Sharon Van Etten Preps LA Appearances on Kimmel, Wiltern, KCRW
Sharon Van Etten gears up in LA for Jimmy Kimmel Live Wiltern show and KCRW radio session.
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Rehearsal Underway For Jimmy Kimmel Live
Sharon Van Etten kicked off a busy Los Angeles week with a peek at her rehearsal space. In an Instagram post on May 20, the singer-songwriter shared a behind-the-scenes snap of her band tuning up ahead of their Tonight Show slot. “Hello from rehearsal for our @jimmykimmellive performance tonight!” she wrote, laying out a three-day itinerary that also includes a Wiltern concert and a KCRW radio session.
A native of New Jersey, Van Etten has built a reputation for raw, emotionally direct songwriting since her debut album in 2009. Her post-breakthrough records, including the Grammy-nominated Tramp (2012) and Are We There (2014), cemented her status as a vital voice in indie rock. Now based in Los Angeles, she’s tapping into the city’s energy for this special run of appearances.
Wiltern Show Tickets Nearly Gone
On May 21, Van Etten will take the stage at The Wiltern in Hollywood. Fans have snapped up most tickets, with only a handful remaining, according to the venue’s official site. Last year she sold out clubs across North America, often pairing her set with support from the rising duo Love Spells. Her Instagram shout-out to LA as “one of our homecoming stops” underscores the connection she’s forged with local audiences.
In a related Instagram update (https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ2RlSKyMlF/), she reflected on the end of her earlier tour. “We’re sad to be wrapping up our tour this week, but so happy to be playing on @jimmykimmellive during our stop in LA! We always look forward to traveling to LA and connecting with friends and loved ones — it’s one of our homecoming stops in a sense. Performing live on TV with my amazing band doesn’t hurt either 😉 Make sure to tune in!” That candid note captures both her excitement and her gratitude as she readies a new chapter of live shows.
Morning Becomes Eclectic Appearance
Wrapping up on May 22, Van Etten will drop by KCRW’s Morning Becomes Eclectic, the storied radio program known for introducing indie artists to West Coast audiences. Her slot follows in the footsteps of acts such as Phoebe Bridgers and Fleet Foxes. Station hosts will likely dive into tracks from her latest album, We’ve Been Going About This All Wrong (2022), exploring how she navigates themes of change, resilience and community.
Fans can stream the appearance live or catch an archive recording later on KCRW’s website. Past guests have often shared stripped-down performances and candid conversations, giving listeners an intimate look at their songwriting process. For Van Etten, whose lyrics mine personal stories of love and loss, a radio studio setting offers a natural fit.
Outside the studio and on stage, Van Etten’s week exemplifies her dual life as recording artist and live performer. From red-carpet TV moments to late-night club lights, she’ll traverse the gamut of modern music platforms in three days.
Support act Love Spells, whose tender harmonies have accompanied Van Etten on recent tours, will join her at both the Wiltern and KCRW dates. The duo’s collaborations highlight how Van Etten champions emerging talent and keeps her live shows fresh.
Whether you catch her on your TV screen, under the Wiltern’s marquee or through your radio dial, this LA weekend promises to showcase Sharon Van Etten’s signature blend of vulnerability and sonic depth.
As her rehearsal post suggests, it’s not just about a performance—it’s a celebration of community, connection and the evolving art of one of indie rock’s most respected voices.
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