Live music from the West side of Los Angeles.

Highlighting great live music and music venues that can be found on the Westside.
Spaceships at Timewarp Music (March 22, 2013)

Spaceships at Timewarp Music (March 22, 2013)

Maybe it’s because I just finished reading Into the Wild, but If I were to compare garage-punk duo Spaceships sound to say mountains, it would probably be something like the mountains of Mordor—spewing fire and brimstone and appearing all hard and dangerous on the outside, while concurrently possessing an unexplained, irresistible attraction and...
The D.A. (El Paso) at the Central S.A.P.C. (June 27, 2012)

The D.A. (El Paso) at the Central S.A.P.C. (June 27, 2012)

Indie rock meets synth pop, The D.A. from El Paso, Texas rock it out at the Central in Santa Monica.
Ocelot Robot at Timewarp Music (January 27, 2012)

Ocelot Robot at Timewarp Music (January 27, 2012)

Yes, it’s been a while. You can expect more. For now, here’s some Ocelot Robot for you. Their next show is going to be at Tommy’s Place (USC) July 5th. Come down and hang.
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Southern California LoopFest happening at diPiazza's in Long Beach Oct. 28 & 29

Southern California LoopFest happening at diPiazza’s in Long Beach Oct. 28 & 29

The Southern California LoopFest is back for another round! The greatest, most creative musical event you’ve never heard of returns to diPiazza’s in Long Beach,  5202 E Pacific Coast Hwy, for two nights of music and technology from around the world!  www.socalloopfest.com The fest runs Oct 28th and 29th, shows start a 7pm and admission...

Apr 23, 2012: Acoustic Neil Young Tribute night at Brennan’s Pub

Line up for this show: 8:30 Bill Escudier 8:45 Doug Conlon 9:00 Rich Marchetta 9:15 Hallie Krinski 9:30 Mike Harrington 9:45 Chris Schoop 10:00 John Jakubek 10:15 Jeff Cleveland 10:30 Nate Hertweck 10:45 Paul Chesne 11:00 Armando 11:15 Valerie 11:30 Jack Frank
Mar 22, 2012: Spaceships at Timewarp Music

Mar 22, 2012: Spaceships at Timewarp Music

Maybe it’s cosmic coincidence or maybe I wished for it hard enough to come true. Spaceships, one of my new secret pleasures is coming to Timewarp Music courtesy of KXLU & Demolisten. Don’t miss this.
"Service Your Soul" to benefit the community starts this Tuesday, January 8 at Harvelle's in Santa Monica

“Service Your Soul” to benefit the community starts this Tuesday, January 8 at Harvelle’s in Santa Monica

Happy 2013! Let’s start this year off right by seeing some great live music like Hunter & the Dirty Jacks and support a couple of great organizations like Feed Your Soul and the Magic Music Foundation. And, you can do it all at once by bringing  two non-perishable food items or donate a musical instrument to get in...
Nov 9, 2012: The Heavy Heavy Hearts at Brennan's Pub

Nov 9, 2012: The Heavy Heavy Hearts at Brennan’s Pub

So there’s this new blues/rock act call the Heavy Heavy Hearts that will almost certainly blow you away as sure as you stand. Don’t miss them because they won’t be standing still for long. You can download their 5 song E.P. right now at pay-your-own-price or stream it for free. And, check out an interview...
Oct 31, 2012: Halloween Night - Tribute to the Misfits and Black Sabbath

Oct 31, 2012: Halloween Night – Tribute to the Misfits and Black Sabbath

Done with your trick-or-treating? Looking for something to do after the kiddies have gone to bed. What better way to celebrate All Hallow’s Eve than with a Mistfits tribute by TONE DEF; the  guys who brought you punk rock karaoke. Get there early and double your ghoul with Blackr Sabbath, the Black Sabbath tribute band. All...

Oct 12, 2012: Pato Banton at Dakota Lounge

Diamond Lane Entertainment Presents Indie On The Westside Featuring Pato Banton, The Kingston 13 Band, Sensi and Braw at Dakota Lounge Saturday Oct 12 Doors- 8:30 Age- 21 and over Dakotas Lounge- 1026 Wilshire Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90401 www.IndieOnTheWestside.com A Pato Banton concert is an event not to be missed and an experience not to...
Announcement: Ocelot Robot, New Single and Video "LOST IN L.A." Drops Today

Announcement: Ocelot Robot, New Single and Video “LOST IN L.A.” Drops Today

Simultaneous Digital Release of New Single, Music Video and Website First release since their well-received debut album Ready to Go (2010) which was featured on episodes of shows like E! Entertainment’s Keeping Up with the Kardashians, VH1’s Saddle Ranch and MTV’s Challenge Rivals. Lost In L.A. distributing on all major digital platforms (iTunes, Spotify, Amazon...
Sept 8, 2012: Venice Beach Music Fest 7

Sept 8, 2012: Venice Beach Music Fest 7

FREE Show in Venice CA 90291 at West end of Windward Avenue in the park! VBMF 7, Sept 8, 2012 Free Music and Arts Festival: Venice Beach Music Fest 7 On Saturday, September 8, 2012, the seventh annual VENICE BEACH MUSIC FEST will be a free, full day of live music, art displays, and dance...
Jul 14, 2012: Bazerk w/ Fresh Bitch, Defonic Love, Pond Circle, Man + Robot

Jul 14, 2012: Bazerk w/ Fresh Bitch, Defonic Love, Pond Circle, Man + Robot

I don’t know how this line up got put together but there should be a little bit of something for everyone—from a sort of nerdy psychedelic/ambient  of Man + Robot to ease you into the night cascading to the frenzied metal crunch and hip-hop beats of Bazerk—I’m sure it’ll be a quite a party.
Thank Goodness It's Friday! Live Jazz Every Friday at Del Monte Speakeasy

Thank Goodness It’s Friday! Live Jazz Every Friday at Del Monte Speakeasy

Message from the Townhouse/Del Monte Speakeasy. Thank Goodness It’s Friday! – new! 8P – 10P, Every Friday FREE! 21+ Join us early for a new night! Every Friday night from 8-10pm we feature a live jazz trio, specialty cocktails and, of course, undeniable ambiance. Great for the early birds, romantic outings, jazz lovers or fun,...