Not a whole lot of advance notice on this one - LA's Ima Robot, who sound not unlike Hot Hot Heat, are coming to Detroit Bar in Costa Mesa on Nov. 20. Tickets are on sale now for $10.
Ima Robot were fairly hot a few years ago, scoring a minor radio hit in 2003 with "Alive," and were one of those "next big thing" bands for a while but haven't really done much since. Will this show mark a re-emergence in the consciousness of rock fans, or signal a further plunge into obscurity? Who knows! Enjoy
Charlie Murphy, 7 p.m.Better known to the world as Eddie Murphy's brother, Charlie Murphy became a household name after producing a series of successful skits on Comedy Central's Chappelle's Show about being Eddie Murphy's brother.Brea Improv, 120 S. Brea Blvd., Brea, CA; 714-482-0700
Ima Robot, 9 p.m.LA's Ima Robot, who sound not unlike Hot Hot Heat, are paying another visit to the Detroit Bar--for free!Detroit Bar, 843 W. 19th St., Costa Mesa, CA; 949-642-0600Salsa Lessons a
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