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Dec 9: The Ultimate Drag Off w/ Jeffertitti’s Nile, The Shrine, Ahkiyyini and Incan Abraham at Timewarp Music

LADIES AND GENTLE-MEN (AND MAN LADIES) Come witness the extraordinary, the sexy, the taboo of •• ULTIMATE DRAG OFF AT TIMEWARP MUSIC•• Frontmen of your three favorite bands will duke it out tooth-and-acrylic nail to see who is the fairest ladyboy of them all. Drag beauties will include: Tait “Teets” Alexander Nalley (of Ahkiyyini) Jeff...
First Aid Kit at the Troubadour (November 8, 2011)

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...

Dec 1: Insects vs. Robots at Del Monte Speakeasy also with Ahkiyyini and Li Daiguo

DON’T MISS Insects vs. Robots. It’s important enough that I had to type it in all caps. Be prepared to just let yourself go and enjoy the spectacle. Their trance inducing music will envelope you and transform the crowd into a euphoric seething mass of peace, love and good vibes. Oh, the humanity. Even if you’re...

The Shrine and the Chuck Dukowski Sextet (CD6) US Tour this October

Two of our favorite Westside/West coast bands, the Shrine and the Chuck Dukowski Sextet (CD6) will be hitting the road this October and traveling through the Midwest and Southeast. If you happen to live there or will be in the area you need to go. Your life will never be the same. They’re still finalizing...

Sept 25: Abbot Kinney Festival Stage Schedules

Here’s the stage schedule for the 27th annual Abbot Kinney Festival on Sunday, September 25, 2011. For all the info on the event visit: http://abbotkinney.org Brooks Stage produced by dublab x L.A. Record 10:00 AM – L.A. RECORD X DUBLAB Sound System (DJ Set) 11:00 AM – Club Pacific Band 11:45 AM – DJ Set 12:15 PM – Tom Brosseau 1:00 PM –  DJ Set 1:30...

[CANCELED] Sept 17: Keepers of the Sun, Karma Dealers, and more at Timewarp Music

[Update 9/17 4:47] According to a tweet sent out today by @timewarpmusic, tonight’s show has been canceled. Come see and hear Keepers of the Sun dish out their awesome brand of trip-rock/pysche-pop Saturday night at Timewarp Music. Also appearing: Karma Dealers, Lady Bret, Chelsae Doll, The Kayaks. $5 cover. Doors open at 8PM. [facebook event page]...
Summer 2011 Live on the Westside Round-up

Summer 2011 Live on the Westside Round-up

What an amazing Summer for live music here on the Westside. So many shows, I’m sure there are so many great ones that I didn’t get to go to. This post rounds-up some of my favorite ones that I had the privilege to experience and shoot:
The Shrine at the Del Monte Speakeasy (June 23, 2011)

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 26: REVIVAL FINALE @ redwood. ALL the local music heros and Coby Brown

In a way, REVIVAL symbolizes the reason this site exists. A place to experience the raw, ephemeral and unknown quality of music. Music that will probably never be played or heard in the same way again. Thankfully, they’re just moving across town to Venice, but the Redwood space is really something and won’t easily be duplicated. I’m...

Aug 26 & 28: That Dog at Troubadour

Post punk/alt rock group That Dog is getting back together for what will most likely be 2 epic sold out shows at the Troubadour. Their set time is at 10:00 with special guests going on at 9:00. Also read: that dog. Is Back, As Hitless and Excellent As Ever [L.A. Weekly]

Aug 26: FIDLAR, the Shrine and more at Timewarp Music

The release show for THE CALIFORNIA SOUND 10 song cassette tape (limited to 100)——An ear and mind blasting compilation featuring two songs from each of these house-rocking bands recorded live at show at Timewarp a few months ago. FIDLAR THE SHRINE – release show for new 7″ STAB CITY POWER AXE BAD APPLE BLUES BAND...