Washed Out, Verve Remixed and More on KCRW This Week

Upcoming Live Performances on MORNING BECOMES ECLECTIC with host JASON BENTLEY

Monday, August 26, Washed Out creates dreamy, hypnotic and enchanting soundscapes. He expanded his sonic palette to include over 50 different instruments on his new release and we’ll get a taste on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.

Tuesday, August 27, KCRW’s original Music Director and Rhythm Planet host Tom Schnabel stops by Morning Becomes Eclectic in the 10 o’clock hour to play some tunes and announce the next installment in the UpClose event series, as well as other exciting news.

Thursday, August 29, The masterminds behind Verve’s remix series – Dahlia Ambach Caplin and Todd Roberts — join Jason Bentley to discuss the strong connection between jazz and dance music on Morning Becomes Eclectic in the 10 o’clock hour. Their latest release is Verve Remixed The First Ladies, featuring songs by Nina Simone, Billie Holiday and more.

Tuesday, September 3,White Lies slayed host Jason Bentley with their debut back in 2009. We eagerly await their return when this 80’s inspired synth rock London trio perform on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.

KCRW PRESENTS

Thurs, August 29, Bajofondo & Shuggie Otis at the House of Blues Sunset

Thurs, August 29, Dendê and Band at the Skirball Center with DJ Jeremy Sole

Thurs, August 29, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue hosted by KCRW DJ Aaron Byrd on the Santa Monica Pier

Wed, September 4, Myron & E with Davis Fetter, Moses Sumney and KCRW’s Marion Hodges and Anthony Valadez at the Bootleg Theater

Thurs, September 5, Gardens & Villa and Mr. Little Jeans hosted by KCRW DJ Anne Litt on the Santa Monica Pier

Thurs, September 5, Mr. Little Jeans and Gardens & Villa hosted by KCRW DJ Anne Litt on the Santa Monica Pier

Thurs, September 12, Jimmy Cliff plusThe Delirians hosted by KCRW DJ Raul Campos on the Santa Monica Pier

Thurs, September 12, The Zombies – an intimate acoustic evening with the Zombies’ Rod Argent & Colin Blunstone and Q & A hosted by KCRW’s Gary Calamar at McCabe’s Guitar Shop

Fri, September 13, Jose James at the Troubadour

Sat, September 14, Ra Ra Riot at The Fonda

Sun, September 15, Johann Johannsson at the Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever

Tues, September 17, Laura Mvula at The El Rey Theatre

Thurs September 19, Cold War Kids at the Wiltern

Fri, September 20, Thievery Corporation at the Greek Theater

Sat, September 21 – Sun, Sept 22 — The Beach Ball Soul Revue & Reggae Fest feat. Aloe Blacc, Allen Stone, Maceo Parker, Sly & Robbie and more at the Santa Monica Pier

Sun, September 22, M83 with the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra and Phantogram at the Hollywood Bowl for KCRW’s World Festival (Hosted by Jason Bentley)

Sat, September 28, Vampire Weekend at the Hollywood Bowl

Sat, September 28, Wild Belle at the Echoplex

Sun, September 29, The xx at the Hollywood Bowl

Mon, September 30, Savages at the Fonda

Tues, October 1, Jake Bugg at the Fonda

Tues, October 1, Laura Veirs at the Bootleg

Wed, October 2, Moby at the Fonda

Thurs, October 3, Frightened Rabbit at the Glass House in Pomona

Thurs, October 3, Moby at the Fonda

Fri, October 4, Travis at The Wiltern

Fri, October 4, Jagwar Ma at The Echo

Sat, October 5 and Sun, October 6, Newport Folk Presents Way Over Yonder at the Santa Monica Pier

Mon, October 7, Fiona Apple at Walt Disney Concert Hall

Wed, October 9, Tom Odell at the El Rey Theatre

Thurs, October 10, Conor Oberst and Felice Brothers outdoors at Pappy and Harriet’s

Sun, October 13, Alice Russell at the Glass House in Pomona

Sun, October 20, Junip at The Belasco

Mon, October 21, Surfer Blood at the El Rey Theatre

Mon, October 21, Animal Collective at The Wiltern

Tues, October 22, James Blake at the Wiltern

Thurs, October 24, Hanni El Khatib at the Glass House in Pomona

Fri, October 25, Hanni El Khatib at the El Rey Theatre

Mon, October 28, Bonobo at the Wiltern

Thurs, October 31, Empire of the Sun with Alpine at the Shrine Auditorium

Sat, November 2, Johnny Marr at The Fonda

Sun, November 3, Johnny Marr at Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever

Sun, November 10, Of Montreal at the Echoplex

Mon, November 18, Ben Harper at Walt Disney Concert Hall

Thurs, November 21, Andrew Bird at Campbell Hall at UC Santa Barbara