Rock Bottom Remainders close the book with El Rey concert

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The Rock Bottom Remainders are living proof that all writers are really just failed rock stars. Stephen King, Dave Barry, Mitch Albom, Scott Turow, Amy Tan, Matt Groening and a whole slate of other on-the-page favorites have soldiered on for two decades in this cheeky rock outfit, which draws its run to a close at this final public show, with proceeds benefiting L.A.’s Midnight Mission and the Downtown Women’s Center, plus the launch of an Emerging Author Series at Live Talks Los Angeles. The El Rey, 5515 Wilshire Blvd., L.A. 7:30 p.m. Fri. $40-$200. theelrey.com.