Gavin Rossdale Is Nice

It was only about, hmm. Five months ago that Gavin Rossdale gave a free morning -- we think it was way before noon, yes? -- show at L.A. Live to raise awareness for Donate Life, an organization that supports the vital cause of organ donation.

Mr. Rossdale, a morning show, the newish L.A. Live, Donate Life. All making of headlines. Now two of those components remain the same for an upcoming Wednesday, August 26th concert. The rocker will be there, and Donate Life is the cause, but the venue is The Grove -- you know the grassy area, near the theater -- and the show is after sunset.

The Grove says there will be a bevy of cuts from his new album, including "Love Remains the Same." Have you heard a concert in this little park? The songs sound warm and lush.

The strumming gets going at 8PM, although, as always, we'd get there on the early side. Have you had the nachos at Loteria at Farmers Market? The green rice? Shimmy out of work just ahead of your usual leave time. Then enjoy dinner. Relax. After, make for the park, where singer Amy Kuney is also performing, and Varsity Fanclub.

You'll want to learn more about Donate Life, and how you can help others, even if you can't make the show. Go here now.

By ALYSIA GRAY PAINTER