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February 2008 Music - A Day in LA - Things to do in Los Angeles County

Cat Power

February 25th 2008 06:30
Cat Power



Before embarking on her Australian tour, Cat Power aka Charlyn "Chan" Marshall, will play The Wiltern on the last day of February.

The singer/songwriter will be singing the songs from her latest album Jukebox, released in January 2008. Her eighth studio album features a hand-picked selection of songs originally recorded by the likes of Frank Sinatra, Hank Williams, etc. but performed in Chan's own idiosyncratic style.

Cat Power Jukebox



When?

February 29, 2008 - 8:00pm.

Where?

The Wiltern
3790 Wilshire Boulevard,
Los Angeles, CA 90010.

How much?

$22.50 - $32.50
Bookings through Ticketmaster.com


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Missy Higgins

February 21st 2008 03:07
Missy Higgins


Australian songbird Missy Higgins is a multiple award-winning singer/songwriter from the land down under.

Her debut album The Sound of White scooped many awards at the Australia ARIAs and her follow up effort On A Clear Night did not disappoint with smash hits "Scar" and "Steer" getting massive airplay on Aussie radio.

Missy Higgins On A Clear Night


When?

February 26, 2008 - 8:00pm.

Where?

El Rey Theatre
5515 Wilshire Boulevard,
Los Angeles, CA 90036.

How much?

$18.50
Bookings through Ticketmaster.com

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Pat Metheny Trio

February 19th 2008 03:12
Pat Metheny


Jazz guitarist and composer Pat Metheny is widely regarded as one of the most critically acclaimed jazz musicians of the 70s/80s.

Best known for his stylistic elements of progressive and contemporary jazz, post-Bop, jazz-rock fusion, and folk-jazz, the Pat Mentheny Trio of Pat, Antonio Sanchez and Christian McBride will be playing the songs from their upcoming album Day Trip due out some time in 2008.

Pat Metheny Trio


When?

February 24, 2008 - 6:30pm.

Where?

The Wiltern
3790 Wilshire Boulevard,
Los Angeles, CA 90010.

How much?

$40 - $75
Bookings through Ticketmaster.com


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Liars

February 18th 2008 23:01
Liars


Alternative rockers Liars will play the El Rey Theatre in support of their latest self-titled studio album this February.

The album was produced by the band and Jeremy Glover and includes the hit song "Freak Out" which was No.91 on Rolling Stone's list of the 100 Best Songs of 2007. The Liars are Angus Andrew (vocals/guitar), Aaron Hemphill (percussion, guitar, synth), and Julian Gross (drums).

Liars


When?

February 22, 2008 - 8:00pm.

Where?

El Rey Theatre
5515 Wilshire Boulevard,
Los Angeles, CA 90036.

How much?

$15
Bookings through Ticketmaster.com




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The Hives & The Donnas

February 15th 2008 04:30
The Hives and The Donnas


Swedish rock band, The Hives, are joining forces with all-female rockers, The Donnas, for a winter tour that includes a show at The Wiltern.

The Hives made their breakthrough in the early 2000s as a leading group of the garage rock revival while The Donnas achieved commercial success a little sooner during the late 90s. They recently released their 7th studio album titled Bitchin' in September 2007 on their own Purple Feather Records label.

The Hives released their fourth studio album, The Black and White Album, shortly afterwards in October 2007. Do not miss this opportunity to see two great bands live on stage at the same time!

When?

February 19, 2008 - 7:00pm.

Where?

The Wiltern
3790 Wilshire Boulevard,
Los Angeles, CA 90010.

How much?

$22.50
Bookings through Ticketmaster.com


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Marilyn Manson with Ours

February 12th 2008 09:15
Marilyn Manson


Shock rocker Marilyn Manson is teaming up with alternative rock band, Ours, for a show at The Wiltern in February.

Manson will be performing the songs from his sixth and latest studio album, Eat Me, Drink Me while Ours will be giving fans a preview of the songs from their upcoming album titled Mercy (Dancing For The Death Of An Imaginary Enemy), which is due for release in March this year.

Ours


When?

February 22, 2008 - 8:00pm.

Where?

The Wiltern
3790 Wilshire Boulevard,
Los Angeles, CA 90010.

How much?

