Thanks to everybody who came out last night for our first Now Blog This night at the Scene. Four bloggers and four bands that each sounded completely different. Big ups to the bands and Allen at the Scene for making it so much fun. As Scott at Little Radio pointed out in his recap, if you know the bloggers, the bands pretty well represented their taste in music. Scott chose the Pity Party who are a little bit experimental/artsy but still accessible. They're not as ethereal as some of the stuff he likes, but still fitting. Joe at Radio Free Silver Lake picked the Western States Motel who play classic indie/college rock. They even did a Beck cover. I chose The Clean Prophets who write great songs and play a moody mix of garage rock, psych rock and 1980s British rock. By the way, they hadn't played a show in two months, but were still tight and excellent. Great job. Jax at Rock Insider picked The Valley Arena who are loud, energetic and fun. Hopefully we'll be doing another one soon.
Friday 4/20/07
Tivo Alert: Morrissy on Jimmy Kimmel
Friday’s Pick:
Trans Am @ Troubadour ($15) – I own their first three albums but must confess that I haven’t even heard their last five. Indie, post-rock.
Also Appearing:
The Youngs @ Pehr Space ($5 donation) – Recent LA transplants.
Benji Hughes @ Getty Center (Free) – Free Fridays at the Getty.
Astra Heights @ Viper Room ($10)
Saturday 4/21/07
Tivo Alert: Bjork on Saturday Night Live
Saturday’s Pick:
Klaxons / The Deadly Syndrome @ ExPlx ($12) – For the indie dance crowd. Tickets for this show are selling incredibly fast. Klaxons have incredible buzz from the British press and even Pitchfork gave them a respectable review this week. They’re also playing Coachella on 4/29. The real attraction (at least for me) is the Deadly Syndrome. They’re a local band with a lot of deserved buzz from local tastemakers. Even the LA Weekly jumped on the bandwagon and wrote about them this week.
Also Appearing:
Smoosh @ Knitting Factory ($12) – The adorable 12 and 14 year old sisters have played with Sleater-Kinney, Pearl Jam, Cat Power, Death Cab and Rilo Kiley.
Art Brut @ Troubadour (Sold Out) – Smart aleck Brits.
Ice Cube @ House of Blues Sunset (Sold Out) – OG.
Club Violaine: The Skydrops / The High Violets / Evervess @ Roberto's Club - 2nd Floor, 686 N. Spring St., Los Angeles ($7) – This is a Ride tribute night for the shoegaze/ethereal music fans.
The Front / Killsonic / Tennis Club / Moonrats @ Il Corral – Killradio benefit.
The Pharmacy @ the Smell
Jewel / John Rich of Big and Rich @ Spaceland ($8) – WTF? One of the oddest bills at Spaceland in recent memory.
Sunday 4/22/07
Part Time Punks: Silver Daggers / No Age @ the Echo ($5)
Benji Hughes @ Tangier ($8)
Shiloe / She’s Your Sister @ Knitting Factory ($5)
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