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LAist's Free Gig Guide

Unless otherwise noted, all shows are free of charge.
MONDAY, 10/17
- Colored Shadows continue their residency at Spaceland. The doors open at 8pm and the show begins at 9pm. Call (323) 661-4380.
- John Marx & the Blues Patrol take the stage at Cozy's Bar & Grill. For info, call (818) 986-6000.
- Thom Rotella’s Jazz Quartet play at Hal's Bar & Grill at 9pm. Call (310) 396-3105 for more information.
- Lavender Diamond continue their October residency at the echo. The show starts at 8:30pm. For details, call (213) 413-8200.
- The Words take the stage at the Silverlake Lounge at 11pm. Call (323) 666-2407.
TUESDAY, 10/18
- Trumpeter Elliott Caine and pianist Sergey Kyosayan play at Revo Cafe in Glendale at 8 pm. For details, call (818) 549-0809.
- Listen to traditional Irish music at Finn McCool’s Irish Bar & Restaurant. Call (310) 452-1734.
WEDNESDAY, 10/19
- Dub Club play echodelic sounds of roots, rocksteady, ska, dub, dancehall, and reggae at the echo at 9pm. The show is free before 10pm. Call (213) 413-8200.
- Tina Stevens plays The Kibitz Room at 9pm. For details, call (323) 651-2030.
THURSDAY, 10/20
- Catch live Latin music from local artists every Thursday at Zona Rosa Caffe at 8:30pm. Call (626) 793-2334.
- Akbar's Dirty Dirty House Club features house grooves from DJ Tony Powell. Doors open at 9pm; admission is free before 10pm. Call (323) 665-6810.
FRIDAY, 10/21
- LACMA's Friday Night Jazz Series features the Bob Sheppard Quartet in the LA Times Central Court at 5:30pm.