Wednesday, December 14, 2005
Ten days 'til Christmas. I have shopping to do. So let's just get to the point...
Stopped by the Cold War Kids residency to see Eleni's latest project The Grabs, only so we could lust over Elvira and ogle Nigel a bit. The other reason was to see Gliss play a rare local show after being away in Europe for most of the year with so-and-so and you-know-who. I could seriously watch this band play musical chairs all day, but let's face it, all eyes are really on Victoria... Laura Burhenn made a quick stop in L.A. on Saturday at the Hotel Cafe. I love this girl and the new songs sounded great. If you missed her, I do believe she'll be back sooner than you think... Aftwards went to "Miss Derringer" Elizabeth McGrath's opening of her new work "Altarwise by Owl-Light". The woman is simply on another level. Disturbing, beautiful mixed media pieces that prove she's still the goth art queen, especially my favorite piece "Sleep"... A few know that I've probably seen Kate Earl way too many times. Make that way too many times plus one. Her solo show at the Mint was memorable for a few reasons: she's getting better at guitar, the new songs are yummy, and every time she got to 'divine' during her rendition of "O Holy Night," my knees buckled. So good to see you again, Ms. Kate... Earlier that evening, Jenny Owen Youngs made her debut to Los Angeles in front of a rather industry crowd of artists, label dorks, and Nic Harcourt. Youngs, with her sharp tongue and girlie girl songs, actually might be on to something. Too early to say though so keep your eye on her -- especially if she's giving piggyback rides... Gran Ronde played their last show of the year on the opening night of The Colour's residency at Spaceland. For those in the early stages of your "One's to Look Out For 2006," keep them in mind.
It's only been about a year and a half yet it seems like forever and a lifetime since Ozma called it quits. Their return to the stage opening for The Wrens at the Troubadour was kept fairly secret until the last minute. Bands that write pop/rock songs this good are often filed under 'guilty pleasure' in the indie-rock pantheon, but one should never feel guilty about the hooky riffs and catchy choruses this band makes. Stay tuned for more shows in the coming months. Meanwhile, The Wrens continue to be one of our favorite bands ever. Song after perfect song, one wonders why after over ten years they're still only playing mid-sized clubs. Their performance on this night -- and most every night -- was truly... divine.
The Grabs - "Already Forgotten" (MP3)
Yes, only one mp3... it's not Christmas yet.
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yes, first to comment! so pissed i missed ozma. thanks for the pic of STAR though. almst makes up for it. almost.
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: 12/14/2005 08:50:00 AM
: 12/14/2005 08:50:00 AM
I went to the Troubador but had no idea Ozma was opening so I missed them . It said Irregardless was openign. Who the heck is that?!
# posted by : 12/14/2005 03:03:00 PM
: 12/14/2005 03:03:00 PM
i am a huge fan of eleni mandell so thakns for the grabs mp3! -jon
# posted by : 12/17/2005 10:39:00 AM
: 12/17/2005 10:39:00 AM
I emailed a few times. Are you gonna do a 'best of' 05 list? Just curious what you liked from last year.
# posted by : 1/03/2006 03:06:00 AM
: 1/03/2006 03:06:00 AM
did anyone catch irving and rogue wave at the troubadour on the 20th? i missed it - how was it?
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