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NPR Tiny Desk Contest Showcase
NPR Tiny Desk Contest Showcase Doors | 6pm // Show | 7pm NPR Music just crowned their 2019 Tiny Desk Contest winner Quinn Christopherson and are taking him and the showcase on the road! KCRW is proud to host their Los Angeles stop on Thursday, June 13 in Highland Park @ The Lodge Room. Thousands of unsigned bands and artists entered NPR Music’s Tiny Desk Contest in 2019, in hopes to be the next great undiscovered artist to perform at…
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August 2021
Drugdealer
Hailing from the East Coast, the Los Angeles-based Michael Collins (ringleader of the band Drugdealer) began making music after leaving art school to ride trains across the United States. The band’s most recent album, Raw Honey, finds Collins reducing, reusing, and recycling the traditional fabrics and threads of pop music, and weaving them into something both contemporary, reverential, and timeless. They'll be performing at the Lodge Room on Thursday, August 5th. Photo courtesy of shows.lodgeroomhlp.com
Find out more »September 2021
Bully
Bully is the solo project of guitarist and singer Alicia Bognanno, and they will be performing at The Lodge Room on September 11th with Lightning Bug. The American rock band formed in 2013 in Nashville. They signed to Columbia Records label Startime International and released their first album Feels Like in 2015, then moved to Sub Pop to release Losing in 2017. Their third full-length album SUGAREGG was released in 2020 via SubPop Records. Photo courtesy of shows.lodgeroomhlp.com
Find out more »October 2021
Mdou Moctar
Prodigious Tuareg guitarist and songwriter Mdou Moctar boldly reforges contemporary Saharan music and “rock music“ by melding Eddie Van Halen pyrotechnics, full-blast noise and guitar shredding, field recordings, drums rhythms, poetic meditations on love, religion, women’s rights, inequality and Western Africa’s exploitation at the hands of colonial powers to rip a new hole in the sky with their latest album, Afrique Victime. Photo courtesy of shows.lodgeroomhlp.com
Find out more »Nation of Language
Nation of Language is an American indie pop band formed in Brooklyn in 2016. Their debut album, Introduction, Please, was self-released in 2020 to high praise from the likes of NME, FADER, Stereogum, and Pitchfork. Photo courtesy of Nation of Language
Find out more »November 2021
Wavves
Lodge Room presents Wavves featuring Harmless and Cuffed Up, live at the Lodge Room on Thursday, November 18th. Their latest album Hideaway was released earlier this year via Fat Possum Records. Photo courtesy of lodgeroomhlp.com
Find out more »December 2021
DIIV
Lodge Room presents DIIV live on New Years Eve. DIIV is the project of singer/songwriter/guitarist Zachary Cole Smith, who creates music that combines shoegaze bliss with grunge catharsis. Their latest album Deceiver was released via Captured Tracks in 2019. Photo courtesy of lodgeroomhlp.com
Find out more »February 2022
Los Retros at the Lodge Room for Valentine’s
KCRW favorite Mauri Tapia (Los Retros) hails from Oxnard, California where he began crafting his sweet throwback sounds as a high-school student. He'll bring his multi-instrumental prowess to the stage of beloved Highland Park venue The Lodge Room on Valentine's Day 2022. Swoon! Photo credit: Ross Harris
Find out more »Los Retros (Night 2)
Back by popular demand after a sold out show, KCRW favorite Mauri Tapia (Los Retros) returns for a second Valentine's Day performance on February 15th. Originally from Oxnard, California, Tapia developed his sweet, throwback soundscapes in his high school years and carries that multi-instrumentalist prowess to the beloved Highland Park venue of The Lodge Room for soft hearted singles and daydreaming couples. Swoon! Photo credit: Ross Harris
Find out more »April 2022
Mattiel
Atlanta-based Mattiel will play a show with Stolen Nova at the Lodge Room on April 8th. Their newest album release, "Georgia Gothic," takes Mattiel Brown's strong and pointed vocals and Jonah Swilley's fiery instrumentals and melts them into a new and golden sound. Photo courtesy of the Lodge Room.
