Concert

Cirque du Soleil: Dralion

Wed, 8 Feb 2012 19:30 -0700

Thrilling more than 8 million people worldwide since the show premiered in 1999, Dralion is the fusion of ancient Chinese circus traditions and the avant-garde style of Cirque du Soleil. The name Dralion (pronounced "Drah-lee-on") is drawn from its two main symbols: the dragon, representing the East, and the lion, representing the West. Dralion derives much of its inspiration from Eastern philosophy with its perpetual quest for harmony between humankind and nature. The international cast features 52 world-class acrobats, gymnasts, musicians, singers and comedic characters

Greensky Bluegrass

Wed, 8 Feb 2012 20:00 -0700

If you're familiar with bluegrass music, then you're tuned in to some of what Greensky Bluegrass does. They're also known to throw a great party, rock n roll, and (if the critics are to be believed) they have great songs. They are unquestionably a team of friends that traverse the country making music they enjoy. What makes Greensky different than Bluegrass? Poignant rural ballads about real people? Dobro tone that Jerry (Douglas or Garcia) would love? Distortion Pedals? Grit and attitude from a whiskey soaked card game? Indeed, but that's just the tip of the iceberg.

This quintet from Michigan has been staying up late at all the coolest festivals and stopping to play your favorite clubs and theaters across America for 11 years now. Nearly 175 shows per year has prepared them for the rigorous task of continuity. Greensky Bluegrass isn't slowing down. "They're coming to your town to help you party down." Yeah. Really. Like you never thought possible.

Reso & Evol Intent

Thu, 9 Feb 2012 20:00 -0700

Cirque du Soleil: Dralion

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:30 -0700

Widespread Panic

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:00 -0700

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MOE.

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:30 -0700

moe. is the preeminent progressive rock band on the music scene today. With 20 years of touring and just as many albums under its belt, the quintet of Al Schnier and Chuck Garvey on guitars and vocals, Rob Derhak on bass and vocals, Jim Loughlin on percussion and vibes, and Vinnie Amico on Drums, continues to push the standard for performance art.

Lenny Kravitz

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:00 -0700

Kravitz has repeatedly shown what that process can accomplish. He’s been making records for over twenty years, since his landmark 1989 debut LET LOVE RULE. In that time, he has sold over 35 million albums and won four Grammy awards. But despite these dazzling achievements—or maybe because of them—the singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist's home in the islands has remained a crucial part of his life. "It's such a beautiful, isolated place," says Kravitz, "and it's a really great, basic existence. You eat out of the garden and the sea, you don’t have shoes or keys, and you know everybody and don’t pass by anyone without acknowledging them."

MOE.

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 19:30 -0700

Conspirator

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 20:00 -0700

2011 has been a seminal year for Conspirator. Formed in 2004 by Aron Magner and Marc Brownstein (The Disco Biscuits keyboardist and bass player) along with New York producer DJ Omen, Conspirator has taken on many forms through the years. With the recent addition of virtuoso guitarist Chris Michetti and stalwart drummers Darren Shearer (the New Deal) and Mike Greenfield (Lotus), Conspirator has reached a new level.

As a full band, the music is hitting new highs, and with the addition of an arsenal of new material, crowds across the nation have begun to catch on. Conspirator can no longer be considered merely a side-project, but must be looked at entirely as its own entity.

Cirque du Soleil: Dralion

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 13:00 -0700

Cirque du Soleil: Dralion

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 17:00 -0700

Perpetual Groove

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 20:00 -0700

Rising out of the low country of Savannah, GA in 2001, Perpetual Groove has grown quickly into a formidable international touring organization. Now based in Athens, GA, the band continues to ride an unending wave of momentum buoyed by an enthusiastic fan base and international critical acclaim. Fans of Perpetual Groove (or PGroove, as the fans like to call them) are known to follow the band from state to state, night to night, to experience their euphoric live show that features an ever changing set-list. Perpetual Groove's music has evolved into a genre-bending, highly original sound that touches upon jazz-rock, neo-psychedelia, R&B, trance electronica, progressive rock, and anthemic arena rock.

