Spaceland

You've surely heard Daniel Lanois' handiwork as a producer behind excellent, canonical work from U2. But have you really heard Daniel Lanois? His new quartet, Daniel Lanois' Black Dub, features ace skinsman Brian Blade, bassist Daryl Johnson and singer (and sister) Trixie Whitley, who together conjure a fiery sense of soul. Spaceland, 1717 Silver Lake Blvd., L.A. 8 p.m. Sat.-Sun. $12. www.clubspaceland .com .

In a move that was foretold the moment Ticketmaster merged with Live Nation, L.A.'s little promoter that could Spaceland Presents has linked with San Francisco's independent ticket supplier, Ticketfly. Spaceland and Ticketfly have been working closely together for about a month now, and today are celebrating their newfound business partnership by offering tickets without service fees from noon till midnight at Spaceland-promoted gigs.  Spaceland, which promotes shows at the Echo and Echoplex in Echo Park, as well as hosting events in Pershing Square, t he Los Angeles County Natural History Museum and the Getty, has had a long-standing relationship with Ticketmaster's TicketWeb.

Spaceland was struck by a pair of Red Hot Chili Peppers last week, who treated the jubilant crowd to Joy Division covers. Both Flea and John Frusciante played with their hearts on their sleeves to help raise money for a new Eastside children's co-op. A Clubland uber-vixen tells us Keanu Reeves kicked down a mighty six-figure sum that night, too. That's what I like to hear--a bit of '60s-style activism.

POP MUSIC The Melvins, who have been together for nearly three decades, begin a month-long, Friday-night residency at the Satellite in Silver Lake (formerly Spaceland). The band is steeped in equal parts punk, hard-core and grunge, and is known for a seismic live show. The Satellite, 1717 Silver Lake Blvd., L.A. 8:30 p.m. Fri. Sold out. http://www.thesatellitela.com.

POP MUSIC The Melvins, who have been together for nearly three decades, begin a month-long, Friday-night residency at the Satellite in Silver Lake (formerly Spaceland). The band is steeped in equal parts punk, hard-core and grunge, and is known for a seismic live show. The Satellite, 1717 Silver Lake Blvd., L.A. 8:30 p.m. Fri. Sold out. http://www.thesatellitela.com.

The psychosexual menace that pours off the Kills instantly sets them apart from the expansive rock of the White Stripes, the stylized reserve of the Raveonettes or the psychedelic bombast of the Black Keys.

ART Yumiko Kayukawa Well known for her Pop art paintings of beguiling young women in fanciful backdrops, Japanese Pop artist Yumiko Kayukawa will be signing her work at the opening of her new show, "49 Days. " Kayukawa's show runs through Sept. 26 in conjunction with surrealist painter and Otis professor Nathan Ota's new exhibition, "An Unforeseen Homecoming. " La Luz De Jesus Gallery, 4633 Hollywood Blvd. Artist reception, 8-11 p.m. Free. http://www.laluzdejesus.com POP MUSIC Earth, Wind & Fire Four decades into a celebrated career, the R&B group is still going strong.

The Clientele / The Wooden Birds Where: Spaceland, 1717 Silver Lake Blvd., Los Angeles When: 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday Price: $12 in advance, $14 day of show Contact: (323) 661-4380

Noise-rock in L.A. is having quite a star turn lately with the ascent of local heroes No Age, but hopefully there's still room on the bandwagon for the local duo Hecuba, whose brand of avant-garde is more tribal and immersive than spazzy and abrasive. Their latest, "Sir," is built on thick peals of electronics, sassy vocals and a wickedly gloomy sense of humor. With this month's weekly residents Warpaint. 8:30 p.m., Spaceland, 1717 Silver Lake Blvd., free, (323) 661-4380.

The Silversun Pickups, the Silver Lake poster band for indie-meets-arena success, will headline a night at the Greek Theatre with Against Me! and fellow Spaceland denizens the Henry Clay People. Expect lots of fuzzed-out guitars, bombastic drumming and almost-anthems that spiral in and then blow out with force. Greek Theatre, 2700 N. Vermont Ave. 7:30 p.m. Fri. $35-$38. http://www.Greektheatrela.com.

Do you know Neil Hamburger? I think he's very funny. He writes such cutting jokes. I'm a fan of characters and I like things that are a little beyond reality. I like a little razzle-dazzle. Have you ever seen him? He's this guy named Gregg Turkington, who's this cool hipster guy who plays this old vaudeville kind of salty, greasy [guy] ? he wears a suit and tells these one-liners, as people usually boo or are confused. He has a show at Spaceland once a month. And he was just on tour with Tim and Eric.

