Tonight in L.A.: Blitzen Trapper, !!!, Saint Motel

Kevin Bronson on September 28th, 2009

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[A huge week ahead – and not just because of Wednesday’s Buzz Bands Anniversary Show. After all, it’s National Chimney Week. And it’s Joseph Arthur’s birthday today. Celebrate accordingly with the show of your choice …]

Portland six-piece Blitzen Trapper headline the El Rey Theatre behind the release last month of its new “Black River Killer” EP [download below]. At the Detroit Bar in Costa Mesa, it’s !!! and Indian Jewelry. … Local fans bid farewell to three Monday night residencies – Saint Motel winds it up at Spaceland with Gangi among the openers; Leslie & the Badgers at the Echo, supported by Best Coast; and the Icarus Line at the Silverlake Lounge with Dante Vs Zombies. … The Jakes, along with All Wrong and the Plans Change, play the Viper Room. … Big lineup at the Roxy, with Villains, Steed Lord, Pop Levi and El Ten Eleven playing. … And at the Hotel Cafe, it’s Alex Band.