Kevin Bronson on March 12th, 2010

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[Huge weekend ahead. And that’s even before I decide how to commemorate Quincy Jones’ 77th birthday on Sunday.]

Tonight: Great pairing at the Troubadour – local trio the Happy Hollows, slowly gaining attention after the re-release of “Spells” early this year on Autumn Tone, headline, and the Veils [pictured], the U.K. quartet whose 2009 album “Sun Gangs” was 40 minutes of brooding bliss, support. … At Spaceland, Quasi comes to town behind its eighth new album, “American Gong.” … Also: Night 2 of the sold-out Black Rebel Motorcycle Club–Whigs stand at the Echoplex (after BMRC plays a 6 p.m. in-store at Amoeba) (update: the Amoeba in-store has been postponed); Little Boots and Dragonette at the Glass House in Pomona; Sleepy Sun at the Echo; Holly Miranda at the Bootleg Theater; the Pack A.D. at downtown’s Redwood Bar; Adolescents at the El Rey Theatre; Agent Orange and the Gears at Alex’s Bar in Long Beach; Michael Monroe and the Binges at the Viper Room; the Parson Red Heads and Truth & Salvage Co. at the Hotel Cafe; Non-Ultra Joy at Casey’s downtown; and Downtown/Union at Pehrspace. Oh, and if you’re curious about that best new artist Grammy that the Silversun Pickups didn’t win, the band that did capture the award, the Zac Brown Band, plays the Gibson Amphitheatre.

||| Download (via Spinner): Quasi’s “Laissez les Bon Temps Rouler”

Saturday: Philadelphia popgazers (and Pitchfork faves) A Sunny Day in Glasgow come through town on the way to SXSW and play a show at the Mint. … Two bands are in town from British Columbia, but I don’t think they carpooled – veteran alternative rocker Matthew Good plays the Troubadour, while You Say Party! We Say Die!, behind their new album “XXXX,” rocks the Echoplex, with up-and-coming locals White Arrows supporting. … At Spaceland, it’s the Fresh & Onlys and Wounded Lion. … And Copenhagen’s Choir of Young Believers brings its pretty dream-folk to the Bootleg Theater, where Great Northern opens. … Also: the Lincoln Bedroom’s release party for its debut “Broken Record” at Molly Malone’s; : Athlete and Or the Whale at the Hotel Cafe; Vinicio Capossela, with Sara Lov supporting, at the El Rey; Quasi at the Detroit Bar in Costa Mesa; the English Beat @ the Roxy ($22)
E-40 @ The Key Club ($25)
Tim Barry of Anvil / Possessed By Paul James / Sean Wheeler and Zander Schloss @ Alex’s Bar ($10)

||| Watch: The video for You Say Party! We Say Die!’s “There Is XXXX (in My Heart)”

Sunday: Less than a month after playing their first live gig here, Broken Bells return to L.A. for a sold-out show at the Troubadour. … The matinee Kidrockers show at the Echoplex features the Watson Twins [pictured] and the One AM Radio – if you’re not on board with these children-friendly shows, check this out. … A slew of bands from Australia gang up for the Aussie BBQ, which starts at noon and features the likes of the Chevelles, Dappled Cities and Children Collide. The festivities start at noon. … Also: Black Rebel Motorcycle Club’s final sold-out show at the Echoplex; Love of Diagrams at the Smell; and Kat Parsons at the Hotel Cafe.