The Wiltern

I cannot claim I've seen Dirty Honey since day one. I didn't 'discover' them until a few years ago but oh my Lord did my ears open wide the first time I heard them. Then came the first time I saw them live. It may have been the most exciting and impactful show I've ever seen. This is the third time I've seen them (The second one this tour.) and they only seem to get better each time. One of the best, if not the very best live bands I've seen play. A revelation each and every song.

Exceeded my expectations! Although Issac helped to make the Fray who they are today, Joe has stepped up and delivers a level of depth and unharnessed energy that I had never seen before with the Fray. They were polished, appeared comfortable and confident. Joe performed like a rock god. Although, Issac will be missed, Joe and the gang have reinvented themselves into a fresh and exciting version of the Fray never before seen. The end of the concert left us wanting another set!! I am very excited to see what’s next for Joe and the boys.

Poppy really knows how to set a vibe, create anticipation, and blow your socks off with banger after banger. I was smart enough to get a pit ticket because I knew people would be willing to actually mosh on this tour as so many songs on the set list are circle pit worthy. She pointed at me and asked me to help start the pit for "Bite your own Teeth". I happily obliged. I heard someone say "i feel so alive". Highlight of my year so far

An unexpected treat, Ben Barnes and his outstanding band put on a very entertaining evening at the Wiltern Theater. The opening act was Ben's bassist, who sang with only her upright bass as accompaniment. Then, the talented keyboardist did a few songs with her looper pedal layering tracks.And last but not least, the other keyboard player from Ben's band performed three songs on piano. his vocals were worthy of a win on American Idol or The Voice any season. When Ben Barnes came out, the audience was well-primed by the three openers. Ben was very personable, chatting up the crowd between songs. He did a great job singing music from his album, and the band, who mostly hail from the LA area, warmed the hall on a cool, rainy night

We were blown away by Queen Effie! Why isn't she a huge recording and Broadway star with that voice? Everyone had fun, but sadly we were up in the Mezzanine with four people who dressed 40s style and then never stopped talking all during the show. They also got up en masse from the middle of the row SIX times with food or booze! GAAAHH! But despite that, we enjoyed meeting all the members of PMJ and especially your Fearless Leader Scott!

The clutch show was great sucks that Blackstone cherries bus broke down, but they replaced with comedian opening and he was good . My first time sitting in the mezzanine area at the Wiltern not bad but the sound from up there wasn’t perfect.. clutch, however put on an amazing show as always. They played one of my favorite albums in its entirety so that was a bonus. I was not too familiar with Rival Sons but they were also very good live performance so now I will be checking out their music.. overall very very good show.

Wow! I love their music and their message, but this show was even better than expected!! Kathleens blend of fierce power and innocent world-be-damned individualism are always inspiring and refreshing. I knew less about Tobi Vail, but seeing and hearing her in person was also just plain awesome! The Wiltern really is one of the most beautiful theaters in the country and their sound system is leagues ahead of so many similar venues. The opening act, the Ghosties, had talent and a lot of potential, but little stage presence. Hopefully it was just an off night for them. Bikini Kill brought it back, though, and 100% killed it in every way!

Love Bucket and I know he’s quite unconventional and eccentric and I value that but I wish he played more of his hits or even newer stuff. He seems to play whatever he wants. Last night, he had a jam session with his band and played bits of popular songs like “I Want it that Way” by BB, amongst other artists. He’s very eclectic, almost to a fault. I feel like most people were just waiting for him to play Soothsayer… which he did at the end. So in conclusion, if you’re a recent fan, come with an open mind to his show.

