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Best Shows This Week (January 21 - 26) in LA

Alan Sparhawk, Jamie xx, Arooj Aftab, Wand, claire rousay, DFA 1979, Surfbort, GZA, Spiritual Cramp & more!

January 20, 2025

TUESDAY
Alan Sparhawk of Low plays Lodge Room. Go.
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TUESDAY
Los Angeles-based composer/musician claire rousay plays Zebulon.
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WEDNESDAY
Troubadour hosts a 'For Los Angeles' benefit show with Annika Bennett, Cannons, Local Natives, Lydia Night, Madison Cunningham, Phantom Planet and more very special guests.
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THURSDAY
Hello, how are you? Scribble hosts a Daniel Johnston Tribute Show led by Nick Thorburn (of Islands), Daniel Brummel (of Ozma), Paige Stark (of Tashaki Miyaki) and more.
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THURSDAY & FRIDAY
Jamie xx plays Shrine Expo Hall (including a just-announced Friday matinee to benefit fire victims) with some exxtra special guests.
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SATURDAY
Toronto post/alt/rock/dance/punks Death From Above 1979 plays The Novo with Spiritual Cramp.
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SATURDAY
Lodge Room hosts Ground Control 3rd Annual Abortion Access Benefit with performances/DJ sets by Surfbort, Casino Hearts, Draag, Nuovo Testamento, Georgia Maq, Inner Wave and more.
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SUNDAY
Acclaimed vocalist Arooj Aftab plays the El Rey.
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SUNDAY
L.A. psych rock magicians Wand lead a L.A. Fires Benefit at Gold-Diggers.
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OTHER NOTABLE SHOWS THIS WEEK:
Indigo De Souza, GZA, Blood Lemon, Sedona, Mary Lattimore, Frankie and the Witch Fingers, Void Palace, Runnner, Lutalo, Fred Armisen, Tropa Magica, Sting, Dua Saleh, Flamango Bay, Ani DiFranco, ScHoolboy Q, Especimen (win tickets), Taper's Choice, Tank and the Bangas, MVTANT, Jack Name, White Magic and more!