Find out more »Sea Wolf and Matt Costa
Acclaimed Los Angeles singer-songwriters Alex Brown Church and Matt Costa have announced a joint US tour for the spring of 2022. At long last hitting the road in support of their most recent releases - Sea Wolf’s Through A Dark Wood (Deluxe) and Matt Costa’s Yellow Coat (Deluxe) – the tour will stop in Los Angeles on April 25th at the Lodge Room.
Find out more »May 2022
Ronnie Laws + Katalyst
Veteran saxophonist Ronnie Laws has released over a dozen albums in his decades spent with Jazz, Funk, R&B, and Soul. His debut album, Pressure Sensitive, released on the famous Blue Note record label in 1975, immediately landing him on the top 100 charts where he planned to stay. Also known as the first saxophonist for Earth, Wind & Fire, Laws has worked with musical legends Stevie Wonder, BB King, Ramsey Lewis, and many more. He is joined by young talents…
Find out more »Vieux Farka Touré
Legendary Malian guitarist Vieux Farka Touré is often referred to as "The Hendrix of the Sahara." His latest album, Les Racines — meaning "the roots" — reconnects him with traditional Songhai music of northern Mali. Joined by indie artist Alex Siegel, Vieux is scheduled to play at the Lodge Room on May 7th after much anticipation.
Find out more »Say She She with Novena Carmel
KCRW Presents female-led discodelic soul band Say She She with JJ & The Mood performing at the Lodge Room on May 19th. MBE Co-host Novena Carmel will be spinning a DJ set to open the show!
Find out more »June 2022
Hovvdy
Austin, Texas based indie rock duo Hovvdy are extending the celebration of the October 2021 release of their latest album True Love well into the next year. Catch them for an intimate set at the Lodge Room in Highland Park with support from L.A. based "living room pop" artist Mini Trees. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Find out more »Gaby Moreno – Benefit Show
Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter and producer Gaby Moreno will be performing a headlining album release show for Alegoria at the Lodge Room on June 4th with the support of Watkins Family Hour. Initially a celebration of her latest album release, due to recent unfortunate and unprecedented events, the show will now serve as a fundraising benefit show where all proceeds will be going directly to supporting the families and community of Uvalde, Texas.
Find out more »Peanut Butter Wolf x J. Rocc
Stones Throw Records founder, and KCRW superfriend Peanut Butter Wolf teams up with label mate, and current Top 30 Chart topper J. Rocc for what will surely be an epic Friday night at Highland Park's Lodge Room. Photo by B+.
Find out more »Digable Planets
Are you "Cool Like Dat"? You could be by making your way over to Lodge Room to check out legendary jazz/hip-hop trio Digable Planets at either the early or late show option. Photo by Bruce Talamon.
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August 2022
Jazz is Dead: The Tour
Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Adrian Younge, Brian Jackson, Doug Carn, Henry Franklin and Katalyst perform at the Lodge Room as part of Jazz is Dead Tour on Sunday, August 28.
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Goon
The Witching Hours Presents Goon, Milly, and Draag at the Lodge Room on Friday September 2, in support of Goon's latest LP "Hour of Green Evening".
Find out more »Sofie Royer
Sofie Royer comes to the Lodge Room on Tuesday, September 27th with special guests Teebs, Miss World, John Keek, Folerio (Peanut Butter Wolf) B2B Flaunt Edwards (J Rocc), and Stones Throw DJs. Photo Credit: Kyle Keese
Find out more »October 2022
Jazz Is Dead Airto Moreira Tribute Concert
A tribute concert for Airto Moreira, featuring Cheech and Chong, special guest performances by Alex Acuña, Byron, Miller, Luciana Souza, Patrice Rushen, Pete Escovedo, Peter Erskine, Justo Almario, Josef Leimberg and more! 100% of ticket sales will go to a fund managed by Airto’s daughter and son in-law, Diana Purim and Krishna Booker. Monies raised will go toward Airto’s recovery for home nurse visits, physical therapy, treatments for loss of hearing and vision.
