BestNewBands.com’s Show Wish List: The shows we want to see this week & think you should, too

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The Bird and The Bee open for The Swell Season at The Hollywood Bowl this week.

CALIFORNIA

Los Angeles

When:Monday, July 12th, 9pm Pacific
Where: McWorld, 5011 W. Adams Blvd.; L.A. CA
Who: David Liebe Hart & Adam Papagan, Three Geniuses, Joyce Manor, Things, The Dodgers
Cover: $5
If you’re a fan of Tim and Eric, you probably already know David Liebe Hart. If not, check out this video and then check out this show.

When: Tuesday, July 13
Where: Bootleg Theater
Who: Spirit Animal, Gun Runner, The Non

When: Friday, July 16, 10pm Pacific
Where: The Purple Lounge at The Standard
Who: Theophilus London
If you enjoyed Cornell Wedge’s Weekend Playlist last week, you’ll recognize Theophilus London. You can come out for this show or to Hard LA.

When: Saturday, July 17, from 4pm-Midnight Pacific
Where: Los Angeles State Historic Park
What: Hard LA, featuring MIA, N*E*R*D, Die Antwoord, Flying Lotus, Rye Rye, Switch, Joker, Sleigh Bells, Theophilus London, 12th Planet, Borgore, Jason Bentley, Destructo, Nguzunguzu, The Gaslamp Killer, and Ninja Sonik
Cost: $60– $110 if you also buy for Hard Summer
ALL AGES

When: Sunday, July 18, 7pm Pacific
Where: The Hollywood Bowl
Who: The Swell Season, with She & Him and The Bird and The Bee
Cost: Tickets start at $14
ALL AGES

Orange County

When: Sunday, July 18, 6pm Pacific
Where: The Orange County Fair, Meadows Stage
Who: Christa Mae and The Brigade
Cost: General Admission is $10, but you can get a “Superpass” for the entire Fair for $25 until July 15.
ALL AGES

Santa Barbara

When: Tuesday, July 13, doors at 7pm Pacific
Where: Soho
Who: Built to Spill
Cover: SOLD OUT- Check Craigslist, and they may release last-minute tickets at the door
ALL AGES

 

ILLINOIS

Chicago

When: July 16-18
Where: Union Park
What: Pitchfork Music Festival, featuring Neon Indian, The Tallest Man on Earth, and more
Cost: $40/day, but Saturday and Sunday were sold out at press time
ALL AGES

 

WASHINGTON DC

When: Monday, July 12th, 9pm Eastern
Where: Lounge of III – AND streaming live on http://www.ustream.tv/
Who: Emperess, SmCityMusic, K-Beta, and Gods’Illa