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LIVATION

About LIVATION

LIVATION airs on KXLU 88.9FM Los Angeles Wednesday nights at midnight to Thursday mornings at 2AM (PST). Deejays Robert & Hilary host and produce the show featuring a local or touring band playing LIVE on the air each week, with interviews following the performance. Listen worldwide on the live stream at kxlu.com or on the KXLU phone app. They also create The Intown Report, a listing of the best live shows in L.A., Orange County, and Ventura, available online at intownreport.wordpress.com. LIVATION has been on the air for 15 years having evolved from KXLU's HAPPY TRAILS (1990 - 2004) over 1400 bands having performed live between the two. Find out what bands are going to be playing live at: reverbnation.com/venue/livation

The Intown Report’s Gig Picks of the Week 4/11/19 – 4/17/19

Looking for something cool to do this week? Here’s some show recommendations: Thursday 4/11 Alex’s Bar – Qui, Big Business, + A Lovely Sort of Death Cafe Nela – Enemy Proof, Since We Were Kids, + Anti Matter Roxanne’s (Long … Continue reading

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Sunny War on Livation 4/10/19

Sunny War has been described as an unlikely combination of styles, “she may be a Robert Johnson with a shot of Bad Brains, but even this description falls short.” (Michael Simmons, L.A. Weekly) The first thing you notice about Sunny … Continue reading

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The Intown Report’s Gig Picks of the Week 4/4/19 – 4/10/19

Looking for something cool to do to do this week? Here’s some cool show recommendations: Thursday 4/4 Cafe Nela – Terrodactyl, Revolting Sounds, Skin Drips, + Semtex Vest Highland Park Bowl – Carla Bozulich, Bobb Bruno, Devin Sarno, + Teasips … Continue reading

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Mecolodiacs on LIVATION Wednesday, 4/3/19

Joe Baiza is truly one of the great guitarists to come out of the punk scene of Southern California. His intense instrumental jams, independent attitude and improvised creative style make him stand out. With Ralph Gorodetsky on bass, Wayne Griffin … Continue reading

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The Intown Report’s Gig Picks of the Week 3/28/19 – 4/3/19

Thursday 3/28 Bootleg Theater – Winter, Triptides, Julian Porte, + Total Heat Dr. Strange Records (Rancho Cucamonga) – Meet & Greet with HR of The Bad Brains, 3pm Fais Do-Do – Jeffertittis Moon, John Tyree, Josh Landau, Zeh Monstro, Don … Continue reading

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The Black Mercy Riffs on LIVATION, Wednesday 3/27!

Wednesday night is Livation’s Fundrazor show on KXLU 88.9fm. KXLU is commercial-free, truly independent radio. Being a non-profit, it does not accept corporate contributions, and all donations that come in are tax-deductible. Anyone can pledge or donate by calling (310) 338-KXLU (5958) or by … Continue reading

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The Intown Report’s Gig Picks of the Week 3/21/19 – 3/27/19!

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2019 KXLU Fundrazor March 21st – 30th

KXLU’s Annual Fundrazor starts Thursday, March 21st! KXLU 88.9fm depends on donations from the public to stay on the air. It is a commercial-free non-profit that doesn’t accept corporate contributions, making it a truly independent radio station! Long-time listeners, brand new … Continue reading

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Los Creepers on LIVATION, Wednesday 3/20!

Northeast LA punk rock veterans Los Creepers established their foundation with long time members Alex Alvarez (guitar), Herman Ibarra (drums), vocalist Javee Lopez, John Hernandez (bass), and Danny Gonzalez (guitar). Los Creepers remain true to their roots, addressing the harsh … Continue reading

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The Intown Report’s Gig Picks of the Week 3/14/19 – 3/20/19!

Looking for something cool to do to do this week? Here’s some fine show recommendations. Thursday, 3/14 Cafe Nela – The Mourners, The Yellin Bells (with Peter Lewis of Moby Grape), Seacon, + Uncle Duane’s Band Doll Hut – Green … Continue reading

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