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Daily Email - Thursday - 1/23/2025

January 23, 2025

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Denver’s powerhouse rock band Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats are bringing the South Of Here Tour to The Kia Forum on Friday, February 21 for a night of horn-driven tunes and gritty vocals, with support from Waxahatchee and Iron & Wine. And we’re giving away a pair of tickets!

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JUST ANNOUNCED

  • Legendary jam band Phish lights up the Hollywood Bowl for three unforgettable nights April 25-27. Buy your spot now to experience the magic live!*

  • Billy Idol and Joan Jett and The Blackhearts headline ​The Kia Forum on Thursday, September 25, for It's A Nice Day To...Tour Again! $5 from every ticket sold will be donated to the American Red Cross for wildfire relief, and Billy Idol will match each donation! Don’t miss this iconic show—WIN tickets!*

  • Factory 93’s Skyline Festival returns to Grand Molina Grand Park February 15-16 with a stacked lineup like Seth Troxler, Honey Dijon, and Âme, plus local underground selectors Annika Wolfe, Trax Unit, Soul Purpose, and more!

  • The LA Art Show is turning 30 this year! From February 19-23, the LA Convention Center will house over 100 exhibitors from all around the world.

  • Plus fresh announcements from Eslabon Armado, Future Islands, Soulection, Robin Schulz, TV Girl, and more!

LUNAR NEW YEAR EVENTS

The first day of the Lunar New Year is next Wednesday, 1/29, but the celebrations are already in full swing! Ring in the Year of the Snake with style, joy, and plenty of luck. Check out our curated list of events to get your Lunar New Year festivities started:

IN THE FUTURE

🤘 Especimen (MX)

Saturday, January 25 at The Regent Theater (8PM) 

Tijuana’s explosive punk rock band Especimen (MX) takes over DTLA with special guests Infidel and Hong Kong F*** You. Tickets are going fast, so enter today for your chance to win a pair!*

🥬 Lettuce + GZA

Tonight, January 23 at The Novo (8PM) 

Get ready for an electrifying night of psychedelic funk and hip-hop as Lettuce and GZA of Wu-Tang Clan join forces in DTLA. GRAMMY-nominated Lettuce will bring their signature Boston grooves and improvisational jams, while NYC’s legendary emcee GZA presents his iconic album Liquid Swords backed by The Phunky Nomads Band.

🌡️ Fever 333

Tonight, January 23 at Echoplex (7PM)

LA-based trio Fever 333 is making their first hometown appearance in over 3 years! Buy tickets to hear tracks from their latest album Darker White, plus opening acts Slay Squad and Crooked Teeth!

🩸 3 Inches of Blood

Tomorrow, January 24 at The Fonda Theatre (8:30PM)

Their first LA show in 12 years, Canadian blistering metal band 3 Inches of Blood brings their 20th anniversary Advance and Vanquish celebration to Hollywood with thrash metal veterans Toxic Holocaust, Haunt, and up-and-comers Intranced opening.

🎸 Taper’s Choice

Tomorrow, January 24 at The Troubadour (8PM)

California’s fastest rising jam band, Taper’s Choice is the four headed brain-child of Alex Bleeker (Real Estate), Dave Harrington (Darkside), Chris Tomson (Vampire Weekend), and Zach Tenorio (Arc Iris). Tickets are only $20!

KODO

For four decades, KODO has brought the powerful sound of the taiko drum to global stages. Their new program, Warabe, honors their classic repertoire. Don’t miss this special performance at the Walt Disney Concert Hall on February 4!

LOCALS ONLY

  • Penmar Sunset Sessions is starting the season early this year by hosting a golf and benefit concert on Friday, 1/31 at 4PM! Silent auction, raffles, DJ sets, live performances, and more with proceeds supporting LAFD, Watch Duty, NDLON, and local families in need.

  • Join KCRW and R&S Kayne Foundation on Monday, 1/27 at 7PM for a free virtual public information panel regarding the cleanup process for people living in or near areas affected by the fires.

In remembrance of those lost in the fires.