The Black Keys play Staples Center

Patrick Carney, left, and Dan Auerbach of the Black Keys perform at Staples Center. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Oct. 7, 2012 1:37 PM PT

The Black Keys spent the beginning of last week in New York City, where they played for more than 60,000 people at a massive outdoor concert in Central Park with Neil Young and Foo Fighters. Saturday evening, they ended the week at L.A.’s Staples Center, rounding out a two-night stand sandwiched between similar engagements by Justin Bieber and Madonna.