Events This Weekend: Pigeon John, The Makeout Party, The Black Crowes…

• Pigeon John | Friday, December 19 | 8:00 pm | $12-14 | The Knitting Factory – Los Angeles, CA – Map | A Christmas show of sorts will be held by the undoubtedly savvy oft-collaborator – having worked with Delicious Vinyl artists Pharcyde and sticking to the underground scene before releasing his latest solo work, “Pigeon John and the Summertime Pool Party”.  Artists Illa J and Daedelus will perform throughout the evening. Click here for tickets. For more info, call (323) 463-0204.
• Digging Suits | Friday, December 19 | 8:00 pm | $10 | Five Points/Silk Road Cafe – New York, NY – Map | The local band will be headlining during the venue’s smörgåsbord variety hour (is there any other kind?). Just so you know: your entrance fee includes a drink. That’s advertising! For more info, call (212) 566-3738.
• The Makeout Party | Saturday, December 20 | 9:00 pm | $5 | The Smell – Los Angeles, CA – Map | The mellow-listening head-bopping band from Anaheim, CA (who apparently has a thing for Barry Manilow) will be joining bands AM, Wet Cassette, Christmas Island and Thee  throughout the evening. For more info, call (213) 625-4325.

• SOJA: Soldiers of Jah Army | Saturday, December 20 | 11:oo pm | $15-20 | Sullivan Hall – New York, NY – Map | The homegrown reggae-infused energy of SOJA will be coupled with the Fear Nuttin Band, under one roof. Click here for tickets. For more info, call (212) 477-2782.
• The Black Crowes | Saturday, December 20 | 8:00 pm | $49.50 | The Fillmore – San Francisco, CA – Map | The blues-inspired hard rock band is coming up close on their 20th anniversary, but they’re showing no signs of slowing down as they continue pit-stops across the nation on their “Euphoria or Bust” tour.  Click here for tickets.
• Lil Wayne | Sunday, December 21 | 7:15 pm | $50.75-95.75| Gibson Amphitheatre at Universal City Walk – Los Angeles, CA – Map | The hip-hop megastar will be joined by other artists, including T-Pain, Keyshia Cole, Keri Hilson, and Gym Class Heroes. Click here for tickets.

Photo by Julio Enriquez