Dengue Fever Headline El Rey This SaturdayTons of great stuff this week, made the update a real pain. Check back in later this week, I've got some tickets to give away.
Monday 7/28/08
[Recommended] Jail Weddings / Devon Williams / The Starlite Desparation @ the Echo (Free) – The last night of the July residencies. I missed Devon Williams last time, so I’m going to try to catch him tonight.
[Recommended] Princeton / ((Sounder)) / Golden Animals / His Orchestra @ Silverlake Lounge (Free) – I saw the first Princeton residency show. Fun band. Sounder’s going on late.
[Recommended] IPO Festival: Frankel / The Voyeurs @ Bordello – Frankel’s good.
HEALTH / Midwife / Foot Village / Kyle H. Mabson @ the Smell ($5)
The Sweet Hurt / The Danbury Shakes / Plasticsoul / Brandon Schott / Hello from Reno @ Mr. T’s Bowl
Under the Influence of Giants / Sabrosa Purr / Beardo / Audra Mae @ Spaceland (Free) – From their Myspace page: “Under the Influence of Giants are a group of hot guys that will force you to masturbate with blueberry jam.”
Scars on Broadway @ Union Station (Free with purchase of new album)
Voodoo Organist / Everybody / Killsonic / Skyline Electric @ Pehrspace
Spacehog @ Viper Room
The Duke Spirit @ Amoeba (Free) – 7:00 PM
Tuesday 7/29/08
[Recommended] Eef Barzelay / Yellow Red Sparks / Amateurs @ Spaceland ($10) – Sea Level Todd won’t stop telling me how great the new Eef Barzelay record is. He was the main in Clem Snide.
[Recommended] Bloc Party / Does it Offend You, Yeah? / Friendly Fires @ Mayan (Sold Out) – It’s somewhat inexplicable given my taste in music, but I’ve always liked Bloc Party.
[Recommended] The Watson Twins / Tim Fite / Robert Francis @ the Echo ($12) – The local twins with great voices.
Black Kids / Lovelikefire @ El Rey ($20)Manhattan Murder Mystery / Mon Marie / Ovideo / February Fifths @ Silverlake Lounge ($8)
La Rocca / Kelly Dalton @ Hotel Café
James Taylor @ Greek Theatre ($45 - $85)
Future Islands / Ear Pwr / Hello My Name is Red / TPF! @ the Smell ($5)
Carolina Liar / The Shys / Nico Stai / Emily Wells @ Troubadour ($12)
White Arrows @ Key Club
Wednesday 7/30/08
[Recommended] Jay Reatard / Cheap Time @ the Echo ($12) – I’ve got some tix to give away for this one. I’ll post details shortly. Jay Reatard’s a Memphis based punk able to write some catchy tunes. He recently signed with Matador and is in the middle of releasing six singles (currently on number four). Cheap Time’s from Nashville and also does fast, hook-heavy garage pop.
[Recommended] Patton Oswalt @ Largo ($25) – Funny fella.
Club NME: The Virgins / Friendly Fires / Hearts of Palm UK @ Spaceland ($10) – The Virgins are a New York band with some buzz. Friendly Fires are a UK band with a new album coming out August 1st. They’re in town with Bloc Party then sticking around for two more shows.
The Hold Steady / The Loved Ones @ Avalon ($22) – Their shows are a raucous time.
Chromeo / Peanut Butter Wolf @ the Fonda (Sold Out)
White Lies @ the Echo ($12) – Early show at 7:30 PM. British band with some buzz behind them.
Afghan Raiders / Old Gold / Victim Vision / Addiquit / Letron @ Silverlake Lounge ($8)
Waz @ Hotel Café – EP Release show
James Taylor @ Greek Theatre ($45 - $85)
TRVSDJ-AM / The Knux @ the Roxy ($20)
Low End Theory Club @ Airliner ($10)
Jon McLaughlin / Jason Reeves @ Troubadour ($15) - Reeves has some good Myspace buzz and recently signed to Warner Bros. He's got a new album coming out digitally on August 12th and co-wrote ten of the songs on Colbie Caillat's record.
Killah Priest @ El Rey ($12) - Wu-Tang
Thursday 7/31/08
[Recommended] Imaad Wasif & the Two Part Beast / Tweak Bird / Sasqrotch @ the Smell ($5) – Heavy rock. I was quite impressed when I saw Wasif earlier this summer. Tweak Bird’s good too.
[Recommended] Sarah Silverman @ Largo ($25) – Heard her panel at the Comic-Con was way raunchy
Thursday 7/31/08
[Recommended] Imaad Wasif & the Two Part Beast / Tweak Bird / Sasqrotch @ the Smell ($5) – Heavy rock. I was quite impressed when I saw Wasif earlier this summer. Tweak Bird’s good too.
[Recommended] Sarah Silverman @ Largo ($25) – Heard her panel at the Comic-Con was way raunchy
Castledoor / Flying Tourbillon Orchestra @ the Scene
The Weather Underground / Hazelden / The Fling @ Safari Sam’s (Free) – The Weather Underground are a local band with some heat behind them right now.
