Calendar: Music
By Daily Bruin Staff
May 19, 2004 9:00 p.m.
Sleater-Kinney
The El Rey Theatre
Today, 8 p.m. The original kick-butt girl band will make a stop in
Los Angeles as a part of an extremely limited spring tour, so catch
’em while you can. With Quasi and Radio Vago. $15. Try
www.theelrey.com for details.
Nelly Furtado
Apple Store at Third Street Promenade
Friday, 7 p.m. A free acoustic performance by the young
singer-songwriter, not to be confused with Nelly, the young hip-hop
artist. You know, she’s the one who thinks she’s a
bird. Call (310) 576-1011 for more information.
Death Cab for Cutie
The Wiltern
Friday, 8 p.m. If you missed it at Coachella, here’s your
chance for a more intimate, less sweaty experience. (213)
380-5005.
Doheny Heritage Music Festival
Doheny State Beach, Dana Point
Saturday and Sunday, 10:45 a.m What could be finer than a weekend
at the beach with the likes of James Brown, Etta James, Keb’
Mo’, Koko Taylor, Charlie Musselwhite, the Blind Boys of
Alabama, Los Lobos, The Robert Cray Band, Lucinda Williams and The
Paladins? $38 for per day or $60 for a weekend pass. Call (213)
480-3232 or check out www.dohenyheritagefestival.com.
Cuban American Music Festival
Jose Marti Plaza at Echo Park Lake
May 23, 11 a.m.-7 p.m A special 10th-anniversary tribute to Celia
Cruz will feature Israel Lopez “Cachao,” Guama, Long
John Oliva & Timbache, and others. Free.
www.cubanmusicfestival.com.
