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Giveaway: That 70’s Soul in LA this Sunday w/ Seu Jorge, Coco O, Alice Russell, Questlove and more!

Join us at The Mayan Theater in Los Angeles this Sunday for ArtDontSleep presents That 70’s Soul featuring special guests Seu Jorge, Coco O, Alice Russell, Zap Mama and more! Come celebrate along with host Garth Trinidad the soulful music of Al Green, Bill Withers, Curtis Mayfield, Gil Scott-Heron, Isaac Hayes, James Brown, Marvin Gaye, Roy Ayers, Stevie Wonder and more! Enjoy performances with The Miguel Atwood-Ferguson Ensemble and DJ sets by Questlove and Umoja Sound System. ‘Dig Deeper’ into the theme behind the evening with this foreword by Allen Thayer.

Tickets for the show are $30 presale / $35 at the door, and you can get more info on purchasing tickets here. OR you can drop us a line and we’ll enter to you to win a FREE pair of tickets to this event. To enter our raffle, just email us here and let us know that you want to catch That 70’s Soul on Sunday night. We’ll enter your name in our random drawing to take place on Saturday evening (day before the show). Keep an eye on your inbox and good luck!

Art Don’t Sleep california (Info) (Facebook)

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12-11-12

Giveaway: The Gaslamp Killer, Dam Funk (DJ Set), Morri$, and Sun Arrow (DJ Set) @ Central SAPC on Saturday, 12/8/12

L.A. based ZOOS//ZOOS are officially kicking off The Zoo this Saturday (12/8) at the Central S.A.P.C. with an evening of jams from The Gaslamp Killer, Dam-Funk, MORRI$ and Sun Araw. We here at B3SCI are so stoked to burn the midnight oil in Santa Monica for this bawse eve of performances and exclusive DJ sets that we’re giving away one pair of tix for the show! To win just hit our inbox and mention that you want to be entered in the drawing to jam with The Gaslamp Killer this Saturday. Our winner will be picked at random the day before the show.

Get additional details on the event are here at Central S.A.P.C.. See you all there!

The Central S.A.P.C. california (Gig Tix and Info)
ZOOS//ZOOS california (Official)

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12-03-12

Giveaway: Rah Rah @ The Bootleg in LA with Josh Boyd & Jamestown Revival this Wednesday 11/28/12

It’s no secret that Rah Rah have been a favorite around B3SCI HQ this year, as the band’s recent full length Poets Dead has found a healthy rotation in our morning mix. Nothing get’s our day started better than a cup of strong coffee and the blues drenched vibes of “Little Poems” or the soaring melodies of “Prairie Girl”. Needless to say, Rah Rah’s set at the Bootleg Bar in Los Angeles this Wednesday night (11/28) has had a star on our calendar for a minute now. This show is a don’t miss, and if you agree – then we’ve got a surprise for you… we’re giving away a pair of tickets to Wednesday night’s set to one lucky winner!

For a chance to win email us here and say that you’d like to to be entered in the Rah Rah ticket giveaway. We’ll be picking our winning email submission at random this Tuesday 11/27/12 (one entry per person). And don’t fret if you don’t win tickets because you can get more information on the show and purchasing tickets here.

Rah Rah – Prarie Girl

Rah Rah (Facebook)
Bootleg Theater (Info and Tickets)

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11-26-12

Giveaway: Patrick Watson w/ Half Moon Run in Los Angeles, Wednesday 11/21/12

If you are anything like us then it’s a safe bet that the Patrick Watson’s release Adventures in Your Own Backyard has been spinning through your speakers like clockwork in 2012. And just as renowned as Watson is for his records, his heartfelt performances are also a popular highlight. On Wednesday (11/21/12) Spaceland & Levitt Pavilion LA will present Patrick Watson in Los Angeles for a one of a kind performance/session taking place at the First Unitarian Church. Patrick will be joined by his band and receive support from hotly tipped Canadian collective Half Moon Run for an evening of song and story to be remembered. B3SCI is hooking up one lucky reader with a pair of tickets to this intimate performance on Thanksgiving Eve. You can enter to win our contest for the pair of tickets by hitting our inbox and simply letting us know that you’d like to be entered in the Patrick Watson drawing. We will pick our winner, from the pool of entrants, at random during this weekend (between November 18-19), so keep an eye on your inbox. Good luck!

Also, if you don’t win tickets from us then don’t let that stop you from checking out this awesome show. Get information on purchasing tickets here.