$49.50
Bookings through Ticketmaster.com


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Gloria Trevi

January 30th 2008 06:00
Gloria Trevi


Mexico's iconic singer/songwriter, Gloria Trevi, has been a mainstay on the Mexican music scene since her debut album was released in 1989.

Through the extensive use of sexual references in her music, Trevi has been hailed as the Mexican version of Madonna. Trevi's concert at the Gibson Amphitheatre in February will be in support of her most recent studio album, Una Rosa Blu, released in October 2007.

Gloria Trevi Una Rosa Blu


When?

February 15, 2008 - 8:15pm.

Where?

Gibson Amphitheatre at Universal CityWalk
100 Universal City Plaza,
Universal City, CA 91608.

How much?

$39.75 - $94.75
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Velvet Revolver at The Wiltern

January 17th 2008 11:30
Velvet Revolver


Three-time Grammy-Award nominated rock band, Velvet Revolver, will rock The Wiltern armed with a new album and live show.

Featuring three ex-Guns N' Roses members Slash, Duff McKagan, and Matt Sorum plus Scott Weiland and Dave Kushner, this band sure packs a heavy dose of firepower.

VR are touring the world in support of their two latest albums, Contraband and Libertad.

Velvet Revolver Libertad


When?

February 6, 2008.

Where?

The Wiltern
3790 Wilshire Blvd.,
Los Angeles, CA 90010.

How much?

$110 - $240
Bookings through Pantagestheatertickets.com





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The Brothers Four

January 15th 2008 11:00
The Brothers Four


American folk group, The Brothers Four, has delighted millions of music lovers for over 40 years with hits including "Greenfields", "The Green Leaves of Summer" and "Hootenanny Saturday Night".

Formed in 1957, the band enjoyed success in the late 50's and early 60's and despite some band members leaving and returning, the group is still active some after 40-odd years in the business.

This concert at the Rabobank Arena will feature folk songs from America, Ireland, Scotland, Japan and China, rouding out a repertoire of tunes old and new.

The Brothers Four


When?

February 26, 2008 - 7:30pm.

Where?

Rabobank Theater
1001 Truxton Avenue,
Bakersfield, CA.

How much?

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Peter Pan: The High-flying Broadway Musical

January 9th 2008 06:30
Peter Pan Musical


Based on J.M. Barrie's tale of the same name, the Peter Pan "High-flying Broadway Musical" is a fun filled musical adventure; complete with lost boys, high-stepping pirates, the delightfully dangerous Captain Hook and the perennial charm of the boy who won't grow up - Peter Pan!

This is a classic tale of youth, joy and freedom - all captured in a lavish new production of this Tony-Award winning Broadway Musical sure to be enjoyed by the whole family.

Peter Pan


When?

February 19, 2008 - 7:30pm.

Where?

Rabobank Arena
1001 Truxtun Ave.,
Bakersfield, CA 93301.

How much?

$25 - $45
Bookings through Ticketmaster.com





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Yuridia y Camila

December 30th 2007 22:45
Yuridia


Hit Mexican reality show La Academia runner-up, Yuridia, is touring with established Latin pop-rock band, Camila and will be performing at the Nokia Theatre in February.

After gaining international fame on the reality TV show, Yuridia released her debut album La Voz de un Ánge in 2005 and it became the second best-selling album in 2006 and one of the fastest-selling albums in Mexican history.

The tour is in support of her third studio album, Entre Mariposas, released in 2007.

Camila


When?

February 2, 2008 - 8:00pm.

Where?

NOKIA Theatre LA LIVE
777 Chick Hearn Court,
Los Angeles, CA 90015.

How much?

$45 - $85
Bookings through Ticketmaster.com





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Teena Marie and Keith Sweat

December 27th 2007 03:30
Keith Sweat


R&B duo Teena Marie and Keith Sweat are touring together and will perform at the Nokia Theatre in February.

Teena Marie (born Mary Christine Brockert) is an R&B singer/songwriter/producer and is also the protege of late funk legend Rick James. She is notable as one of the few successful caucasian R&B performers to be respectfully and affectionately dubbed anything where both the words "Queen" and "Soul" are in the title - in Teena's case, shes been dubbed 'The Ivory Queen of Soul'.

