LA GunsAside from the Oldominion shows at Vera Project (4 p.m.) and Neumos (8 p.m.), which you can read about here, there’s all this:LA Guns, A Lesson In Chaos, Universal Measure, Subjekt2Change at Studio Seven, 8 p.m., $17If you’re a law student interested in the entertainment biz, I have an awesome case study for you: How is it that two bands with completely different members can call themselves L.A. Guns and tour and record simultaneously? I have no fucking clue and, sadly, the lineup changes that caused this are too convoluted to cram into this blurb. But that’s what lawyers are good for–making sense of nonsense. However, you L.A. Guns fans out there have a decision to make: Do you spend money tonight to see original singer Phil Lewis’ version of the band as he celebrates 20 years of kick-ass cock & roll? Or take a chance that founder and iconic guitarist Tracii Guns’ version might blow through town on an entirely different 20th anniversary tour later this year? I’m not steeped enough in L.A. Guns politics to know if fans chose sides, or if they are just happy to have double the Guns. Lewis, however, has expressed that his version of the band–which features longtime drummer Steve Riley–is superior to Tracii’s (which, according to Lewis, is made up of “leeches” that are just using Tracii). But…the band is Tracii Guns’ namesake and he is, inarguably, one of the most talented guitarists of his kind. Sigh. Then again, Cocked & Loaded is one of the greatest hard rock albums of all time and this particular show promises Lewis will be “singing all the hits.” But honestly, dudes, having two different versions of the same band can’t be good for either Lewis or Guns…or the fans!. So, I say one of you (I don’t care which) cut the shit and sort this out the American way: Sue each other! BRIAN BARRThe Pica Beats, X-Ray Press, Sleepy Sun at Sunset Tavern, 10 p.m., $7How the Pica Beats call Seattle home is a mystery: This music is justtoo damn upbeat to be borne of cloud cover and rainy days. It’scertifiable indie pop; there’s no grunge or angst on 2008’s aptly namedBeating Back the Claws of the Cold. Instead, vocalists R. Barrett andAlice Sandahl actually sound happy to be making music, even when theirlyrics — “I am the tension/ You are the tightrope” — are emotionallycryptic. And that’s probably the best thing about the Pica Beats: Nomatter how feet-tapping or hip-shaking the music might be, there is adepth behind the songs’ lyrics. “Bound By Law” warns that love isdangerous, opening with the words “While I’m bound to love you/I’m notbound to stay.” It’s like the band members are sending some sort ofsubliminal message: “Keep dancing to our music, even if you’re dancingin the rain.” PAIGE RICHMONDThe Zmiros Project at Town Hall, 7:20 p.m., $19-$25In the popular mind (including the mind of many Jews), Judaism is allabout rules, deprivation, and maybe a general moroseness. Not true! OK,maybe on Yom Kippur (atonement, fasting, etc.). And at Holocaustmuseums. But Jewish religious tradition has plenty of room for joy, andsome of the best of times can be had in the tradition of singing zemirot,ecstatic and bittersweet songs pounded out on Friday nights andSaturday afternoons around the Sabbath table. Trumpeter Frank Londonand vocalist Lorin Sklamberg, who helped lead the huge rebirth ofJewish music among progressive New York jazz players 20 years ago (andstill going strong), have more recently put together a project focusedon these poetic melodies. Their 2002 CD (just called The Zmiros Project),with multi-instrumentalist Rob Schwimmer, is a gorgeous andsophisticated revival of lesser-known tunes and arrangements for someof the more popular zemirot, which evolved over generations, incountries all over Europe, in a mix of official liturgy and folk art.They’ll appear in Seattle for the first time tonight as part of TownHall’s “Jewish in America” weekend (which includes family shows onSunday), and it’s absolutely essential for anyone drawn to spiritualmusic. Also performing is the Jewish gospel singer Joshua Nelson (whohas collaborated with London and Sklamberg in their well-known band TheKlezmatics), plus a local trio specializing in the music of SephardicJewry. (Pre-concert talk at 7:20 p.m.) MARK D. FEFERAnd now for Sunday:The Album Leaf, Black Mamba, Anomie Belle at Neumos, 8 p.m., $12 Fresh off his U.S. tour as part of Magnetic Morning – the indie-rocksupergroup that also includes Swervedriver’s Adam Franklin andInterpol’s Sam Fogarino – San Diego singer and multi-instrumentalistJimmy Lavalle is back to the project for which he’s known best: theAlbum Leaf. Since the late ’90s, TAL has proffered ethereal,atmospheric, and gauzy compositions strongly (and famously) influencedby Lavalle’s close friendship with Icelandic art-rockers Sigur Ros.Until now, he’s crafted Album Leaf music by himself, usually in hisbedroom, with an array of instruments and electronic gear, though liveLavelle has fleshed out his creations with a live band. For the nextalbum, though – which he’ll begin recording next month – Lavalle’sbringing the full six-piece group into the studio. To warm up for thosesessions, TAL has embarked on a brief West Coast tour, so tonightyou’re sure to hear plenty of new songs destined for the new disc,slated to come out on Sub Pop this fall. MICHAEL ALAN GOLDBERG