Hot Chelle Rae

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 20:00 -0700

Before Hot Chelle Rae "fueled up the Jeep with bubbly elasti-funk and breezy hip-hop swagger" (as Entertainment Weekly put it) with their brand new single "I Like It Like That," the Nashville-based quartet scored a bonafide breakthrough smash hit over the last several months with "Tonight Tonight." Declared "one of the catchiest pop-rock anthems of the summer" by USA Today, "Tonight Tonight" crashed into the Top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in July like an unruly teenager, shot to No. 1 at Hot AC radio in September, was certified double-platinum in the U.S., and certified platinum in Canada and Australia. Meanwhile, its hilarious video (featuring a cameo by guitarist Nash Overstreet's brother, Glee's Chord Overstreet) has racked up nearly 30 million views online, energizing the group's active, devoted fan base. But it wasn't until Jon Stewart sang a snippet of its chorus on The Daily Show that the band realized just how thoroughly "Tonight Tonight" had penetrated the mainstream.

Lady Antebellum

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:00 -0700

Lady Antebellum's truth is in the music. But the alchemy which forged this six time Grammy award winning trio extends beyond its signature vocal blend and heartfelt songwriting gifts. With a self-titled double platinum debut album and triple platinum second effort—Need You Now—it's easy to applaud their amazing achievements, but equally significant is the underlying importance of the group's shared heartbeat.

The Slackers

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 20:00 -0700

Building a diverse catalog, with Jamaican music as its foundation, and after spending more than half the year on the road on average, the band has built one of the most diverse audiences of its generation. You'll find families, rudies, rastas, punks and everything in between at a Slackers show. You'll see the hardcore Agnostic Front freak who spends his Sunday afternoons grooving with his girl to Slackers records.

Phil Lesh & Friends

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 20:00 -0700

with John Scofield, Warren Haynes, Jackie Greene, and Joe Russo

Tennis

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 20:00 -0700

The much anticipated second album from Denver-based Tennis, "Young and Old," is set for release February 14, 2012 on Fat Possum Records. Their widely praised debut "Cape Dory," which The Wall Street Journal called "a winsome set of breezy pop songs," was released earlier this year. For their forthcoming album guitarist Patrick Riley, vocalist Aliana Moore and drummer James Barone headed to Nashville to work with The Black Keys' Patrick Carney. The first single from these sessions, "Origins," will be released on limited edition on blue 7" vinyl on December 6 via Forest Family Records. Over the last few months, Tennis has also released a series of covers as free downloads including "Is It True" by Brenda Lee and their take of "Tell Her No" by The Zombies. To support the new 7" and road rehearse new songs, the band will embark on a December run of west coast dates with The Miniature Tigers supporting

Future Rock

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 20:00 -0700

Chicago's own Future Rock have carved out a category largely their own, adding drifting elements of Krautrock and space rock to rhythmic textures that reference Motorik, funk and four-on-the-floor disco. Outside of hometown Chicago, they may be best known for high profile and excellent remixes of Daft Punk, Neon Indian, Black Moth Super Rainbow and DFA 1979. Back home they are justly celebrated for legendary performances such as their set at Wicker Park Fest that turned the entire neighborhood into a vast and energized dance floor, forcing even the palest and most resolutely hard-to-impress hipsters to call up their inner dance masters. Live performances combine loops, samples and Mickey Kellerman's keyboards with Darren Heitz's drums plus Felix Moreno's Larry Graham-style bass slapping to create an enormously powerful groove. Their light show is as good as their music, and their set have been known to inspire dance frenzies.

