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Aug 19: Ocelot Robot “Don’t Play Nice” Sports Harbour Video Premiere Party

8pm – 2am at Sports Harbour Bar, 13484 West Washington Boulevard, Marina del Rey, CA. Ocelot Robot has shot a video within the walls of their favorite westside hangout. This Friday night the robots return to unleash the “Don’t Play Nice” music video for anyone lucky enough to spend their evening at the greatest place on earth,...
Good Hurt's Battle of the West: Battle of the Bands

Good Hurt’s Battle of the West: Battle of the Bands

[UPDATE] Congrats to Super Duper for winning the whole enchilada. A wrap-up post is forthcoming. [UPDATE 9/15/2011] Congrats to the first two winners of their respective rounds. Sept. 8 – Bazerk Sept. 14 – Xyzyx Photos will be up soon. [UPDATE 8/31/2011] All slots are now full. The first preliminary round has been moved back...
Ocelot Robot and The Diablo Rojo Experience at Good Hurt (July 27, 2011)

Ocelot Robot and The Diablo Rojo Experience at Good Hurt (July 27, 2011)

It’s been a while since these guys made an appearance on the Westside and none too soon as I had things to attend to on the Atlantic side of the country. Ocelot Robot always puts on a rockin’ show and their stage antics make for great photo ops.

Aug 20: DeathMedicine Presents… Grapes & Nuts, Ahkiyyinni, The Shrine, Fratalline, and more at Royal/T Cafe

This (so far) monthly event keeps getting better and better. DEATHMEDICINE PRESENTS: Grapes & Nuts http://grapesandnuts.bandc​amp.com/ Ahkiyyinni http://ahkiyyini.bandcamp.​com/ The Shrine http://theshrineband.com/ Fractalline http://fractalline.com/ Snorlax http://soundcloud.com/pobo​ywake Cat 500 Low Leaf http://soundcloud.com/lowl​eaf Live visuals by: Matt Reed + A Human Expressing Experience (Chris Adams) http://www.youtube.com/use​r/hypermattreed www.musicbychris.com Master of Ceremonies: Alexander Polinsky Ariel Silk Performances by: Samantha Ceora Art Instillations by: Sam Ghram Duke...

Aug 13: Venice Beach Music Fest 6

All the details you’ve been dying to know… Free Music and Art Show BANDS Performing on Aug 13, 2011: Peter Damian (Steet Smart) The Broken Numbers Band Concepto Tambor Djinn Grapes & Nuts Michael Jost and Friends Trevor Menear Damaged Kids Dancers that will perform on August 13, 2011: ATS Bellydance and Drums Ya Harissa...

Jul 27: Ocelot Robot at Good Hurt Nightclub with Adam Darling and The Diablo Rojo Project

Ocelot Robot is back at the Good Hurt. (Finally!) Word on the street is these L.A. rockers are fresh out of the studio working on their sophomore release so hopefully the faithful will be treated to some brand new tunes. For the uninitiated check out Ocelot Robot’s latest video below and you can see more...
Pocket Jones at Revival (June 3, 2011)

Pocket Jones at Revival (June 3, 2011)

Pocket Jones may be a new band, but they perform like veterans. Their blend of indie/country/folk/rock music and lead singer Šara’s soulful vocals blend into a perfect combination rhythms, melodies and harmonies that are as warm and smooth as a 20-year-old scotch.

Jun 24: The Revival Sessions / Rhythm & Blues Review Presents… THE PARK with DARONDO & friends! at Del Monte Speakeasy

THE REVIVAL SESSIONS: RHYTHM & BLUES REVIEW Dirty Jazz * Juke Boogie * Psychedelic Soul * Gutbucket Rhythm & Blues ============ performing live: THE PARK (EP Release Concert!) After spending the better part of the past 5 years hosting one of the Bay Area’s best regular parties, The Wednesday Night Sessions in San Francisco, touring...

Jun 17: Nick Waterhouse & the Tarots and the Allah-Las at Del Monte Speakeasy

Downstairs of the Townhouse catch Nick Waterhouse & the Tarots who opened for Booker T Jones last night at the Satellite. These guys know how to party. Also catch label mates the Allah-Las who are being called “LA’s next big thing.” Time Today at 10:00pm – Tomorrow at 1:00am Location Del Monte Speakeasy 52 Windward Avenue Venice,...

Jun 17 Not Westside: Night on Fire at Molly Malone’s

In case you missed it, last weeks show at Molly Malone’s was EPIC. Some of our most loyal and frequent fans have said it was the best they have ever seen!! So, we guess that just means we are going to have to just play there again! Except this time, we are on a bill...

Jun 17: Revival Friday: William & the Earth Harp, Mia & Jonah, Coby Brown

You as much experience the Earth Harp as much as you hear it as you’re literally sitting inside the instrument as it is being played. You should definitely check this out. This Friday is going to be one of our best shows yet! The artists this week are taking it all to a whole new...

Jun 10, 11: Soul Invasion IV Weekender at Good Hurt Nightclub (Fri) and Cock N Bull Pub (Sat)

Just in case you’re not going to The Moon Block Party in Pomona and have to work instead (like I do—and trust me I would go if I had a choice), here’s something that’s not quite as epic, but potentially just as much fun. Get your soul groove on—DJ’s all night. Soulside Productions Presents Soul...