Fri.-Sat. Nov. 13-14 -- Jazz, video, art: Versatile pianist Josh Nelson grabs singers Kathleen Grace and Lillian Senopiehl, along with reliable bandmates Larry Koonse, Brian Walsh, Dave Robaire and Dan Schnelle, and stacks 'em up with live video from Travis Flournoy. Pitchers by Jesse Ottinger & Claudia Carballada, too. At the Blue Whale on the third level of Weller Court Plaza, south of East First Street between South Los Angeles Street and South San Pedro Street, Little Tokyo 90012; 9pm-midnight; $20; 21+; parking $5 underneath off Second Street at the sign of the P in a circle; (213) 620-0908; www.bluewhalemusic.com.
Sat. Nov. 14 -- Tapping their new "Infernus," Hate Eternal represent Florida, home of the roar vets' chosen death metal (not to mention Jeb's specially customized voting machines). With Misery Index, Beyond Creation, Rivers of Nihil. At Complex, 806 E. Colorado St., Glendale 91205; 8pm; $20; 21+; full bar; www.complexla.com; (323) 642-7519.
Sat. Nov. 14 -- Trumpeter Elliott Caine and band keep it in the postbop pocket while keeping you gratefully awake after your steak. At Colombo's Restaurant, 1833 Colorado Blvd., Eagle Rock 90041; 9:30pm-midnight; no cover; (323) 254-9138.
Sun. Nov. 15 -- Elliott Caine. At the York Bar and Restaurant, 5018 York Blvd., Highland Park 90042; 7:30-10pm; no cover; (323) 255-9675.
Tues. Nov. 17 -- Corrosion of Conformity crank out their badass Southern raunch with a classic lineup: Pepper Keenan, Mike Dean, Reed Mullin and Woody Weatherman. It gets cactusy with Kyuss drummer Brant Bjork and the Low Desert Punk Band, sludge-o-delic with Saviours, and headbangable with Texas' Mothership. Trip early; don't cut your hair. At Teragram Ballroom, 1234 W. Seventh St., downtown 90017; 9pm; $22; www.ticketmaster.com; (213) 689-9100.
Wed. Nov. 18 -- Brit keyboard royalty Brian Auger (Trinity, Oblivion Express) goes back to his '60s trio roots with drummer Karma Auger and bassist Dan Lutz. At the Blue Whale on the third level of Weller Court Plaza, south of East First Street between South Los Angeles Street and South San Pedro Street, Little Tokyo 90012; 9pm-midnight; $15; 21+; parking $5 underneath off Second Street at the sign of the P in a circle; (213) 620-0908; www.bluewhalemusic.com.
Thurs. Nov. 19 -- Tuneful post-trad pianist Richard Sears celebrates the release of his latest album with new bandmates Sam Gendel (alto), Jonathan Richards (bass) and Christian Euman (drums). At the Blue Whale on the third level of Weller Court Plaza, south of East First Street between South Los Angeles Street and South San Pedro Street, Little Tokyo 90012; 9pm-midnight; $15; 21+; parking $5 underneath off Second Street at the sign of the P in a circle; (213) 620-0908; www.bluewhalemusic.com.
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