Kevin Bronson on October 1st, 2012

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First up, for October (or, where did my September go, I seem to have misplaced it?):

‣ A year ago last week, the Lumineers did a date at the Hotel Cafe. Twelve months and a load of album sales later, the Denver-based folkies are doing a two-night stand at the Fonda Theatre, with both shows sold out. Above is L.A.-based director Ben Fee’s video for their hit “Ho Hey” – almost 8 million views, and counting.
‣ Huge month ahead at the Echo and Echoplex, where there will be dual residencies and the stairwell between the two venues will be open. Upstairs, it’s the keen electro-pop of Superhumanoids, supported on opening night by Cosmic Kids, Body Parts and Benedek. And downstairs, it’s techno wunderkind Robert DeLong, with Y LUV and the Denouement (DeLong’s old band) opening.
‣ There’s a special twist to the Last In Class residency at the Satellite too. A twist of lime, even. The upstairs bar at the Satellite will open at 6 p.m. for happy hour and some mixology demonstrations. (Cocktail culture is part of Last in Class bassist Jessica Gelt’s day job as a nightlife reporter for the Times.) Supporting on tonight’s show: TS & the Past, Haunts, Dead Dawn and Balthazar.
‣ Kera & the Lesbians have the free residency at the Bootleg Bar. Adding to the party tonight: Peter Pants and Heroes & Heroines.
at the Bootleg Bar
‣ And at the Central SAPC in Santa Monica, local electro duo Gangi do a show in advance of the release of their second album, “Gesture Is” (out Tuesday). They team up with Portland elecrto adventurers Adventure Galley.

Also:

Ed Sheeran, Passenger and Selah Sue at the Wiltern
Wolf Gang, the Royal Concept and Frank & Derol at the Troubadour
The Chevin, Chris Stills and Comunist Daughter at It’s a School Night at Bardot
The Wild Reeds, Sad Robot, John Bone and the Trouble With Templeton at the Silverlake Lounge
Black Light Burns, Fatbarf and the Witch Was Right at the Whisky
Herb Alpert and Jerry Moss at the Grammy Museum
Safetysuit and Go Radio at the Roxy Theatre
Skee, Anahita Skye, Sean Driscoll & Mike Steele and Brenna Rhea at the Mint
Jason Joseph & the Spectacular, Nick Blaemire & the Hustle and Baker at the Hotel Café
Lindsay Nourse and Pam Shaffer at Los Globos
Grit, Jake Johnston Group and Radiorelics at Los Globos
Blackwater Jukebox and the Lexingtons at the Redwood
Metal Shop and Venrez at the Key Club
Sound Cannon, Divebomber, the Hard Way and Hear Kitty Kitty at the Viper Room
Fellow Bohemian, Miniature Houses, Hindu Pirates and Summer Twins at the Detroit Bar