Mind that One Track Mind: Egyptian Lover's "Freak-A-Holic."
San Francisco stirs itself, shakes its shaggy head, and leaves home. Here are a few more reasons.
Leopold and His Fiction
The many moods of the SF indie-folk-rock combo turn toward...celebration with the unveiling of their new full-length Ain't No Surprise. Electric! With the Healing Curse and Candy Apple. Fri/9, 9:30 p.m., $6. Hemlock Tavern, 1131 Polk, SF. (415) 923-0923.
LoCura
Living la vida LoCura? That means an eye-opening blend of flamenco, rumba, reggae, and hip-hop complete with bellydane and plenty of Animas. Fri/9, 9 p.m., $15. Great American Music Hall, 859 O'Farrell, SF. (415) 885-0750.
Magic Bullets
Could that be the specter of the Smiths? After landing on Gossip Girl, the SF indie poppers jangle in celebration of their new 12-inch. With the Passionistas, Airfix Kits, and DJ Primo. Fri/9, 10 p.m., $10. Bottom of the Hill, 1233 17th St., SF.
Original Recipe Crooked Jades
SF's old-timey stalwarts eschew the spicy and extra-crispy at this SF BLuegrass and Old Time Festival benefit. With Belle Monroe and Her Brewglass Boys, the Shut-Ins, and the Bluegrass Revolution. Fri/9, 8:30 p.m., $10-$20 sliding scale. Café du Nord, 2170 Market, SF. (415) 861-5016.
Cuttin': Egyptian Lover shows 'em how it's done alongside Ice T and Chris Taylor.
Egyptian Lover
Love to love the electro DJ-producer-musician, otherwise known as Greg Broussard. Here, he headlines Veni Vidi Vici, an issue release bash thrown by Juxtapoz. Nosaj Thing, Gaslamp Killer, and other artists and DJs get on board the event, which includes an eco-fashion show, live painting, and, natch, an art exhibition. Sat/10, 9 p.m., $10. Club Six, 60 Sixth St., SF. (415) 863-1221.
Astral
Joy Division-dappled shoegaze rears its languid head, thanks to the SF ensemble. With Tomihira, Tracing Figures, and DU*DS. Sun/11, 8 p.m., $10. Café du Nord, 2170 Market, SF. (415) 861-5016.
Carrie Rodriguez
The Berklee-trained fiddler, longtime Chip Taylor collaborator, and Lucinda Williams protege fuses conservatory training with a childhood steeped in folk music. Sun/11, 7 p.m., $18. Yoshi's SF, 1330 Fillmore, SF. (415) 655-5600.
Chuchito Valdes Trio
The son of lauded Cuban pianist and Irakere founder Chucho Valdes and grandson of mambo innovator Bebo Valdes serves up both Afro-Cuban Latin jazz and straight-ahead. Mon/12, 8 p.m., $16. Yoshi's SF, 1330 Fillmore, SF. (415) 655-5600.
White Cloud
The Bay Area outfit, hailing from Kenya, Argentina, and Oakland, calls out both Steve Reich and Rick Ross as influences - intriguing. With Magnanimous and Casey Chrisholm. Tues/13, 9 p.m., $5. Hemlock Tavern, 1131 Polk, SF. (415) 923-0923.
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