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...
Jun 22: The Shrine at Timewarp Music
Metal/punk band THE SHRINE are playing a full set and shooting some kinda music video come rage at Timewarp Guitar Shop FRIDAY June 22 and get some free beer and bless off!
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 Shrine at the Del Monte Speakeasy (June 23, 2011)
The Shrine, ’nuff said! This band rocks out at full speed and at 110% all of the time. Words to describe the show, frenetic, chaotic, sweaty, oh, and LOUD. Incredible. [Listen]
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
[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...
May 24: BOB DYLAN’S 70th BIRTHDAY show at Brennan’s Pub
Come Celebrate 70 years of Robert Zimmerman with a whole night of Bob Dylan songs (and some inspired by the man)! 7:30pm-Midnight 16 acts FREE! 21+ [Facebook event]
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...