Andrew W.K.'s Highway Party Cruiser Tour slammed into Safari Sam's last night for Check Yo Ponytail's weekly mashup of live rock; dance-punk, retro, and new wave dance floor action; and mindbending video projection. We knew we were in for some wildness, considering the promise of a solo set and DJ'ing from wild child Andrew W.K. We were also a bit concerned, not knowing what to expect after recently hearing him on All Things Considered......

The Mars Volta @ Orpheum Theater Son Volt (above) @ El Rey Theatre John Legend, Corinne Bailey Rae @ Bren Events Center Killola @ Key Club (free, all ages) Ozomatli @ Amoeba (6pm, free) Don Carlos @ House of Blues Gregory Page, Tom Brosseau, John Doe @ Largo The Lashes, Ambulette, hosted by DJ Andrew WK @ Safari Sam's The Steve Carlson Band, Jake Coco, Leland Grant, Jackie Bristow @ The Hotel Cafe Piebald,......

We think Morningwood's "Nth Degree" is a catchy song and we love the lead singer Chantal's attitude. Did you see her on Letterman? Man! She is part rock n' roller, part what-you-see-is-what-you-get, and a great live performer. Now, best of all, has left NYC to habitate with us in our fair city. So LAist is proud to present Chantal's top 10 CD's of 2006: 1. Morningwood, Morningwood (umm, do I need to explain why......

Syd Straw with D.J. Bonebrake and ex–Balancing Act bro Willie Aron @ McCabe's Aimee Mann (pictured), Paul F. Tompkins @ Malibu Performance Arts Black Label Society, Priestess @ Wiltern Napalm Death, A Life Once Lost @ Whisky Bob Forrest @ Silverlake Lounge (5:30p Happy Hour show) Ziggy Marley, Skye @ Avalon Judy Tenuta @ Steve Allen Damien Rice @ Orpheum Mario Escovedo @ El Cid Restaurant Aquabats, The Lashes, Army of Freshmen @ El......

Chuck E. Weiss @ Highland Grounds Jill Sobule, Julia Sweeney @ Largo the oohlas @ Silverlake Lounge The Lashes @ Safari Sam's Undercover Slut @ Whisky Go Betty Go @ Key Club Elegantly Wasted @ Knitting Factory 50 Cent Haircut @ Canter's Kibitz Room The Four Seasons con Salsa @ Hollywood Bowl Every Move a Picture, Persephone’s Bees @ Spaceland photo by kathrynsawesum via buzznet......

Fuck Yeah Fest at the Jenson Rec Center, 1161 Logan St., Echo Park, CA, (323) 413-8200. Circle Jerks, The Bronx, 400 Blows, Future Pigeon, Burning Brides, Nudity, the Willowz, Blood Meridian, Black Fag, Horses, Horse the Band, Gayrilla Biscuits, Issiea Saggua, Bad Dudes, The Po Po’s, Sex Eyes, Modwheelmood, Gosling. $20, all ages. Agent Orange @ Safari Sam's Earth, Wind, and Fire @ Verizon Supersuckers @ Viper Room Colin Hay @ Largo Tim McGraw......

If you are the type to look for great music at a low price called free, where were you last Monday? There was not only 4 hours of music; there was free pizza (a gift from The Lashes in the middle of their set) and a guy in a monkey suit telling horrible jokes of loneliness that actually might make you laugh (or maybe not). Spaceland’s free “Mondays in March” features The Lashes with......

She Wants Revenge is back tonight. one month later, with Astra Heights and local independents - Monsters Are Waiting. The show is sold out at the Henry Fonda Theatre, but we know you have ways of getting tickets. Saxophonist Pharoah Sanders continues his six-day residency at the Jazz Bakery through Monday. Sanders used to play with Sun Ra and John Coltrane. Oni and Pika are from Osaka, Japan. They are Afrirampo. Nudity besides, their......

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 4 PM. Call (310) 859-7668. The Arroyo Singers present their annual winter concert with guest accordionist Nick Ariondo at Oneonta Congregational Church at 4:30 PM.......

UCLA's Hammer Museum hosts a reading by David Foster Wallace—author of Infinite Jest, Brief Interviews With Hideous Men and Oblivion—at 7:00 PM. At the Troubadour, KCRW presents Mark Kozelek (of Red House Painters and Sun Kil Moon) with Jesse Sykes and Phil Wandsher at 8:00 PM. Tickets are $15.00 advance. Meanwhile, at The Echo, see McLusky, plus Yourcodenameis: Milo and Division Day at 9:00 PM. Tickets are $12.00 at the door. As mentioned yesterday,......

We're counting down to the weekend here at LAist, and with just one more day to go we hope that you will all take our well-meaning advice and get out of the house tonight. It'll be fun, we promise. Head for The Echo to see grrl rockers The Donnas with Communique and The Lashes at a pre-pre-Sunset Junction event. Doors open at 8:00 PM and tickets are $14.00.......