Kevin Bronson on March 10th, 2011

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[So I missed all the Thom Yorke-DJing-at-Low-End-Theory excitement last night because I was making plans for Timbaland’s 40th birthday party today. All set now, so here’s what’s up tonight …]

Top 3 shows to consider while waiting for DeVotchKa’s appearance on KCRW’s “Morning Becomes Eclectic:”

‣ The monthly Rumble tour hits the Echo tonight, and it’s a good one. Headliner Kisses have turned into an indie-pop juggernaut, and the Lonely Forest, whose Chris Walla-produced album “Arrows” is out next week, support. That’s the Lonely Forest’s video for “Turn Off This Song and Go Outside” above – a perfect sentiment today, right L.A.? Summer Camp and the Tellers also join in.
‣ Dangerbird Records labelmates the Dears and Eulogies – each with new albums in tow – team up at the Troubadour, with local guys the Tender Box (who have a new album on the way) opening.
‣ And North Mississippi All Stars, whose new album “Keys to the Kingdom” features guest turns from Mavis Staples and Ry Cooder, among others, headline the Roxy.

Also:

Week 2 of the Entrance Band residency at the Satellite
Lykke Li at Skybar at the Mondrian Hotel
Meshell Ndegeocello (covering Prince) at Largo
Dance Dance Gavin at the El Rey Theatre
MarchFourth Marching Band at the Echoplex
Semi Sweet at the Viper Room
Soko and Sketchy Black Dog at the Bootleg Theater
The Mother Hips at the Hotel Cafe
Asobi Seksu, Braids and Useless Keys at the Detroit Bar in Costa Mesa
Excision at the Music Box
The Concretes and Kiev at the Glass House
Molly Hatchet at Brixton South Bay