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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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Josh Ritter

Carolina Chocolate Drops

Photos from the excellent Josh Ritter/ Carolina Chocolate Drops’ show at the Henry Fonda Theater. If these acts are coming through your town, I highly recommend getting out and seeing them. More pictures, taken by Hagop Kalaidjian, are after the jump.
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Photos from the Dead Man’s Bones show at the Eagle Rock Center For The Arts last Sunday night. The duo of Ryan Gosling and Zach Shields performed with the Silverlake Conservatory Children’s Choir, who were absolutely amazing. Seriously, those talented youngins really made the show. There were also magicians and puppeteers entertaining the completely packed house between tunes. Another show has just been announced this coming Saturday, July 3rd. Tix are $25 and you can buy them here. I’m guessing this show will sell out like the others, so get your tix now! More pics from the night, taken by Jon Mackey, are after the jump.
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Hi Ho Silver Oh and Sterling Andrews (MW)

The Crowd (TH)

Thank you to everyone who came out to the Beach Boys Tribute + Benefit on Saturday night. The event was a huge success thanks to the kind support of the Los Angeles music community and together we raised $1517 for The Sweet Relief Musician’s Fund! Check out more pictures from the evening, by our lovely photographers India Brookover (IB), Taylor Herron (TH), Mike White (MW) and Jon Mackey (JM), after the jump. Videos from the event are coming Monday.

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My Pet Saddle

Chapin Sisters

Andy Creighton of The World Record and Matt Popieluch of Big Search

Dustbowl Revival

Brette and Evan from The Parson Red Heads

Sterling Andrews, of Gooseberries, graciously hosted a photobooth at When You Awake’s Beach Boys Tribute that took place on Saturday, June 19th at HM157. She painted the beach-themed backdrop specifically for the event and made a replica of Brian Wilson’s bass for the photos (thanks Sterling!!).  I’ve posted a handful of pics from the evening after the jump. For the full set, head on over to When You Awake’s Facebook page.

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Photos from Leslie and the Badgers’ show at Pappy and Harriet’s Pioneetown Palace in Pioneertown, CA on Saturday night. Check out a couple of more pics of the Badgers + shots of nearby Joshua Tree National Park after the jump.
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