Photos from Jonathan Wilson’s headlining show at the Troubadour on Dec 7th. Check out more photos, taken by Jenna Bonenfant, after the jump.

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Photos from the Jonathan Wilson and Dawes show, with special guest Jackson Browne, on July 19th at the Slaughtered Lamb in London. The boys are currently serving as Browne’s touring band, but stopped in London for these special shows in honor of Jonathan Wilson’s new record, Gentle Spirit (out August 8th via Bella Union). Dawes opened up the show and then were joined by Jonathan Wilson for his portion of the evening. Browne came out towards the end of Wilson’s set and performed on a couple of Wilson’s songs, before launching into some of his own, including “Take It Easy” and “These Days”.

The Slaughtered Lamb is an extremely intimate venue (everyone was sitting around on couches), and to see a legend like Browne in a space that small was absolutely astounding. Also apparent was the admiration, love and respect that these musicians had for each other. You could tell Browne adored the boys music just as much as they revered his. An incredible evening all around. Thanks to Will Rees for putting it on. More photos and a clip of the group singing “These Days” from the following evening’s show at the Borderline are after the jump.
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Thanks to everyone who came out to the sold out When You Awake Present’s Akron/Family show last week at the Echo. More photos from the evening, by Hagop Kalaidjian, are after the jump.
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The Satellite was abuzz last Friday night.  Having recovered (mostly) from our post-SXSW hangovers, dankovers and Texas heat exhaustion, the energy of our favorite glitter-curtained venue had us clapping, cheering and swooning from opener(s) to headliner, Sharon Van Etten. Read more after the jump.
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Admittedly knowing little in advance about Danish band Efterklang, I was convinced by a friend and die hard fan to check out their recent sold out show in London at Scala. From the minute the event kicked off with a screening of their new documentary, a collaboration between the band and renowned filmmaker Vincent Moon called An Island, to their brilliant set that inspired numerous members of the audience to lift their hands up to the heavens, I can say those boys impressed. In fact, the night left me with such a high that when I realized I had lost my credit card, debit card, driver’s license AND oyster card, I didn’t even blink an eye. If that’s not a testament to the power of Efterklang, I don’t know what is. More photos are after the jump.
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Langhorne Slim (HK)

Photos from When You Awake’s Free For All Festival that took place on Sunday night. Check out more pictures from the evening, by our lovely photographers India Brookover (IB) and Hagop Kalaidjian (HK), after the jump. For the complete set, including some sweet face painting shots, visit our Facebook page.
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Megafaun

Since I couldn’t make it up to Portland’s Pickathon this year (aka my favorite music festival in the country…seriously, it broke my heart), When You Awake reader Tim Marvin was gracious enough to share his experiences and photos from the fest with us. Check it out below. Thanks Tim!

Pendarvis Farm

What happens when you mix hippies, hipsters, hillbillies and a strong showing of cowboy boots? Apparently, Pickathon. Having sworn off festivals about seven years ago- too much money, too many people, too far from the stage, and the whole stinky shitters problem – the rumors of Pickathons past wore away at me to try one more time, but I was still skeptical.

Langhorne Slim

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Thanks to everyone who came out to our intimate Breathe Owl Breathe house show. First, Hi Ho Silver Oh and The Dustbowl Revival serenaded the audience in our backyard garden. Then, Breathe Owl Breathe got up close and personal with a candle-lit (and fireplace-lit) set. It was a truly magical evening filled with friends, smores and midnight pancake making (check out Micah from Breathe Owl Breathe’s masterful pancake flipping after the jump). And a special thanks must be said for not trashing the house. Seriously, I’ve never had a party where every single person picked up after themselves. Just goes to show how wonderful and considerate the LA music community truly can be. Check out more pictures, taken on my little point and shoot, after the jump.
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James Apollo

What’s that traditional line? “Oh, the weather outside is frightful, but the fire is so delightful, and since we’ve no place to go…”

Hi Ho Silver Oh

So, we may not be having snowstorms in July in Downtown Los Angeles (sigh), but a little holiday cheer in the middle of a summer heat wave was a welcome affair on Saturday night for Summer Holidaze at the Redwood Bar and Grill. The stellar lineup featured out-of-town guests and local family all under one roof, treating the audience to some cozy holiday nostalgia served up proper with a glass of whiskey or two.

Smart Brothers

Heading up the 5 from San Diego to join in, The Smart Brothers’ infectious hybrid of folk and earnest blue-eyed soul led more than one couple in front of the stage to spin real slow under the hazy red light. And on summer holiday from New York, James Apollo—as honest a troubadour as they come—crooned his way through melancholic melodies from his latest record, inviting an imagined winter chill into the air. The members of Hi Ho Silver Oh appeared after, donning long underwear (in the case of lead singer Casey Trela—appropriately holiday striped) and Santa hats, beginning the set with a medley of Christmas traditionals, though turning to back to summer—and reality—quickly with a bass-heavy take on “Good Vibrations,” as well as the foursome’s choir of luminous harmonies.

Spinning Dancers

All in all, it was a much-needed relief from the stagnant season, and if you were foolish enough to miss out, we’ve got you covered with more photos, taken by India Brookover, after the jump. – Breanna Murphy
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Photos from Dawes’ show at the Getty on Saturday night. This show was part of the Getty’s Saturdays on the 405 series where parking and entrance to the museum are free. Highly recommended for folks who enjoy seeing amazing bands and incredible art (check out the Gérôme exhibit) without spending a penny.  Just make sure that you bring along some car games because traffic was completely stopped when we attempted to leave the parking garage.  Next two Getty shows: Bomba Estéreo on July 24th and The Antlers on August 28th. More photos (and a couple of my favorite Gérôme paintings) are after the jump.
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