December 1, 2012 - Ryan Beatty and Chelsea Williams have a free concert at CityWalk tonight

The 17-year-old pop/rock singing sensation Ryan Beatty and pop singer Chelsea Williams are both stopping by Universal Studios CityWalk Hollywood to perform a free concert for fans!  The concert is taking place from 7-10 p.m. at CityWalk's 5 Towers Concert Venue.  In addition to being free, this concert is outdoors, so dress warm and bring an umbrella, I'm sure it will be another cold night with possible rain.

Universal Studios CityWalk Hollywood is located at 100 Universal City Plaza and directions can be found here.  If you're planning on attending, please call Universal Studios CityWalk Hollywood at (818) 622-4455 to confirm the schedule.

November 25, 2012 - Phillip Phillips has a free concert today at The Americana at Brand

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American Idol Season 11 winner Phillip Phillips will be performing a free outdoor rock/folk concert today!  The concert starts at 2:00 p.m. and is taking place at The Americana at Brand.

The Americana at Brand is located 889 Americana Way in Glendale and directions can be found here.  For any additional information, please call The Americana at Brand at (818) 637-8982. 

November 25, 2012 - Conor Maynard and Megan Nicole are having a free concert at CityWalk tonight

British pop singer Conor Maynard and pop/rock singer Megan Nicole are stopping by Universal Studios CityWalk Hollywood to perform a free concert for fans!  The concert is taking place from 6-9 p.m. at CityWalk's 5 Towers Concert Venue.  In addition to being free, this concert is outdoors, so dress warm, I'm sure it will be another cold night.

Universal Studios CityWalk Hollywood is located at 100 Universal City Plaza and directions can be found here.  If you're planning on attending, please call Universal Studios CityWalk Hollywood at (818) 622-4455 to confirm the schedule. 

November 20, 2012 - Rock band Rush are being inducted into the Guitar Center's RockWalk today

Renowned Rock Trio Rush to be Inducted into the Guitar Center's Historic RockWalk (PRNewsFoto/Guitar Center)

Rock band Rush are being honored in Hollywood today when they're inducted into the Guitar Center Hollywood's RockWalk at 12:00 PM!  Alex Lifeson, Geddy Lee and Neil Peart will all be on hand for the ceremony (along with a special guest speaker) to put their handprints in front of the store.

The Guitar Center Hollywood is located at 7425 Sunset Boulevard and directions can be found here.

November 20, 2012 - Ellis. and Brett Dame are performing at Genghis Cohen tonight

Photo courtesy of Ellis.

Click the photo above to enlarge the picture and see the details.  You can find the Ellis. website here, their Twitter account here and Brett Dame's YouTube channel can be found here.

 Genghis Cohen Restaurant Bar & Live Music is located at 740 North Fairfax Avenue and directions can be found here.  For any additional information, please call Genghis Cohen Restaurant Bar & Live Music at (323) 653-0640.

Special thanks to Marlene for the heads up on some great music and this special event.  Below, I'll post a couple music videos to give you a taste of Ellis. and Brett Dame:

November 10, 2012 - Free outdoor concert at the Citadel Outlets 11th Annual Tree Lighting

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The holidays kick off tonight with the Citadel Outlets 11th Annual Tree Lighting at 5:00 PM!  In addition to the Christmas tree lighting, there will be a free outdoor concert featuring Ariana Grande, Kris Allen, Colton Dixon and Roshon Fegan!

The Citadel Outlets is located at 100 Citadel Drive in Los Angeles and directions can be found here.  For any additional information, please call the Citadel Outlets at (323) 888-1724.

October 11, 2012 - Patti Smith has a free performance and signs copies of her new CD tonight

Punk rock singer Patti Smith is stopping by Amoeba Music for a free acoustic performance and CD signing at 6:00 PM!  Following the musical performance, Patti will be signing copies of her new CD BANGA fans purchase at Amoeba Music.  If you can't make it down, Amoeba Music will be streaming the musical performance live on their website here.

Amoeba Music is located at 6400 West Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles and directions can be found here.  For any additional information, please call Amoeba Music at (323) 245-6400. 

September 25, 2012 - Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart are being honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame this morning

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Rock band Heart (Ann & Nancy Wilson) are being honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 11:30 a.m. today!  Rita Wilson, Jerry Cantrell (guitarist & co-lead vocal for Alice in Chains) and Mike Inez (bassist for Alice in Chains) will be the guest speakers at the ceremony.

This event is taking place at 6752 Hollywood Boulevard (off Highland, in front of the Musicians Institute) and directions can be found here.

September 18, 2012 - Aimee Mann has a musical performance and will be signing copies of her new CD at The Grove tonight

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Rock/folk singer Aimee Mann is stopping by Barnes & Noble at The Grove for a live musical performance and then she'll will be signing copies of her new CD Charmer!  This event starts at 7:00 p.m.  CDs go on sale when the store opens at 9:00 a.m.  You'll need a wristband to get your CD signed, so call and make sure there are still wristbands available before heading down to purchase your CD.

The Grove is located at 189 The Grove Drive in Los Angeles and directions can be found here.  For further information, please call Barnes & Noble at (323) 525-0270.

