Neil Young, Theresa Andersson, Bahamas and More on KCRW This Week

Upcoming Live Performances on MORNING BECOMES ECLECTIC with host JASON BENTLEY

Tuesday, June 5,Music legend Neil Young talks about his long awaited release with his band Crazy Horse, where they give some classic folk and Americana songs the rock and roll treatment. Hear it on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.

Wednesday, June 6, Theresa Andersson is a one woman band from New Orleans and she returns to Morning Becomes Eclectic with songs from her new release Street Parade at 11:15am.

Toronto-based artist Bahamascaught the attention of Feist and Jack Johnson for his skillful guitar work and powerful songs. Bahamas will treat KCRW listeners to some of those tunes on Morning Becomes Eclectic before he heads out to Pasadena’s One Colorado Courtyard this weekend.

Monday, June 11, Dev Hynes may moonlight as a songwriter for artists like Florence and the Machine and The Chemical Brothers but we venture into his solo work as Blood Orange when he drops by our studios. It’s a soulful melange of pop experimentalism. Hear it on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.

Tuesday, June 12, L.A.-based duo Electric Guest are inspired by classic 70’s songwriting with a nod to nostalgic soul. Danger Mouse lent his magical touch to their full length debut and we’ll catch up with the duo when they join Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.

Wednesday, June 13, Best Coast will bring the sunshine into KCRW’s basement studios with a collection of catchy new songs that showcase Bethany Cosentino’s love affair with California. Hear it at 11:15am on Morning Becomes Eclectic.

Thursday, June 14, We were early supporters of singer Mayer Hawthorne and he is bringing his band The County back to our studios for a set of neo soul. We’ll hear a rousing set when they join Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.

Tuesday, June 19, We’ve known Glen Hansard as the voice of The Swell Season and The Frames and now he returns to KCRW’s studios with songs from his excellent solo debut. We’ll catch up with the Academy Award winner on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.

North Carolina sextet Delta Rae will bring stomping blues and gospel vocals to KCRW for their Morning Becomes Eclectic debut. You can see them live at One Colorado in Pasadena this weekend. KCRW will feature a live performance at 11:15am.

Malaysian singer-songerwriter Yuna offers breezy vocals and warm melodies when she performs on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.

Wed, June 6, Twin Shadow at the Masonic Lodge at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery

Sat, June 9, KCRW Summer Nights at One Colorado – Old Pasadena features a set from Bahamas plus DJ Valida on the decks

Thurs, June 14, John Doe at the Echo

Fri, June 15, Mayer Hawthorne and the County at the Wiltern

Sat, June 16, Make Music Pasadena with Grouplove, Cults, Grimes, The Peach Kings, Y La Bamba, Electric Guest and Jason Bentley in Downtown Pasadena

Wed, June 20, Glen Hansard at the Wiltern Theater

Sat, June 23, KCRW Summer Nights at One Colorado – Old Pasadena features a set from Delta Rae plus Dan Wilcox on the decks

Sun, June 24, KCRW’s World Festival with Glen Campbell and special guests Jackson Browne, Jenny Lewis, Kris Kristofferson, Courtney Taylor-Taylor, Lucinda Williams and Dawes at the Hollywood Bowl

Wed, June 27, Jimmy Cliff at the Troubadour

Wed, June 27, Soko at the Skybar

Thurs, June 28 – Thurs August 9, Made in L.A. 2012 with KCRW DJs Jason Bentley, Chuck P, Anne Litt, Chris Douridas, Anthony Valadez, Jeremy Sole, Valida at the Hammer Museum

Fri June 29, Keane at the Orpheum Theatre

Sun, July 1, KCRW’s World Festival with Ben Harper, Vieux Farke Toure and Fitz and the Tantrums at the Hollywood Bowl

Sat, July 7, Blind Pilot at the Fonda

Sun, July 8, KCRW’s World Festival with Black Eyed Peas rapper and DJ Apl.de.ap as he Takes You To The Philippines with A Celebration of Global Music. Apl.de.ap will be joined by his Black Eyed Peas bandmates Will.i.am and Taboo, Jeremy Passion; The Harana Kings – featuring Florante Aguilar, Ogie Alcasid, Dessa, Kayamanan Ng Lahi, Legaci, Martin Nievera, Philippine Chamber Singers, Rondalla Club of Los Angeles, Sandwich, Nicole Scherzinger, and Lou Diamond Phillips, Jo Kay and Vanessa Hudgens will co host at the Hollywood Bowl

Sat, July 14, Moby (acoustic performance and DJ Set) and DJ Jason Bentley at Who Shot Rock & Roll Live at the Annenberg Space for Photography

Sun, July 15, KCRW’s World Festival when Tuff Gong Worldwide Salutes Legends of Reggae with Ziggy Marley, Toots and the Maytals, Maxi Priest , Freddie McGregor and Bob Andy at the Hollywood Bowl

Sat, July 21, Portugal. The Man live performance and DJ Dan Wilcox and Gary Calamar at Who Shot Rock & Roll Live at the Annenberg Space for Photography

Sat, July 28, Dirty Projectors at the Wiltern

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thurs, September 27, Conor Oberst at Royce Hall

Sun, September 30, KCRW’s World Festival ends with Wilco at the Hollywood Bowl

Tues, October 16, First Aid Kit at the Fonda

Wed, October 17, Bombay Bicycle Club at the Fonda

Mon, November 5, Leonard Cohen at the Nokia Theatre

KCRW.COM PRESENTS

Wed, July 11, LAMC (Latin Alternative Music Conference) featuring Mala Rodríguez, Ximena Sariñana, Profetas & The Sconek-T at CENTRAL PARK SUMMERSTAGE on Rumsey Playfield in NYC

Wed, July 11, LAMC (Latin Alternative Music Conference) featuring La Santa Cecilia, Monica Lionheart, Alex Anwandter and more at THE MERCURY LOUNGE in NYC

Thurs, July 12, LAMC (Latin Alternative Music Conference) featuring La Vida Boheme, Carla Morrison, Psycho Realm, and more at THE GRAMERCY THEATRE in NYC

Thurs, July 12, LAMC (Latin Alternative Music Conference) featuring No Te Va Gustar, Pamela Rodriguez, Las Acevedo and more at SOBs in NYC

Fri, July 13, LAMC (Latin Alternative Music Conference) featuring Calle 13, Ana Tijoux and Ritmo Machine at CELEBRATE BROOKLYN at PROSPECT PARK BANDSHELL in NY

Fri, July 13, LAMC (Latin Alternative Music Conference) featuring Las Cafeteras and Paté de Fuá at QUEENS MUSEUM in NY

Sat, July 14, LAMC (Latin Alternative Music Conference) featuring Kinky, Los Auténticos Decadentes, 3Ball MTY and DJ Raff at CENTRAL PARK SUMMERSTAGE on Rumsey Playfield in NYC