LA Concert Calendar: December 26 – January 1

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***Recommended Show of the Week***
Flaming Lips, Death Cab for Cutie @ Giant Village
If you can get around the logistic nightmare of traveling to and from downtown and you’re not suckered into designated driving and you can afford the $80 cover and you don’t suffer from claustrophobia this is easily the most appealing NYE option on the table.

Get tickets now: Jeff Tweedy @ Henry Fonda (2nd show added); Tenacious D @ Henry Fonda; Christopher O’Riley interprets Elliot Smith @ Getty (announced–mark your calendars to rsvp)

MONDAY
Lion Fever @ Echo (free)

TUESDAY
We Are Scientists (acoustic) @ Cinespace
Los Lobos @ House of Blues

WEDNESDAY
Common @ House of Blues (two shows)
Dresden Dolls @ Jensen RecCenter Studio

THURSDAY
Dresden Dolls @ Henry Fonda
Morricone Youth @ Tangier
Social Distortion @ House of Blues

FRIDAY
Social Distortion @ House of Blues
Dredg @ Roxy

SATURDAY
Flaming Lips, Death Cab for Cutie @ Giant Village
Poncho Sanchez @ Conga Room
Breakestra @ Temple Bar
Dredg @ Roxy
John Legend @ House of Blues

SUNDAY
You’re in no shape to go out tonight.

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