thenewno2, Real Estate, Alt-J, Beachwood Sparks and More on KCRW

Upcoming Live Performances on MORNING BECOMES ECLECTIC with host JASON BENTLEY

Dhani Harrison debuts new songs from the musical collective he founded, thenewno2. They played a session for us in front of a live audience – their FIRST show behind their new album – at Apogee’s Berkeley St Studios. You can hear it on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.

Wednesday, August 1, Real Estate may be from New Jersey but their music captures the sound of a beautiful California day. Its sunny, slightly psychedelic pop and we’re excited to hear it live when they make their Morning Becomes Eclectic debut at 11:15am

Thursday, August 2, Cambridge-based art rock quartet Alt-J seemingly came out of nowhere this year with a genre-defying blend that has utterly captivated our ears. We’ll hear songs from their new album live on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.

After a decade long hiatus, SoCal cosmic country favorites Beachwood Sparks have returned. Their long awaited new album is an excellent return to form. Join us on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.

Monday, August 6, Almost a decade ago, KCRW began playing songs by a little known singer-songwriter named Jesca Hoop. Her latest album is one of her catchiest yet and we’re thrilled to have her back in the studio on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.

are masters when it comes to mixing different elements into their songs and reinventing their sound with each new recording. The New York-based band will play a set for us on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.

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Thurs, August 2, KCRW’s Summer Nights at the Hammer Museum with KCRW DJ Jeremy Sole

Fri, August 3, Beachwood Sparks at the Echo on 2012.

Fri, August 3, Real Estate at the Fonda

Sat, August 4, Raphael Saadiq and Band of Skulls live performance and DJ Anne Litt at Who Shot Rock & Roll Live at the Annenberg Space for Photography

Thurs, August 9, KCRW’s Summer Nights continues at the Hammer Museum with DJ Anthony Valadez plus a live performance from Chicano Batman

Sat, August 11, White Denim at the Troubadour

Sun, August 12, Andrew Bird with special guest Sharon Van Etten at The Greek Theatre.

Mon, August 13, Birdy at The Roxy

Tues, August 14, The Kills at the Mayan

Tues, August 14, Regina Spektor at The Greek Theater.

Tues, August 14, Alabama Shakes with Michael Kiwanuka at the Fonda

Fri, August 17, Sean Rowe at McCabe’s Guitar Shop

Fri, August 17, PLAY MOCA with live performances from Zola Jesus and Active Child at the The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA

Fri, August 24, PLAY MOCA with live performances from Cults and Lord Huron at the The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA.

Fri, August 31, Niki & The Dove at the Echo

Sun, September 9, Pink Martini at the Greek

Sun, September 9, KCRW’s World Festival Hot Chip, Passion Pit and Omar Souleyman at the Hollywood Bowl hosted by Jason Bentley

Tues, September 11 — Thurs, September 13, My Morning Jacket at The Wiltern

Wed, September 12, The Walkmen at the Ford

Fri, September 14, Fiona Apple at the Greek

Sat, September 15, Pretty Lights with DJ Shadow, SuperVision and MartyParty at The Shrine

Fri, September 21, Church Sessions with Zee Avi at the First Unitarian Church

Sun, September 23, KCRW’s World Festival with Animal Collective and Tuvan throat singers Huun Huur Tu and Flying Lotus at the Hollywood Bowl hosted by Valida

Tues, September 25, BEACH HOUSE at THE WILTERN

Thurs, September 27, Conor Oberst at Royce Hall

Sun, September 30, Kimbra at the Ventura Theatre

Sun, September 30, Elvis Costello at The Granada Theatre in Santa Barbara

Tues, October 2, Cate Le Bon at the Bootleg Theater

Wed, October 3, Kimbra at the Fonda

Thurs, October 4, Kimbra at the Fonda

Thurs, October 4 – Sun, October 7, FILTER MAGAZINE’S CULTURE COLLIDE (Performances by Of Montreal, Junip, Penguin Prison, Voxhaul Broadcast, Niki and the Dove and more) – VARIOUS VENUES ACROSS L.A

Fri, October 5, The Head and the Heart at the Wiltern

Fri, October 5, Dr. Dog at the Ford Amphitheatre

Sun, October 7, Dr. Dog at Pappy and Harriet’s in Pioneertown

Mon, October 8, The Raveonettes at the El Rey Theatre

Tues, October 9, Rufus Wainwright at Campbell Hall at UC Santa Barbara

Tues, October 9, Michael Kiwanuka at The Ford Amphitheatre.

Sat, October 13, Fink at the Bootleg Theatre

Sat, October 13, An Evening with David Byrne and St. Vincent at the Greek Theatre

Tues, October 16, First Aid Kit at the Fonda

Wed, October 17, Bombay Bicycle Club at the Fonda

Thurs October 18, Stars at the Mayan

Fri, October 26, Gilberto Gil at Campbell Hall at UC Santa Barbara

Mon, November 5, Leonard Cohen at the Nokia Theatre

Fri, November 9, The Afghan Whigs at the Fonda

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