Tonight in L.A.: Thom Yorke, Ra Ra Riot, Tenacious D, Jordan Rakei, Palehound, Lil Tecca, Sinead Harnett, The Bloody Beetroots, WYO, Shannon Lay, Sports Team, VIAA, Sunset Rollercoaster, Eyehategod, Halloween shows (galore)
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L.A. concerts for Tuesday:
► With his new album “Anima” having been released this summer, Thom Yorke brings his “Tomorrow’s Modern Boxes” tour to the Greek Theatre.
► Rockin’ funnymen Tenacious D hold forth at the Wiltern, with Wynchester opening.
► Ra Ra Riot hit the Teragram Ballroom in support of their new album “Superbloom,” with Ufo Ufo supporting.
► Jordan Rakei headlines the Regent Theater in support of his new album “Origin.”
And in the Dept. of All Things Spooky:
► The annual Murder Ballads & Dark Songs night at the Echo features Caught a Ghost, Tashaki Miyaki, Los Dead Dreams, Gun Outfit, the Little Miss, Cassandra Violet, Harley Cortez, Honey Child and more to the Echo.
► Austin McCutchen, Sam Morrow, Brian Whelan and Elijah Ocean & the Countrysiders and more perform at A Highwaymen Halloween at the Echoplex.
► The Halloween Hootenanny at the Bootleg Theater features the talents of India Carney, Mike Viola, Bella Porter, Leslie Mendleson, Jacob Jeffries, Rachel Mazer, Bach Street Boyz, Motor Sales and Tom Jackson.
► Otik Records’ Annual Halloween Covers and Costume Night at the Hi Hat boasts the music of Electric Light Orchestra, Iggy & the Stooges, Oasis, ABBA and Heart, as performed by a host of local luminaries.
► And Boys School’s Rock & Roll Zombie Prom features the hosts, Holland Greco and more at Gold-Diggers, doing a benefit show for My Friend’s Place.
Also:
Lil Tecca and Pi’erre Bourne at the El Rey Theatre
Sinead Harnett and ILHAM at the Fonda Theatre
Palehound, Lomelda and Cryogeyser at the Roxy
Dermot Kennedy at Amoeba (5 p.m.)
WYO, Saint Claire, Jack Fruit and Annika Grace at the Satellite
Ian Nagoski and Early 20th Century Near Eastern Musics in New York City at Zebulon (early show)
Shannon Lay and guests at Zebulon
Sports Team, Dmtina and the Bumps, Guppy and Blivet at the Moroccan Lounge
EpicMustDie, Holland Izz, Stop Dreamin and more at Resident
Easyfriend, Babes, Family Cash and Surprise Baby at the Love Song
Weekly Musician’s Open Mic and Costume Contest with Chris Lazer at Highland Park Bowl
Xtine & the Wreckless Hearts, Gigantic and the Coolers at the Redwood Bar
VIAA, J Human, Dominique, Bava and Half Wolf at Madame Siam
Lauren Duski, Ilana Armida and YTK at the Hotel Café
Lorine Chia at the Hotel Café Second Stage
Saint Tizdale and Annie Miller at Harvard & Stone
Skye Delamey, Cynister, Autumn Skies and Hvnted at the Mint
Open Mic at the Three Clubs
The Bloody Beetroots at 1720
Eban Schletter and more at Largo at the Coronet
Shaed and Absofacto at the Troubadour
Ultimate Jam Night at the Whisky a Go Go
Sunset Rollercoaster at the Fox Theater Pomona
Kiki Diago and Nebulaz Beach at the Continental Room
Calamity Company at the Del Monte Speakeasy
Glitch Black, Gregorio Franco and Watch Out For Snakes Live at Que Sera
Dead Ghosts and Venetian Blinds at the Constellation Room
Steve Maggiora at the HOB Anaheim Restaurant & Bar (Early Show)
Eyehategod, Negative Approach, Sheer Terror, Final Conflict and the Accused at La Santa
Open Mic at the Maui Sugar Mill Saloon
Chamber Brass & Strings with the Los Angeles Philharmonic at the Walt Disney Concert Hall
Randy Emata at the Federal Bar
Nellie McKay at the Catalina Club
Dave Yaden at the Black Rabbit Rose
I am so bummed I missed Sports Team at the Moroccan Lounge that day due to not knowing them at the time. They are like my favorite British band in the last few years, but I discovered them after this show. Let’s hope they come back to Los Angeles once the concerts return.