Expect a global melting pot on KCRW when he performs for the very first time on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.

KCRW PRESENTS

Wed, June 27, Jimmy Cliff at the Troubadour
Thurs, June 28, KCRW’s Summer Nights at the Hammer Museum with KCRW DJs Jason Bentley and Jeremy Sole
Wed, June 27, Soko at the Skybar
Fri June 29, Keane at the Orpheum Theatre
Sun, July 1, KCRW’s World Festival with Ben Harper, Vieux Farke Toure and Fitz and the Tantrums at the Hollywood Bowl plus Garth Trinidad host
Thurs, July 5, KCRW’s Summer Nights continues at the Hammer Museum with KCRW DJ Chuck P
Sat, July 7, Blind Pilot at the Fonda
Sun, July 8, KCRW’s World Festival with Black Eyed Peas rapper and DJ Apl.de.ap as he Takes You To The Philippines with A Celebration of Global Music. Apl.de.ap will be joined by his Black Eyed Peas bandmates Will.i.am and Taboo,  Jeremy Passion; The Harana Kings – featuring Florante Aguilar, Ogie Alcasid, Dessa, Kayamanan Ng Lahi, Legaci, Martin Nievera, Philippine Chamber Singers, Rondalla Club of Los Angeles, Sandwich, Nicole Scherzinger, and Lou Diamond Phillips, Jo Kay and Vanessa Hudgens will co host at the Hollywood Bowl  plus KCRW’s own Anthony Valadez
Thurs, July 12, KCRW’s Summer Nights continues at the Hammer Museum with KCRW DJ Anne Litt
Thurs, July 12, Novalima at the Conga Room
Sat, July 14, Moby (acoustic performance and DJ Set) and DJ Jason Bentley at Who Shot Rock & Roll Live at the Annenberg Space for Photography
Sun, July 15, KCRW’s World Festival when Tuff Gong Worldwide Salutes Legends of Reggae with Ziggy Marley,  Toots and the Maytals, Maxi Priest , Freddie McGregor and Bob Andy at the Hollywood Bowl hosted by Jeremy Sole
Thurs, July 19, KCRW’s Summer Nights at the Hammer Museum with KCRW DJ Chris Douridas
Sat, July 21, Portugal. The Man live performance and DJ Dan Wilcox and Gary Calamar at Who Shot Rock & Roll Live at the Annenberg Space for Photography
Thurs, July 26, KCRW’s Summer Nights continues at the Hammer Museum with KCRW DJ Valida
Sat, July 28, Dirty Projectors at the Wiltern
Thurs, August 2, KCRW’s Summer Nights at the Hammer Museum with KCRW DJ Jeremy Sole
Fri, August 3, Real Estate at the Fonda
Sat, August 4, Raphael Saadiq and Band of Skulls live performance and DJ Anne Litt at Who Shot Rock & Roll Live at the Annenberg Space for Photography
Thurs, August 9, KCRW’s Summer Nights continues at the Hammer Museum with DJ Anthony Valadez plus a live performance from Chicano Batman
Sat, August 11, White Denim at the Troubadour
Sun, August 12, Andrew Bird with special guest Sharon Van Etten at The Greek Theatre.
Mon, August 13, Birdy at The Roxy
Tues, August 14, The Kills at the Mayan
Tues, August 14, Regina Spektor at The Greek Theater.
Tues, August 14, Alabama Shakes with Michael Kiwanuka at the Fonda
Fri, August 31, Niki & The Dove at the Echo
Sun, September 9, Pink Martini at the Greek
Sun, September 9, KCRW’s World Festival Hot Chip, Passion Pit and Omar Souleyman at the Hollywood Bowl hosted by Jason Bentley
Tues, September 11, Thurs, September 13, My Morning Jacket at The Wiltern
Wed, September 12,The Walkmen at the Ford
Fri, September 14, Fiona Apple at the Greek
Sun, September 23, KCRW’s World Festival with Animal Collective and Tuvan throat singers Huun Huur Tu and Flying Lotus at the Hollywood Bowl
Tues, September 25, BEACH HOUSE  at THE WILTERN
Thurs, September 27, Conor Oberst at Royce Hall
Sun, September 30, Kimbra at the Ventura Theatre
Sun, September 30, KCRW’s World Festival ends with Wilco at the Hollywood Bowl hosted by Valida
Sun, September 30, Elvis Costello at The Granada Theatre in Santa Barbara
Tues, October 2, Cate Le Bon at the Bootleg Theater
Wed, October 3, Kimbra at the Fonda
Thurs, October 4, Kimbra at the Fonda
Fri, October 5, The Head and the Heart at the Wiltern
Fri, October 5, Dr. Dog at the Ford Amphitheatre
Sun, October 7, Dr. Dog at Pappy and Harriet’s in Pioneertown
Tues, October 9, Rufus Wainwright at Campbell Hall at UC Santa Barbara
Sat, October 13, Fink at the Bootleg Theatre
Sat, October 13, An Evening with David Byrne and St. Vincent at the Greek Theatre
Sat, October 13, Fink at the Bootleg Theatre
Tues, October 16, First Aid Kit at the Fonda
Wed, October 17, Bombay Bicycle Club at the Fonda
Fri, October 26, Gilberto Gil at Campbell Hall at UC Santa Barbara
Mon, November 5, Leonard Cohen at the Nokia Theatre

KCRW.COM PRESENTS

Wed, July 11, LAMC (Latin Alternative Music Conference) featuring Mala Rodríguez, Ximena Sariñana, Profetas & The Sconek-T at CENTRAL PARK SUMMERSTAGE on Rumsey Playfield in NYC
Wed, July 11, LAMC (Latin Alternative Music Conference) featuring La Santa Cecilia, Monica Lionheart, Alex Anwandter and more at THE MERCURY LOUNGE in NYC
Thurs, July 12, LAMC (Latin Alternative Music Conference) featuring La Vida Boheme, Carla Morrison, Psycho Realm, and more at THE GRAMERCY THEATRE in NYC
Thurs, July 12, LAMC (Latin Alternative Music Conference) featuring No Te Va Gustar, Pamela Rodriguez, Las Acevedo and more at SOBs in NYC
Fri, July 13, LAMC (Latin Alternative Music Conference) featuring Calle 13, Ana Tijoux and Ritmo Machine at CELEBRATE BROOKLYN at PROSPECT PARK BANDSHELL in NY
Fri, July 13, LAMC (Latin Alternative Music Conference) featuring Las Cafeteras and Paté de Fuá at QUEENS MUSEUM in NY
Sat, July 14, LAMC (Latin Alternative Music Conference) featuring Kinky, Los Auténticos Decadentes, 3Ball MTY and DJ Raff at CENTRAL PARK SUMMERSTAGE on Rumsey Playfield in NYC