The Civil Wars, Booker T Jones, James Vincent McMorrow and more on KCRW

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Upcoming Live Performances on MORNING BECOMES ECLECTIC with host JASON BENTLEY

Friday, June 10, A danceable and summery departure from their debut, Friendly Fires explore new songs from their eagerly awaited and highly praised sophomore release in a live setting for Morning Becomes Eclectic listeners at 11:15am.

Tuesday, June 14, Irish singer James Vincent McMorrow is a breathtaking performer, as we witnessed at SXSW earlier this year. We’ll put his stunning voice and expertly sculpted songs on display when he joins Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.

Wednesday, June 15,
Indie folk rock duo The Civil Wars are one of this year’s biggest indie success stories. When you hear their gorgeous harmonies and see their onstage chemistry, it’s hard to believe they’re not a couple! We’ll host their creative collaboration on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.

Thursday, June 16, The legendary Booker T. Jones is back and better than ever. He’ll bring a batch of new songs and a few classics when his band performs on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.
Tuesday, June 21

Tuesday, June 21, Airborne Toxic Event is one of the most successful bands to emerge from LA’s music scene over the last few years. It’s easy to understand why — they create majestic rock songs that are both catchy and full of emotion. They’ll be joined by the Calder Quartet for a live session on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.

Wednesday, June 22, Dengue Fever’s
unique sound is a combination of Cambodian 60’s rock and surf guitar lines. Their diverse cultural backgrounds really set them apart and we’re happy to welcome them back to our studios to celebrate summer on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.

Thursday, June 23, Mike Watt co-founded one of the most beloved So Cal punk bands, the Minutemen. He’s also one of the acclaimed bass players in modern rock history and he brings his band Missingmen to perform his punk-inspired opera on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.

KCRW.COM PRESENTS

Mon, June 27, The Clift Sessions featuring Mark Gardener (of Ride) at The Redwood Room and Velvet Room in San Francisco.
Sun, July 24, The Clift Sessions featuring The Cults at The Redwood Room and Velvet Room in San Francisco.
Fri, August 19, The Clift Sessions featuring Dirty Beaches at The Redwood Room and Velvet Room in San Francisco.

