Kevin Bronson on February 15th, 2010

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[Once around the residencies as I try to decide how I feel about the new Angels & Airwaves album, “LOVE,” which I downloaded free last night [background] …]

Princeton, fresh off a Thursday show opening for Editors, return to the cozier confines of Spaceland, supported by Le Switch, among others. … Aushua and We Barbarians make for great openers at Useless Keys‘ residency at the Echo. …
Gamble House plays the Silverlake Lounge, where the lineup’s great all night thanks to  Letting Up Despite Great Faults, Horse Stories and La Font. … Maxim Ludwig supports Red Arrow Messenger‘s residency at the Bootleg Theatre. … And Railroad to Alaska continues its stint at the Detroit Bar in Costa Mesa. … The Ruby Friedman Orchestra [pictured] soars into the Hotel Cafe. … It’s party time at the Roxy, where Spirit Animal plays its second straight Monday, supported by Oh Darling. … New Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist Josh Klinghoffer plays Echo Curio – will he be doing some of his Dot Hacker material? … Denver trio the Swayback hit town for a trio of shows, the first tonight at Crane’s in Hollywood. … And if you’re looking for something chill, Austrian duo Jessica & David are among the performers at the monthly piano night at Home restaurant in Silver Lake.