Kevin Bronson on July 6th, 2010

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[The man born Curtis James Jackson – 50 Cent – turns 35 today.]

My top 3 reasons to leave Buzz Bands HQ tonight:

‣ Marina & the Diamonds (that’s Marina Diamandis’ video for “Oh No!,” above] play a sold-out show at the Troubadour behind her debut album “The Family Jewels.”
‣ Art-pop ensemble Fol Chen celebrates the release of its sophomore album “Part II: The New December” at the Echo. (Baths also plays.)
‣ And Jack Tempchin, whose songwriting credits include “Peaceful Easy Feeling” and a bunch of other classic rock hits you know, holds forth at the Mint.

Your tastes may vary: Steel Train (with Shadow Shadow Shade and Young the Giant supporting) at the El Rey Theatre; the Delta Mirror (with Jesus Makes the Shotgun Sound, Halloween Swim Team and Wet & Reckless at Spaceland; the Night at the @ Silverlake Lounge; Falling Still at the Viper Room; Jesse Johnsonn at the Roxy; and Moses Campbell at Synchronicity Space.