Kevin Bronson on November 5th, 2009

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[How did I never notice that Ryan Adams and Bryan Adams share the same birthday? Ryan turns the big three-five today, and Bryan the even bigger five-oh … meaning he was 9 in the “Summer of ’69.” Celebrate by hitting a show …]

The Pixies aren’t the only iconic band from the 1980s making the rounds – Dinosaur Jr., whose new album “Farm” is arguably as good as anything in their catalog, hits town for a show at the House of Blues. And the bonus: Bassist Lou Barlow opens with a solo set, including material from his excellent new album, “Goodnight Unknown” [NPR has a stream]. …”  Those Pixies, of course, are back at the Palladium for Night 2 of “Doolittle.” … The Bravery, with its third album “Stir the Blood” due Dec. 1, plays the Wiltern. … Young Long Beach quartet Avi Buffalo marks frontman Avi Zahner-Isenberg’s 19th birthday – and its first release for Sub Pop Records, the 7-inch “What’s In It For” – with a show at the Echo, with Aaron Embry opening. … French popsters Tahiti 80 (new album: “Activity Center”) are at the Troubadour, supported by Brookville. … Wildly entertaining Kentucky rockers Cage the Elephant headline the El Rey Theatre. … And local quintet Lost City Radio celebrates the release of its “Bad Decisions” EP by playing the M Bar. … Other shows, big and small: R. Kelly at the Nokie Theatre; Nortec Collective at the Echoplex; Parade of Lights at 3 Clubs; Will Hoge at the Hotel Cafe; Magnolia Memoir at the Bootleg Theater; Hearts of Palm UK at Spaceland; Halloween Swim Team at the Smell; the Chase at the Viper Room; and Last American Buffalo at the Silverlake Lounge.