The Revivalists

The Revivalists live up to their new album ‘Pour It Out Into the Night’ at LA’s Greek Theatre while on tour with Band of Horses

By Josh Herwitt // The Revivalists & Band of Horses with The Heavy Heavy // Greek Theatre - Los Angeles September 10th, 2023 // It was only a couple of … BAM ON

My Morning Jacket

My Morning Jacket & Fleet Foxes don’t let a tropical storm stop them from eventually sharing the stage at the Hollywood Bowl

By Josh Herwitt // My Morning Jacket & Fleet Foxes // Hollywood Bowl - Los Angeles August 28th, 2023 // When I was invited to photograph my first show … BAM ON

Tierra Whack

Celebrating 50 years of hip-hop, Tierra Whack makes one thing clear to her fans at The Broad: ‘Don’t worry about me’

Photos by Joseph Gray // Written by Rochelle Shipman // Tierra Whack // The Broad - Los Angeles August 26th, 2023 // More than five years have passed … BAM ON

SHOW REVIEWS

King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard

King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard close out their U.S. residency tour with an epic, three-hour marathon at LA’s iconic Hollywood Bowl

Mr. Bungle

It’s great to see Mike Patton back onstage & performing once again as Mr. Bungle rile up a sold-out crowd at Hollywood Palladium

FOALS

FOALS deliver another ‘sweaty good time’ at Hollywood Palladium while traversing the globe on their ‘Life Is Yours Tour’

Bonobo

A little rain doesn’t stop Bonobo from finishing his U.S. live tour for ‘Fragments’ with an electric hometown show at LA’s Greek Theatre

Nine Inch Nails

New music or not, Nine Inch Nails are still commanding sold-out crowds at the Santa Barbara Bowl & beyond in 2022

My Morning Jacket at Hollywood Forever Cemetery

Ahead of their Red Rocks shows, My Morning Jacket are firing on all cylinders after rocking the Santa Barbara Bowl & Hollywood Forever

Thundercat

As his career continues to soar, Grammy winner Thundercat emits hypnotic joy in his hometown for a sold-out crowd at The Broad

Fleet Foxes

Fleet Foxes show a sold-out crowd at LA’s Greek Theatre why they are one of our most important indie bands over the past 15 years

The Game

With ‘Drillmatic’ delayed, The Game turns his album release show at The Novo into a hometown party alongside Kanye West & Lil Wayne

Bright Eyes

Looking back looks oh so good on Bright Eyes at LA’s Greek Theatre

Jack White

Jack White makes the case with two career-spanning shows at LA’s YouTube Theater why he’s more than rock ‘n’ roll’s last great savior

Animal Collective

Animal Collective haven’t forgotten how to be delightfully weird, delivering a manic mind melt at LA’s Greek Theatre

BAMS HIGHLIGHTS

The Revivalists

The Revivalists live up to their new album ‘Pour It Out Into the Night’ at LA’s Greek Theatre while on tour with Band of Horses

PHOTOS: By the time “Wish I Knew You” came on as we neared the finish line, there was no doubt that packaging these two bands together on the same tour felt like a strong move.

My Morning Jacket

My Morning Jacket & Fleet Foxes don’t let a tropical storm stop them from eventually sharing the stage at the Hollywood Bowl

SHOW REVIEW: You could do a whole lot worse than to spend an evening at the historic amphitheater with these two bands.

Tierra Whack

Celebrating 50 years of hip-hop, Tierra Whack makes one thing clear to her fans at The Broad: ‘Don’t worry about me’

SHOW REVIEW: If the North Philly rapper’s rare appearance in LA was any indication, hip-hop remains in good hands.

My Morning Jacket with M. Ward

First Times: Covering a concert at Red Rocks as My Morning Jacket return to sacred ground for two awe-inspiring nights rain & shine

FIRST TIMES: Colorado’s legendary amphitheater remains one of the best places in the world to witness live music and holds a special place in the hearts of so many performers, including these three-time Grammy nominees.

Outside Lands 2023

Outside Lands 2023: Three full days of ‘giving life,’ saving face & switching up the game to celebrate the festival’s 15th anniversary

FESTIVAL REVIEW: We look back on the highs, lows and fearless risks from Golden Gate Park after the SF music festival’s latest iteration.

FOALS

On tour in support of Paramore this summer, FOALS offer their fans at The Belasco the raucous headline club show that we all needed

PHOTOS: These Brits out of Oxford were not going to let two opening sets at Kia Forum serve as their only performances in LA this year.

