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 December 10.
Tuesday, December 11
Dom Kennedy @ The Observatory [Tickets]
Dom Kennedy quietly released (Addicted To The Underground) Volume Two as well as a few fire tracks in the form of “Best Friend” and “No Matter What,” this year. With some new music at hand, expect to find the OPM boss embarking on his Win or Lose Tour with Dreamville’s Cozz and fellow LA mainstays Jay 305 and Warm Brew.
Fleetwood Mac @ The Forum [Tickets]
Fleetwood Mac‘s trek with Mike Campbell and Neil Finn as replacements hits The Forum, this week. Due to demand, there are multiple dates scheduled to catch them on the road while in Los Angeles. Tuesday marks the first evening.
Thursday, December 13
Aminé @ The Novo [Tickets]
Portland rapper Aminé makes amazing feel-good rap that’s honest and real. His latest release, which was a surprise release, OnePointFive, kicks it up a notch, and his latest joint “Reel It In” just got a dope verse from Gucci Mane on it.
Fleetwood Mac @ The Forum [Tickets]
Friday, December 14
H.E.R. @ The Novo [Tickets]
H.E.R. gave fans I Used To Know Her: The Prelude earlier this year and ever since she’s been on her tour circuit with R&B singers Bri Steves and Tone Stith. The EP broke into the Billboard 200 and Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums charts upon its debut and contains fan fave “Could’ve Been” featuring Bryson Tiller. It’s been a solid year for H.E.R.
Saturday, December 15
Snoop Dogg @ Microsoft Theatre LA Live [Tickets]
Snoop Dogg was the recipient of a Hollywood star this month and his self-acceptance speech — thanking himself — is the mood we all need going into 2019. Catch one of the hardest working rap stars live in concert this week. West coast vets DJ Quick, Warren G, Too $hort, Suga Free and Dove Shack are expected to be there too.
Sunday, December 16
Childish Gambino @ The Forum [Tickets]
Childish Gambino‘s politically-charged, yet catchy single, “This Is America” is up for Record of the Year at the 2019 Grammys. Its much-discussed music video, which also became non-stop internet meme, is nominated for Best Music Video at the awards show as well, and the song itself has a nod in the Best Rap/Sung Performance category. There’s no better time than now to catch Mr. Gambino live.
The Internet @ The Observatory [Tickets]
Grammy Award-nominated group The Internet put out one of the best R&B albums of 2018 with Hive Mind. Made of Syd, Matt Martians, Steve Lacey, Patrick Paige and Christopher Smith, these are true and authentic musicians who are bringing Hive Mind to life.
Fleetwood Mac @ The Forum [Tickets]
