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

• Region: West Hollywood
  Music: Jamie Lidell, Solid Gold
  Vitals: Troubadour on Thursday, April 29
  (details at LA Weekly)

• Region: Echo Park
  Music: Yoshitake Expe, Matthewdavid, Samuel Partal, Dead Western
  Vitals: Echo Curio on Saturday, April 24
  (details at LA Weekly)

• Region: Hollywood
  Music: Dr. Dog, Deer Tick
  Vitals: Henry Fonda Theater on Tuesday, April 27
  (details at LA Weekly)