Grande Ole Party / The Parson Red Heads / What’s Up @ the Echo ($10) – Fun bands.
Alejandro Escovedo / David Garza @ Troubadour ($25) – Talented guys.
Hello Dragon / The Hectors / Barrio Tiger / Costa Nova @ Spaceland ($7)
Moby @ Malibu Performing Arts Center (Sold Out) – KCRW presents.
Eddie & the Hot Rods / The Joneses / The Soda Pop Kids @ Knitting Factory ($15)
International Pop Overthrow Festival @ Knitting Factory Alterknit ($8)
Voyager One / Spires / Polar X / Lights On @ Silverlake Lounge ($8)
Friday 8/1/08
Viewing Event: Airborne Toxic Event on Conan O’Brien @ Spaceland’s upstairs bar (Free) – It’s always fun to see local bands on national TV.
[Recommended] Jon Brion @ Largo ($30 / $20 for 2nd set)
[Recommended] Obama Fundraiser: Z-Trip @ Echoplex ($20) – First 100 people get Shepard Fairey’s Hope poster. Fairey will be DJ’ing too. Z-Trip’s a lot of fun to see live.
Bodies of Water / White Arrows / Aushua / Love Lies Sleeping @ Spaceland ($8) - Sources have told me that Bodies of Water is the secret band on Friday night (but don't get mad if I'm wrong).
Friendly Fires / Pop Levi @ the Echo ($10)
Eric Idle @ Hollywood Bowl
The Subways / blackmarket / Spacehog @ Troubadour ($15)
Sneaker Pimps @ Crash Mansion
Seasons @ Mr. T’s Bowl
George Thorogood & the Destoyers / Buddy Guy @ Greek Theatre ($35 - $50)
Ty Segall / Regina Cherene @ the Smell ($5)
Ray Wylie Hubbard / I See Hawks in LA @ McCabe’s ($16)
Saturday 8/2/08
[Recommended] Dengue Fever / The Frequency / The Afternoons @ El Rey ($16) – Cambodian psych rockers.
Thao and the Get Down Stay Down / Horse Feathers @ Troubadour ($12) – Thao’s newest record is good.
Ringo Starr & His All Star Band @ Greek Theatre ($40 - $100) – He’s a Beatle! Featuring Colin Hay, Billy Squier, Hamish Stuart, Edgar Winter, Gary Wright
Eric Idle @ Hollywood Bowl
Chip Kinman and PCH @ La Luz de Jesus/Wacko (Free show at 6:00PM) – Punk rock for the family.
Buffalo Killers @ Safari Sam’s
I Am Ghost @ Knitting Factory Front Stage ($14)
1st National International New Zealand Day @ Largo (Sold Out)
Run Run Run / Voyager One / Bedtime for Toys / The Coral Sea @ Spaceland ($8)
Rocco Deluca @ Hotel Cafe
The French Semester @ Pehrspace
The Vacation / The Ringers / Bangkok Five / Oliver Future @ House of Blues ($10)
Serj Tankian / Bitter: Sweet @ Wiltern ($40)
Corey Feldman’s the Truth Movement / The Binges @ the Roxy ($12)
Sunday 8/3/08
[Recommended] Boris / Torche / Lair of the Minotaur @ the Echoplex ($16) – I’ve got some tickets to give away to this show too. Boris is from Japan and plays heavy, sludgy rock. It’s good stuff.
[Recommended] Dolly Parton @ Greek Theatre ($42 - $100) – Dolly’s great, but damn these tix are expensive.
[Recommended] Little Radio Summer Camp: Restaurant / Coco B's / Spider Problem @ Little Radio Warehouse [1218 Long Beach Ave] - Guess the Movies aren't playing - sorry for spreading lies.....
The Weather Underground / Hazelden / The Fling @ Safari Sam’s (Free) – The Weather Underground are a local band with some heat behind them right now.
Grande Ole Party / The Parson Red Heads / What’s Up @ the Echo ($10) – Fun bands.
Alejandro Escovedo / David Garza @ Troubadour ($25) – Talented guys.
Hello Dragon / The Hectors / Barrio Tiger / Costa Nova @ Spaceland ($7)
Moby @ Malibu Performing Arts Center (Sold Out) – KCRW presents.
Eddie & the Hot Rods / The Joneses / The Soda Pop Kids @ Knitting Factory ($15)
International Pop Overthrow Festival @ Knitting Factory Alterknit ($8)
Voyager One / Spires / Polar X / Lights On @ Silverlake Lounge ($8)
Friday 8/1/08
Viewing Event: Airborne Toxic Event on Conan O’Brien @ Spaceland’s upstairs bar (Free) – It’s always fun to see local bands on national TV.
