Buzz on October 20th, 2011

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‣Fishbone at the Bootleg Bar. Fishbone at the Bootleg Bar. The end. And while you’re at it, dig further into these OGs who have musically motivated many (No Doubt, Flea, ?uestlove, Les Claypool): narrated by Lawrence Fishburne, the documentary “Everyday Sunshine” fleshes out the storied history of the iconic punk/funk band.
‣The New L.A. Folk Fest brings you the Return Of Murder Ballads at the Echoplex;  a tribute show to songs about evil-doers and crimes of passion with performances from A/J Jackson (Saint Motel), Correatown, Gabriel Hart (Jail Weddings), The Americans, Garrett Pierce [See “Everybody Breaks” and complete festival lineup], and more. Huh? Basically it’s a fancy and musical way to celebrate Halloween and your attendance in “funeral chic” is encouraged!
‣The definition of indie hip hop, People Under the Stairs bring their out of the box selves to Amoeba Records for a 6pm set.
‣The Check Yo Ponytail Tour with Spank Rock, Wavves, Big Freedia, The Death Set, Pictureplane, and Franki Chan kicks off tonight at the Mayan Theater.
‣The Holloys have been working the Los Angeles music scene and beyond for a decade with their futuristic fusion of rock/dance/post-punk sound. Bring your urge to groove to the Satellite tonight”¦it’s FREE. Also, hit their website and download two of their EPs (“Nowhere is Now Here” and “Art Wars”). Also for free.

Also:

Shellac at Eagle Rock Center For The Arts
Paul Freeman at the Mint
Terry Malts, Wax Idols at Five Star Bar
Michael Monroe at the Whisky A Go Go
Julieta Venegas at The Music Box
Chris Brown at the Staples Center
Whispertown at Harvard & Stone (FREE)
Everlast at the Viper Room
New Villager at the Mondrian Hotel (FREE)
Sarah Silverman at Largo at the Coronet
The Musical Box at Club Nokia
Grieves & Budo at The Troubadour
The VS Party feat. American Royalty at the Central SAPC
Robert Giles at The Hotel Cafe
Hello Electric at Origami Vinyl