Adele, Gang of Four, Grouplove and More on KCRW

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Upcoming Live Performances on MORNING BECOMES ECLECTIC with host JASON BENTLEY

Tuesday, February 22, Gang of Four defined the early English post-punk era and have inspired countless bands to this day. After 15 long years, they’ve recorded a brand new album which they will perform, along with some of their classics, for Morning Becomes Eclectic listeners at 11:15am.

Thursday, February 24, The five globe-trotting members of Grouplove met on the isle of Crete and had so much fun making music together that they pooled their funds and recorded their debut here in Los Angeles. Lucky for us, Grouplove will reconvene to perform their songs live on Morning Becomes Eclectic when they join us at 11:15am.

Friday, February 25, Adele’s new release “21” is one of the most anxiously awaited albums of the year and we will be among the first to hear the new songs in a live session when she returns to Morning Becomes Eclectic to perform at 11:15am.

Monday, February 28, Los Angeles band Eulogies tackle the highs and lows of life on their new release, we’ll experience those new songs in a live setting on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.

Wednesday, March 2, The ladies who make up L.A.’s Warpaint have been getting a lot of attention and rave reviews for their music. KCRW DJs have been on the front lines sharing those songs and we can’t wait to hear them live on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.

Friday, March 4, Jack Tatum brings his project Wild Nothing, a shimmering indie pop outfit, to Morning Becomes Eclectic before their appearance at the Natural History Museum’s First Fridays series. Join us at 11:15am.

Tuesday, March 8, Swedish singer Lykke Li crafts perfect pop songs and each track she’s revealed from her new album is better than the last. Lykke will perform new songs from that highly anticipated new record live on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.

Wednesday, March 9, A featured artist on many Top 10 lists of 2010, Hot Chip perform highlights from their album “One Life Stand” for Morning Becomes Eclectic listeners at 11:15am.

Thursday, March 10, DeVotchKa have a sound that is uniquely their own, combining the flavors of Eastern Europe, dusty desert roads, Mexico and flamenco. They were famously featured in the movie Little Miss Sunshine (thanks to some KCRW airplay), and we’re excited to welcome them back to Morning Becomes Eclectic for a live session at 11:15am.

KCRW.COM PRESENTS

Wed, March 16, KCRW’s Official SXSW Day Showcase at the Convention Center (Radio Day Stage), featuring Brett Dennen, Jessica Lea Mayfield, James Vincent McMorrow.
Wed, March 16, KCRW’s Official SXSW Night Showcase at The Phoenix, featuring Alexander, Naked and Famous, Chapel Club, Belle Brigade, Dale Earnhardt Jr Jr and Tristen.
Thurs, March 17, KCRW Presents Filter Magazine’s Culture Collide at Cedar St Courtyard, featuring Foster the People, Raphael Saadiq, Voxhaul Broadcast, The Vaccines, The Deer Tracks, The Latebirds, Harrys Gym and Cults.
Fri, March 18, KCRW Presents Filter Magazine’s Culture Collide at Cedar St Courtyard, featuring The Belle Brigade, Phantogram, Surfer Blood, Weekend, Luke Rathborne, Marit Larsen and Maps and Atlases.
Sat, March 19, KCRW Presents Filter Magazine’s Culture Collide at Cedar St Courtyard, featuring The Naked and Famous, Little Dragon, Datarock, Those Dancing Days, Scars on 45, Kyst, Indigo Tree and KAMP!
Sat, April 9, The Clift Sessions featuring Twin Sister at The Redwood Room and Velvet Room in San Francisco.
Fri, April 22, The Clift Sessions featuring fun. at The Redwood Room and Velvet Room in San Francisco.

KCRW PRESENTS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Thur, February 17, The Mondrian Sessions featuring Dum Dum Girls at Skybar at Mondrian Hotel.
Sat, February 19, The Mondrian Sessions featuring Ted Leo at Skybar at Mondrian Hotel.
Sun, February 20, Gang of Four at the House of Blues in Anaheim.
Mon, February 21, Gang of Four at the Music Box.
Thur, February 24, Best Coast & Wavves at the Music Box.
Sat, February 26, Local Natives at Walt Disney Concert Hall.
Sat, February 26, The Mondrian Sessions featuring Zola Jesus at Skybar at Mondrian Hotel.
Thur, March 3, Meshell Ndegeocello at Largo at the Coronet. Again, March 10.
Thur, March 3, Quantic at Afro Funke’ at Zanzibar.
Fri, March 4, First Fridays with Wild Nothing and Abe Vigoda and special guest DJs  Anthony Valadez and Chuck P. at the Natural History Museum.
Thur, March 5, Autolux at the Detroit Bar in Costa Mesa.
Thur, March 10, The Dears at the Troubadour.
Thur, March 10, Meshell Ndegeocello at Largo at the Coronet.
Thurdsay, March 10, The Mondrian Sessions featuring Lykke Li  at Skybar at Mondrian Hotel.
Sat, March 12, The Mondrian Sessions featuring Gonzales at Skybar at Mondrian Hotel.
Mon, March 21, Teddy Thompson at School Night at Bardot.
Tues, March 22, Raphael Saadiq at the Music Box.
Tues, March 22, Toro Y Moi at the Detroit Bar in Costa Mesa.
Wed, March 23, Early Winters at the Hotel Café.
Fri, March 25, Sharon Van Etten at the Satellite (formerly Spaceland).
Tues, March 29, Royksopp at the Wiltern.
Wed, April 6, Pete Yorn at the Wiltern Theatre.
Fri, April 8, The Mondrian Sessions featuring Twin Sister at Skybar at Mondrian Hotel.
Sun, April 10, Pete Yorn at the House of Blues in Anaheim.
Wed, April 13, Bright Eyes at the Fox Theatre in Pomona.
Sun, May 1, Hauschka at the Masonic Lodge at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery.
Sat, May 7, Fleet Foxes at the Hollywood Palladium.
Sat, May 14, The Kills at the Fox Theatre in Pomona.
Sat, May 14, Peter, Bjorn and John at the El Rey Theatre.
Sat, May 14, Of Montreal at the Avalon.
Tues, May 31, Lykke Li at the Wiltern.
Fri, June 10, Friendly Fires at the Music Box.
Sat, June 18, Brett Dennen at the Orpheum Theatre.