A short list of recommended L.A.-area shows for the coming week (plus videos for instant gratification). Click “details” for descriptions.

The Genius to enlighten Echo Park.

• Region: Echo Park
  Music: GZA, Curtains + DJ Dark Alley
  Vitals: TONIGHT at Echoplex!!!
  (details at LA Weekly)

• Region: West Hollywood
  Music: The Hot Rats + Lemon Sun
  Vitals: The Troubadour on Thursday, January 21
  (details at LA Weekly)