FRIDAY 8/10:
Norah Jones
Where: Hollywood Bowl
Kicking off this weekend’s steamy acts is none other than the soulful singer/songwriter Norah Jones. This Friday she will be performing at the Hollywood Bowl as part of her Little Broken Hearts album tour. This show promises to be as sultry as ever. If you choose to skip this one, you’re sure to find yourself shaking your head and saying, “I don’t know why I didn’t come” (sorry, we had to).
http://www2.norahjones.com/tour
Jack White
Where: Shrine Auditorium, The Grammy Museum
Famed guitarist, Jack White will be at the Grammy Museum this Friday. However, don’t expect him to be wailing on his axe, instead he’ll be waxing philosophical about his craft. Bob Santelli, Grammy Museum Executive Director, will be discussing White’s art, his rise to the top, and what he’s working on now. You won’t want to miss this no-holds-barred conversation with one of music’s greatest.
http://grammymuseum.org/interior.php?section=programs&page=publicprograms#jwhite
SATURDAY 8/11:
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Where: Staples Center (and Sunday)
This weekend as the Red Hot Chili Peppers perform for two consecutive days at L.A.’s Staple Center. The Chili Peppers have been rocking for almost thirty years, and this Saturday and Sunday the iconic band is taking the stage here in Los Angeles as part of their I’m With You world tour. The newly inducted members of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame are sure to put on a red-hot show.
http://redhotchilipeppers.com/tour
Rick Springfield
Where: Burbank Starlight Bowl
We’re still not sure where you can find a woman like “Jessie’s Girl,” but we know where you can find the Grammy Award winning singer, Rick Springfield this weekend. He’s performing at Burbank’s Starlight Bowl this Saturday night. This concert by General Hospital’s most rockin’ doctor is a must see.
SUNDAY 8/12:
Long Beach Jazz Festival
Where: Rainbow Lagoon Park
Feeling saxy this weekend? Head over to the 25th Annual Long Beach Jazz Festival. This all day event takes place outdoors on a grassy hill. Things start at noon and go until 10:30pm. This fun festival is certainly something to get jazzed up about!
http://longbeachjazzfestival.com/2012/index.html
By Darianne Dobbie