[Recommended] Jon Brion @ Largo ($30 / $20 for 2nd set)
[Recommended] Obama Fundraiser: Z-Trip @ Echoplex ($20) – First 100 people get Shepard Fairey’s Hope poster. Fairey will be DJ’ing too. Z-Trip’s a lot of fun to see live.
Bodies of Water / White Arrows / Aushua / Love Lies Sleeping @ Spaceland ($8) - Sources have told me that Bodies of Water is the secret band on Friday night (but don't get mad if I'm wrong).
Friendly Fires / Pop Levi @ the Echo ($10)
Eric Idle @ Hollywood Bowl
The Subways / blackmarket / Spacehog @ Troubadour ($15)
Sneaker Pimps @ Crash Mansion
Seasons @ Mr. T’s Bowl
George Thorogood & the Destoyers / Buddy Guy @ Greek Theatre ($35 - $50)
Ty Segall / Regina Cherene @ the Smell ($5)
Ray Wylie Hubbard / I See Hawks in LA @ McCabe’s ($16)
Saturday 8/2/08
[Recommended] Dengue Fever / The Frequency / The Afternoons @ El Rey ($16) – Cambodian psych rockers.
Thao and the Get Down Stay Down / Horse Feathers @ Troubadour ($12) – Thao’s newest record is good.
Ringo Starr & His All Star Band @ Greek Theatre ($40 - $100) – He’s a Beatle! Featuring Colin Hay, Billy Squier, Hamish Stuart, Edgar Winter, Gary Wright
Eric Idle @ Hollywood Bowl
Chip Kinman and PCH @ La Luz de Jesus/Wacko (Free show at 6:00PM) – Punk rock for the family.
Buffalo Killers @ Safari Sam’s
I Am Ghost @ Knitting Factory Front Stage ($14)
1st National International New Zealand Day @ Largo (Sold Out)
Run Run Run / Voyager One / Bedtime for Toys / The Coral Sea @ Spaceland ($8)
Rocco Deluca @ Hotel Cafe
The French Semester @ Pehrspace
The Vacation / The Ringers / Bangkok Five / Oliver Future @ House of Blues ($10)
Serj Tankian / Bitter: Sweet @ Wiltern ($40)
Corey Feldman’s the Truth Movement / The Binges @ the Roxy ($12)
Sunday 8/3/08
[Recommended] Boris / Torche / Lair of the Minotaur @ the Echoplex ($16) – I’ve got some tickets to give away to this show too. Boris is from Japan and plays heavy, sludgy rock. It’s good stuff.
[Recommended] Dolly Parton @ Greek Theatre ($42 - $100) – Dolly’s great, but damn these tix are expensive.
[Recommended] Little Radio Summer Camp: Restaurant / Coco B's / Spider Problem @ Little Radio Warehouse [1218 Long Beach Ave] - Guess the Movies aren't playing - sorry for spreading lies.....
[Recommended] Grand Ole Echo: Mike Stinson / Dave Gleason and Old Californio @ the Echo (Free) - Early show at 5:30PM.
No Age / Mika Miko / Abe Vigoda @ 1615 N. Vine St – Good chance to see three of the best known Smell bands in one shot.
Obi Best / The Meemies / Light FM / The Sweet Hurt @ Tangier ($7) – Good local lineup.
Reggae Night: UB40 @ Hollywood Bowl
The Honorary Title / Mansions / The New Frontiers / Paper Rival @ Troubadour ($12)
Mansions @ Troubadour
Nomo / El Ten Eleven / Jesus Makes the Shotgun Sound @ Spaceland ($8) – Presented by Aquarium Drunkard
[Recommended] The Tennessee Three @ Safari Sam’s ($15) – Johnny Cash’s backing band.
The Health Club @ Mr. T’s Bowl
Me First & the Gimme Gimmes @ House of Blues ($14)
Lyle Lovett & his Large Band @ Orpheum ($55)
Magick Daggers / Blood Red Dancers / Vaginals / David Scott Stone @ the Smell ($5)
No Age / Mika Miko / Abe Vigoda @ 1615 N. Vine St – Good chance to see three of the best known Smell bands in one shot.
Obi Best / The Meemies / Light FM / The Sweet Hurt @ Tangier ($7) – Good local lineup.
Reggae Night: UB40 @ Hollywood Bowl
The Honorary Title / Mansions / The New Frontiers / Paper Rival @ Troubadour ($12)
Mansions @ Troubadour
Nomo / El Ten Eleven / Jesus Makes the Shotgun Sound @ Spaceland ($8) – Presented by Aquarium Drunkard
[Recommended] The Tennessee Three @ Safari Sam’s ($15) – Johnny Cash’s backing band.
The Health Club @ Mr. T’s Bowl
Me First & the Gimme Gimmes @ House of Blues ($14)
Lyle Lovett & his Large Band @ Orpheum ($55)
Magick Daggers / Blood Red Dancers / Vaginals / David Scott Stone @ the Smell ($5)
1 comment:
Pretty sure the No Age show's been cancelled.
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