Patrick Watson (Official)

Patrick Watson – Words In The Fire

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11-16-12

Giveaway: Dirty South @ Palladium Hollywood, Ca. November 24, 2012

Grammy-nominated DJ, remixer and record producer, Dirty South will soon celebrate a triumphant conclusion of his massive City of Dreams tour, post-Thanksgiving in Hollywood, Ca. – the true cultural cornucopia of the word. On Saturday, November 24th, Insomniac will present the famed Australian artist, aka Dragan Roganović, at the Hollywood Palladium, transforming the L.A. staple concert hall into a one-of-a-kind dance party to remember. It’s something be excited about and now get even more psyched because B3SCI has your pass to enter!

That’s right, we’re giving away one pair of tickets to this unforgettable evening of dancing your ass-off! Enter to win the contest by hitting our inbox and simply letting us know that you’d like to be entered in the Dirty South drawing. Easy. We will pick our winner at random during the weekend of November 18th, so keep an eye on your inbox. Good luck!

If you don’t win, then no worries you can scope out the situation on purchasing tickets here.

Additional Tour Dates This Month:

11/17 Stereo Live – Houston, TX
11/21 EchoStage – Washington, DC
11/23 Marquee Nightclub at The Cosmopolitan – Las Vegas, NV
11/24 Palladium – Los Angeles, CA

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11-11-12

Giveaway: Ellie Goulding – Halcyon (Vinyl LP)

Last week UK songstress Ellie Goulding released the anticipated follow up to her massively successful 2010 album, Lights. The new sophomore album Halcyon continues it’s path down the familiar road of introspective pop and hopeful emotions that we’ve grown to love from Ms. Goulding. Recorded near Ellie’s home town in Hay Valley, songs on the release reflect heavily on the loneliness, inspiration, adventures and transitional experiences of the past few years in the songwriter’s life. Of course, during this time of which we were all hearing about Ellie’s performance at the Royal wedding, her constant tours and collaborations, and kicking it with new boyfriend Skrillex, but her soul has been with this creating record. As Ellie puts it, “loneliness has been the biggest influence on this record; I feel like what I do is lonely,” yet she says, “I still feel like there’s this force, pushing me to do this.” Halcyon is a gem of 2012, just take a listen.

B3SCI is giving away a shiny new copy of the Halcyon LP on vinyl to one lucky reader. To enter the contest, simply hit our inbox and let us know that you’d like to be entered in the Ellie drawing. We will be picking our winner at random this weekend, so keep an eye on your inbox! Godspeed madscientists!

Ellie Goulding performs to a sold-out crowd at the Troubadour in L.A. tomorrow night (10/16) and will also be performing at Amoeba Records in Hollywood on Wednesday (10/17).

Ellie Goulding (Official) (Purchase Halcyon on iTunes)

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10-15-12

Giveaway: Michael Kiwanuka – Home Again (Vinyl LP)

There’s something tender about the delivery from Michael Kiwanika throughout his Home Again release that always keeps us coming back for more. The 2012 Mercury Prize nominee seems to have a certain candidness and comfort as a songwriter, displaying a musical etiquette on this debut album that’s been unparalleled in his craft for years. The popularity of the soulful songwriter has grown equally proportional, making him a hot ticket to experience live (festivals, club dates, anywhere!) on both sides of the Atlantic. So needless to say, Kiwanuka showcases potential to be one of the most relevant songwriters of the decade, and we won’t be surprised to see Home Again as a recurring target on many 2012 year-end lists.

Needless to say, if you haven’t checked out this album, then we highly recommend that you do. In fact, we’d like you to experience it so much that we’re giving away a copy of Mr Kiwanuka’s Home Again debut release on 12″ wax to one lucky reader! Enter for your chance to win by dropping us a line here. Just say that you want to be entered in the Michael Kiwanuka drawing. Our winner will be picked at random next weekend (10/20) so keep your eye on those inboxes and more updates on Kiwanuka to follow. Good luck!

Michael Kiwanuka england (Facebook) (Purchase Home Again)

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10-12-12

Giveaway: Starfucker (DJ Set) w/ Zak Waters, Steffi Graff, Mystery Skulls @ Central SAPC this Saturday (10/13)

Los Angeles get psyched because there’s some big jams coming your way! This Saturday night KXSC will be presenting a special DJ set from Portland’s Starfucker along with support from recent hit Madeon collaborator Zak Waters, Steffi Graff, Mystery Skulls and DJ Irias.

Doors for the event are at 08:00 PM and tix are only $10 so mark it on your calendars and grab your tickets here. OR you can try your luck and drop us a line for your chance to win a FREE pair of tix to the gig! To enter, just email us here and say that you want to be entered in Starfucker drawing. Our winner will be picked at random this Friday afternoon 10/12 (day before the show). Good luck and see you there!

