Monday, February 25, 2008
Saturday was simply one of the greatest nights we've ever been apart of... Dancing, hugging, singing, clapping, cuddling, kissing, holding hands, and, yes, some fainting, all we know is that there's going to be a baby boom nine months from Saturday night.
Avi Buffalo - We'll probably do so many shows with this band they'll get sick of us soon. But it's going to be oh so fun watching them become one of the best bands in Los Angeles. Believe it.
Phoenix and the Turtle - More enchanting and grandiose than ever before. They're already probably the best band in all of San Bernardino County and it's only a matter of time before Los Angeles takes notice. But we're positive if their MySpace read "Sheffield, UK" instead of "Yucaipa, CA" they'd already be on the cover of Rolling Stone by now.
The Special Guests - Between covers of The Beatles ("Real Love"), M.I.A. ("Paper Planes"), Otis Redding ("These Arms of Mine"), and Sunday school hymns ("I Don't Know About Tomorrow"), they gave a us a new song or two, all of which were equally faint-inducing.
Amnion - If you can imagine what joy, hope, and gentility would be like in musical form, that would only be a fraction of what this band is about. We congratulate them on the release of their debut album and for making everyone want to call their Mothers to tell them "I love you."
Special thanks to Pauline, Meredith, and everyone at pehrspace for being so great when we were running so late. It is always a pleasure to spend a night with you... Thanks to DJ Boy Without Oringe for interlacing Tycho and Prefuse 73 with locals Ema and the Ghosts and Lukas Haas just like we dreamed. And, of course, to everyone who came out on a beautifully rainy night and being so supportive in times of crisis... Photos up.
Monthly residencies come to a sad end. We're sure you've heard by now how good they have been so you might want to take a light nap for a long night out. Also tonight, Solare, The Valley Arena, and Exit Music lead a stellar local lineup at the Troubadour. Ex-wife Sarah Silverman discusses our failed marriage at Largo. The inseparable Dorian Wood, Killsonic, and Liz Pappademas huddle up at The Bordello. And The Shys take over the last Monday at the Silverlake Lounge... Correatown returns from a month-long trip of the U.S. to play The Bordello on Tuesday. Anna Waronker plays a rare date at Largo. The Pity Party and Softlightes hit up PYPU down at the Prospector. And You Me and Iowa, The Natural Disasters, and Blanket bring it to The Scene... On Wednesday, Castledoor opens for British Sea Power at The Echo. "The Office's" B.J. Novak does some post-strike stand-up at Largo. The Oohlas open for Stellastarr* at the Troubadour. 8mm, Black Black, Miniature Tigers, and Edison Gem play the Knitting Factory. The Icarus Line at La Cita. And My Pet Saddle do Moscow... Thursday, Mezzanine Owls celebrate the release of their new 7" at The Echo with friends The Mae Shi, Eagle and Talon, and Frankel. The Kids of Widney High has a CD release show at Amoeba. Janet, Ms. Jackson if you're nasty, does an in-store at Virgin Mega (locals should avoid Hollywood & Highland at all cost). Novatunes launch party at the Knitting Factory with Meiko, Lowstars, AM, and others. The Flying Tourbillon Orchestra, The French Semester, and Marvelous Toy order up the bbq special down at The Prospector. Metromix launch party with Diplo on deck. And Meredith Meyer sings songs at Crane's...
In other news: The Airborne Toxic Event is scheduled to perform on Last Call with Carson Daly on 4/22. We totally need your autograph now, boys and girl.