POP MUSIC Shonen Knife The J-Pop metal trio Shonen knife will play their pastel-colored instruments with admirable ferocity at Spaceland with Neverever and Fantastica Bastidas. The band has been an alt-music staple for nearly 30 years, having been introduced to Western audiences by the likes of Nirvana and Sonic Youth. Spaceland , 1717 Silver Lake Blvd., L.A. 8:30 p.m. $14. (323) 661-4380; http://www.clubspaceland.com . Daughtry The Idol alum, one of the few to maintain a vibrant career post-show, talks about his transition into a legitimate rock songwriting force in the intimate show and conversation with producer Howard Benson.

ART Yumiko Kayukawa Well known for her Pop art paintings of beguiling young women in fanciful backdrops, Japanese Pop artist Yumiko Kayukawa will be signing her work at the opening of her new show, "49 Days. " Kayukawa's show runs through Sept. 26 in conjunction with surrealist painter and Otis professor Nathan Ota's new exhibition, "An Unforeseen Homecoming. " La Luz De Jesus Gallery, 4633 Hollywood Blvd. Artist reception, 8-11 p.m. Free. http://www.laluzdejesus.com POP MUSIC Earth, Wind & Fire Four decades into a celebrated career, the R&B group is still going strong.

POP MUSIC John Mayer After getting himself into hot water with a controversial Playboy interview this year, guitar dude John Mayer has kept a low profile, toning down the shtick and letting his blues-tinged songs speak for him. Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, 8808 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine. 7 p.m. $48.10-$94.90. (949) 855-8095. http://www.livenation.com Dave Matthews Band Didn't fulfill Delta Chi's bro-folk quota at John Mayer? Try for more at this blowout set from the Dave.

The Silversun Pickups, the Silver Lake poster band for indie-meets-arena success, will headline a night at the Greek Theatre with Against Me! and fellow Spaceland denizens the Henry Clay People. Expect lots of fuzzed-out guitars, bombastic drumming and almost-anthems that spiral in and then blow out with force. Greek Theatre, 2700 N. Vermont Ave. 7:30 p.m. Fri. $35-$38. http://www.Greektheatrela.com.

POP MUSIC Hot Hot Heat Post punk impresarios from British Columbia, Hot Hot Heat returns with "Future Breeds," its first album since 2007's "Happiness Ltd." The dudes have been burning up the Bootleg Theater every Wednesday this month, and Wednesday they'll be closing out their residency with Voxhaul Broadcast and the Union Line supporting. Bootleg Theater, 2220 Beverly Blvd. 8:30 p.m. $12. www.foldsilverlake.com. Damien Jurado With his ninth album, "Saint Bartlett," misty-eyed troubadour Damien Jurado has turned in a steadily affecting batch of rustic songs made lush with unexpected instrumentation and a wider sense of space.

Do you know Neil Hamburger? I think he's very funny. He writes such cutting jokes. I'm a fan of characters and I like things that are a little beyond reality. I like a little razzle-dazzle. Have you ever seen him? He's this guy named Gregg Turkington, who's this cool hipster guy who plays this old vaudeville kind of salty, greasy [guy] ? he wears a suit and tells these one-liners, as people usually boo or are confused. He has a show at Spaceland once a month. And he was just on tour with Tim and Eric.

Pop & Jazz Previews by August Brown LAYN Rocks An unlikely compendium of hard rockers -- Slash, Ozzy Osbourne, Chester Bennington, Perry Farrell and more -- team for a benefit to end youth homelessness in L.A. Expect all sorts of heads to be banged for an exceedingly worthy cause for metal affections. Avalon Hollywood, 1735 N. Vine St., Hollywood. Today, 8 p.m. $85-$500. (323) 462-8900. The Happy Hollows One of Silver Lake's perennial almost-made-it indie rock acts has settled in for a November residency at Spaceland to showcase the spiraling post-punk guitar work and breakneck rhythms on their new full-length, "Spells," all led by the feral charisma of frontwoman Sarah Negahdari.

The Clientele / The Wooden Birds Where: Spaceland, 1717 Silver Lake Blvd., Los Angeles When: 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday Price: $12 in advance, $14 day of show Contact: (323) 661-4380

The music of the Clientele is defined by its shimmering mystery, by reverb-heavy single-note guitar and breathy, vaguely John Lennon-ish vocals. But one of the most enduring mysteries surrounding the group is why this most British of acts -- a band whose sound seems to emerge from a cloudy green countryside and whose very name is impossible to pronounce properly without an English accent (it's Clee-entele) -- has its biggest following in the States. To singer-guitarist Alasdair MacLean, 35, it's "really annoying" but, in some ways, quite logical.