Keith Sweat started his career as a nightclub singer before he was discovered in 1987. Later that year, he released his debut album Make It Last Forever, which sold four million copies. The biggest hit from this album was "I Want Her" (1 R&B/5 Pop), and the title track from the album was hit 2 on the R&B charts.

Teena Marie


When?

February 17, 2008 - 8:15pm.

Where?

NOKIA Theatre LA LIVE
777 Chick Hearn Court,
Los Angeles, CA 90015.

How much?

$49.50 - $104.50
Bookings through Ticketmaster.com





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Willie Nelson

December 13th 2007 23:30
Willie Nelson


Country singer/songwriter, Willie Nelson, is one of the most beloved and recognizable country music singers in the US and the world.

For more than 40 years, he has been a national treasure, contributing many memorable songs to our musical canon. The hippie/thrift-shop costumed singer shot to fame in the mid-70s and won five Grammy-Awards for his best-known work, including "Always on My Mind," "On the Road Again," "Georgia on My Mind," "Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys" (with Jennings) and "Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain".

Willie Nelson


When?

February 13, 2008 - 8:15pm.

Where?

NOKIA Theatre LA LIVE
777 Chick Hearn Court,
Los Angeles, CA 90015.

How much?

$35 - $75
Bookings through Ticketmaster.com




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Barry Manilow at Staples Center

December 7th 2007 00:30
Barry Manilow


Singer and songwriter Barry Manilow is a multiple Emmy-award winning artist that found superstardom in the 70s.

His impressive career achievements include worldwide album sales in the region of 75 million units; five of his albums were on the best-selling charts simultaneously in 1978; and he has been the headlining act at the Las Vegas Hilton for the past two years.

Barry Manilow


When?

February 14, 2007 - 8:00pm.

Where?

Staples Center
1111 S. Figueroa St.,
Los Angeles, CA 90015.

How much?

$9.99 - $250
Bookings through Ticketmaster.com





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Hairspray: The Musical

November 23rd 2007 05:30
Hairspray Musical


Broadway's Tony Award-winning musical-comedy phenomenon is coming to the Rabobank Arena in February 2008 on a journey that takes you back to 1962 Baltimore, as 16-year-old Tracy Turnblad sets out to dance her way onto TV's most popular show.

Can a big girl with big dreams - and even bigger hair! - change the world . . . and still have time to win the boy she loves? This mega-hit is piled bouffant-high with laughter and romance - and enough deliriously tuneful new songs to fill a nonstop platter-party.

Do not miss this opportunity to see the winner of eight 2003 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, live in LA.

Hairspray


When?

February 5, 2007 - 7:30pm.

Where?

Rabobank Arena Theater
1001 Truxtun Ave,
Bakersfield,
CA 93301.

How much?

$30 - $50
Bookings through Ticketmaster.com




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Playhouse Disney Live!

November 23rd 2007 03:00
Playhouse Disney Live


The Playhouse Disney Live! is a brand new live show where you're invited to the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse as Mickey plans a spectacular music party for all his friends.

Joining Mickey live on stage are Little Einsteins, Pooh, Tigger, Darby and Handy Manny as they set off on a musical mission around the world and Hundred Acre Wood to find a song for the party.

When?

February 3, 2008 - 12:00pm.

Where?

Rabobank Arena
1001 Truxtun Ave,
Bakersfield,
CA 93301.

How much?

$18 - $40
Bookings through Ticketmaster.com




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Aretha Franklin

November 12th 2007 09:00
Aretha Franklin


"The Queen of Soul" Aretha Franklin will be performing an exclusive show at the Nokia Theatre on Valentine's Day 2008.

The singer/songwriter and pianist with the famous booming voice and soulful vocal style has won a staggering seventeen Grammy-Awards including the prestigious Living Legend Grammy and the Lifetime Achievement Grammy in a glittering career that started when she was offered her first record deal at just 14.

The singing legend will be releasing a new duets compilation album this week featuring a combination of classic duets spanning her career and two newly recorded duets with Fantasia and John Legend.

Aretha Franklin
Aretha Franklin: The early days...


When?

February 14, 2008 - 8:15pm.

Where?

NOKIA Theatre LA LIVE
777 Chick Hearn Court,
Los Angeles,
CA 90015.

How much?

$55 - $85
Bookings through Ticketmaster.com



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