The Calder Quartet, Jimmy Cliff, Santigold and More on KCRW Next Week

Upcoming Live Performances on MORNING BECOMES ECLECTIC with host JASON BENTLEY

Tuesday, June 26, Based in Los Angeles, The Calder Quartet perform a variety of compositions from their vast repertoire, including songs by minimalist composer Philip Glass and the lush work of Beethoven on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am

Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff joins Morning Becomes Eclectic for an intimate performance at 11:15am.

Friday June 29, Santigold‘s new album has been at the top of KCRW’s airplay charts for weeks and we finally caught up with the Brooklyn-based singer for a live session. Tune in to Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.

Monday, July 2, Beach House put out one of our favorite records of the year and we can’t wait to hear it live when they join us on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.

Tuesday, July 3, LA’s own Meiko made her U.S. radio debut at KCRW a few years back and promptly took off! The Hotel Café favorite has a way of penning irresistibly catchy songs that make their way into our hearts, as well as many television shows and films. We’ll hear her live on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am

Thursday, July 12, Novalima blend Afro-Peruvian music with Electronica, Latin American beats and other contemporary genres. We’ll hear the modern sound of Peru on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.

Friday, July 13, Indian-British artist Nitin Sawhney is considered a musical pioneer for his mix of south Asian musical influences with electronica and other genres, like jazz, hip hop, and flamenco. Expect a global melting pot on KCRW when he performs for the very first time on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.

KCRW PRESENTS

Thurs, June 28, KCRW’s Summer Nights at the Hammer Museum with KCRW DJs Jason Bentley and Jeremy Sole

Wed, June 27, Soko at the Skybar

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 plus Garth Trinidad host

Thurs, July 5, KCRW’s Summer Nights continues at the Hammer Museum with KCRW DJ Chuck P

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 plus KCRW’s own Anthony Valadez

Thurs, July 12, KCRW’s Summer Nights continues at the Hammer Museum with KCRW DJ Anne Litt

Thurs, July 12, Novalima at the Conga Room

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 hosted by Jeremy Sole

Thurs, July 19, KCRW’s Summer Nights at the Hammer Museum with KCRW DJ Chris Douridas

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

Thurs, July 26, KCRW’s Summer Nights continues at the Hammer Museum with KCRW DJ Valida

Sat, July 28, Dirty Projectors at the Wiltern

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

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 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

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

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, KCRW’s World Festival ends with Wilco at the Hollywood Bowl hosted by Valida

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

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

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

Sat, October 13, Fink at the Bootleg Theatre

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

Sat, October 13, Fink at the Bootleg Theatre

Tues, October 16, First Aid Kit at the Fonda

Wed, October 17, Bombay Bicycle Club at the Fonda

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

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