Los Angeles Tonight (July 3rd, 2013)

As a handful of you readers close out your work week super early - a concert might be the perfect cocktail to enter your holiday weekend before the fireworks and BBQs commence.

There is no better place to get a funky start to the freedom festivities then to go to The Mint for the launch of Stanton Moore's residency.  The Galactic super drummer is joined by Wil Blades and Meters' guitarist Leo Nocentelli.  If you can't handle the funk, House of Vibe at Harvelle's probably won't be the right decision either.



If you're anxious for fireworks - then Hollywood Bowl for Josh Groban and LA Phil is not a bad bet.  If you prefer your explosions of the bass and trap variety - then Downlink and Etc! Etc! at Yost Theater is for you.



Last, but certainly not least, the Marley bloodline makes an appearance at Echoplex for Dub Club as Damian Marley and Stephen Marley host a night featuring Ghetto Youths Crew, Christopher Ellis, Black Am I, Jo Mensa and special guests!

For more shows see the list below:

• Stanton Moore, Wil Blades, Leo Nocentelli  @ The Mint - $18-$20


• Mike Kijanski, Hestyn, Bree Harlow, Katie Dayton, Dylan Starrs @ The Troubadour - $15


• July Talk & Grounders, Orange Anima, Chris Puckett @ The Roxy - $10.50


• Rainbow Jackson, Quiet Company, Josh Boyd 3 @ The Satellite - $8


• Frontier Ruckus, Widower, Adam Arcuragi & Ark Life, Rebecca Marie Miller @ The Hotel Café


• Sanglorians, Go West Young Man, Kid Cadaver @ Bootleg Bar - $10


• Ghetto Youths Crew feat. Wayne Marshall, Christopher Ellis, Black Am I, Jo Mensa (Hosted by Damian “Jr Gong” Marley and Stephen “Ragga” Marley) + Special Guests @ The Echoplex


• Downlink, Etc! Etc! @ Yost Theater - $15


• The Spazmatics, Gold SOundz, Stevie G Band @ Saint Rocke


• MC XYZ @ DragonFly


• Josh Groban, Los Angeles Philharmonic @ Hollywood Bowl


• Fleetwood Mac @ Staples Center


• House of Vibe @ Harvelle’s


• Marques Wyatt @ Del Monte Speakeasy


• Lou Pine, Restavrant @ Silverlake Lounge (FREE)


• Outer Minds, Dante Vs. Zombies, Death Valley Girls @ LA Fort


• Snakebit Drifters, Mammoth Thunderpower, G.B.M.C., Stanley Lucas Revolution, The Get Down Boys, DjwwJdj (of the Growlers) @ Detroit Bar


• Sonsoles, Casa De Calacas @ HOB – Sunset Strip


• Whiplash, Iron Reagan, Witchaven @ Constellation Room