Los Angeles is one of the finest music cities in the world, which is both a gift and a curse: There’s always a ton of great music being played somewhere, but there’s so much of it that it can be difficult to sort through it all and find the best stuff. If that’s a problem you’ve faced, you’re in the right place: Keep reading to find a list of the concerts in the Los Angeles area that are worth your time for the week of August 19.
Wednesday, August 21
August 08 @ Hi-Hat [Tickets]
Up-and-coming pop artist August 08 killed his stage set at 88rising: Head In The Clouds this past weekend, performing his most popular songs. He’s slated to be 88rising’s next breakout star and based on his performance at the annual festival it’s easy to see why.
Thursday, August 22
The Rolling Stones @ The Rose Bowl [Tickets]
The Rolling Stones are legends. The award-winning English rock band procured pop-culture staples such as “Satisfaction” and “Paint It Black.” Current members Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts and Ronnie Wood are still traveling the world performing their massive hits and land in Los Angeles this week.
Friday, August 23
Kacey Musgraves @ The Greek Theatre [Tickets]
Kacey Musgraves’ Golden Hour won the coveted Grammy Awards’ Album of the Year accolade, this year. From “Space Cowboy” to “Butterflies” Kacey is this generation’s next great country music superstar.
Vic Mensa @ The Fonda Theatre [Tickets]
Grammy Award-nominated Chicago rap star Vic Mensa is the founder of rap collective Savemoney with fellow Chi-Town artist Chance The Rapper. His debut album The Autobiography featured guest appearances from talents such as Weezer and Chief Keef, making it one of the most diverse albums of this decade. And his sophomore effort, Hooligans, is just as special.
$UICIDEBOY$ @ Shrine Expo Hall [Tickets]
Straight out of New Orleans is Scrim and Ruby da Cherry of $UICIDEBOY$. As one of the most popular acts of the underground scene, they’re like the perfect blend of trap music and metal. A live show with the $UICIDEBOY$ is sure to include lots of headbanging and mosh pits.
Saturday, August 24
$UICIDEBOY$ @ Shrine Expo Hall [Tickets]
Sunday, August 25
Kacey Musgraves @ The Greek Theatre [Tickets]