Kingston Trio

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 19:00 -0700

Anthony Green

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 20:00 -0700

Anthony Green has announced details of his new album, BEAUTIFUL THINGS. The eagerly awaited collection which follows the Circa Survive frontman's 2008 solo debut, AVALON arrives in stores and at all digital retailers on January 17th. BEAUTIFUL THINGS is now being offered in a variety of bundles alongside exclusive tickets to Green's upcoming US tour. The highly anticipated dates begin January 13th at New Haven, Connecticut's famed Toads Place, and then continue though mid-February. Green will be backed on all dates by his longtime collaborators Good Old War, with support on most dates from very special guests The Dear Hunter. Tickets to the tour will only be on sale to fans pre-ordering BEAUTIFUL THINGS via Ducatking anthonygreen.ducatking.com. This will be Anthony Green's only US tour supporting BEAUTIFUL THINGS.

Ron Funches w/ Chris CHarpentier

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 20:00 -0700

The latest installment of the Huge Comedy Show headlines Portland-based comic Ron Funches -who is coming off his highly entertaining “Conan” appearance in August. It was reported by the Portland Mercury that Ron’s “Conan” appearance “had so many elongated laugh breaks in his set that what was supposed to be about four minutes ran over six-and-a-half. After the show the producer told Ron that Conan loved the set so much he called for it to run un-cut”.

Big Time Rush

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:00 -0700

Dances for Future Ancestors

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:30 -0700

DJ Krush

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:00 -0700

KRUSH began pursuing his solo career after the break-up of the group in late 1991, and soon grabbed peoples attention as the first DJ to use turntables as live instruments, doing free sessions with live musicians on stage. Released his 1st album KRUSH in January 1994, and since then released countless records in Japan, Europe, US and around the globe.

Bonobo (DJ Set)

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 20:00 -0700

Dark Funeral

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 20:00 -0700

1993 is when it all began when the mighty Lord Ahriman and Blackmoon (David Parland) founded the war machine we now know as DARK FUNERAL. They were later joined by Draugen and Themgoroth. In 2006, Dark Funeral begins a six week long headline tour throughout Europe "Attera Orbis Terrarum Tour", to support their new and highly acclaimed studio album. The tour becomes a great success for the band. As support the band bring Naglfar, Amoral, Endstille and Asmodeus.

Judy Collins

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 19:30 -0700

Judy Collins has thrilled audiences worldwide with her unique blend of interpretative folksongs and contemporary themes. Her impressive career has spanned more than 50 years. At 13, Judy Collins made her public debut performing Mozart's Concerto for Two Pianos but it was the music of such artists as Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger, as well as the traditional songs of the folk revival, that sparked Judy’s love of lyrics. She soon moved away from the classical piano and began her lifelong love with the guitar.

Urban Method w/ FACE

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 19:30 -0700

From NBC's "The Sing Off"

Brian Regan

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 20:00 -0700

Critics and peers agree, Brian Regan has distinguished himself as one of the premier comedians in the country. The perfect balance of sophisticated writing and physicality, Brian fills theaters nationwide with fervent fans that span generations.

The Hackensaw Boys

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 20:00 -0700

With feet firmly planted in the old-time song tradition, hands soiled by the dirt of rock nroll and eyes fixed steadily on the future of real country music, the Hackensaw Boys are among the most exciting groups charting new territory in todays diverse Americana music scene.

Korn

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 20:00 -0700

Megadeath w/ Motorhead

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 18:00 -0700

Michael Pollan

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 19:30 -0700

For the past twenty-five years, Michael Pollan has been writing books and articles about the places where nature and culture intersect: on our plates, in our farms and gardens, and in the built environment. He is the author of four New York Times bestsellers: Food Rules: An Eater’s Manual (2010); In Defense of Food: An Eater’s Manifesto (2008); The Omnivore’s Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals (2006) and The Botany of Desire: A Plant’s-Eye View of the World (2001). The Omnivore’s Dilemma was named one of the ten best books of 2006 by both the New York Times and the Washington Post. It also won the California Book Award, the Northern California Book Award, the James Beard Award, and was a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award. A young readers edition called The Omnivore’s Dilemma: the Secrets Behind What You Eat was published in 2009. The Botany of Desire received the Borders Original Voices Award for the best non-fiction work of 2001, and was recognized as a best book of the year by the American Booksellers Association and Amazon.com. PBS premiered a two-hour special documentary based on The Botany of Desire in fall 2009. Pollan is also the author of A Place of My Own (1997) and Second Nature (1991).

