Quick, name the first thing you associate with Staten Island. Angelina aka Dirty Little Hamster from "Jersey Shore"? Shame on you. There's only one correct answer, and it's Wu-Tang Clan, one of the most influential hip-hop groups of all time. Aside from being single-handedly responsible for the beautiful griminess of mid-90's East Coast rap, the Wu has displayed shocking longevity, with an impressive array of group and solo albums, not to mention the myriad other ventures that individual group members have embarked upon. This weekend, they tore it up at Club Nokia. Hopefully you still have your Wu Wear jeans? More»

Just because awards season has grabbed this town by the you-know-whats does not mean there aren't still plenty of other cool things to do for those of us whose invites to the Grammys and Oscars got lost in the mail. L.A.'s live music scene is alive and well, with many a rock star and MC blowing through town this week to entertain the local masses. That's why we implore you, ladies and gentleman, to go see a show, and offer you this guide to the best live music in L.A. this week to help you make that happen. Please use it wisely. More»