MADE IN L.A. MUSIC
at the HAMMER MUSEUM
THURSDAYS IN JULY
KCRW partners with the Hammer for four free summer shows starting JULY 10, with live band performances and DJ sets celebrating some of LA’s most enduring club nights, residences and music scenes
SANTA MONICA, CA (June 26, 2014) — KCRW’s free outdoor concert series Summer Nights is in full swing and July brings the return of Made in L.A. Music at the Hammer Museum, a celebration of the wide array of music created in our city.
This year’s collaboration will focus on some of LA’s most enduring club nights, residences and music scenes, from the House sounds of DEEP (with guests Marques Wyatt and Doc Martin) and the multi-cultural celebration of Afro Funke to local labels Community Records and Innovative Leisure.
These events, which are free and open to the public, are inspired by Made in L.A. 2014, the Hammer’s biennial exhibition featuring emerging and under-recognized LA artists.
Happy hour, with a cash bar, starts at 6:30pm. Music begins at 7:30pm and the museum will have extended hours during the series for guests to enjoy art in the galleries and music in the courtyard.
“I picked four distinct LA music stories to reflect our thriving metropolis and, with the backdrop of the spectacular Hammer Museum courtyard, this will be an unforgettable event series as part of KCRW’s Summer Nights,” said KCRW Music Director Jason Bentley.
Kicking off the series on July 10, one of LA’s most beloved weekend daytime dance parties, the Do-Over, heads to the Hammer with a roster of mystery DJs that are sure to rock the dance floor. KCRW DJ Mathieu Schreyer will be on the decks to start the evening and station favorite De Lux will do a live set. (Fun fact: the Do-Over recently traveled to Brazil for a party during the World Cup!)
DJ Liza Richardson kicks off a night with local label Community Music on July 17. The label launched the giant success of Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros and frontman Alex Ebert will host a night of local artists signed to the label, including a project from actress Jena Malone called The Shoe, crash, and surprise guests.
“It is an honor to present our local Community Music artists with KCRW. I grew up in LA with KCRW as a daily nutrition. Their legendary support of local artists has long been a vital conduit to the culture of music in Los Angeles,” said Ebert.
See the full lineup below and find details here.
MADE IN L.A. MUSIC at Hammer Museum
Happy Hour Begins: 6:30PM, Music: 7:30PM
Thursday, July 10
The Do-Over & Innovative Leisure Present
De Lux (Live) + The Do-Over Mystery Guest DJs + KCRW DJ Mathieu Schreyer
Thursday, July 17
A Night of Community Music: Feat. crash,
The Shoe, My Hawaii & some surprise performances – hosted
by Alex Ebert of Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic
Zeros + KCRW DJ Liza Richardson
Thursday, July 24
Afro Funke’ featuring Rocky Dawuni
+ KCRW DJ Jeremy Sole & Afro Funke’ resident DJ Glenn Red
Thursday, July 31
DEEP featuring:
Marques Wyatt
Doc Martin
+ KCRW DJ Raul Campos
Summer Nights is now in its 5th year and the Hammer Museum has always been an important cultural partner in bringing great music out into the community.
Made in L.A. Music is sponsored by The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and IKEA Burbank.
To see the full lineup of free shows, go here.
Location:
Hammer Museum
10899 Wilshire Blvd. (NE corner of Westwood and Wilshire)
Westwood
Parking:
Concertgoers are encouraged to arrive early and take advantage of $3 parking under the museum available after 6pm.
Media Contact:
Rachel Reynolds
Music Publicity Director
310) 314-4625
rachel.reynolds@kcrw.org
About KCRW:
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ABOUT THE HAMMER MUSEUM
The Hammer Museum, a public arts unit of the University of California, Los Angeles, is dedicated to exploring the diversity of artistic expression through the ages. Its collections, exhibitions, and programs span the classic to the cutting-edge in art, architecture, and design, recognizing that artists play a crucial role in all aspects of culture and society. The Hammer presents major single-artist and thematic exhibitions of historical and contemporary art. As a cultural center, the Hammer offers a diverse array of free public programs throughout the year, including lectures, readings, symposia, film screenings, and music performances.
For current program and exhibition information visit www.hammer.ucla.edu or call 310-443-7000.