Tonight Seattle-based alternative rockers Fences will be performing for free, in-store at Amoeba Music prior to warming up the stage for Gainesville's own punk rock quartet Against Me! at the Music Box at the Henry Fonda Theater. San Franciscan pop folk act the Finches are poised to take on the Smell in Downtown. And, lastly, Oakland-bred experimental rockers Clip'd Beaks will be taking on the Echo. But we strongly suggest heading over to the Center for the Arts, Eagle Rock to catch Swedish indie rockers Peter Bjorn and John (LAist Review, #2), who will be touring in support of their yet-to-be-released sixth studio album—2011's Gimme Some. more ›

Tonight Chicago-based multi-instrumentalist Andrew Bird (LAist Review) will be kicking off a two-night stint at Largo at the Coronet. LA-based indie rock trio Oliver Future are poised to ring in their latest endeavor—2010's In Event of Moon Disaster—at the Bootleg Theater. And, lastly, San Franciscan pop folk act the Finches will be... more ›

Last month, local band Lavender Diamond (MySpace) performed at The Wiltern (MySpace), opening with the Seattle-based Smoosh (MySpace) for The Dresden Dolls (MySpace). more ›

Richard Thompson - "I Feel So Good" Richard Thompson Band @ Royce Hall Toots & The Maytals, Elijah Emanuel & the Revelations @ House of Blues The National, St. Vincent @ The Wiltern Beausoleil @ The Mint The Groovy Rednecks @ SW Hill Country Leon Russell @ Malibu Inn Michael McDonald, Patti Austin @ The Greek Josh Rouse, Jason Collett @ El Rey Girl Talk, Dan Deacon @ Echoplex Imperial Teen, The Finches, Sounds... more ›

Dengue Fever, Khmer Fusion Project, DJ Siem Reap Duff @ Knitting Factory (Cambodian Rock Night) The Magic Numbers, The Little Ones @ El Rey Theatre Aaron Lewis @ The Wiltern The Mormons, Co-op, No Way Jose, The Janitor @ Mr. T's Bowl One AM Radio, Lymbyc System, Montag @ The Echo Mr. Airplane Man, The Slighted @ The Scene Malbec, Schwayzie, The Knux @ Viper Room The Finches, The Coral Sea, Ghost Town @... more ›

Dar Williams, John West, Chris & Thomas, Debi Nova @ The Hotel Cafe more ›

LA's Lavender Diamond has headlined shows in London and supported the Decemberists on their U.S. tour last fall. But tonight is their first-ever headlining gig in Los Angeles, with The Finches and Winter Flowers at Safari Sam's. We last caught up with Becky Stark, Lavender Diamond's 25-year-old frontwoman with the delicate voice in June 2005. Last weekend, we were lucky to chase her down near chicken corner for an update. So, what's up with you... more ›