Okay, here’s a breakdown of the concert listings, separated by date, with the artist and venue extracted. I’ve also noted which listings are in bold in the original text.
Friday, April 25, 2025
Phish at Hollywood Bowl
Duckwrth at Echoplex
Pleasure Pill & Sid Simons at Permanent Records roadhouse
Ray Bull at The Troubadour
Ida, Tsunami at Lodge Room
Bardo, King Pari, Benny & peanut Butter Wolf DJs at Zebulon
Rauw Alejandro at Intuit Dome
Aurat w/ Fuedal at The Paramount
Sirens x Hafla: Phunkadelica, Mustafa Ismaeel at DTLA location TBA
Saturday, April 26, 2025
Jagged Baptist Club, NORMANS, For the Scraping at Permanent Records Roadhouse
Stagecoach featuring Jelly Roll, Sturgill Simpson, Nelly, Ashley McBryde, Shaboozey, Koe Wetzel, and more at Empire Polo Club
arto Lindsay with Zsela and Stephen Galloway at 2220 Arts + Archives
The Underachievers at The Echo
Christian Lee Hutson, Jess Williamson, Charlie Hickey, Dutch Interior and more at South Pasadena’s 15th Annual Eclectic Music Festival & Arts Crawl (FREE)
Phish at Hollywood bowl
LE FRIQUE SONIQUE with Jeremy Sole, Aaron Frazer, Novena Carmel at Moroccan Lounge
Obituary, Nails, Terror, Spiritworld at The Bellwether
Kandace Lindsey: A Soulful Love Letter to Brazil at The Sun Rose
Circuit Des Yeux, LEYA at Zebulon
Hana Stretton at Scribble
Midnight Magic at The Troubadour
Liberación Collective: The Congo & Lebanon with Vic mensa, Ijeoma Oluo, and more at the Miracle Inglewood
Papooz at Teragram Ballroom
Horse the Band, lagrimas, Flake, Othiel at The Glass House
Chase Petra, Small Crush, Sorry Mom at The Roxy
Circuit des Yeux, LEYA at Zebulon
Ichiko Aoba, wordless music (Quintet) at The Wiltern
Sunday, April 27, 2025
Finom, Joey Nebulous & VV Lightbody at The Echo
Stagecoach featuring Luke Combs, Midland, Sammy Hagar, flatland Cavalry, Scotty McCreery, Goo Goo Dolls, Tracy lawrence, T-Pain, Creed, Backstreet Boys, Diplo, and more at Empire Polo Club
Phish at Hollywood Bowl
Blindside at The Roxy
Ichiko Aoba, Wordless Music (Quintet) at The wiltern
Tijuana No w/ Gabriela Penka, Los Chiles Verdes at The Regent
Jutes w/ Phem at The Troubadour
Rauw Alejandro at Intuit dome
Altadena Musicians, Zebulon & Nick Zinner present altadena Musicians Gear Drive & Happy Hour w/ automatic DJs at Zebulon
Sin Colour, EDYN, ICARA at Gold-Diggers
Nighttime, Holy Matter, Sayde Price at Healing Force of the Universe
Monday, april 28, 2025
Audrey Nuna, ABBIANA at The Roxy
Party Dozen, Secret Smiles, Pop Hysteria at Zebulon
* Beyoncé at Sofi Stadium
Los Angeles Concert Scene Heats Up: A Guide to Weekend Gigs (April 25-28, 2025)
Time.news: Los Angeles is a music mecca, adn April 2025 is proving it with a jam-packed weekend of concerts. We’re diving deep into the local music scene with Dr. Anya Sharma, a music industry analyst and professor at USC, to get her expert take on the hottest tickets and what these listings tell us about current trends. Dr. Sharma, thanks for joining us!
Dr. Anya Sharma: It’s my pleasure! Los Angeles is always buzzing, but this particular weekend is exceptionally diverse.
Time.news: Absolutely. Kicking off Friday, April 25th, we see a huge range – from Phish at the Hollywood Bowl to Duckwrth at the Echoplex, Rauw Alejandro at the Intuit Dome, and a ton of smaller, self-reliant acts in venues like Permanent Records Roadhouse and Zebulon. What does this breadth of options say about the LA music landscape?
