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Its official, Ray LaMontagne makes the ladies swoon. The studio filled up with female members of our staff – including me – as he took to the airwaves this morning and sang the lush, heartfelt modern folk songs he is known for. During the interview, Ray told Jason that he never sits down specifically to write songs, mostly he’s just waiting for the songs to come. “I never sit down with my guitar unless there’s a melody knocking,” said Ray. Otherwise, he works on his motorcycles and messes around in the barn in his Maine home waiting for inspiration. Last night, Ray played to a near-sold out crowd at the Hollywood Bowl as part of KCRW’s World Festival – a huge accomplishment for any artist. It was a magical night but, if you missed it, this set should tide you over until he finishes work on a new album this fall/winter.  

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KCRW’s World Festival is proud to present Ray LaMontagne (w/ the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra), Jenny Lewis and Blitzen Trapper in their Hollywood Bowl debuts THIS Sunday, July 12! It’s going to be a fantastic show and as of this moment, there are still tickets available.

TONIGHT, July 10 is the beginning of KCRW sponsored shows at Grand Performances, the free multi cultural series at California Plaza starting at 8pm.  Join KCRW DJ’s Jeremy Sole and Garth Trinidad as they host acoustic world reggae and rai inflected electro pop, courtesy of Rocky Dawuni and MC Rai. On Saturday, July 11, KCRW’s Tom Schnabel hosts Buika performing her unique mix of jazz, bolero and funk and Perla Batalla fusion of traditional Mexican music and alt folk.  (also mark your calendars for July 25 -- it’s “muy caliente” as KCRW’s  Raul Campos and Anthony Valadez host an evening with Curumin and Novalima bringing you Latin America’s 21st century sounds.)

Lastly, a handful of KCRW DJ’s will be spinning as part of the Funk Rumble Block Party in Chinatown's Historic Central Plaza this Saturday, July 11. The all-day event is hosted by our very own Jeremy Sole and features live performances by Breakestra, The Lions, Orgone and more.

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Upcoming Live Performances on MORNING BECOMES ECLECTIC with host JASON BENTLEY

Tuesday, June 30, Brooklyn rockers Amazing Baby perform their epic songs echoing a T. Rex  vibe on Morning Becomes Eclectic live at 11:15am.

Thursday, July 2, Innovative producer William Orbit, who’s worked with everyone from Madonna to Beth Orton, performs for the very 1st time in the United States on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.

Friday, July 3, Yusuf better known as Cat Stevens joins Jason Bentley to talk about his life and share insights into his music. Joined by his band, they’ll perform signature songs and along with new tracks on Morning Becomes Eclectic in the 11 o’clock hour.

Monday, July 6, Reared in a music-loving household in North London, sibling trio Kitty Daisy & Lewis create original rockabilly, R&B and vintage country songs which they’ll share with Morning Becomes Eclectic listeners at 11:15am.

Tuesday, July 7, An Australian living in Nashville, Butterfly Boucher spent the last three years fighting to release her sophomore CD and we’re glad she did! We’ll hear her catchy toe-tapping melodies and pristine vocals live on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.

Wednesday, July 8, Musical revolutionaries Tortoise turned American indie rock upside down in the 90’s and they haven’t stopped since. Be prepared for a sonic treat when they perform new compositions on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.

Friday, July 10, American troubadour Ray LaMontagne creates modern folk songs that are lush and earthy. Joined by his band, he’ll perform live songs on Morning Becomes Eclectic before heading out to headline KCRW’s World Festival at the Hollywood  Bowl.

KCRW PRESENTS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.

Wednesday, July 1, EULOGIES AT THE ECHO.
Thurs, July 2, NICKODEMUS AT AFRO FUNKE’ AT ZANZIBAR.
Tues, July 7, VIEUX FARKA TOURE AT THE TROUBADOUR.Fri, July 10, ANDREW BIRD AT THE GREEK THEATRE.
Fri, July 10, SARA LOV AT THE MINT.
Fri, July 17, TORI AMOS AT THE GREEK THEATRE.
Wed, July 22, ELBOW AT THE WILTERN.
Fri, July 24, CURUMIN AT THE MERCURY LOUNGE IN GOLETA.
Sun, July 26, KCRW's WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL feat. GRACE JONES, OF MONTREAL, DENGUE FEVER at THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL.
Thurs, July 30, HONEYHONEY, LAL MERI AND JULIETTE COMMAGERE AT THE ROXY.
Mon, August 3, GOMEZ WITH BLIND PILOT AT THE WILTERN.
Sat, August 8, HARD FESTIVAL features UNDERWORLD plus TIGA, A-TRAK, CHROMEO, CRYSTAL CASTLES, STEVE AOKI, DESTRUCTO, AND MORE AT THE FORUM.
Sun, August 9, KCRW's WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL: REGGAE NIGHT VIII feat. TOOTS AND THE MAYTALS, MICHAEL ROSE, GREGORY ISAACS at THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL.
Wed, August 19, EMILIANA TORRINI AT THE EL REY THEATRE.
Sun, August 23, FRIENDLY FIRES AT THE GLASS HOUSE IN POMONA.
Mon, August 24, FRIENDLY FIRES AT THE EL REY THEATRE.
Thurs, August 27, CONOR OBERST AND THE MYSTIC VALLEY BAND AT THE ECHOPLEX.
Thurs, August 27, PETE YORN WITH ZEE AVI AT THE MUSIC BOX AT THE HENRY FONDA.
Sat, August 29, BAND OF HORSES with WILLOUGHBY AT THE FOX THEATRE IN POMONA.  
Mon, August 31, BAT FOR LASHES AT THE MUSIC BOX AT THE HENRY FONDA.
Sat, September 5, SEA WOLF with SARA LOV AT SPACELAND.
Fri, September 11, MAXIMO PARK AT THE AVALON.
Sun, September 20, KCRW's WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL: INDIA CALLING! feat. MALKIT SINGH, KAILASH KHER at THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL.
Fri, September 25, BON IVER AT THE WILTERN.
Fri, September 25, RODRIGO Y GABRIELA AT THE ORPHEUM.
Tues, September 29, SONIC YOUTH AT THE WILTERN.
Thurs, October 1, THE HORRORS AT THE EL REY THEATRE.
Fri, October 2, THE HORRORS AT THE GLASS HOUSE IN POMONA .
Sat, October 3, THE SECOND ANNUAL MANIMAL FESTIVAL FEATURING: BAT FOR LASHES, OTHER LIVES, CHAIRLIFT, EDWARD SHARPE AND THE MAGNETIC ZEROS AND OTHERS AT PAPPY & HARRIETS IN PIONEERTOWN.
Tues, October 6, ROBYN HITCHCOCK AT SPACELAND.
Wed, October 7, FEVER RAY AT THE MUSIC BOX AT THE HENRY FONDA.

This summer’s World Festival lineup includes everyone from Afrobeat superstar Femi Kuti to Grammy winner Adele and legends like Grace Jones, Etta James and Toots and the Maytals. Ray LaMontagne will make his Hollywood Bowl debut, as will Santigold and many others. Each Sunday night show will be hosted by a different KCRW DJ. The 11th season of the World Festival kicks off on June 21 and runs through September 20. To check out the full line up and purchase series or single tickets, go to HollywoodBowl.com or drop by the Hollywood Bowl Box Office in person. 

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