Nightbeat: Fish
Burly-yet-romantic singer Fish commands a following of devoted fans who hail from all corners of the globe. The former lead vocalist of British prog-rockers Marillion – though it’s been a long time since he left that band – the man also known as Derek W. Dick has just released an album, 13th Star, that’s being called his greatest ever. The big Scot swims into town only once in a blue moon … so join him for a little bit of fun and otherworldly music on Tuesday.
Tues. at House of Blues, 8430 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, (323) 848-5100. Hob.com.
THIS WEEK’S HIGHLIGHTS
Thursday, June 5
The Black Angels: The Austin, Texas, group flies the freak-flag in the psycho-manic tradition of Roky Erickson’s 13th Floor Elevators. The Troubadour.
Chester French: Retro-pop preppies from Cambridge. Viper Room.
Chicago, The Doobie Brothers: Still truckin’. Gibson Amphitheatre. Also Fri.
George Clinton: The P-Funk alchemist can still tear the roof off the mutha-sucka. Crash Mansion.
Peter Murphy: Though Murphy’s solo work hasn’t earned him as much fame as his time with Bauhaus, the Goth king has proven himself a creative force to reckon with. House of Blues Sunset Strip.
Friday, June 6
Dead Kennedys, JFA, Union 13: The old school keeps getting older … and where’s Jello Biafra? House of Blues, Sunset Strip.
Dethklok, Chimaira, Soilent Green: The Adult Swim death-metal cartoon comes to life. Who’s laughing now? The Wiltern.
Drowning Pool: Maybe the group’s third singer in as many albums will be the charm? The Whisky.
Ink-N-Iron Tattoo and Kustom Culture Festival with Wayne Hancock, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, the Blasters, the Black Angels, Rosie Flores, the Warlocks, and more. Queen Mary, Long Beach.
Living Legends: The underground supergroup of locally based MCs gathers for a night of conscious hip-hop. With Blu & Exile. The Music Box @ Fonda.
Local H: We miss original drummer Joe Daniels. Without him … . The Troubadour.
The Mountain Goats: John Darnielle performs his cryptic folk songs and stories. With the Annuals. “First Fridays,” Los Angeles Natural History Museum.
The Wombats: Liverpudlian poppy punkers whose “Let’s Dance to Joy Division” is a joyous diversion. The Roxy.
Saturday, June 7
Ink-N-Iron Tattoo and Kustom Culture Festival with Junior Brown, the Wiseguys, Dave Alvin & the Guilty Men, many more. Queen Mary, Long Beach.
Los Campesinos!: Bouncy, upbeat pop from the acclaimed Cardiff, Wales-based crew. Hooks and joy aplenty here! The Troubadour.
The Queers: These veteran punks from New Hampshire play only one way: fast and tuneful, just like the Ramones useta do it. Safari Sam’s.
Kanye West, Rihanna, N*E*R*D, Lupe Fiasco: It’s like the Grammy’s! Only with music! Staples Center.
Sunday, June 8
Flobots: Someone finally found a way to mix hip-hop with the viola! The Troubadour.
Horse the Band: Videogame melodies played with punk guitars … genius or idiocy? You decide. Knitting Factory.
Ink-N-Iron Tattoo and Kustom Culture Festival featuring Mad Sin, Swingin’ Utters, Angel City Outcasts, many more. Queen Mary, Long Beach.
Nonpoint, Under the Flood: Decent rap-metal from Florida’s Nonpoint, with Virginian melodic rockers Under the Flood. With the Exies. Key Club.
Tuesday, June 10
Billy Bragg: The eloquent folk singer’s latest, Mr. Love & Justice, lacks much of the fire of his others, but live he can be electrifying. El Rey Theatre.
Jeremy Enigk: The return of emo frog king Enigk; with Damien Jurado. Spaceland.
Aimee Mann: Like last week, but with a full band this time. Largo.
Wednesday, June 11
Sheryl Crow, Rocco DeLuca & the Burden: New album Detours showcases Crow’s newly political-themed lyrics, as well as her breezy, Cali roots rock. Greek Theatre.
Crystal Castles: The Toronto blippy and bleepy duo is currently very much on the lips of the hip. The Roxy.
Heloise & the Savoir Faire: New York disco types hit the scene. For fans of Peaches, B-52’s. Silverlake Lounge.
Published: 06/04/2008
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