Great show at the Wiltern Theatre last night. Pure joy to see Camera Obscura back in Los Angeles and out on the road after a decade long absence. They are unquestionably one of music's finest "Pop" music bands. For me, the range and depth of their music transcends what we normally associate with a "pop"band label. Beautifully crafted songs and presentation. To the entire band; Tracyanne Campbell (vocals and guitar, Kenny McKeeve (guitar and vocals), Gavin Dunbar (bass), and Lee Thomson (drums and percussion), alongside newer member Donna Maciocia (keyboards and vocals)... Thank you!! - Sparky Can Dance

I really like Art & the band. One of my rock'n'roll heroes from that era; an era where too few have survived. And for me that was a huge part of the show and the whole everclear aesthetic-- the redemptive power of rock music. The set was a mix of radio hits, and some less familiar songs that had meaning for the band. Local God, AM Radio, Heroine Girl, Strawberry (my fave), Santa Monica. All delivered with great energy. Art commented on his age & health during the show, and maybe his singing lagged later in the show, but the rest of the band kept the energy level high and fun. Mostly it was an honest and heartfelt show and that is what I went to see. "Won't ya do it again..."

Grandson and K. Flay bringing high energy as always. Both were fantastic. I was also very excited to discover Jack Kay's, he is an artist I will now dove deeper into. Overall great show, cool seeing Tom Morello and Mike Shinoda help out with a few songs as well. I will continue to support Grandson, had a chance to meet him very early in his journey and he is great person who happens to be a great artist as well. I hope to see him again soon.

Easily the best concert I ever went to. The lineup was DC The Don, Em Triplin, Night, and $NOT. Been a fan of Night since middle school when I heard him on SoundCloud and fell in love with his music. I'm 19 now and on the 18th of this month I finally saw him live (I was in general admission). The energy in the venue was insane because of how good the lineup was at performing. DC The Don quickly was able to bring high energy and interacted heavily with the crowd. He stage dived, danced alongside fans in the crowd, and kept us on our toes. Em Triplin was great, he remained on stage giving the crowd time to catch their breath but also kept our bodies moving with some great hits of his. Night was incredible, he opened with his recent single ''Eye Spy", which I am obsessed with and immediately got the crowd hype. At around his third song, he jumped off stage towards the general admission section and stood on top of a platform as he sang. Fans were very respectful and didn't try to pull him down, tear his clothes or harm him. I was able to make my way toward him and got to stand directly underneath him. He allowed fans to grab onto his arms and legs to touch him, even then no one tried to harm him. I was starstruck when I was able to repeatedly touch him as he sang his lungs out. Just before he went back on stage I became the happiest when I managed to caress the left side of his face. Thankfully he didn't seem bothered by it at all :) After Nights set, the crowd calmed as we waited for the final artist, $NOT. I was so worn out and drained I decided to leave the show early (I had not eaten that day), and made my way out the doors. I’m glad I did, because as soon as I stepped out I saw DC The Don taking pictures with his fans. He was very kind and even complimented me on the alt styled outfit I was wearing :) , after allowing me to take a pic with him he made his way to the tour bus outside to take more with fans.

The Los Angeles, Wiltern concert with Masego was an absolutely amazing experience that left me completely in awe. Masego's music is so powerful and real, and his talent as a musician is truly amazing. From start to finish, the energy in the room was electric and the crowd was completely engaged. Masego's ability to connect with his audience is truly special and it made for a truly unforgettable concert. The Wiltern is a great venue with an intimate feel that really allows for a unique concert experience. I can't recommend seeing Masego live enough - it's a truly life-changing experience that you won't want to miss!

Fantastic performances from Armored Saint and W.A.S.P.. The meet and greet with Blackie Lawless could have started a bit earlier as to not overlap the opening of the doors for the show. I got my photos and bailed on the q&a because I would have rather been in the front row for the entire sow than ask Blackie a question. So, I don't feel that I received my full money's worth for the meet & greet. I could have just paid $40 for early access as opposed to what I paid for the meet & greet. Anyway, great venue, great sound, decent lighting, friendly and helpful staff, there is no reason to not see a show at this great venue.

