As the 12-member Palast Orchester began to play Thursday night, and Max Raabe stepped out with his distinctive baritone, impeccably dressed in coat and tails, Royce Hall was immediately transformed into an elegant ballroom of the bygone era of the 1920s and '30s. Read more...
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February 21, 9:20 pm
Concert Review: Max Raabe and the Palast Orchester
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February 18, 9:32 pm
Rebellious Sahara Desert rock rolls into Royce
Rock 'n' roll bands may claim to be all about rebellion, but you'd be hard-pressed to find one that embodies that fighting spirit more than Tinariwen. Read more...
Photo: Formed in the crucible of the long freedom fight of the nomadic Tuareg people of the Sahara, Tinariwen has been leading a revolution in world music since 2001. The group, which has played at major music festivals throughout the world, including Coachella and Glastonbury, will lay down their hypnotic bass and drum beats on Saturday at Royce Hall.
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February 17, 11:02 pm
Composing Unity
It is a virtuoso program for orchestra and a dream performance for developing musicians, showcasing the talent and beauty of individual performers and instrumental sections. Read more...
Photo: Musical director and conductor Neal Stulberg will lead the UCLA philharmonic orchestra tonight at Schoenberg Hall in a performance of four compositions.
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February 16, 9:00 pm
Historic Troubadour stays modern with P.O.S.
Since its opening in 1957, the Troubadour has built a reputation for showcasing lesser-known performers who possess real talent, in an intimate environment. Read more...
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February 11, 9:00 pm
Band pays homage to Guided by Voices
All song titles on Tigerbomb's MySpace music page are immediately followed with the phrase "by them, not us!" This is one way that Tigerbomb is honoring the legacy of indie rock band Guided by Voices instead of simply engaging in self-promotion to get ahead. Read more...
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February 11, 9:00 pm
Cover band reaches for Sublime heights
Though the original Sublime may have ended with the death of singer Bradley Nowell in 1996, its music continues to reach fans all over the nation through the Sublime tribute band, Badfish. Read more...
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February 11, 1:32 pm
Concert Review: Wild Beasts
On their first ever tour on this side of the Atlantic, Wild Beasts commanded the stage like veterans, filling the small Troubadour club with enormous sounds. Read more...