James Vincent McMorrow, Hozier, Chappo and More on KCRW This Week

Upcoming Live Performances on MORNING BECOMES ECLECTIC with host JASON BENTLEY

Monday, March 17, We celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with one of our favorite Irishmen, the talented singer-songwriter James Vincent McMorrow. He’s a breathtaking performer and we’ll hear songs from his seductive new album live on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.

Tuesday, March 18, Irish singer Hozier is poised for a big year. His track “Take Me To Church” has become a staple on KCRW’s playlists and we are excited to feature his U.S. live radio debut on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.

Wednesday, March 19,Chappo’s driving psychedelic pop sound was first heard on an Apple commercial that kick-started their career. The Brooklyn-based band perform songs from their latest album on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.

Wednesday, March 26, There is a lot of buzz around London Grammar, a British trip-hop trio fronted by Hannah Reid . We’re excited to welcome them in our studios to play tracks from their debut live on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.

KCRW PRESENTS

Mon, March 17, James Vincent McMorrow at The Roxy

Sat, March 22, Burgerama III at the Observatory in Santa Monica

Sun, March 23, Burgerama III at the Observatory in Santa Monica

Tues, March 25, Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings with Valerie June at the Wiltern

Tues, March 25, London Grammar at the El Rey Theatre

Fri, March 28, Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks at the El Rey Theatre

Sat, April 5, Mr. Little Jeans at The Bootleg

Thurs, April 10, Chromeo at the Fonda

Tues, April 15, Bonobo at The Glass House

Tues, April 15, Bryan Ferry at Club Nokia

Sat, April 19, Bryan Ferry at the Santa Barbara Bowl

Tues, April 22, Hauschka at the Masonic Lodge at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery

Fri, April 25, The National with Portugal. The Man at The Santa Barbara Bowl

Sat, April 26, Desert Daze featuring performances by Blonde Redhead, The Raveonettes, Liars, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Allah-Las and more at Sunset Ranch Oasis in Mecca

Tues, May 6, Rodrigo y Gabriela at the Orpheum Theatre

Wed, May 7, Rodrigo y Gabriela at the Hollywood Palladium

Thurs, May 8, Tycho at The Fonda

Wed, May 28, Elbow at the WIltern

Thurs, May 29, Chet Faker at The Roxy

Thurs, May 29, Jamestown Revival at the Troubadour

Sun, June 22, KCRW’s World Festival begins with Janelle Monáe, Seun Kuti & Egypt 80, Roman GianArthur at the Hollywood Bowl

Sun, June 29, KCRW’s World Festival features Röyksopp & Robyn at the Hollywood Bowl

Fri, July 11, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds at the Shrine Auditorium

Sun, July 20, KCRW’s World Festival features Reggae Night XIII featuring Jimmy Cliff, Shaggy, Don Carlos and the Dub Vision Band at the Hollywood Bowl

Sun, August 10, KCRW’s World Festival features Glen Hansard and Iron & Wine at the Hollywood Bowl

Sun, September 21, KCRW’s World Festival features Caetano Veloso, Andrew Bird, Devendra Banhart and DJ Frosty at the Hollywood Bowl

Sun, September 28, KCRW’s World Festival features the Pixies, Gogol Bordello, and Cat Power at the Hollywood Bowl.