My son and I were fortunate to participate in the meet and greet. Blackie was very nice and accommodating. He spent a lot of time with us fans and gave us all a chance to say hello and answered all our questions. Jay (VIP manager) was also super nice. The meet and greet ticket was well worth the price. Now the concert, the band was on fire. I had concerns about the over-usage of backing tracks. Blackie sang his heart out. I saw it from the front row and he sounded as good as ever,. The band was awesome as well. The lead guitarist was incredible. I’ve been a W.A.S.P. fan for 35 years. I finally got to meet my childhood idol and saw him and his band crush the stage live. What an experience. I highly recommend both the meet and greet experience and W.A.S.P. live. Thank you Blackie 🤘🏽

My daughter and her dad had the absolute time of their life’s, Alexander is an angel and talked to me on FaceTime. My daughter mentioned how the venue was cold which was nice balance with all of the body heat from the big audience. The staff was excellent and kept people safe and everything ran smoothly. The theatre was beautiful and she also said how this concert was the only reason why she would ever go to LA lol.

PIERCE THE VEIL IS SUCH AN AMAZING BAND, VIC NEVER FAILS TO PUT ON A GOOD SHOW, I'VE LOVED PIERCE THE VEIL SINCE I WAS IN MIDDLE SCHOOL AND OMG ALL MY MIDDLE SCHOOL DREAMS HAVE FINALLY CAME TRUE, I'M STILL IN UTTER DISBELIEF THAT I GOT TO SEE PIERCE THE VEIL LIVE FOR A REALLY GOOD PRICE (I love presale) I REALLY CAN'T STOP TALKING ABOUT HOW GOOD THIS SHOW WAS, THIS SHOW IS MY PERSONALITY NOW, IF U WANNA SEE PIERCE THE VEIL LIVE, DO IT, U WON'T REGRET IT !!!

Cool looking venue, although concessions sold my friend and her kids burnt, overly cinnamon-flavored churros and then wanted her to pay for water to wash out the taste. She definitely won’t be back. The show itself was amazing, of course, albeit a lot more lights than his show I saw earlier this year. It was almost a bit too much at times, but maybe I’m getting old lol. I still enjoyed it and will always see Two Feet whenever he’s town… he’s a great performer!

Jacob is sooooo good! And he surrounds himself with a superlative cast and crew (who else could keep up with him?!). His energy is great and infectious. He rules the stage, and loves what he is doing. We sat in the center of the Loge. Prime seats. The stage setup was simple and fun, and even funny (note the use of a car lot wind sock as a stage prop at one point!). He had a park bench and potted plants onstage. A thoroughly *lite* affair Sadly, from the very first note, I knew there was trouble ahead. I never heard guitarist Emily. She was banging away on her sunburst Strat throughout the night, doing some intricate stuff up the neck. I could see it, but heard NOTHING. It was like she wasn't even plugged in. Oh, I lied... we did hear her when she and Jacob played acoustics on In My Room. Her electric playing? Never. Not once. That intro to In My Room was a quiet moment in the set, so there was no bass. The only time you could clearly hear bass the entire night was when Jacob first, and then Robin, played a ukulele bass during the encore. That little thing was ABSOLUTELY BOOMING BASS out into the house (and they're really fairly thin sounding little instruments mostly). Imagine backing a cement truck onto stage, filling it with several Sealy Posturepedic® twin bed mattresses, tossing in a few dozen bowling balls, and then letting it start spinning. THAT was the sound all night of the basses, no matter if Robin was playing up on his platform or Jacob was playing his white bass centerstage. Just dreadful. I'm sure that sonic slaughter of the low end had something to do with erasing Emily's guitar (and who knows what else), and that really sad. It was all such a shame, because Jacob and everyone who plays with him (clearly!) are sooooo good. So, that's why I gave it three stars instead of the five stars all the performances and work really deserved. I love Jacob's work. This performance did not show it off as well as it could have. Very sad. Better luck elsewhere...

Though Jesse is the original lead singer for Killswitch Engage, I was introduced to this band and their music when Howard Jones was the frontman. That is my favorite lineup. Howard’s current band, Light The Torch opened the night last night. I didn’t know one thing about them besides Howard. And they KILLED. The name of the second band who played escapes me right now, but they were really good too. Killswitch Engage took the stage and did not disappoint. I do miss Howard’s presence in Killswitch. But, Jesse is a fantastic frontman. And I was so glad that Killswitch brought out both Jesse and Howard the last 3 or 4 songs of their set. I wish Killswitch had done “Signal Fire”, which features both Jesse and Howard. But, this show did not disappoint!!