December 12 – December 18 • Essential Weekly Concert Guide • L.A. Edition

Aryeh Harris-Shapiro

Fitz and the Tantrums w/ Arkells at Roxy Theatre | Dec. 12
The “Altimate December 2 Remember” series comes to a close with a performance by retro-funk six-piece Fitz and the Tantrums. Tickets are sold out but a limited number are available here.

Glass Animals at El Rey Theatre | Dec. 12
These psychedelic rockers released their latest full-length album, “How to Be a Human Being,” to critical and commercial acclaim, reaching No. 20 on the Billboard 200. The band is performing as part of Alt 98.7’s annual “Altimate December 2 Remember” concert series.

The Shelters at Troubadour | Dec. 12
Fans of SoCal rock ’n’ roll should check out this performance by The Shelters, a group of L.A. natives co-signed by the great Tom Petty himself.

Eagles of Death Metal w/ Gutter Twins at Teragram Ballroom | Dec. 13
Alt-rockers and Bataclan survivors Eagles of Death Metal will perform as part of a series of benefits for Afghan Whigs guitarist Dave Rosser, who was recently diagnosed with inoperable colon cancer. Tickets are officially old out, but a limited number are here.

Wild Child w/ Walker Lukens at Troubadour | Dec. 13
Lush indie-pop act Wild Child will team up with fellow Austin native Walker Lukens for an all-ages night of oddball music.

The Sounds w/ Zipper Club at The Belasco Theater | Dec. 13-14
Swedish indie-rockers The Sounds celebrate the 10th anniversary of the acclaimed album “Dying to Say This to You” alongside guests Zipper Club and My Jerusalem.

How the Grouch Stole Christmas at The Novo | Dec. 14
The Living Legends crew are a group of indie hip-hop veterans featuring some of the biggest names of the underground, including Eligh, Murs, and The Grouch. They bring their 10th annual “How The Grouch Stole Christmas Tour” to The Novo alongside Eligh’s new group grand, Tapestry, and Dilated Peoples member Evidence.

Mako at Resident | Dec. 14
Dance-pop act Mako mixes traditional electronic sounds with beautiful melodies on the new album, “Hourglass.” Tickets are officially sold out, but a limited number are here.

Rooney at El Rey Theatre | Dec. 14
L.A. rockers Rooney have toured all over the world with bands such as Weezer and The Strokes. They’ll return to their hometown for a holiday show filled with pop riffs and and comedy from MC Nick Thune.

Roy Woods at Roxy Theatre | Dec. 14
OVO signee Roy Woods continues to tour behind his July album “Waking at Dawn,” a collection of Drake-influenced R&B-rap perfect for late nights and intimate rock clubs. Tickets are officially sold out, but a limited number are here.

Sara Watkins at Troubadour | Dec. 14
Sara Watkins wrote every song on her July release “Young in All the Wrong Ways,” a step forward for the roots-inflected folk-rocker that yielded her rawest, most powerful album yet.

Animals as Leaders w/ Intervals at Mayan Theatre | Dec. 15
Prog-metal band Animals as Leaders recently released a new album, “The Madness of Many.” The band performs alongside fellow instrumental maestros, Intervals. Tickets ae officially sold out, but a limited number are here.

Band of Merrymakers at Troubadour | Dec. 15
The Band of Merrymakers are a group of traveling performers and special guests dedicated to spreading holiday cheer. Guests for this show include Mark McGrath of Sugar Ray, Lisa Loeb and Tyler Glenn of Neon Trees.

Brothers Osborne at Belasco Theater | Dec. 15
Country-rockers Brothers Osborne continue their first headlining circuit, the “Dirt Rich Tour,” with a stop at L.A.’s Belasco Theater.

Lil Yachty at Fox Theater Pomona | Dec. 15
After a show-stealing verse on Chance the Rapper’s “Mixtape” and a feature on D.R.A.M.’s hit single “Broccoli,” rapper Lil Yachty is set to take the world by storm with his candy-coated sonics and auto-tuned words.

