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Tonight in Rock: Festivals and a Busy Night

Electrocute at last week's Summercamp by Little Radio (more photos here) | Photo by Koga/LAist
Two special events are happening today, so get out before going out tonight. Make Music is happening Pasadena today with a great lineup that's free to watch and it's another session of Little Radio's Summercamp in Long Beach (see photos from last week's camp).
Last night, Seun Kuti and the Egypt 80 played a spectacular concert at Grand Performances under the stars at California Plaza in downtown. Hands down, one of the best shows yet this summer. They'll be playing at El Rey tonight.
Also, Tom Lewis interviewed Jack Barnett of These New Puritans, who play tonight at the Echoplex, earlier this morning.
Seun Kuti & Egypt '80 @ El Rey
These New Puritans @ Echoplex
Mariachi USA Festival @ Hollywood Bowl
Crystal Antlers, Restaurant, Katie the Pest @ The Prospector
The Blakes, The Broken West, Dead Confederate @ Spaceland
She Wants Revenge, Be Your Own Pet, Switches, The Virgins @ Wiltern
Rademacher, Seasons, The Hectors, The Karabal Nightlife @ Echo Curio
Lightspeed Champion, Flowers Forever, The Explorers Club, Palms @ Troubadour
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