2012 MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS AT THE STAPLES CENTER

 

Where else can you see Taylor Swift, Alicia Keys, Green Day, One Direction and Pink all performing on one stage? The Grammy? Well, probably, but that's six months away. In the meantime, the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards will be aired from the Staples Center in early September. This year's awards show will be hosted by funnyman Kevin Hart, and will also include presenters like Wiz Khalifa, Miley Cyrus, and the “Fierce Five” U.S. Women's Olympics Gymnastics Team. The Video Music Awards will air live on September 6.

 

Date: Thursday, September 6

Time: 5 p.m.

Where: Staples Center – 1111 South Figueroa Street, 90015

Tickets: $100 - $650

 

Tickets for all events at the Staples Center available through Ticketmaster

Additional Info: www.staplescenter.com

 

 

You can find all the need-to-know info on visiting the Staples Center, including parking, seating, and places to eat, by visiting LA.com's Guide to the Staples Center. Here's a list of the other great acts coming to the Staples Center in September.

 

Friday, September 21, 7:30 p.m.

How Sweet the Sound

Tickets: $10 - $20

 

Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday, September 27, 28, 29 & 30, check the website for specific times

Batman Live

Tickets: $29.50 - $79

 

 

FIONA APPLE AT THE GREEK

 

Back in the 90s, she was the premier “angry girl” of alternative rock. Well it's been nearly twenty years and Fiona Apple has done a lot of growing up since then. For one she has a new album coming out, her fourth. Did I mention it features some of her angriest lyrics to date? Apple will play a show on September 14 at the Greek. So you can probably expect lots of anger (as if you didn't already know!).

 

Date: September 14

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Where: The Greek Theatre – 2700 N. Vermont Ave., 90027

Tickets: $35 - $69.50

 

Tickets for all events at the Greek available through Ticketmaster

Additional Info: www.greektheatrela.com

 

 

You can find all the need-to-know info on visiting the Greek Theatre, including parking, seating, and places to eat, by visiting LA.com's Guide to the Greek Theatre. Here's a list of the other great acts coming to the Greek in August.

 

Tuesday, September 4, 7 p.m.

Gotye

Tickets: $47.55 - $72.65

 

Friday, September 7, 7:30 p.m.

Crosby, Stills & Nash

Tickets: $52.15 - $107.10

 

Wednesday, September 12, 7:30 p.m.

Blondie / Devo

Tickets: $41.90 - $90.10

 

Saturday, September 22, 7:30 p.m.

Bonnie Raitt with special guest Mavis Staples

Tickets: $35.50 - $75.50

 

 

DAVE MATTHEWS BAND AT THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL

 

When isn't it a good time for a Dave Matthews concert outdoors? Good thing for you, the band will be popping into the Hollywood Bowl a day after the release of their eighth studio album, the upcoming Away from the World. And the best part is, everyone who purchases a ticket for the show will receive a digital copy of the new album when it's released on September 11. Boy, what a swell guy!

 

Date: Wednesday, September 12

Time: 7 p.m.

Where: Hollywood Bowl – 2301 N. Highland Ave., 90068

Tickets: $56.95 – $110.15

 

Tickets for all events at the Hollywood Bowl can be purchased through Ticketmaster

Additional Info: www.hollywoodbowl.com

 

 

You can find all the need-to-know info on visiting the Hollywood Bowl, including parking, seating, and places to eat, by visiting LA.com's Guide to the Hollywood Bowl. Here are the other great events happening at the Bowl in September

 

Friday, September 22, 7:30 p.m.

Sing-A-Long Sound of Music 

Tickets: $12.50 –  $84

 

Sunday, September 23, 7 p.m.

Animal Collective • Flying Lotus • Huun Huur Tu

Tickets: $17 – $148

 

Sunday, September 30, 7 p.m.

Wilco

Tickets: $31.50 – $73.50

 

 

WILCO AT THE WILTERN

 

When it comes to truly great rock bands of the last 10 years, My Morning Jacket definitely tops the list. Sorry Nickelback. The Louisville-based rock group, fronted by the hauntingly beautiful vocals of lead singer Jim James, will be stopping into the Wiltern for three nights in September.

 

Date: September 11, 12 & 13

Time: 7 p.m.