Metallica at The Fonda | Dec. 15
Metallica continues to tour behind their thrash-metal comeback “Hardwired…to Self-Destruct” with a benefit concert. Proceeds will be donated to the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank. Tickets are officially sold out, but a limited number are here.

Tim Minchin at Theatre at Ace Hotel | Dec. 15
Comedian and “Matilda: The Musical” songwriter Tim Minchin will bring his piano and wit to the Ace Hotel. Profits will be donated to L.A. education and/or housing charities.

The Paper Kites w/ Doe Paoro at El Rey Theatre | Dec. 15
The Paper Kites continue to tour behind the moody late-night masterpiece “Twelvefour,” alongside fellow ’80s-inflected act Doe Paoro.

Weyes Blood at The Echo | Dec. 15
Singer-songwriter and producer Weyes Blood recently released her fourth album, “Front Row Seat to Earth,” a collection of folk-tinted songs infused with faded California beauty, well-suited for an intimate show at The Echo.

Ekali w/ Medasin at El Rey Theatre | Dec. 16
Canadian Soundcloud artist Ekali, real name Nathan Shaw, mixes dance music with downtempo trip-hop to create a delicate, spellbinding collage of sounds. Tickets are officially sold out, but a l
imited number are here.

Dandy Warhols w/ Telegram at The Fonda | Dec. 16
Indie-rock veterans the Dandy Warhols are still going strong after over 20 years, having recently released a new album “Distortland,” a moody reflection on the gentrification of their Portland home.

Seu Jorge at Theatre at Ace Hotel | Dec. 16
After singing David Bowie in Portuguese, Brazil’s Seu Jorge will pay tribute to both the late superstar and the Wes Anderson film that serves as his act’s namesake with a multimedia show.

Real 92.3 Real Big Holiday Show at Microsoft Theater | Dec. 16
L.A.’s home for hip-hop and R&B presents a massive holiday showcase of some of the genre’s biggest young names. Trey Songz will headline alongside Rae Sremmund, Fetty Wap, Kehlani, D.R.A.M. and YFN Lucci.

Joe Bonamassa at Dolby Theatre | Dec. 16-17
Blues-rock veteran Joe Bonamassa continues to tour behind his 12th album, the muscular “Blues of Desperation.” The show is billed as the guitar event of the year.

Brian Setzer Orchestra at Microsoft Theater | Dec. 17
Big-band revivalist and three-time Grammy winner Brian Setzer will return to the Microsoft Theater for the 13th installment of his annual “Christmas Rocks! Tour.”

Chris Robinson Brotherhood at The Fonda | Dec. 17
Initially formed when Black Crowes singer Chris Robinson was on hiatus from his main band, Chris Robinson Brotherhood has since taken on a life of its own with jangly, psychedelic blues-rock showcased to great effect on the November EP “If You Lived Here, You Would Be Home by Now.”

Christmas Queens at The Novo | Dec. 17
Christmas Queens showcases a group of former contestants from various seasons of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” performing original tracks and classic holiday music covers from the 2015 album “Christmas Queens” and the its upcoming sequel.

James Supercave at Troubadour | Dec. 17
Reclusive psych-pop maestro James Supercave will bring his dreamy sound to the Troubadour alongside oddball indie-rockers Swimm.

Stevie Nicks w/ The Pretenders at The Forum | Dec. 18
Rock queens Stevie Nicks and Chrissie Hynde will team up for a star-studded show at The Forum as part of Nicks’ solo “24 Karat Gold Tour.”

We Rock With Standing Rock Benefit Show at The Fonda | Dec. 18
The Standing Rock community recently celebrated a victory over the Dakota Access Pipeline project, but the fight is not over. Kyp Malone of TV on the Radio organized this benefit concert to provide support for the political struggles to come. The lineup features TV on the Radio, Fiona Apple, Patricia Arquette, Devandra Banhart, Riley Keough and any more. Tickets are officially sold out but a limited number are here.