KCRW PRESENTS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Fri, June 10, Friendly Fires at the Music Box.
Fri, June 10, The Belle Brigade at the Satellite.
Sat, June 11, Jenny & Johnny at the Music Box.
Sat, June 11, KCRW Summer Nights with Diego Garcia and our very own Anne Litt as she hosts and deejays the evening at One Colorado in Pasadena.
Mon, June 13, The Civil Wars at Largo at the Coronet.
Wed, June 15, RAC DJs at Mesa in Costa Mesa.
Thurs, June 16, Youssou N’Dour with Angelique Kidjo at the Greek Theatre.
Sat, June 18, Brett Dennen at the Orpheum Theatre.
Sat, June 18, Make Music Pasadena in various locations throughout Old Town Pasadena.
Wed, June 22, My Morning Jacket at the Pantages Theatre.
Thurs, June 23, Flying Lotus at the Music Box.
Fri, June 24, Beats, Rhymes & Life (A Tribe Called Quest documentary with DJ sets by Garth Trinidad and Dan Wilcox) at the Ford Amphitheater.
Sat, June 25, Tune-Yards at the Troubadour.
Sat, June 25, KCRW Summer Nights features Motopony and our very own Dan Wilcox as he hosts and deejays the evening at One Colorado in Old Pasadena.
Sun, June 26, The Mondrian Sessions featuring Mark Gardener (of Ride) at the Skybar at Mondrian Hotel on Sunset.
Sun, June 26, KCRW’s World Festival at the Hollywood Bowl: Big In Japan featuring Yellow Magic Orchestra, Cibo Matto, Towa Tei, Fujima Kansuma Kai, Buffalo Daughter and Taiko Center of Los Angeles.
Mon, June 27, Rickie Lee Jones at School Night at Bardot
Wed, June 29, Sondre Lerche at the El Rey Theatre.
Thur, June 30, Ida Maria at the Roxy.
Thurs, July 7, Hammer Museum’s Also I Like to Rock with Graffiti6 and Eastern Conference Champions plus our very own Dan Wilcox deejaying in the courtyard.
Sun, July 10, KCRW’s World Festival at the Hollywood Bowl: Journey to India featuring film composer A.R. Rahman and the Los Angeles Philharmonic with special guests Karsh Kale, Rhythms of Rajasthan, Bollywood Step Dance, Sher Foundation
Mon, Jul 11, Thao and Mirah at the Hotel Cafe
Tues, July 12, The Moth at Busby’s East.
Tues, July 13, Tinariwen at the Troubadour.
Thurs, July 14, Hammer Museum’s Also I Like to Rock with The Soft Pack and Hanni El Khatib plus our very own Chuck P deejaying in the courtyard.
Fri, July 15, Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 and our Garth Trinidad hosting the evening at California Plaza as part of Grand Performances.
Fri, July 21, Hammer Museum’s Also I Like to Rock with Grouplove and Milo Greene plus our own Eric J. Lawrence deejaying in the courtyard.
Fri, July 22, Jessica Lea Mayfield with Ferraby the Lionheart at Pappy & Harriet’s in Pioneertown.
Fri, July 22, Joaquin “Joe” Claussell and his six-piece band plus Palenke Soultribe and our own Raul Campos hosting the evening at California Plaza as part of Grand Performances.
Fri, July 22, Fitz and the Tantrums at the Music Box
Sun, July 24, KCRW’s World Festival at the Hollywood Bowl: Global Soul featuring musical director Rickey Minor bringing together Stevie Wonder and friends, Janelle Monáe, Grace Potter, Rocky Dawuni, Sharon Jones, Ceci Bastida, Mia Doi Todd, Bombino, Charles Bradley, The Soul Seekers, YOLA EXPO Center Youth Orchestra —plus a tribute to Marvin Gaye’s classic recording What’s Going On.
Tues, July 26, The Mondrian Sessions featuring Cults at the Skybar at the Mondrian Hotel on Sunset.
Thurs, July 28, Hammer Museum’s Also I Like to Rock, with Henry Clay People and Lady Danville plus our own Chris Douridas deejaying in the courtyard.
Sun, July 31, KCRW’s World Festival at the Hollywood Bowl: Reggae Night X featuring Tuff Gong Worldwide & Ziggy Marley salute legends of reggae with special guests I-Threes feat. Rita Marley, Marcia Griffiths, Judy Mowatt, Toots Hibbert, Mighty Diamonds, and Ras Michael.
Wed, August 10, Sia at the Wiltern.
Fri, August 12, Eels at the El Rey Theatre.
Fri, August 12, The Decemberists at the Greek Theatre.
Tues, August 16, The Moth at El Cid.
Tues, August 16, k.d. lang at the John Anson Ford Amphitheater.
Thurs, Aug 18, The Mondrian Sessions featuring Dirty Beaches at the Skybar at the Mondrian Hotel on Sunset..
Sun, August 28, KCRW’s World Festival at the Hollywood Bowl: Serge Gainsbourg Tribute with Jean Claude Vannier and the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra; plus special guests Beck, Ed Droste (Grizzly Bear), Victoria Legrand (Beach House), Sean Lennon and Charlotte Kemp Muhl (The Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger), China Forbes (Pink Martini), Mike Patton (Faith No More) and Nika Roza Danilova (Zola Jesus).
Wed, Sept 7, The Moth at Zanzibar.
Sat, Sept 10, Ray Lamontagne and the Pariah Dogs at the Greek Theatre.
Sat, Sept 10, The Kills at The Wiltern
Sun, Sept 11, Ray Lamontagne and the Pariah Dogs at the Santa Barbara Bowl.
Sun, September 11, KCRW’s World Festival at the Hollywood Bowl with The National, Neko Case and Sharon Van Etten.
Mon, Oct 3, Toro y Moi at the El Rey Theatre
Sat, Oct 15, Bryan Ferry at the Greek Theatre