Tonight in L.A.: Bob Mould, Nico Stai, Origami galore
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[Birthday greetings go out today to Lou Reed, Chris Martin and Jon Bon Jovi. Now that’s a trio …]
This month’s residencies start in a big way: At Spaceland, where Nico Stai has the headlining slot, Hesta Prynn (pictured, of Northern State) gets the ball rolling early [Download: “Seven Sisters”]. Pop Noir and Eastern Conference Champions also get in on the fun. … Over at the Echo, the Origami Records gang will have the Monday nights, and Summer Darling, currently working on their debut album, leads things off, with support San Diego band Writer, as well as L.A. the Hectors and the Monolators. … Yes, it’s Bob Mould at the Hotel Cafe – he talked about his forthcoming album “Life and Times” with the L.A. Times in February, and he’s got a date at Coachella shortly after the album comes out. … New York’s Ra Ra Riot and New Zealand’s Cut Off Your Hands team up at the Detroit Bar; I’m looking forward to the Kiwis’ Wednesday night slot at Club NME at Spaceland. … The Gray Kid (with full band Spirit Animal) hits the Roxy. … And at the Troubadour, it’s Aussie rockers Juke Kartel.
Cut Off Your Hands were a big letdown at the El Rey the other night. The music wasn’t tight like it is on the album, and the vocals were way off key. Bummer.