Caitlyn Trudnich (kroq.cbslocal.com); Dev, Crystal Quintero (eds.), Wisdom Quarterly
(Tove Lo) "Habits (Stay High)" She's Not on Drugs, just in love. See Sunset Strip Music Festival
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Sigh. Coachella, Outside Lands, and HARD Summer have officially come and
gone. We’ve hung up our flower headbands and put away our wellies.
But don’t worry, there are still plenty of awesome music festivals coming up in a nearby location. From indie rock, to hip
hop, to EDM, these upcoming events have something for every type
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| DIY Fest, Pomona |
- Dead Kennedys' singer Jello Biafra
- Unlocking The Truth to play Hollywood! (Coachella)
- Sweden's Lykke Li in L.A. ("Get Some")
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| Together Pangea |
Now in its fourth year, Echo Park Rising is a FREE festival,
combining live music, art, food, and activities celebrating the eclectic
neighborhood that is Echo Park. Live performances from over 200 of LA’s
best up-and-coming acts, including Local’s Only band Together Pangea. Enjoy strolling the local businesses
and restaurants, including Blue Bag Records, Origami Vinyl, and Mohawk
Bend. And it wouldn’t be a festival without yummy food! Food trucks
in attendance include Coolhaus and The Grilled Cheese Truck – mmm!
Located on main routes of Sunset Blvd., Glendale Blvd.,
Alvarado Ave. and Echo Park Ave. Friday 4:00-10:00 pm, Saturday 12:00-10:00 pm,
Sunday 12:00-10:00 pm. Free Admission.
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Sponsored by the Hispanic American music service Uforia, this
festival includes two stages, featuring popular acts in both Latin and hip hop genres, including Kid Cudi, Ludacris, and Mexican rock group
Camila. Held at LA’s Exposition Park, the festival will also include a
Vendor’s Village and tons of food-trucks all day.
Exposition Park, 700 State Dr., Los Angeles. 2:45 pm-12:00 am. Gen. Admission $46.05 + fees.
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Whenever we visit Venice Beach, it’s guaranteed we’ll
find an eclectic mix of cultures and unique arts. The 9th Annual Venice
Beach Music Fest perfectly reflects the spirit of the area, with an
all-day fun and FREE experience! Live performances include legendary
singer Willie Chambers, funk rockers Zen Robbi,
and Middle Eastern bellydancing from Ya Harissa Bellydance Theater.
And don’t forget to hit up the after-party, featuring a founding member of
Black Flag, Chuck Dukowski!
Windward Plaza Park, 1 Windward Ave., Venice Beach. 11:00 am-7:00 pm. Free admission.
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What began as a small music event in Echo Park created by an 18
year-old Sean Carlson, has now become a massive music festival that tons
of LA festival goers look forward to every year! Now in its 11th year
and located at The LA Sports Arena and Exposition Park, this upcoming SOLD-OUT festival (like all other sellouts has lots of tickets available at the window, scalpers out front, people with a few extras, dealers, brokers, and craigslisters) promises to be a massive talent fest. With names like The Strokes, Phoenix, Interpol, Haim, Against Me!, and more, it’s sure to be a blast.
LA Sports Arena and Exposition Park, 3939 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles. Saturday & Sunday, 2:00 pm-12:00 am.
SoCal rockabilly lovers will definitely love this music festival,
featuring tons of rockabilly and psychobilly performances happening all
Labor Day weekend long. Held at the Seaport Marina Hotel, the weekend
includes internationally known performers like The Sharks (UK) and The
Long Tall Texans (UK), as well as fun record hop events, and a pool
party and BBQ to culminate the weekend!
Seaport Marina Hotel, 6400 E. Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach. Weekend Pass Admission $80 + fees.
This awesome, Labor Day Weekend event, sponsored by KROQ, features a jam-packed live music lineup, including KROQ favorites The Dirty Heads, Pepper, and Seedless!
Located at the historic Queen Mary in Long Beach, festival-goers can
enjoy a cold drink and yummy food as you stroll through the many
vendors and take in the scenic views of the Long Beach harbor!
The Queen Mary, 1126 Queens Highway, Long Beach. General
Admission $25. VIP Admission $75 (includes 2 drink tickets, VIP Lounge
access, and access to explore the Queen Mary!)
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Co-created by hip hop mogul Jay Z in 2012, this successful
festival originated in Philadelphia. But this year marks the first time the festival will be held in Los Angeles at Grand
Park. The Rocky Stage, Liberty Stage, and Freedom Tent will feature
performances from some of the best in rock, hip hop, and EDM, including
Imagine Dragons, Kayne West, John Mayer, Iggy Azalea, Weezer, Rise
Against, Capital Cities, Steve Aoki, and many more.
Grand Park, 227 N. Spring Street, Los Angeles. 2-Day Pass Admission $200 + fees.
Created by Mad Decent founder Diplo in 2008, this Block Party tour
will be visiting Los Angeles in September. Taking place at the LA Center
Studios, this vibrant event will include performances from members of the
Mad Decent family,
including Laidback Luke, singer Elliphant, and Diplo himself! Hey, who
knows? Maybe even rapper Riff Raff will make a guest appearance.
LA Center Studios, 1201 W. 5th Street, Los Angeles. Doors 1:00 pm
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One of the most happening music events in LA is the SSMF! Since
2008, the iconic Sunset Strip has been filled with performances on the street and on the legendary stages of venues such as the Whiskey A Go-Go, The
Roxy Theatre, and Rainbow Bar & Grill. This year, expect the Strip
to get rocked with major performances including, Jane’s Addiction, Empire Of The Sun, Cold War Kids, Mayer Hawthorne, Tove Lo of "Habits (Stay High)" fame, and more.
Saturday, 2:00-11:00 pm, Sunday, 2:00-10:00 pm. 2 Day Pass Admission $125 + fees.
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