Nicholas Clark Ashbaugh

Catch a free performance by Aberdeen City tonight at Spaceland. Doors open at 8:30 PM and Aberdeen take the stage at 9 PM. For info, call 323-661-4380. You can also catch the band tomorrow at The Viper Room. Doors open at 8 PM and the band takes the stage... continue reading on LAist

Sample these tracks and let us know what's in your iPod playlist this week. Cary Brothers | Local Rock Ride [download] Brothers garnered exposure on the Garden State soundtrack. After one listen to his new EP, you'll see he is more than a one hit wonder. Though comparisons to... continue reading on LAist

Unless otherwise noted, all shows are free of charge. All show lineups and times are subject to change without notice. SUNDAY, 12/4 Young Musicians Foundation Debut Orchestra perform John Corigliano’s Elegy, Aaron Copland’s Quiet City and Appalachian Spring Suite, and David Diamond’s Rounds at the Wilshire Ebell Theater at... continue reading on LAist

Transvestites, an inspirational illustrator and a group of snowboarding pioneers round out this unusual list of limited release movies showing in Los Angeles this weekend. 39 Pounds of Love - Documentary starring Ami Ankilewitz. Directed by Dani Menkin. This documentary follows Ami, a 39-pound Israeli illustrator diagnosed with a... continue reading on LAist

The Go Team! are here to make sure that indie music doesn't take itself to seriously. Their infectious mix of samples, funk, rock and cheerleading results in a guilty pleasure that's easy to forgive. After their recent gig at the El Rey, LAist tracked down the band and got... continue reading on LAist

Well, someone did. We're not kidding. The Laugh Factory recently auctioned off stage time on EBay for a Katrina relief event. The winning bid was $7,600.00. Catch the wealthy comic, Mark Moseley, open at 8pm tonight for Jon Lovitz. Tickets cost $15-25.00 and all proceeds benefit The American Red... continue reading on LAist

Yari More and his Orchestra perform at Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza at 7:30 PM. (323) 290-6636. The Chapin Sisters and I See Hawks wrap-up their dual Monday night residency at the echo. The show starts at 8:30 PM. For details, call (213) 413-8200. Circus Minor finish their residency at... continue reading on LAist

Photos (C) 2005 Nicholas Ashbaugh, all rights reserved Now that Thanksgiving is over, the Southland is ablaze with festive decorations to celebrate the season, and (ahem) spur along commerce. In West Hollywood the bars needn't decorate. They put on a show throughout the year. The ever-growing Abbey owes much... continue reading on LAist

Every Thursday we're entertained with a fantastic view of the ER consisting of ridiculously attractive doctors with egos the size of small volcanoes. On Thanksgiving, this particular LAist editor saw the less glamorous reality: a group of everyday people pulling an unenviable holiday shift, with nary a complaint from... continue reading on LAist

Unless otherwise noted, all shows are free of charge. All show lineups and times are subject to change without notice. SUNDAY, 11/27 Cellist Armen Ksajikian and Pianist Brian Pezzone perform for LACMA's Sunday Live series. The concert begins at 6 PM in LACMA's Leo S. Bing Theatre. For info,... continue reading on LAist

Though most people recognize Imogen Heap from her contribution (via Frou Frou) to the watershed "Garden State" soundtrack, her latest release, "Speak for Yourself" is actually her second solo album, and her third studio album, counting her work with Frou Frou. Her experience and newfound studio savvy shines through... continue reading on LAist

The Pasadena Jazz Institute stops by Cafe 322 for a jam session. The show starts at 8:30 PM. Call (323) 466-2210 Dub Club play echodelic sounds of roots, rocksteady, ska, dub, dancehall, and reggae at the echo at 9 PM. The show is free before 10 PM. Call (213)... continue reading on LAist

Trumpeter Elliott Caine, pianist Sergey Kyosayan take the stage at Revo Cafe every Tuesday starting at 8 PM. Call (818) 549-0809. L Young plays Cozy's Bar & Grill at 9 PM. Call (818) 986-6000. Shari Puorto takes the stage at the Lighthouse Cafe at 9:30 PM. Call (310) 372-6911.... continue reading on LAist

Unless otherwise noted, all shows are free of charge. MONDAY, 11/21 The Pepperdine Jazz Ensemble perform a concert at the Raitt Recital Hall at 7:30 PM. Call (310) 506-4522. The Chapin Sisters and I See Hawks share a dual Monday night residency at the echo. The show starts at... continue reading on LAist

Sample these tracks and let us know what's in your iPod playlist this week. Greater California | Local Rock Missing Summer [download] A horns section and dreamy vocals make us lament the passing of summer, even if there is only one season here. You can hear the band at... continue reading on LAist

Unless otherwise noted, all shows are free of charge. Dates subject to change without notice. Please report any late-breaking changes and we'll update accordingly. SUNDAY, 11/20 Cellist Alexander Suleiman and pianist Valeria Morgovskaya perform Brahms, de Boismortier, Piazzolla, Tchaikovsky and others at the Beverly Hills Public Library at 2... continue reading on LAist

Movies... one of the few surviving American traditions from the 20th Century. What's not to like? Popcorn, soda and experiencing a good movie in the company of others. OK... we forgot a few things. In an effort to survive amidst the clamor of new media, cinemas have succumbed to... continue reading on LAist

Tired of the same-old holiday tunes? Ever wish "Santa Baby" had more punch to it? Fear not, a new holiday mix is here to save the day and wreak some Santa sacrilege on the masses. The disc, aptly titled "Merry Mixmas," includes 15 remixed classics. You won't hear this... continue reading on LAist

'Tis the season for turkey, stuffing, football and.... yes, pink slips. Though the practice is not exclusive to Hollywood, Tinseltown is notorious for laying off people between Thanksgiving and New Year's. With the sweeps period coming to a close, shows go into reruns and production wraps until January. That... continue reading on LAist

LACMA's Friday Night Jazz Series features the Roberta Picket Trio in the LA Times Central Court at 5:30 PM. Dogs of Ire, The Fixtures and The Mormons take the stage at Mr T's Bowl starting at 8:30 PM. Call (323) 256-7561. Vincenzo Amato, The Estate, Eric Lynn play On... continue reading on LAist