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The Dickies Dry Hump The Roxy
JustinThomas
February 23, 2015
“There is no better place to be on a Saturday night than Hollywood.” These were the words mumbled by my Uber driver. All while the lunatic stranger from our Uberpool ride-share aggressively barked lyrics from Sublime’s 40 oz of Freedom to an audience of one. My Saturday night was already
Vissla premiers Palmera Express surf flick in Culver City
Danny Baraz
February 21, 2015
Ahh there is nothing quite like an industry party; the drinks are free, morals are low, and there is entertainment for all! The weekend has finally landed last night at the Byrd’s Nest in Culver City. Vissla, a recently launched surf brand via action sports conglomerate Stokehouse Unlimited, premiered their
Avid Dancer: The Echo continues to shine with stellar residencies
Danny Baraz
February 18, 2015
Is there a better venue in town to showcase new talent than The Echo? I’m a fan of The Smell and all the youthful exuberance that emerges from that cavernous sweatbox but the team that books, manages and promotes The Echo might be the best in L.A. Nowhere is this
A Seminal Performance by The Growlers on Valentines Day
Danny Baraz
February 17, 2015
Could there be a more perfect Valentines Day show than The Growlers? Last night at The Hollywood Palladium , lovers, clubbers, surfers, stoners, loners and large, roving packs of single women descended upon the historic Los Angeles venue to pay homage to the most famous band to ever come out
Moon Block: Party in Orange County w/ Crazy After Party in LA
Taylor Wong
February 17, 2015
Moon Block has done it again. On Sunday night I made my way out to Fullerton for yet another great Moon Block Party. The show took place at The Continental Room, not to be confused with The Constellation Room at The Observatory in Orange County. This, according to the people at
Friday the 13th with Joyce Manor and The Garden in Pomona
Danny Baraz
February 14, 2015
It was the first night of the 2 day affair that landed on Friday the 13th at The Glass House in Pomona. I arrived in beautiful downtown Pomona just in time to grab a bite at one of their many establishments near the venue before doors opened. The opening band, Upset
Babes in Toyland Still Inspire and Terrify at The Roxy
Vanessa Burgundy
February 14, 2015
Kat Bjelland once described Babes in Toyland as “full frontal assault” and after last night, mommy mommy I need an adult. The Roxy was packed to its crusty edges with riot grrrls and boys, riot moms (thanks for the term, Tom Morello), and celebrities alike. Hell, the first person we
The Warlocks and Weed Smoke Don’t Mix at The Bootleg
Danny Baraz
February 12, 2015
I was excited to see The Warlocks for the first time. Attendees of Wednesday’s show at The Bootleg Theater in L.A. were treated to a stacked lineup of opening acts in both rooms of the venue. It was a well crafted build up to a band that helped define the
Preview: “Multi Love” from Unknown Mortal Orchestra
Danny Baraz
February 11, 2015
It seems like every two years, like clockwork, we are blessed with a new Unknown Mortal Orchestra release. Music snobs insist on a certain type of consistency without predictability from their favorite artists. I received an advanced copy of the title track from Unknown Mortal Orchestra’s forthcoming release last week but
