Concert Picks: Lenka, The Raveonettes, Band of Skulls…

Our picks of the East and West Coasts really have no rhyme or reason this go-round – not when it comes to their performances, of course, but when it comes to our having chosen them. You never know what might pique your interest. Check out our particular interests below:

• Lenka | Friday, November 13 | 7:30 pm | $12 | 21+ | Mercury Lounge, New York, NY – Map | You’ve likely heard of her but you likely haven’t heard of her, either – the joy of subtle yet memorable music. The sultry Australian beauty/singer/actress whose tracks “Trouble is a Friend” and “The Show” from her 2008 self-titled debut have made their rounds on international television waves, will be sharing the evening with Colin Smith of Mr. North – Buy Tickets

• The Raveonettes | Friday, November 13 | 8:30 pm | $20 | Henry Fonda Music Box Theatre, Hollywood, CA – Map | Three albums later and The Raveonettes relish in the wiggle room of style/genre they have bestowed upon themselves, which, aside from a fair night’s sleep, is one of the most important gifts a band could treat self to. The result is an edgy, forward-facing approach to rock in the form of recent release In and Out of Control – its track “Last Dance” possibly being more electric a track than expected. With the Crocodiles – Buy Tickets

• The Holiday Electric | Saturday, November 14 | 7:00 pm | 21+ | Arlene’s Grocery, New York, NY – Map | For a local band, The Holiday Electric knows how to carry its weight with glittering, often optimistic-sounding tracks masquerading as anything but, especially when appearing on a bill of at least five other acts. Their recently released self-titled debut album is up for grabs for free or whatever you choose to donate on their Myspace; should you like, spread the word. With Graph, Sputnik Sweetheart, Left Me Bashful, and much more – Call (212) 995-1652 for more info.

• Russian Circles | Saturday, November 14 | 8:30 pm | 18+ | $12-$14 | Echoplex, Los Angeles, CA – Map | The Chicago, Ill.,-based instrumental rock band paints a quite the intense story with intricate interludes, layering string instruments – cello, violin – with guitar so carefully that it’d be difficult to imagine their sound without one, the other, or all.  All this and more can be heard on their official MySpace, as well as their latest album release, Geneva. With Young Widows and Helms Alee - Buy Tickets
  

• Band of Skulls | Sunday, November 15 | 7:30 pm | 16+ | $15 | Music Hall of Williamsburg, New York, NY – Map | Distinguishing themselves off the bat with two lead vocalists – instead of the usual front and center – their interpretation of rock and roll is eerily intelligent. Somehow they manage to incorporate elements of classic rock and classical music almost on purpose to remind listeners that while nothing is new under the sun, look at what they’ve done with it. With Surefire and Violent Soho – Buy Tickets

• Ferraby Lionheart | Sunday, November 15 | 8:30 pm | 21+ | $5 | Spaceland, Los Angeles, CA – Map | Mellow folk rock at its finest. The Nashville, Tenn., native knows how to channel Elliot Smith in the vocal department, and we’re hooked. Quite frankly, we don’t know what to do with ourselves. With Paige Stark Charlie Wadhams, and Graham Forest – Buy Tickets

Who do you have tickets to see this weekend?

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