If you’re thinking about seeing Blonde Redhead tomorrow at the Wiltern, but thought it was too expensive, they’re now offering $10 tickets in the balcony. Just go to Ticketmaster and add balcony seats to your cart and they should show up for $10. The offer expires later tonight.
Wednesday's Picks (10/24/07):
Earlimart / Office @ Troubadour ($15) – Earlimart did some record release shows, then left for a month on the road. Now they’re home. Their new album’s worth checking out. Office is a high energy Chicago band that’s been getting pretty good reviews.
The Movies / The Happy Hollows @ Bordello ($5) – The Movies might be my favorite LA band to see live. Last time they played the Echo, it was one of their great shows. They’ve got some new songs up on Myspace. I read that the Silversun Pickups closed their Wiltern show last week with their cover of the Movies “Creation Lake.” The Happy Hollows are coming off an appearance at the Wiltern opening for Silversun Pickups and an Echo residency. I may not have gotten them at first, but they’re definitely starting to grow on me. Singer/guitarist Sarah Negahdari definitely has the spastic energy. But, I like when the bass player sings too. Pretty much every LA blog has been loving them for a while now. If I get out of this party I’m going to, this is where I’ll end up.
Kelly Willis @ Safari Sam’s ($20) – I think it’s great that Safari Sam’s is booking a lot of the alt country and Americana type of bands since the Echo, Spaceland and Troubadour tend to ignore a lot of them. Willis is a really talented Austin-based singer/songwriter. I saw her couple of times while I lived in Austin and really enjoyed it. She does a pretty great cover of Nick Drake’s “Time Has Told Me.”
Wednesday's Picks (10/24/07):
Earlimart / Office @ Troubadour ($15) – Earlimart did some record release shows, then left for a month on the road. Now they’re home. Their new album’s worth checking out. Office is a high energy Chicago band that’s been getting pretty good reviews.
The Movies / The Happy Hollows @ Bordello ($5) – The Movies might be my favorite LA band to see live. Last time they played the Echo, it was one of their great shows. They’ve got some new songs up on Myspace. I read that the Silversun Pickups closed their Wiltern show last week with their cover of the Movies “Creation Lake.” The Happy Hollows are coming off an appearance at the Wiltern opening for Silversun Pickups and an Echo residency. I may not have gotten them at first, but they’re definitely starting to grow on me. Singer/guitarist Sarah Negahdari definitely has the spastic energy. But, I like when the bass player sings too. Pretty much every LA blog has been loving them for a while now. If I get out of this party I’m going to, this is where I’ll end up.
Kelly Willis @ Safari Sam’s ($20) – I think it’s great that Safari Sam’s is booking a lot of the alt country and Americana type of bands since the Echo, Spaceland and Troubadour tend to ignore a lot of them. Willis is a really talented Austin-based singer/songwriter. I saw her couple of times while I lived in Austin and really enjoyed it. She does a pretty great cover of Nick Drake’s “Time Has Told Me.”
Other Options:
Club NME: Air Traffic / Liam Finn @ Spaceland – Air Traffic’s a UK band that signed with EMI in the UK and will be released by Astralwerks in the US (next February). They’re doing the New York/LA circuit for a few shows. The limited bit I’ve heard sounds along the lines of Coldplay. Liam Finn is Neil Finn’s son (Crowded House / Split Enz). He’s been opening for and playing with Crowded House. His debut album won’t come out in the US until January. He’s supposed to be interesting to watch on stage (perhaps a little inspired by Jon Brion’s techniques).
Blackalicious @ the Roxy ($20) - Well respected hip-hop duo.
Eagles / Dixie Chicks @ Nokia Theatre (Sold Out) – The Nokia Theatre is getting good reviews. That’s a huge relief after paying so much for Neil Young tickets. Read a review of the Eagles/DC show at the LA Times.
Mum / Tom Brosseau @ Orpheum ($20) – I always found Mum a bit boring, but I haven’t heard them since they got rid of their original lead singer. It’s probably still pretty mellow.
Sia / Willoughby @ El Rey (Sold Out) – Sia’s living (at least part of the time) in Echo Park these days.
1 comment:
The "Creation Lake" cover on on their EP Pikul, too.
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