Kevin Bronson on June 29th, 2012

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Kicking off your weekend, the Friday fare:

‣ We don’t know if it will buy you a new life, but $30 will get you a ticket to tonight’s “Summerland” tour at the Greek Theatre, and probably some fond memories of 1990s radio. Everclear – that’s the band’s new (yes, new) video for “Be Careful What You Ask For” from the new album “Invisible Stars,” above – heads up the lineup that features Sugar Ray, Gin Blossoms, Lit and Marcy Playground. Wonderful.
‣ Rock quintet NO heads up a Buzz Bands LA Presents lineup at the Satellite, supported by Hands and, fresh from playing with the Flaming Lips, HOTT MT.
‣ Scorching local rock bill at the Viper Room, headed up by Sabrosa Purr, Kill the Complex and Golden State.
‣ Keane headlines the Orpheum Theatre behind last month’s release of its fourth album “Strangeland.” Mystery Jets and Kiev support.
‣ And Santa Barbara’s Gardens & Villa visits the Troubadour, with So Many Wizards and Finn Riggins opening.

Also:

Michael Franti & Spearhead at Hollywood Park
Jonathan Richman at the Echo
No Age at Human Resources in Chinatown
Flosstradamus at Los Globos
Agent Orange, Gutter Poets, the Dips and Captain Smooth Talk at the Industry Theater
Stephen Pearcy at the Whisky
D.I., the Coltranes, Slow Children, Devastation and Southern Pariah at the Vault
Russian Circles, Chelse Wolfe and more at the El Rey Theatre
MxPx at the House of Blues Anaheim
The Dealers at the House of Blue Anaheim
Guttermouth at the Tiki Bar
Johnny Osbourne and Bushman at the Roxy
Lower Dens, No Joy and Alan Resnick at the Constellation Room
West Coast Youth Orchestra Festival at the Walt Disney Concert Hall
Saschas Bloc Band at Vitello’s Jazz & Supper Club
Kenny Burrell Quintet at the Catalina Bar and Grill
Dead Man’s Party at the Canyon Club
Skism, Dodge & Fuski and Skeptiks at the House of Blues
Brown & Blue, Run-On Sunshine and Hug of War at the Smell
Amanda Jo Williams at Origami Vinyl
Wise Club, the Young Rapscallions and Bare Feet at El Cid
Sophie B. Hawkins, Guardian Ghost and Sara Ault at the Hotel Café
Arnold McCuller at the Mint
The Terrapin at Casey’s
Jon Brion at Largo
Element Rhymes, Scoobs, MC JaeNice, Vibez and Custom Made at the Central SAPC
Chris Smither at McCabe’s Guitar Shop
Graham Harper at Saint Rocke
Pet Shark and Union of Saints at the Coach House
Jail Weddings, Wild Pack of Canaries and Apparitions at Alex’s Bar