# LA's Beat Map: Your Ultimate Live Music Guide for November 2024

*Discover the pulse of Los Angeles' vibrant music scene with your obsessive local guide to the city's most electrifying performances happening now through mid-November.*

## This Week in LA: Halloween Kickoff to Must-See Shows

As Halloween transforms the city, **Escape Halloween** dominates tonight's scene with electronic heavyweights **deadmau5**, **Marshmello**, and **DJ Snake** taking over NOS Events Center for those ready to dance into November.

The weekend brings impossible choices for music lovers. Friday, November 1st features the incomparable **Judith Hill** bringing her powerhouse soul vocals to **The Venice West**, while the same night, **Twin Temple** delivers their uniquely captivating "Satanic doo-wop" experience at **The Wiltern**. Don't miss **WENZL** of Moon Hooch's free late set at Venice West, where his revolutionary approach to jazz saxophone meets punk energy.

Saturday's highlight comes from **Roger Rivas**, who brings authentic reggae vibrations back to Venice West on November 2nd, followed by **Jeffrey Foucault's** soul-stirring Americana performance at the same intimate beachside venue on November 4th.

## Mid-November Music Explosion

The second week of November accelerates LA's music momentum with boundary-pushing performances:

- **IC3PEAK** brings their avant-garde electronic soundscapes to **Avalon Hollywood** on November 10th
- **Tame Impala** headlines two nights at the **Kia Forum** (November 11-12), touring their new album "Deadbeat" with NYC indie dance duo **Fcukers** opening
- **The Darkness** delivers their signature glam rock energy at **The Wiltern** on November 12th
- Japanese experimental icons **Melt-Banana** shake the foundations of **Teragram Ballroom** the same night
- **Chromeo's** irresistible electro-funk takes over the **Fonda Theatre** on Thursday
- German techno pioneers **Booka Shade** transform **1720** into a pulsing electronic sanctuary on Friday the 14th

## Latin Rock Legends & Indie Heroes

Plan ahead for **MANÁ's** multi-night residency at the **Kia Forum** starting November 14th—these Latin rock legends consistently sell out their LA performances.

Indie rock enthusiasts should mark their calendars for November 15th when **Built to Spill** plays **The Belasco**, and November 16th for **Portugal. The Man** at **The Wiltern** (though their intimate Troubadour show has already reached capacity).

## LA's Local Treasures

The city's homegrown talent continues to thrive with performances worth catching:

- **Pachyman's** innovative dub creations
- **MNDSGN's** genre-bending instrumental grooves at **Lodge Room**
- **Levitation Room's** psychedelic pop journeys
- **Bardo's** infectious disco-funk at **The Echo** on November 14th

## Venue Spotlight: The Venice West

This week's standout venue is **The Venice West**—a perfect balance of excellent acoustics, intimate atmosphere, and oceanside ambiance. With an exceptional lineup featuring Judith Hill, Roger Rivas, and Jeffrey Foucault all in one week, it's the ideal place to experience world-class talent without fighting massive crowds.

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