The Central S.A.P.C. california (Tix Info) (Facebook)

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10-11-12

Giveaway: Zedd w/ Porter Robinson @ Pacha in NYC this Friday (10/5) and Clarity CD

Big day today for the young and much lauded electronic producer Zedd. The German maestro seems top of the world, and today not only unleashes an epic music video for new single “Stache” (see below) but also his brand new and debut album, Clarity drops via Interscope Records. The album we should mention is incredible, a sheer EDM knockout that also features highlighting collaborations from the likes of Foxes, Ellie Goulding and Bright Lights to name a few.

If this isn’t enough excitement for you in one day, then B3SCI is adding to the celebration with a giveaway to one lucky reader for a copy of his new Clarity album on CD and a pair of tickets to see Zedd perform with Porter Robinson live in NYC this Friday, October 5th! To enter the contest, simply hit our inbox and let us know that you’d like to be entered in the Zedd drawing. We will be picking our winner at random Thursday morning, so keep an eye on your inbox! Godspeed madscientists!

Zedd (Purchase Clarity on iTunes) (Official)

Zedd – Stache

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10-02-12

Giveaway: FILTER Culture Collide Festival 4-7th w/ Of Montreal, The Wombats, Zola Jesus, DIIV, Icona Pop and more!

Good music will indeed prevail for FILTER Magazine’s third annual Culture Collide Festival, taking place in Los Angeles on October 4-7th. It’s the time of year when Indian summer resides in and talent from around the globe diverge to the eastside Echo Park neighborhood for four days of nonstop music showcasing. The sun baked urban hills will also host a new Creative Summit, and Comedy showcase, in addition to this year’s ace linup which includes Of Montreal, The Wombats, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, The Big Pink, Zola Jesus, DIIV, Patrick Wolf, Icona Pop, Mr. little Jeans, Nikki and The Dove, Tribes, Class Actress, School of Seven Bells, Moss, American Royalty, Blood Red Shoes, of Verona, The Moog, Magic Wands, Gold Fields, Young Buffalo and more!

Even more exciting, B3SCI is hosting a pair of wristbands giveaways to the entire Fest! Enter to win by hitting our inbox and letting us know that youwant to be entered in the drawing. We are picking our winners at random early this week by Wednesday morning, so keep an eye on your inbox! Also if you don’t win… don’t fret, for full access to the festival wristbands are just $20. Get more details on tix and check out our new playlist for the fest below.

Culture Collide california (About) (BUY TICKETS)
FILTER Magazine california (Official)

*Shouts to the rad dudes at Before The Bigs for putting a mix together!

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09-29-12

Giveaway: East Side Story in LA this Sunday w/ Mayer Hawthorne, Coco O from Quadron, Bilal and more!

Still looking for something amazing to do this weekend? Well, if you’re an avid music fan like us (and we know you are), then East Side Story taking place at The Mayan Theater in Los Angeles this Sunday needs to be at the top of your list. Host Abraham Beltran will be curating an evening of entertainment paying homage to the roots and glory of popular soul music, bridging the generation gaps and celebrating the knowledge and awareness that ‘music does last forever.’ Join as the Miguel Atwood-Ferguson Ensemble and a stellar cast of special guests including Mayer Hawthorne, Coco O. of Quadron, Bilal, James Gadson, Myron & E and Joey Dosik as they celebrate the timeless music of Etta James, James Brown, Brenton Wood, The Chi-Lites, The Delfonics, The Temptations, Billy Stewart, Mary Wells, The Flamingos, Barbara Lewis, Smokey Robinson, and many more!

Tickets for the show are $15 presale / $25 at the door, and you can get more info on purchasing tickets here. OR you can drop us a line and we’ll enter to you to win a FREE pair of tickets to this special event. To try your luck, just email us here and let us know that you want to catch East Side Story on sunday night to enter your name in our random drawing on Saturday evening (day before the show). Good luck!

Art Don’t Sleep california (Info)

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09-28-12

Giveaway: Wilco at The Hollywood Bowl, CA (9/30/12)

Acclaimed folk rockers Wilco will be closing out this year’s Summer Concert Series at the legendary Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. That’s right, Jeff Tweedy and the boys will be bringing Chicago’s finest with their always spellbinding live performance, and Grammy Award winning catalogue, to The Bowl for a special Sunday evening performance this September 30th, with support coming from the lovely and talented Joanna Newsom.

B3SCI is giving away a pair of tickets to this coveted show to one lucky reader! To win just email us here and let us know you’d like to go… and we’ll enter you to win! Our winner will be picked at random from the pool of submissions on Wednesday 9/26, so keep an eye on your inbox. You can get additional details on the show, as well as purchase tickets for the show at the Hollywood Bowl website. Good luck!

Hollywood Bowl california (Tickets and Info)
Wilco (Facebook)

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09-22-12