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STEP INTO MARIACHI Plaza and be dazzled with an assembly of intricately embellished suits, nylon strums and brassy blasts. This is the historic gathering place for Boyle Heights’ mariachis and, for the last 25 years, home of the Mariachi Festival. “This event was created for the local community to
strengthen itself,” says festival producer Edward Padilla, “to join together in an art form that we know, that is deep in our hearts. It’s deep in our roots.” The festival was founded as a counterpoint to area violence in the ’80s and as a way to preserve the plaza’s heritage. Mariachi Plaza and the Boyle Hotel across the street have long provided a haven for working mariachis. That’s why, even when approached by other venues, the festival’s organizers say they could never leave the plaza. With one foot rooted firmly in tradition, the fest has taken a step toward an increasingly inclusive future in recent years by featuring the straight-out-of–high-school Mariachi los Toros, the all-female Trio Ellas and Mariachi Arcoiris de Los Angeles, which prides itself as the first ever LGBTQ mariachi band. “It’s what the community is sort of asking us to reflect
upon,” says Padilla. “To highlight the richness and wonderful music that’s coming out of our youth now.” ■ Michael Juliano à Mariachi Plaza, 730 Pleasant Ave (
mariachiplazafestival.com). Nov 20 10am–8:30pm; free.
the affectionately nicknamed “Oldchella,” with sets from the Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney, Neil Young, the Who and Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters. à Empire Polo Club, 81800 Ave 51, Indio, CA (855-414-6340,
deserttrip.com). Oct 7–9, 14–16 at 2pm; $199–$1,599.
Festival of Disruption Surrealist director David Lynch
has curated an unbelievable festival, including St. Vincent, Robert Plant and a Twin Peaks concert by Angelo Badalamenti, Sky Ferreira and Xiu Xiu. à The Theatre at Ace Hotel, 929 S Broadway (213-235-9614,
theatre.acehotel.com). Oct 8, 9 at 11am; $199–$349.
Sia
The astounding singer and hit maker’s most recent albums propelled her into pop stardom. Miguel and AlunaGeorge open for her first tour in five years. à Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N Highland Ave (323-850-2000,
hollywoodbowl.com). Oct 8 at 7pm, Oct 9 at 6:30pm; $35–$175.
Desert Daze Primus, Television, Washed
Out and Godspeed You! Black Emperor top this desert antidote to the typical music festival. à Institute of Mentalphysics, 59700 Twentynine Palms Hwy, Joshua Tree, CA (
desertdaze.org). Oct 14–16; $75–$340.
Stockholm, CA L.A. shows Swedish pop music
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this inaugural fest, topped by Little Dragon and Icona Pop. à Shrine Expo Hall & Grounds, 665 W Jefferson Blvd (213-748-5116, stockholm-
ca.com). Oct 15 at 2pm; $40–$150.
James Blake His twitchy instrumentals and
fragile croon make Blake one of the most intimate, introspective musicians to hit the dance charts. à Hollywood Palladium, 6215 W Sunset Blvd (323-962-7600,
livenation.com). Oct 20, 21 at 7:30pm; $35.
Bon Iver + Patti Smith Justin Vernon’s folk outfit follows
a five-year local hiatus with a show alongside legendary punk poet Patti Smith. à Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N Highland Ave (323- 850-2000,
hollywoodbowl.com). Oct 23 at 6pm; $32.50–$125.
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club + Death from
Above 1979 White-knuckle electro-punk duo DFA finally has new material to melt faces with; they team up with Americana addicts BRMC. à The Wiltern, 3790 Wilshire Blvd (213-388- 1400,
wiltern.com). Oct 25 at 7pm; $35.
Kanye West Love him or hate him, West’s
live shows are some of the most impassioned, self-indulgent and over-the-top experiences to date. à The Forum, 3900 W Manchester Blvd, Inglewood (310-330-7300, fabulousforum .com). Oct 25–27, Nov 1 at 8pm; $30–$149.
M83 Anthony Gonzalez adopts a
no-holds-barred approach to his work, from ’80s haze to synthesized ragtime.
October–December 2016 Time Out Los Angeles
PHOTOGRAPH: COURTESY CRUZ HERNANDEZ, BARRIO PLANNERS INC AND THE MARIACHI PLAZA FESTIVAL FOUNDATION
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