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 a warm and gooey inside....
Feb 12: Liquid Kitty PUNK ROCK BBQ ~Winter Edition~
Because, honestly, anytime is a good time for a BBQ in L.A. SIX BANDS • CHEAP BOOZE • FREE HOT DOGS Featuring: The Chuck Dukowski Sextet Santa Sabbath Sassafras The Bloody Brains Brainspoon Auto Modown 21+ The show is absolutely free! [Facebook event page]
FEB 9: One Night Only: A Celebration of the Live Music Experience at Saban Theatre
A night dedicated to the history of live music, co-hosted by Sharon Osbourne and featuring GRAMMY® Winners (and guitar legend) Robert Cray, Jonny Lang and Mavis Staples; also appearing current GRAMMY nominees Dave Koz and Ledisi; and the Colburn Orchestra, A Fine Frenzy, Tyrese and more to be announced shortly! What is it? “One Night...
Insects vs Robots and Ahkiyyini at Del Monte Speakeasy (December 1, 2011)
After over a year-long hiatus, Venice supergroup Insects vs Robots resurfaced at the historic Del Monte Speakeasy with new EP in tow. Also performing were psychedelic (and prolific) rockers, Ahkiyyini, and Li Daiguo whose solo performance was a mix of traditional Chinese music, Mongolian throat singing and beat box. Really.
First Aid Kit at the Troubadour (November 8, 2011)
First Aid Kit are lead by two incredibly talented sisters, Johanna and Klara, who are the core of this folk-inspired group from Sweden. Though the songs on their albums are thick with lots layers of vocals and instruments, the live set is more raw, powerful, and in my opinion more … groovy. It’s easy to get...
The Stronghold Presents: Il Gato at Timewarp Music (March 25, 2011)
Il Gato at Timewarp Music March 25, 2011 At any Stronghold Presents showcase you can always expect great musicians with suburb songwriting and that great ol’ Americana vibe. This show was certainly no exception. Bay Area based Il Gato, on their way home from a month long stint on the road, beginning in Oakland, through...
Night on Fire at O’Brien’s Irish Pub (March 8, 2011)
Night on Fire at O’Brien’s Irish Pub in Santa Monica March 8, 2011 Also with singer/songwriter Chris Allen and bringing some Cajun spice/funk to this special Irish Marti Gras show SpiderGawd from Torrance, California.