Unknown Mortal Orchestra and more on KCRW This Week

Upcoming Live Performances on MORNING BECOMES ECLECTIC with host JASON BENTLEY

August 24, Portland’s Unknown Mortal Orchestra surprise us with each and every release and their latest, “Multi-Love” is one of their best. A KCRW favorite all year, we’ll get to experience it live

August 26, Rhythm Planet host Tom Schnabel takes us to Cuba on this visit to MBE.

August 31, After a tumultuous year of lineup changes, breakups and a move to Los Angeles, the core duo behind Gardens & Villa channeled their experiences into the new album “Music for Dogs”. We’ll feature a live session, hosted by Chris Douridas.

September 2, Stephen Bruner aka Thundercat is a master bass player and frequent collaborator of fellow LA natives Flying Lotus and Kendrick Lamar. His recent solo EP made waves at KCRW for it’s knockout single “Them Changes” and we welcome him and his band to the station for a live set hosted by Garth Trinidad.

KCRW.com PRESENTS:

Tues, Oct 13, Panda Bear at Bowery Ballroom

KCRW PRESENTS:

Thurs, August 27, Jefferson Starship + Purple Mountains Majesties — Twilight Concert Series at the Santa Monica Pier

Sun, August 30, KCRW’s World Festival features Moses Sumney opening for St. Vincent and Erykah Badu at the Hollywood Bowl – hosted by Garth Trinidad

Thurs, September 03, Rebirth Brass Band + Miles Mosley And The West Coast Get Down — Twilight Concert Series at the Santa Monica Pier

Thurs, September 10, TBA — Twilight Concert Series at the Santa Monica Pier

Fri, September 18, Ben Harper at the Greek Theatre

Sun, September 20, KCRW’s World Festival returns with performances by Empire of the Sun and St. Lucia at the Hollywood Bowl – hosted by Anne Litt

Thurs, September 24, Future Islands at the Fox Theatre Pomona

Sun, September 27, KCRW’s World Festival features Grace Jones and Future Islands at the Hollywood Bowl – hosted by Jason Bentley

Tues, September 29, Gary Numan performs “Replicas” at the Teragram Ballroom

Sat, October 3 Hiatus Kaiyote at the El Rey Theatre

Sat, October 3, Supersonico with Aterciopelados, Ximena Sariñana, Kinky, Mariachi El Bronx and more at the Hollywood Palladium and Grounds

Thurs, October 8 – Sat, October 10, Culture Collide at Various Venues in Echo Park

Fri, October 9, Paul Weller at the Fox Theatre Pomona

Sat, October 10 and Sun, October 11, CRSSD Festival with TV on the Radio, The Flaming Lips, Jamie XX, Todd Terje, Panda Bear, Big Data and more at Waterfront Park in San Diego

Sat, October 10, Jr. Jr at the Teragram Ballroom

Tues, October 13, Patrick Watson at the Teragram Ballroom

Tues, October 13, Buena Vista Social Club at the Granada Theater in Santa Barbara

Wed, October 14, Kurt Vile and the Violators at the Fonda

Sat, October 17, Twin Shadow at the Fonda

Sun, October 18, Lianne La Havas at House of Blues Anaheim

Tues, October 20, Heartless Bastards at the Glass House in Pomona

Thurs, October 22, Heartless Bastards at the Fonda

Sat, October 24, Sufjan Stevens at the Arlington Theatre in Santa Barbara

Wed, October 28, Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings at Campbell Hall at UCSB

Fri, November 6, Bajofondo at Royce Hall

Wed, November 4, of Montreal at the Regent Theatre

Sat, November 7, El Vy at the Troubadour

Sat, November 11, El Vy at the Troubadour

Thurs, November 19, Kronos Quartet at Campbell Hall at UCSB

Thurs, December 3, Pink Martini Holiday Show at the Arlington Theatre in Santa Barbara

Sat, December 5, !!! (Chk Chk Chk) at Soho Music Club in Santa Barbara

Fri, March 4, 2016, Lucinda Williams at Royce Hall

Wed, March 9, Rosanne Cash at Campbell Hall at UCSB