Find out more »November 2022
Lodge Room and Stones Throw Present: A Free Dance Party Benefitting Franklin High School Featuring Prince Paul, Peanut Butter Wolf, J. Rocc, Novena Carmel, and Xica Soul
LODGE ROOM AND STONES THROW PRESENT: A FREE DANCE PARTY TO BENEFIT THE FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC PROGRAM FEATURING PRINCE PAUL, PEANUT BUTTER WOLF, J ROCC, KCRW DJ NOVENA CARMEL, XICA SOUL.
Find out more »DIIV + Alex Cameron with Cowgirl Clue, EXUM, The Runts, and KCRW DJ Jeremy Sole
LODGE ROOM 5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY DIIV (PERFORMING OSHIN IN FULL) & ALEX CAMERON (OUTDOOR STAGE) FEATURING COWGIRL CLUE, EXUM, THE RUNTS and KCRW DJ Jeremy Sole
Find out more »KCRW Presents Jeremy Sole’s Le Frique Sonique: A Puerto Rico Relief Concert
On Sunday November 6th, LA comes together to help those in Puerto Rico who have been devastated by the hurricane. KCRW presents JeremySole's Le Frique Sonique for a special Puerto Rico relief concert featuring Brazilian legend Rogê (performing his forthcoming record 'Curyman' with full band), LA's Vallenato veterans Very Be Careful, DJ sets by Garth Trinidad, Chuck Wild Captain Planet, Aaron Byrd, Mathieu Schreyer, skate legend Tony Alva and Le Frique Sonique host/producer JeremySole.
Find out more »Say She She
Say She She will be live the Lodge Room on Friday, November 11 as part of the Lodge Room's 5 Year Anniversary shows. Photo by Milton Arellano.
Find out more »January 2023
KCRW Presents: Dengue Fever
Los Angeles based band Dengue Fever bring their blend of Khmer psychedelic rock to the Lodge Room on Saturday January 21.
Find out more »Ground Control Touring Presents: Abortion Funds Benefit Series
Ground Control Touring Presents: Abortion Funds Benefit Series - A night of music in support of abortion funds, community, and bodily autonomy. Featuring Ah-Mer-Ah-Su, Automatic, Barry Johnson of Joyce Manor (DJ Set), Charlie Hickey, Current Joys (solo), Dummy, Fashion Club, Hunx and His Punx, Kate Hollowell (Number One Popstar), Maral, Mary Lattimore, Riki, Tatiana Hazel, & Warm Drag. Plus free Checker Hall Party (6PM - 2AM) featuring: DJ Painkiller Kim and DJ Hellby Jacobson, flash tattoos by Martlet Tattoo, tooth…
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DeVotchKa
Lodge Room presents: DeVotchKa featuring Brian Lopez on Tuesday, February 14.
Find out more »March 2023
Braxton Cook
ARTDONTSLEEP Presents Jazz is Dead with a live performance from Braxton Cook at the Lodge Room on Thursday, March 2. Not only does he exhibit world-class virtuosity on the sax, but he's also a talented vocalist, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist whose sound blends jazz, soul, and alt R&B into a new sound.
Find out more »Vinyl Williams, Brendan Eder Ensemble, and Scott Gilmore
Vinyl Williams, Brendan Eder Ensemble, Scott Gilmore will be live at the Lodge Room on Sunday, March 5.
Find out more »Colin Stetson
Lodge Room Presents Colin Stetson on Wednesday March 8, featuring Justin Garett Walter.
Find out more »Drugdealer
Drugdealer will be live at the Lodge Room on Friday March 17, with support from Kamikaze Palm Tree.
Find out more »Luke Vibert and Optometry
Lodge Room and Decibel Present Luke Vibert on Saturday, March 18, and the world debut of Optometry (John Tejada and March Adstrum) with a live A/V performance. Also on the lineup, Nordic Soul b2b DJ Warp.
Find out more »Warmduscher
Lodge Room Presents Warmduscher on Monday, March 20 - featuring Band Aparte and June Swoon.
Find out more »N8NOFACE
N8NOFACE will be live at the Lodge Room on Wednesday, March 22, with support from Nervous Gender Reloaded and Gel Set.
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