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They're probably the best band in the world right now. And they're playing at the world famous Hollywood Bowl. If you don't have tickets, break your piggy banks, go to the show and overpay for the Arcade Fire. Think of how much you hand over to cable each month or your cell phone carrier. These Canadians with their punk sensibilities and violins and megaphones deserve your attention. If not, there are some mighty fine alternatives tonight.
Arcade Fire, LCD Soundsystem @ Hollywood Bowl
New Pornographers @ Henry Fonda Theater
The Academy Is... @ The Wiltern
Mana @ Staples
Trainwreck @ Knitting Factory
Damien Rice @ The Greek
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Elvis Perkins @ Troubadour
Rosie Flores @ The Coffee Gallery Backstage
Supersuckers @ Key Club
O'Death, Rock Paper Plaza, I Make This Sound @ The Echo
The Watkins Family Hour @ Largo
photo and video by Sonny I. LaVista from his photo essay of the Arcade Fire when they played the Greek a few months ago, Joey Maloney also took great shots that night
