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...
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]
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.
[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
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:
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...
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...
May 28: Paul Chesne Band at O’Brien’s Pub
Catch Paul Chesne in Santa Monica this Saturday before he’s off touring again promoting his new album, PCB. Speaking of the new Paul Chesne Band, it’s been getting some great reviews. Be sure and pick one up at the show or you can listen to it on his website.