Dr. Anya Sharma: It highlights Los Angeles as a true multi-genre powerhouse. You have established acts playing larger venues, catering to a broad audience. But equally notable is the vibrant indie music scene thriving in smaller, more intimate spaces. This speaks to a culture that supports both mainstream and alternative music forms. It shows there’s an appetite for everything from jam bands to hip-hop to experimental soundscapes.The bolded listings that feature smaller venues also suggest these are key targeted shows that readers should take advantage of.
Time.news: Speaking of rauw Alejandro at the Intuit Dome, he shares the stage with Beyoncé on Monday, April 28th at Sofi Stadium.The scale is dramatically different. How do these large-scale events impact the smaller venues and artists?
Dr. Anya Sharma: Large stadium shows,like beyoncé’s,act as a magnet,drawing a lot of attention – and tourist dollars – into the city. They create a ‘rising tide lifts all boats’ scenario for the overall music economy. However, they can also present a challenge for smaller venues on the same night.People only have so manny entertainment dollars to spend.
Time.news: Let’s talk about Saturday, April 26th. Stagecoach features a huge line-up with jelly Roll, Sturgill Simpson, and Nelly. This is a notably different vibe to the othre listings. How important is a festival like Stagecoach for the LA area, even though it’s slightly outside the city core?
Dr. Anya Sharma: stagecoach is incredibly important. It pulls in a massive crowd and generates ample revenue for the region. It also demonstrates the diversity of LA’s musical identity. While often associated with Hollywood and pop music, the area embraces country, folk, and americana sounds. The festival’s strong lineup featuring both established and emerging artists, is a huge signal to the ongoing strength of the country music industry.
Time.news: We definitely see the variety. Even within the smaller venue listings, Saturday is packed, from Jagged Baptist Club at Permanent Records to Christian Lee Hutson at South Pasadena’s Eclectic Music Festival. Any insider tips for navigating such a busy night?
Dr.Anya Sharma: My advice? Plan ahead! look at the lineups,listen to a few tracks by artists you don’t know,and see what resonates. Public transportation is your freind; parking can be a nightmare, especially around popular venues. But also be open to serendipity. Sometimes the best musical experiences come from wandering into a venue you hadn’t planned on.
Time.news: On Sunday, April 27th, we see acts like Tijuana No at The Regent which is very different compared from the other artists, what are some engaging trends you observe with some of these smaller venues?
Dr. Anya sharma: Absolutely, I think this a great sign that there is more diversity and inclusion across the scene which continues to evolve.In this case, Tijuana No is a Spanish-rock band that is indicative how Spanish-speaking artists are getting more awareness and recognition in the music industry. This might also be why we see Rauw alejandro who is a Puerto rican singer on the list.
Time.news: Some listings are noted as “FREE,” like Christian Lee Hutson at the Eclectic Music Festival. What’s the role of free events in building a music community?
Dr. Anya sharma: Free events are crucial. They lower the barrier to entry,allowing people to discover new artists and genres without financial risk. These events also foster a sense of community, creating spaces for people to connect and share their love of music by allowing people to explore interests without the commitment of paying for it or a ticket.
Time.news: many of these smaller venues are repeated across the days – Permanent Records,The Echo,Zebulon,The Troubadour. Why are these spaces so critical for up-and-coming artists?
Dr. Anya Sharma: These venues are the incubators of talent. They offer a platform for artists to hone their craft,build a local following,and connect with industry professionals. They’re vital for the health and longevity of the entire music ecosystem. The venues act as filters and curation of different artists that consumers can eventually grow to seek them out.
Time.news: Dr. Sharma, this has been incredibly insightful. Any final words of wisdom for our readers looking to make the most of this amazing concert weekend?
Dr. Anya sharma: Explore, experiment, and support live music! The LA music scene is thriving because of the passionate artists and dedicated fans who keep it alive. Go to a show, buy a record, and tell your friends about your favorite new discoveries.
Time.news: Excellent advice. Thank you, Dr. Sharma,for sharing your expertise.
