[Devo partying backstage, 1977] Every week, we tell you that the slate of amazing, diverse live music in the L.A. area shows no signs of letting up. Frankly, we're not sure whether you believe us or not, because maybe you're all just getting used to being able to see the biggest names and best-kept-secret young talents in the music world, week after week, and you take this all for granted. Well, all we can do is keep hitting you with our top picks from yet another amazing week of awesome, unique live shows from your favorites and future favorites in every genre. I guess what we're trying to say is, Go See A Show! More»

With two straight weekends of Coachella madness in the books, it's understandable if you figured you were about to get a week off to rest and collect yourself. Understandable, but incorrect, because summer is upon us, and that means there's no stopping the steady flow of kick ass live music. This week brings L.A. everything from big name arena rock to classic gangster rap to pioneering art shows featuring world-class DJ's, so no matter what your taste is, it's a perfect week to Go See A Show! More»

So now that we've regained our "better weather than the East Coast" title (with the exception of some very funky wind), there's a lot of activities competing for your attention: al fresco dining, trips to the beach, cancelled Beerathons, and whatnot. But as the upcoming slate of pre-'Coachella concerts in and around L.A. proves, you'd be wise to leave plenty of time in your schedule for your weekly dose of kick ass live music. So what are you waiting for? Go see a show! More»

Oh man, this is a bummer. According to reports on LA Weekly affiliated blog L.A. Slush (and now getting picked up all over town), The Music Box, the iconic and completely awesome live music venue at the Henry Fonda Theater seems to have been shut down overnight. Yes, what you see on the left is what its marquee displays. More»

After the holiday season with all of its random bustle, early January is all about getting back on track and re-setting the routines that let you live a normal life. This is, of course, why so many people try to re-start a diet or exercise regimen, but since both of those things aren't, y'know, fun, they tend to be hard to stick to. So why not start a new routine, one where you take weekly advantage of the incredible depth and diversity of live music available in Southern California? Welcome to the first 2012 weekly edition of "Go See A Show!" Here are the shows around around town you need to know about this week... More»

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Booze and amazing live performances go hand in hand, so thank you, Giant Step and SVEDKA Vodka, for getting the formula down pat last night. More»