Tonight in L.A.: Prop. 15 benefit, Ruby Friedman, Rocket, the Californian, Shane Alexander, the Bullets

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Top 5 ways to rock away your Memorial Day Weekend hangover:

‣ DJ Jeremy Dawson of Shiny Toy Guns, along with live sets from San Diegans White Apple Tree and Buddy Akai, play a benefit show at the Echo for the Yes on Proposition 15. The event was put together by California Common Cause – you’ll get a little speech from Councilman Jose Huizar (but also a free set of headphones). That’s the video for White Apple Tree’s “Youth,” off the band’s debut “Velvet Mustache” … maybe it’s your thing?
‣ Stellar lineup at the Hotel Cafe, with the Ruby Friedmam Orchestra, Bob Forrest & Zander Schloss and Wheelehouse (the new project from Brian Whelan of the Broken West).
‣ The Californian celebrates the release of its “Sea of Love” EP at Spaceland, with HoneyHoney among the support.
‣ Rocket and the Damn Sons play a free show at the Viper Room.
‣ Shane Alexander celebrates the release of his fourth album, “Mono Solo” at the Mint.

Your tastes may vary: The Bullets (helemd by Roger Rivas of the Aggrolites) have a new album too, “Sweet Misery,” and they headline the Troubadour. Also: Pacific Hurt (formerly Aushua) at the Silverlake Lounge; First Aid Kit at the Bootleg Theater; Le Switch at the Prospector in Long Beach; Jonny Lang at the Grammy Museum; Beatmo at the House of Blues; and Dark Tranquility at the Key Club.