Where: The Wiltern – 3790 Wilshire Blvd., 90010

Tickets: $59

 

Tickets for all events at the Wiltern can be purchased through Live Nation

Additional Info: www.livenation.com 

 

 

You can find all the need-to-know info on visiting the Wiltern Theatre, including parking, seating, and places to eat, by visiting LA.com's Guide to the Wiltern Theatre. Here are the other great acts stopping into the Wiltern in September.

 

Friday, September 14, 9 p.m.

The Hives

Tickets: $31.50 –  $39.50

 

Tuesday & Wednesday, September 25 & 26, 7:30 p.m.

Beach House

Tickets: $34

 

 

OLD 97'S AT THE EL REY

 

The 90s alternative country rockers indie rockers will perform at the El Rey for one night in September.

 

Date: Saturday, September 1

Time: 8 p.m.

Where: El Rey Theatre, 5515 Wilshire Blvd.

Tickets: $27

 

Tickets for all events at the El Rey are available through Ticketmaster

Additional Info: www.theelrey.com.

 

 

You can find all the need-to-know info on visiting the El Rey, including parking, seating, and places to eat, by visiting LA.com's Guide to the El Rey. Here is a list of the other great acts coming to the El Rey this month.

 

Friday, September 7, 8 p.m.

The Heavy

Tickets: $20

 

Sunday, September 16, 7 p.m.

Little Feat with The Villains

Tickets: $32

 

Saturday, September 29, 8 p.m.

GZA playing Liquid Swords

Tickets: $26

 

 

TRAIN AT NOKIA THEATRE

 

Yep! Train's still around, and they're playing the Nokia Theatre in September. Three cheers for 90s nostalgia!

 

Date: Saturday, September 29

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Where: Nokia Theatre – 777 Chick Hearn Court, 90015

Tickets: $39.50 – $59.50

 

Tickets for all events at the Nokia Theatre are available through Ticketmaster

Additional Info: www.nokiatheatrelalive.com/events

 

 

You can find all the need-to-know info on visiting the Nokia Theatre, including parking, seating, and places to eat, by visiting LA.com's Guide to the Nokia Theatre. Here is a list of the other great acts coming to the Nokia Theatre this month.

 

Sunday, September 2, 8 p.m.

Perfume de Gardenia

Tickets: $55 – $135

 

 

GOV'T MULE AT CLUB NOKIA

 

Warren Haynes and company have a new album coming out, their first in three years, and will be performing at Club Nokia in September to support it.

 

Date: Tuesday, September 18

Time: 7 p.m.

Where: Club Nokia – 800 W Olympic Blvd # 335, 90015

Tickets: $27.50 – $35.50

 

Tickets for all events at Club Nokia are available through Ticketmaster

Additional Info: www.clubnokia.com

 

 

You can find all the need-to-know info on visiting Club Nokia, including parking, seating, and places to eat, by visiting LA.com's Guide to Club Nokia. Here is a list of the other great acts coming to Club Nokia in September.

 

Tuesday, September 4, 8:30 p.m.

TYGA

Tickets: $34 – $51.50

 

Friday, September 7, 8:30 p.m.

Beats Antique

Tickets: $21.50 – $36.50

 


BRIT FLOYD – THE WORLD'S GREATEST PINK FLOYD SHOW AT THE HOUSE OF BLUES

 

Well, their name pretty much says it all. If you're a fan of Pink Floyd, Brit Floyd is about as close to the real thing as you're going to get.

 

Date: Tuesday, September 25

Time: 8 p.m.

Where: House of Blues – 8430 Sunset Blvd., 90069

Tickets: $27.55 for general admission

 

Tickets for all events at the House of Blues can be purchased here

Additional Info: www.houseofblues.com

 

 

You can find all the need-to-know info on visiting the House of Blues, including parking, seating, and places to eat, by visiting LA.com's Guide to the House of Blues. Here is a list of the other great acts coming to the House of Blues in September.

 

 

Friday, September 7, 8 p.m.

Belmont Lights with The Glory Stompers (CD Release), Snatch Magnet, and SO & SO

Tickets: $15 for general admission

 

Monday, September 10, 9:30 p.m.

Steel Panther with Young Royals & Assuming We Survive

Tickets: $15 for general admission

 

Wednesday, September 19, 9 p.m.

Sean Paul

Tickets: $30.50 for general admission

 

Saturday, September 22, 9 p.m.

Lyfe Jennings

Tickets: $25 for general admission