Joshua Pressman

Tonight Spanish singer-songwriter Pablo Díaz-Reixa, who performs under the pseudonym El Guincho, will be headlining Spaceland with local indie rockers the Holloys in anticipation of his latest series of limited edition EPs. LA-based alternative folk duo Freddy & Francine are poised to grace the Bootleg Theater. And, lastly, Ventura's own indie rockers Franklin for Short, who recently concluded a stint with Kings of Convenience and released their sixth studio-album entitled Dark Cloud, will be performing for free, in-store at Origami Vinyl. But we strongly suggest heading over to the Getty Center to catch local alt-rock act Dawes, who will be performing for this month's edition of 'Saturdays Off The 405.'

Tonight San Diegan retro 60s rock act the Donkeys will be headlining Spaceland with Foreign Born side-project Big Search in tow. Austin-based garage rockers Harlem are poised to grace the Echo with Echo Park's own psych-rockers Black Apples and Audacity. And, lastly, local funk troupe Orgone will be performing for free at noon in the heart of Downtown at California Plaza. But we strongly suggest heading over to the Echoplex to catch lo-fi, psychedelic pop maestros Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti, who recently released their ninth studio-album—2010's Before Today. LAist favorites, local lo-fi pop trio Pearl Harbor, who are currently operating under the moniker Puro Instinct, and Memphis-bred orchestral pop outfit Magic Kids are slated to kick things off.

Tonight Admiral Radley, an LA-based indie rock conglomerate that is equal parts former Grandaddy, former Earlimart, will be performing with local indie rock outfit the Happy Hollows (LAist Review, #2, #3) at the Hammer Museum for this week's edition of 'Also I Like To Rock.' San Franciscan indie pop quartet A B & the Sea are poised to perform at Three Clubs in Hollyweird with none other than Arizona's own indie pop act What Laura Says and Long Beach-bred one-man band Nima Kazeroun, who performs under the pseudonym So Many Wizards. And, lastly, LA-based pop quartet Oh Darling will be gracing Spaceland with local americana outfit Wires in the Walls, as well as Fullerton-bred indie rock quintet the Steelwells. But we strongly suggest heading over to the Echoplex to catch Brooklyn-based electro pop trio Au Revoir Simone, who are touring in support of their recently released remix record—2010's Night Light. LAist favorite, Brooklyn-bred folk songbird Alexa Wilding is slated to kick things off.

Tonight Irish folk pop duo the Guggenheim Grotto will be gracing the Hotel Café in celebration of their third studio-album, 2010's The Universe Is Laughing, warming up the stage for Chris Shiflett of Foo Fighters fame. Highland Park's own deep crooner Crooked Cowboy is poised to perform at Spaceland. And, lastly, local indie pop singer-songwriter Courtenay Green, who performs under the pseudonym See Green, will be gracing the Bootleg Theater with local indie rock quartet Red Tide. But we strongly suggest heading over to the Hollywood Bowl to catch the oldest son of Nigerian Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti, Femi Kuti, who's last LA performance took place over two years ago.

Tonight English indie pop songstress Marina and the Diamonds will be performing for a sold-out crowd at the Troubadour with none other than Oh Darling front woman Jasmine Ash in tow. New Jersey's own indie rock quintet Steel Train are poised to perform at the El Rey Theatre. And, lastly, LA-based electro-infused indie rock trio the Delta Mirror will be taking on Spaceland with local punk-tinged, lo-fi, all-girl trio Wet & Reckless. But we strongly suggest heading over to the Echo to catch Highland Park experimental indie rock sextet Fol Chen (LAist Review, #2, #3, #4), who recently released their sophomore studio-album—2010's Part II: The New December. LAist favorite, Chatsworth-based producer/electronic mastermind Will Wiesenfeld, otherwise known as Baths, is slated to perform as well.

Tonight Silver Lake-based indie rockers Summer Darling will be headlining Spaceland with local post-punk act Twilight Sleep. Local folk-infused indie rock outfit Mississippi Man are poised to grace the Echo with none other than LA-based blues-infused indie rock duo Rumspringa (LAist Review, #2). And, lastly, experimental indie rockers the Outline will be taking on the Bootleg Theater with local indie pop quartet Superhumanoids in tow. But we strongly suggest heading over to Echo Curio to catch Fargo-bred psychedelic rock trio Secret Cities, who are currently touring in support of their second spectacular studio-album—2010's Pink Graffiti.

Tonight Kansas-bred indie pop duo Mates of States (LAist Review) will be concluding a two-night stint at the Echo with none other than the City of Brotherly Love's rock and roll quintet Free Energy (LAist Interview). Local folk rockers the Stevenson Ranch Davidians are poised to perform for free at Casey's Irish Bar & Grill in Downtown. And, lastly, LA-based folk-infused indie rock sextet Moses Campbell will be throwing a tour fundraiser at Pehrspace with a bevy of great local musicians. But we strongly suggest heading over to the Troubadour to catch Chatsworth's own producer/electronic mastermind Will Wiesenfeld, otherwise known as Baths, who will be ringing in his debut studio album—2010's Cerulean. LAist favorites, electronic music pioneer Daedelus and experimental two-man band El Ten Eleven are slated to kick things off.

Tonight Kansas-bred indie pop duo Mates of States (LAist Review) will be kicking off a two-night stint at the Echo with none other than the City of Brotherly Love's rock and roll quintet Free Energy (LAist Interview). DâM-FunK, or rather the "Ambassador of Boogie Funk," is poised to take on the Troubadour with San Jose-bred DJ, hip-hop producer and founder of the hip-hop label Stones Throw Records, Peanut Butter Wolf. And, lastly, Oakland-bred Euro-American musical group Fishtank Ensemble will be performing for free at Levitt Pavillion in the heart of Pasadena. But we strongly suggest heading over to the Orpheum Theatre in Downtown to catch French "freak folk" outfit CocoRosie, who are touring in support of their latest endeavor—2010's Grey Oceans. LAist favorites, local rapper Busdriver (LAist Review, #2) and Sao Paulo's self-proclaimed purveyor of tropical punk, Cibelle, are slated to kick thing off.

Tonight Toronto-based alternative rockers Sloan, who were present at last night's Hot Hot Heat show, will be headlining the House of Blues Sunset. Hottlanta-based rocker Kaki King is poised to head a Gulf Coast Benefit at the Mint with none other than Ben Lee, Carina Round, and Rachael Cantu. And, lastly, local indie rock outfit Saint Motel (LAist Interview) will be kicking the Hammer Museum's summer concert series...

Tonight, tonight ... famed Chicagoan alternative rockers the Smashing Pumpkins will be performing at the Viper Room. Canadian indie rockers Hot Hot Heat will be concluding their seemingly endless residency at the Bootleg Theater. Philadelphia's own psych rockers Dr. Dog (LAist Review) are poised to take on the Hotel Café in celebration of...