[One day left till Coachella, and my schedule sheet looks like a 4-year-old practiced drawing circles, lines and arrows on it. So many tough decisions this year …]
Tonight isn’t any easier. My Bloody Valentine shakes the chandeliers at the El Rey Theatre, and the Black Keys have a pre-Coachella show at the Glass House in Pomona, and outside the Coachella realm Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band rock the Sports Arena, Avenged Sevenfold hits the Nokia Theatre, and some woman named Spears plays the Staples Center. … But if you’re like us at Buzz Bands HQ, you’ll be off your fannies and checking out a local show. It’s a big night at the Eagle Rock Center for the Arts,where Crystal Antlers [pictured] celebrate the release of their album, “Tentacles,” before heading off on a massive tour of the U.S. and Europe. … Glacier Hiking (joined by His Orchestra, which has a new album, “Field Guide to the Wilds,” inhand) rocks the Roxy, while down the street the Yelling [see yesterday’s feature] blasts off at the Viper Room. … Obi Best, Correatown and the Naked Hearts make for a pretty nice night at the Silverlake Lounge. … At Spaceland, where Canadians Born Ruffians take a break from touring with Franz Ferdinand to headline, the suddenly-everywhere local sextet Local Natives have been added to the bill. … Gavin Castleton has the L.A. release party for his album “Home” at the Mint, where Evan Voytas opens. … Also: Gram Rabbit with Mr. Brownstone at the Troubadour; Jesca Hoop at the Hotel Cafe; the Budos Band at the Echo; and Leslie & the Badgers at the Redwood Bar. … Note: Los Campesinos’ show at the Detroit Bar in Costa Mesa was canceled.
Go early for Slang Chickens. Really fun band.