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Festival season is right around the corner, and as the temperature rises, so does the influx of bands heading to lovely L.A. for some seriously kickass concerts. We have sifted through the indie and mainstream shows going down this week and are letting you know where to go and who to see in order to catch some fantastic live tunes. From The Echo, which won as having the most shows we recommend this tome around, to big acts at the STAPLES Center, we've got it all sorted out for you. So go on, don't be shy--check out this handy guide to L.A.'s best live music this week, and go see a show! More>>

Festival season is right around the corner, and as the temperature rises, so does the influx of bands heading to lovely L.A. for some seriously kickass concerts. We have sifted through the indie and mainstream shows going down this week and are letting you know where to go and who to see in order to catch some fantastic live tunes. From The Echo, which won as having the most shows we recommend this tome around, to big acts at the STAPLES Center, we've got it all sorted out for you. So go on, don't be shy--check out this handy guide to L.A.'s best live music this week, and go see a show!

[More added 1/17--check the last slides] With bars open until 4am and politicos ready to party, there will be a lot going on to celebrate Obama's second Inauguration. Even if you missed out on the official ball tickets from the Presidential Inauguration Committee, there are still a lot of events you won't want to miss (in fact, most of the ones here will be better parties, period)! Balls come and go every 4 years, so pay attention to learn what's hot and what's not for 2013.

The Obamas and Bidens have been invited to basically all of the events listed here. They are only obligated to show up to the two official balls but just might pop in when you least expect them to...

There's plenty to love about summer, sure, but is there really anything more consistently awesome than the live music? It seems like every weekend, there's another festival, another secret performance, another KCRW-sponsored conceptual series. Simply put, if you love seeing live music as much as we do, you had very little to complain about this summer. Let's take a look back at some of our favorite music moments from the past few months. More»

Whether it's a party of two or a group of friends looking to jam out to a grungy rock band, we've rounded up some of the best restaurants to hear awesome live music in NYC! More»

You might not realize it yet, but you're in a bit of a predicament this weekend. With an almost unbelievable amount of music festivals, big-name tours, free shows and local superstars all playing live in the next few days, how are you ever going to prioritize? Well, to help you get through this, we humbly submit another installment of Go See A Show, our picks for the most kick-ass live music to check out in the L.A. area this weekend. Consider it a public service from us to you. More»

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The Spare Room inside the Roosevelt Hotel boasts elegance and class with a touch of good old fashioned fun, and that's exactly what we got last night at their weekly Thursday Live Music Series, which this week featured Joe Firstman and his band. Though photography is usually off the menu at this most classy of Hollywood bowling destinations, we were able to pull a few strings, so check it out! More»

Well, with all our big talk about the unstoppable Summer Of Live Music, even we have to admit that as we get into the dog days, things have slowed down a half step. It makes sense, though: a lot of big names are on national or international tours and your favorite bands are playing mega-festivals everywhere from a beach on the Gulf Coast to a field in rural England somewhere. But don't be alarmed; what we're lacking in volume, we're making up for in sheer quality. So just like any other week/weekend, you have no excuse not to get out there and Go See A Show!

Toots And The Maytals play the Hollywood Bowl on Sunday [via] More»

Thank heaven you guys hate taking the night off, because, as we tell you every week, there are ever fewer opportunities to do so as the Summer Of Live Music rolls onwards. This week, we bring you moody new wave soundscapes at everyone's favorite cemetery/performance space, classic subversive funk-metal, soulful acoustic guitar, and even one very angry, very large white rapper. Simply put, no matter what genres you are, or aren't, into, you're in for a treat this week, so why not make tonight the night that you Go See A Show? More»