September 6, 2012 - Best Coast and NO have a free concert at the Santa Monica Pier tonight

The 28th Annual Twilight Concert Series wraps up another year of free outdoor concerts at the Santa Monica Pier tonight from 7-10 PM!  Indie rock band Best Coast and pop/rock band NO headline tonight!  The concert is outdoors, so you may want to bring a blanket, jacket, beach chair, etc.

Parking at the Santa Monica Pier can run anywhere from $6.00 (across the street) to $12.00 for the day.  The Santa Monica Pier is located at 200 Santa Monica Pier and directions can be found here.

August 17, 2012 - Jamar Rogers and Vicci Martinez have a free concert at CityWalk tonight

Pop singer Jamar Rogers and pop/rocker Vicci Martinez who are former contestants from NBC's The Voice are stopping by Universal Studios CityWalk Hollywood to perform a free outdoor concert for fans!  The concert is taking place from 7-10 p.m. at CityWalk's 5 Towers Concert Venue.

Universal Studios CityWalk Hollywood is located at 100 Universal City Plaza and directions can be found here.  If you're planning on attending, please call Universal Studios CityWalk Hollywood at (818) 622-4455 to confirm the schedule.

July 10, 2012 - Brian Auger's Oblivion Express has a free concert at the Hollywood & Highland Center tonight

Brian Auger's Oblivion Express are performing a free outdoor jazz/rock concert at the Hollywood & Highland Center tonight!  The concert runs from 7-9 p.m. in the central courtyard area of the complex.  Seating is first-come, first-served, so arrive early.

If you get hungry and/or thirsty while you're out there, a $10.00 donation to Project Angel Food will get you 2 glasses of wine and an appetizer box!

The Hollywood & Highland Center is located at 6801 Hollywood Boulevard and directions can be found here.

June 18, 2012 - Maroon 5 are stopping by The Grove today

Maroon 5 - Group Buy This at Allposters.com


 ***Update***  Extra ended up making this a private appearance at The Grove at the last minute.  As I always say, call before heading down.  Very sorry for the inconvenience.


Alternative rock band Maroon 5 (Adam Levine, Michael Madden, Jesse Carmichael, James Valentine and Matt Flynn) are stopping by The Grove to discuss their new CD Overexposed with Extra's Mario Lopez!  This interview is taking place at 12:45 p.m. next to the Pacific Theatres at The Grove.

The Grove is located at 189 The Grove Drive in Los Angeles and directions can be found here.  If you're planning on attending this appearance, please call The Grove at (323) 900-8080 to confirm the schedule.  Occasionally, times change, appearances are made private or celebrities are rescheduled.

***Update***  Adding footage:

June 11, 2012 - Shawn Colvin is performing some live music and signing copies of her new book & CD tonight

Photo courtesy of Shawn Colvin

Author and folk/rock singer Shawn Colvin is stopping by Barnes & Noble at The Grove to perform some live music, talk with fans and sign copies of Diamond in the Rough: A Memoir and her new CD All Fall Down at 7:00 PM!

This is a wristbanded event, so you'll want to buy the book once the doors at Barnes & Noble open at 9:00 AM to ensure getting your book signed when Shawn Colvin arrives at 7:00 PM.  If you can't be at Barnes & Noble when they open, please call and make sure wristbands are still available before you head over.

The Grove is located at 189 The Grove Drive in Los Angeles and directions can be found here.  For further information, please call Barnes & Noble at (323) 525-0270.

November 20, 2011 - Rock n' Roller Ace Frehley from the band KISS is doing a book signing in Los Angeles today

Legendary musician Ace Frehley from KISS will be discussing and signing copies of his new autobiography 'No Regrets' at 4:00 PM at Book Soup today.  Book Soup is located at 8818 West Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles and directions can be found here.

August 9, 2011 - Screening of Documentary 'We Were Feared' Followed by Henry Rollins Question and Answer Session

Picture of Henry Rollins courtesy of beezlebubba

Tonight after the screening of the new punk rock documentary 'We Were Feared' there will be a question and answer session with star/punk rock icon Henry Rollins!  The movie screening/Q&A is taking place at the AcrLight Hollywood at 7:30 p.m.

The ArcLight Hollywood is located at 6360 West Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles.  Directions can be found here.

November 4, 2011 - Documentary 'The Other F Word' Screening & Special Appearance by the Stars and Producers

 Saturday and Sunday there will be a screenings of the new documentary on fathers who are punk rock icons titled 'The Other F Word' followed by a special appearance by several stars and producers.  After the movie, meet director Andrea Blaugrund, producer Cristan Reilly and stars Jim Lindbert (from the groups Pennywise and The Black Pacific), Art Alexakis (from Everclear) and Mark Motherbaugh (from Devo, who's only able to appear on Saturday) who are scheduled to to appear in person after the screening of the movie. 

This special screening will be taking place at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday and 5:00 p.m. on Sunday at the Nuart Theatre.  The Nuart Theatre is located at 11272 Santa Monica Boulevard in Los Angeles.  Tickets for Saturday can be purchased here and tickets for Sunday can be purchased here.  Directions to the Nuart Theatre can be found here.

Tickets for the show tonight are sold out, so get your tickets quickly to ensure getting in.