Tonight Long Beach's own pop songstress (and general lass) Jessica Dobson will be gracing Spaceland under the pseudonym Deep Sea Diver (LAist Review, #2). Samuel Stewart, pop folk troubadour and son of Dave Stewart of the Eurythmics, is poised to perform at the Silver Lake Lounge. And, lastly, Beijing's best kept secret, indie rock trio Carsick Cars will be taking on the Viper Room; It should be noted that this will be their penultimate Southern California appearance. But we strongly suggest heading over to the Echo to catch beloved Beulah front man, Portland-based singer-songwriter Miles Kurosky. more ›

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Tonight Swedish alternative rock act A Camp, a solo side project of the Cardigans' vocalist Nina Persson, will be headlining the Troubadour. LA-based indie rockers Oliver Future are poised to take on the second night of their month-long residency at the Echo with experimental pop chanteuse Gliss in tow. And, lastly, local singer-songwriter Charlie Wadhams will be performing at the Silver Lake Lounge. But we strongly suggest heading over to Spaceland, of course, to catch LAist favorites Castledoor (LAist Review, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6) continue their month-long residency. Long Beach's own pop songstress (and general lass) Jessica Dobson will be kicking things off under the pseudonym Deep Sea Diver (LAist Review). more ›

Last Saturday, author Paul G. Maziar celebrated the release of his new sold-out book (MySpace) with a West Coast book release party at {open} (MySpace) in Long Beach. more ›