Bruno Mars excitedly tweeted last night, “I played a bunch of bars all over L.A but this weekend I get to play the Gibson amphitheater in universal studios,” prior to his show with fellow retro-inspired musician Janelle Monae at Universal City’s Gibson Amphitheater. With the help of the “Lighters” singer’s hooligans, the “Tightrope” songbird’s Arch Orchestra, the dynamic duo were able to turn Los Angeles into Wondaland. Check out highlights from their first of two shows in the City Of Angels and check out Bruno’s incredible live rendition of “Top Of The World” here. (Ed note: Holy Cow! Those horns!) More »
B.o.B kicked off the SXSW Atlantic Records showcase at Austin’s La Zona Rosa last night. The “Nothin’ On You Rapper” — who recently compared himself to fellow headliner Janelle Monae — treated fans to his older tracks like “Haterz Everywhere” in addition to hits radio hits. Next came Rolling Papers‘ rapper Wiz Khalifa who (after showing off his tattooed body) closed with “Black And Yellow”. Ending the evening was Arch Android Janelle Monae, who (with the help of some very druid-looking back up dancers) tore through old hits like “Dance Or Die”, before winding down her set with “Tight Rope”. More »