Chris Hardwick

Fri, 2 Mar 2012 20:00 -0700

Snoop Dogg

Fri, 2 Mar 2012 20:00 -0700

Ani DiFranco

Sat, 3 Mar 2012 19:00 -0700

After 20 years in the music biz, self-described “Little Folksinger” Ani DiFranco is still technically little, although her influence on fellow musicians, activists, and indie-minded people the world over has been huge. She still proudly identifies as a folksinger, too, but her understanding of that term has always been far more expansive than a bin at the record store or a category on iTunes, with ample room for soul, funk, jazz, electronic music, spoken word, and a marching band or two. Over the course of more than 20 albums, including the live double CD Living in Clip (1997) and the two-disc career retrospective Canon (2007), as well as the latest one, ¿Which Side are You On? (2012), Ani has never stopped evolving, experimenting, testing the limits of what can be said and sung. Her lifelong tribe of co-conspirators includes everyone from Pete Seeger and the late Utah Phillips to a new generation of twentysomething singer-songwriters who grew up with her songs and shows — and then there's the motley crew of folks like Prince, Maceo Parker, Andrew Bird, Dr. John, Arto Lindsay, Bruce Springsteen, Chuck D, the Buffalo Philharmonic, Gillian Welch, Cyndi Lauper, and even Burmese activist and Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi, with whom she has crossed paths in a myriad of ways.

Red Hot Chili Peppers

Sun, 4 Mar 2012 19:30 -0700

Dia Frampton

Sun, 4 Mar 2012 20:00 -0700

Dia Frampton started with one dream: the dream to make music - music that touched the heart and mind, inspirational and intimate. This dream led her to start a band with her sister Meg called Meg & Dia (a band that toured the world with some of the most respected bands in Rock), and unexpectedly to the first season of NBC's hit television series, The Voice.

Yo Mama's Big Fat Booty Band

Thu, 8 Mar 2012 20:00 -0700

It began as a party, grew into a band, evolved into a sound, and emerged as an institution. Yo Mama's Big Fat Booty Band (aka the Booty Band) has gone through many changes since their fated onset in 2002. Today they are ready to shake the world, one cheek at a time.

Los Lobos

Fri, 9 Mar 2012 19:00 -0700

Many musical acts are eclectic, but few are as unpredictable, noted, and respected. The multi-platinum Los Lobos has enjoyed a 36-year ride with the same line-up intact. The band has notched a number one single with its rendition of “La Bamba,” the 1987 Billboard smash that practically turned the group into a household name overnight, has won three Grammys, and has sold countless records. It has shared the stage with acts as varied as Dylan, The Clash, and U2 and has received tremendous critical acclaim--from a major label debut, How Will the Wolf Survive? (which made Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Albums of All Time) to the quintet’s recent Los Lobos Goes Disney (an album featuring 13 all-time Disney classics, each given the raw and raucous Los Lobos treatment).

Wanda Sykes

Fri, 9 Mar 2012 20:00 -0700

Wanda Sykes has been called "one of the funniest stand up comics" by her peers and ranks among Entertainment Weekly's 25 Funniest People in America. Her smart-witted stand up has sent her career in many different areas.

Sykes was previously seen on several television shows these past 2 years. On her own late night talk show on FOX, “The Wanda Sykes Show”. In October of 2009 for her second HBO stand up special “I’ma Be Me”. And in the CBS comedy “The New Adventures of Old Christine” as “Barb”. Her first HBO comedy special WANDA SYKES: SICK & TIRED debuted in October 2006 and was nominated for a 2007 Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Special.