LA is an expensive place, so it's nice that the Derby offers bands, DJs, no cover and cheap beer on Tuesday nights. Tonight, The Brobecks are in from Salt Lake City and joined by the snarly MC5-like sounds of The Red Hearts and The Oxford Set. DJs Tami and Avenue B Blair (Double 00 Soul, NY) will be playing the records.
The Derby
4500 Los Feliz Blvd.
Los Feliz, CA
21+, Free

Last time I saw Nu-Tra play live, it was at a club that I swear has the worst soundsystem available, but these boys know how to work with it. It's keyboard punk with a very early-80s LA influence in the vocals. Try to imagine what would happen if Devo and Fear had a baby and that might give you an idea. Also on the bill are The Letter Openers, Alarma, The King Cheetahs and The OAOTs.
Kiss or Kill @ Zen Sushi
2609 Hyperion Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90027
18+, $3