Los Angeles Philharmonic:
American Originals
Leonard Slatkin leads the L.A. Phil in a program that includes Copland's Appalachian Spring, Suite, Schuller's Seven Studies on Themes of Paul Klee and Gershwin's beloved Rhapsody in Blue featuring pianist Michel Camilo. Also, Edgar Meyer performs his Double Bass Concerto No. 1. 8 p.m. Tuesday, Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood, (213) 480-3232 or www.ticketmaster.com.

 

Spoon
Rock. 8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, The Music Box at The Fonda, 6126 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, (213) 480-3232 or www.ticketmaster.com.

Ceci Bastida.
Mexican pop-rock. 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through the end of September, Knitting Factory Hollywood, 7021 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, (323) 463-0204 or www.knittingfactory.com.

Steve Vai
Guitar rock. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, The Wiltern, 3790 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, (213) 480-3232 or  www.ticketmaster.com.

Brandi Carlile
Singer-songwriter. 8 p.m. Wednesday, House of Blues Sunset Strip, 8430 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, (213) 480-3232 or www.ticketmaster.com.

Timbiriche
Mexican teeny bop. 8:15 p.m. Wednesday, Gibson Amphitheatre at Universal CityWalk, 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, (213) 480-3232 or www.ticketmaster.com.

Los Angeles Philharmonic: From the Old World to the New
With Lynn Harrell performing Dvorak's Cello Concerto. 8 p.m. Thursday, Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood, (213) 480-3232 or www.ticketmaster.com.

The Brunettes
Experimental pop. 8 p.m. Thursday, The Troubadour, 9081 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, (213) 480-3232 or www.ticketmaster.com.

Rodrigo y Gabriela
Guitar duo. 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Grove of Anaheim, 2200 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim, (213) 480-3232 or www.ticketmaster.com.

Built to Spill
Indie rock. 10 p.m. Thursday and Friday, The Music Box at the Fonda, 6126 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, (213) 480-3232 or www.ticketmaster.com.

Karrin Allyson
New York-based jazz vocalist. 8:30p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday (also 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Sept. 16), Catalina Bar and Grill, 6725 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, (213) 480-3232 or www.ticketmaster.com.

The Cinematic Orchestra
Dreamy jazz-inflected pop. 8 p.m. Friday, El Rey, 5515 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, (213) 480-3232 or www.ticketmaster.com.

The Roots
Hip hop. 8 p.m. Friday, House of Blues Anaheim, 1530 S. Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, 8 p.m. Saturday, House of Blues Sunset Strip, 8430 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, (213) 480-3232 or www.ticketmaster.com.

Simi Valley Music Festival
With the Mad Caddies, Fishbone, Voodoo Glowskulls and more. 5 p.m. Friday, noon Saturday (also at the same time on Sept. 16), Rancho Simi Park, 1765 Royal Ave., Simi Valley, (213) 480-3232 or www.ticketmaster.com.

Pink Martini at the Cocoanut Grove
Hipster lounge with a fireworks finale. 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday (also 7:30 p.m. Sept. 16), Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood, (213) 480-3232 or www.ticketmaster.com.

The Bravery Jangling
Emo rock. 8:30 p.m. Friday, The Wiltern, 3790 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, (213) 480-3232 or  www.ticketmaster.com.

Scorpions
Rock. 8:15 p.m. Saturday, Gibson Amphitheatre at Universal CityWalk, 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, (213) 480-3232 or www.ticket master.com.

KROQ L.A. Invasion
With the Smashing Pumpkins, Foo Fighters, Velvet Revolver and more. 2 p.m. Saturday, Home Depot Center, 18400 Avalon Blvd., Carson, (213) 480-3232 or www.ticketmaster.com.

K-EARTH Show
With the Doobie Brothers, Chicago, War and more. 4 p.m. Saturday, Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, 8808 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine, (213) 480-3232 or www.ticketmaster.com.

Rascal Flatts
Country. 8 p.m. Saturday, Hyundai Pavilion at Glen Helen, 2575 Glen Helen Parkway, Devore, (213) 480-3232 or www.ticketmaster.com.