Tonight in L.A.: The Haden Triplets, King Princess, Motion City Soundtrack, Saint Motel, Mariachi El Bronx, Wyclef Jean, Michael Kiwanuka, Mating Ritual, Theo Katzman, Patrick Watson, Agnes Obel, Maria Blues, the Shivas, Big Head Todd & the Monsters, Bizou, Fury, Blackbird Blackbird, Death by Stereo, Sophie Meiers, RX Bandits, CAPYAC

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The Haden Triplets

L.A. concerts for Friday:

► It’s an explosion of Hadens at Zebulon, where the Haden Triplets celebrate the release of their new album “The Family Songbook,” and in keeping with the family theme, brother Josh’s band Spain opens.
King Princess headlines the Wiltern in the first of two nights supporting her debut album “Cheap Queen.” Kilo Kish opens.
► Happy 20th birthday to Alex’s BarMariachi El Bronx headline tonight’s celebration, joined by Mike Watt & the Secondmen and Nina Diaz.
► Minneapolis rockers Motion City Soundtrack play their first L.A. show in more than three years when they visit the Novo.
Saint Motel plays the Observatory behind the first installment of their three-part album, “The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, Pt. 1.” Get there early for KOLARS.
► Next door, it’s Mating Ritual in the Constellation Room.
Michael Kiwanuka plays to a sold-out Theatre at Ace Hotel behind his new album “KIWANUKA,” with Sammy Brue supporting.
Theo Katzman headlines the Fonda Theatre behind his album “Modern Johnny Sings: Songs in the Age of Vibe.” Rett Madison opens.
► With his eighth album “Wave” having been released last fall, Canadian singer-songwriter Patrick Watson visits the Lodge Room, with Brad Barr opening.
Maria Blues celebrates the release of her album “Look Who It Is” with a night at Catch One.
► Portland rockers the Shivas play the Bootleg Theater, with Movie Club supporting.
► And Agnes Obel returns for a second sold-out night at the Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever. [See our gallery from Night 1.]

Also:

Wyclef Jean at the Miracle Theater
Big Head Todd & the Monsters and JD Simo at the El Rey Theatre
Fury, Narrow Head, Jinx and Be All End All at the Echo
Jeremy Dutcher and Kohinoorgasm at the Moroccan Lounge (early show)
Bizou and DZR at the Moroccan Lounge (late show)
Electric Looking Glass at Permanent Records Roadhouse
Dago Red Revival, 3 Balls of Fire, Kal Madsen and Delfin Demonio at the Redwood Bar
Sky Sky, Leo Dolan, Sketchtheheathen and Sunset Crater at the Smell
Poe the Passenger, Missing Words and Sweet Boy at the Silverlake Lounge
Sophie Meiers at El Cid
Meduza and Adam Auburn at Exchange
Young Lovers, Rincs and Girl Hazel at Gold-Diggers
Asa Ey, Leroy Sanchez, Johnny Gates and Gouri & Aksha at the Hotel Café
The Van Allen Belt & Spencer Owen Timeshare, James Booth, Mars Rodriguez and Banjo Kitty at the Hotel Café Second Stage
Jesca Hoop at Nichols Canyon Music
Peg Leg Love and Powder Pink & Sweet at Harvard & Stone
Nikki Glaspie, the Nth Power, Charlie 2na and more at the Mint
Cut Snake and Lee Wells at Sound Nightclub
Dia Morgan, Lizabeth Yandel and Elodie Rêverie at Adults Only Bar
Chris Youmans and Daniel Bayot at the Peppermint Club
Tiesto at Academy Nightclub
Frank Hannon of Tesla, Prima Donna Rising, Born Crooked, Porn Flakes and Curly & Co. at the Whisky a Go Go
Blackbird Blackbird and Vōx at the Roxy
Death by Stereo, Tsunami Bomb and Toxic Energy at the Viper Room
Jolie Holland and Ralph White at McCabe’s Guitar Shop
Captain Supernova at the Del Monte Speakeasy
Tony Orlando and Crystal Gayle at the Cerritos Center
Jack Russell’s Great White at the Rose
Fenix Flexin at Flyway at Fox
Sons of Apollo, Tony MacAlpine and Schiermann at the Glass House
Dwarves, Blind House and Blackstar Rockets at Gallagher’s Pub HB
Matt Galindo at the HOB Anaheim Restaurant & Bar (Early Show)
RX Bandits, Maps & Atlases and VIS at the House of Blues Anaheim
Eric Turner Band at the HOB Anaheim Restaurant & Bar (Late Show)
Los Kung Fu Monkeys and more at Chain Reaction
The Highwayman Show at Mozambique
CAPYAC and Graham Elliot at the Wayfarer
Peter Beckett’s Player at Saint Rocke
WAR at the Canyon Santa Clarita
Johnny Madcap & the Distractions, the Paper Hearts, Dead on the Wire and Darlington Mansion at the Maui Sugar Mill Saloon
John Mayall at the Canyon Montclair
Jake Hitt and Chick Flixx at Copper Blues
Adam Miller and Ham Rodeo at Genghis Cohen
Poncho Sanchez & his Latin Jazz Band at the Catalina Club
Ted Z and The Wranglers at Pappy & Harriet’s
The Los Angeles Philharmonic and Emanuel Ax (Beethoven) at the Walt Disney Concert Hall
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra with Pinchas Zukerman (Conductor & Violin) at the Soraya