Les Claypool's Fearless Flying Frog Brigade

Les Claypool’s Fearless Flying Frog Brigade mark their first tour in 20 years with a sold-out gig at The Wiltern & Pink Floyd’s ‘Animals’

PHOTOS: One of our greatest bass players ever made it clear that he has no issue hopping (ribbit ribbit) back into any one of his projects and sticking the landing with a full house on hand.

King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard

King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard close out their U.S. residency tour with an epic, three-hour marathon at LA’s iconic Hollywood Bowl

SHOW REVIEW: As the band’s fan base continues to grow at what feels like an exponential rate, these Aussies are truly in a league of their own.

Avey Tare

Avey Tare of Animal Collective gives us a peek into his process with an explosion of sounds & colors at a sold-out Lodge Room

PHOTOS: The multi-instrumentalist brought his trademark ingenuity to life in LA while wrapping up a two-month, cross-country tour.

Mr. Bungle

It’s great to see Mike Patton back onstage & performing once again as Mr. Bungle rile up a sold-out crowd at Hollywood Palladium

SHOW REVIEW: After canceling tour dates for “mental health reasons” during the COVID-19 pandemic, the frontman has returned with a renewed commitment to his craft and health.

Best of 2022

The Bam Team’s 5 Favorite Shows, Albums & Songs of 2022

Showbams presents The Bam Team members’ favorite shows, albums and songs from 2022.

FOALS

FOALS deliver another ‘sweaty good time’ at Hollywood Palladium while traversing the globe on their ‘Life Is Yours Tour’

SHOW REVIEW: The three-time Mercury Prize nominees know how to take things up a notch or two when they perform, and the band’s latest stop in LA only reaffirmed its brand as an absolute force in live music.

Día y Noche de Los Muertos 2022

Día y Noche de Los Muertos returns to Hollywood Forever, creating a cathartic experience with Ed Maverick, Hermanos Gutiérrez & more

FESTIVAL REVIEW: Whatever grief guests carried with them into the annual event’s 23rd edition, they certainly left feeling weightless by the end.

Bonobo

A little rain doesn’t stop Bonobo from finishing his U.S. live tour for ‘Fragments’ with an electric hometown show at LA’s Greek Theatre

SHOW REVIEW: Though there’s no telling what a live performance from Simon Green will look like in the future, he made sure to channel all of his emotions during the COVID-19 pandemic at the historic amphitheater.

Moderat

Moderat are back to mesmerizing their fans again following an extended hiatus as they demonstrate at The Wiltern

PHOTOS: Despite taking more than six years to release a new album, the electronic supergroup out of Berlin was greeted by a strong turnout for its first LA show since 2017.

Primavera Sound LA 2022

Primavera Sound LA 2022: The best & worst of the Barcelona music festival’s inaugural edition on U.S. soil

FESTIVAL REVIEW: It’s no secret that Primavera Sound has had its sights set on Los Angeles for quite a while now, but any time a new music festival launches, there are always highs and lows.

Nine Inch Nails

New music or not, Nine Inch Nails are still commanding sold-out crowds at the Santa Barbara Bowl & beyond in 2022

SHOW REVIEW: The Hall of Fame band led by Trent Reznor hasn’t released any new material this year, but that hasn’t stopped it from drawing big numbers while on tour.

My Morning Jacket at Hollywood Forever Cemetery

Ahead of their Red Rocks shows, My Morning Jacket are firing on all cylinders after rocking the Santa Barbara Bowl & Hollywood Forever

SHOW REVIEW: The COVID-19 pandemic hasn’t been easy on the Louisville rockers over the past year, but Jim James and company sound better than they ever have.

Telefon Tel Aviv

After more than two years, Telefon Tel Aviv finally gets the chance to entrance fans at Lodge Room before taking a break from performing

PHOTOS: With the show marking one of only two live performances stateside for the electronic act, Joshua Eustis made the most of his opportunity in LA.

The Wild Hearts Tour - Sharon Van Etten, Angel Olsen & Julien Baker

Sharon Van Etten, Angel Olsen & Julien Baker deliver all the feels at LA’s Greek Theatre on ‘The Wild Hearts Tour’

PHOTOS: While the tote bag being sold at the merch stand proclaimed, “I went to ‘The Wild Hearts Tour’ and all I got was emotional,” in reality we ended up getting much, much more.

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