Kevin Bronson on September 29th, 2011

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Quite a Thursday night ahead:

‣ A.A. Bondy headlines the Bootleg Theater behind his new album “Believers.” [See why we believed.] Nik Freitas, whose new album “Saturday Night Underwater” came out this summer, opens.
‣ Gillian Welch (pictured) headlines the Music Box behind the new album she made with Dave Rawlings, “The Harrow & the Harvest.”
‣ L.A. Afro-pop-inspired quintet Fool’s Gold, whose sophomore album “Leave No Trace” came out this month, plays a hometown show at the Troubadour, with Tijuana Panthers opening.
‣ Legendary sitarist Ravi Shankar plays his twice-postponed (once due to visa problems, once because of illness) at Walk Disney Concert Hall.
‣ Jimmy Eat World marks the 10-year anniversary of “Bleed American” by performing that album at the Wiltern.
‣ Montreal’s Braids headlines in the Echo, bringing along L.A. Pepper Rabbit – whose new album “Red Velvet Snowball” came out in August – as opener.
‣ Stephen Brower & the Silent Majority celebrate the release of their album “sb/sm” at the Silverlake Lounge, with Trevor Menear and Parents supporting. [See our post on “sb/sm.”]
‣ And Dead Sara rocks the Viper Room, where the lineup features an early set by the Bixby Knolls.

Also:

Flash Bang Grenada, Foliero and more at Freak City
Odd Future at the Palladium
Dan Mangan at the Satellite
Nouvelle Vague at the El Rey Theatre
Ry Cuming, Release the Sunbird and Terraplane Sun at the Hotel Cafe
Purple Melon at the Key Club
Jon Brion at Largo
Bleached at Harvard & Stone
Xyzyx at the Roxy
Gryphon Labs (members of Zappa Plays Zappa) at the Mint
Ponyboy and All Wrong and the Plans Change at Old Towne Pub in Pasadena
The Walsh Set Trio and the Templeton Duo at Lot 1 Cafe
Tinariwen’s free in-store at Amoeba (6 p.m.)