Kevin Bronson on June 22nd, 2010

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[Cyndi Lauper blows out birthday candles today, the same day her new covers album “Memphis Blues” hits the shelves:]

Top 5 reasons to get up and go tonight:

‣ The Brian Jonestown Massacre ends a long transcontinental tour at the Fonda Theatre. BJM’s new album “Who Killed Sgt. Pepper?” came out back in February. Famously unpredictable frontman Anton Newcombe worked with Spaceman 3 bassist Will Carruthers (among others) on the album, and guitarist Matt Hollywood is back in the band. Psychedlic freakouts, anyone? [Download: “Let’s Go F*cking Mental”]
‣ Seasons celebrates the release of their “Winter” EP with a free show at the Echo featuring Tenlons Fort and Death to Anders.
‣ Our favorite Canadian indie-poppers Stars play the first of two nights at the Troubadour behind the release (today) of their fifth album, “The Five Ghosts.” It’s quite good.
‣ Peggy Sue, a folk trio from Brighton, U.K., visits Spaceland, supported by talented locals Pepper Rabbit.
‣ And Charlie Wadhams plays the Silverlake Lounge in support of Philadelphia folkies Adam Arcuragi.

Your tastes may vary: Gogol Bordello’s second night at the Mayan Theatre; Blue Rodeo at the Mint; Jo Hamilton at the Hotel Cafe; Bo Buell at the Roxy; Million Kids at the Redwood; Katzenjammer at the Viper Room; Manhattan Murder Mystery’s in-store at Vacation Vinyl; Gemma Ray’s in-store at Origami; and Space Waves’ Mazzy Star tribute at the Bootleg.