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February 08, 2008 11:35 AM
Time to pack another Bowl
While we’re deep in the heart of Grammy weekend and it’s dazzling orbit of parties (Mark Ronson tonight at the Roosevelt—hello!), I’m dreaming of summer. More specifically, I’m looking forward to another season of concerts at our beloved Hollywood Bowl amphitheater.
The 2008 schedule is coming together quickly, and it’s already an impressive list of acts. Jay-Z and Mary J. Blige team up for an R&B/hip-hop throwdown on April 16, although ticket prices for the good seats might induce sticker shock at $350.75. Dang! The Cure goth it up May 31. Super Bowl survivors Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers stop by June 25. Cheap Trick reprises last year’s wildly successful tribute to the Beatles’ “Sgt. Pepper’s” album on June 28. L.A. freak-folk superstar Devendra Banhart plays with Brazilian folk hero Gilberto Gil on June 29. Gnarls Barkley will be a party on July 27.
But last night while I was out taking in the first round of Grammy parties, I ran into a “reliable source” regarding the Bowl’s summer schedule. The source let me in on a particular July booking that’s sure to have a lot of Los Angeles very excited, probably none more so that yours truly. Hint: This act was one of the biggest breakouts in 2007, and a Metromix favorite.
But the other booking I was filled in on? Wooo boy. Let’s just say that most of us will be scrambling like crazed teenage girls to be there. No, it's not Hannah Monatana. Hint: Are you feeling lucky, punk?
—Scott T. Sterling
Posted by Scott T. Sterling at February 08, 2008 11:35 AM
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