Good shows in LA / San Fran next weekend / first week of September?

[TimBosby]

Hey everyone,
I'm taking a West Coast vacation next weekend - flying into LA on Friday night 9-3, staying with a friend until Monday. Driving up to SF on Monday 9-6, staying with another friend, then driving to northern CA on Wed, staying the night somewhere where my wife and I can drink lots of wine. Thurs morning heading to Portland, staying with some friends up there, then flying back to Omaha out of Portland on Sunday.

I'm already seeing the Decemberists on Saturday night in Portland, so that should be great, but wondering what's going on music-wise in LA, SF? I know - about 1,000 things at once. Mainly interested in touring national and regional bands at the bigger clubs (not interested in huge arenas though), but feel free to tell me about your awesome local band's show too I like classic rock (or bands that have that sound), 90s rock, and GOOD modern/indie rock...

[deesako]

Well it's too late but we missed the sunset junction with BAD BRAINS and FISHBONE I can't believe I missed that. Grrrr

[TimBosby]

My buddy in LA said there's some band called The Gories playing..never heard of them. I think I'm getting old...haha