Friday, October 03, 2008
Thanks to all those who trekked it to The Bordello and saw Shiloe, Summer Darling, Spirit Vine, and Ojos Rojos kick out the jams on Wednesday. Thanks to Shiloe for inviting us to be apart of the evening and to Prince Fielder for the awesome mix of new tracks from Rademacher, Eagle and Talon, and Death to Anders among others. Photos up.
As for this weekend, we are a bit at a loss for words. This one will most definitely be difficult to negotiate...
It's a bit odd on a night when Los Angeles is playing host to the likes of David Byrne, Kronos Quartet, Deerhoof, and The Dandy Warhols and those shows aren't even in your top 10. Not when L.A.'s beloved blue collar rockers The Henry Clay People are celebrating the release of their new album For Cheap or For Free at Spaceland with a lineup as wonderful as that album is. Not when Warpaint makes their headline debut at the Troubadour. Or No Age returns to their nesting place, The Smell. Not to mention, Seasons hosting a humongous lineup for their monthly "First Fridays" at Mr. T's Bowl. Or Devon Williams Something going small at the Echo Curio. Or even soul mama Nikka Costa at the El Rey. And what about the regular Friday get-togethers like Jon Brion/Dave Palmer splitting rooms at g'net? Yes, it's going to be a busy night tonight but that's only the appetizer to Saturday...
Don't ask us why Eagle Rock and Detour have been on the same day for the last three years. Just enjoy it. Many of us will be at Detour early to see Afternoons, The Mae Shi, The Monolators (with very special guests), and any other locals needing handclaps. Then, of course, it's imperative that we make it back to the Rock for a terrific lineup (arguably the best in its ten years). If you're not too into the big crowd scene, Rio en Medio and VOICEsVOICEs celebrate the release of their respective new records at Spaceland. Also, Castledoor plays the El Rey as a part of TarFest. And lots of industry kids will be out to see Lelia Broussard, Holly Conlan and others at the Hotel Cafe.
We suspect most people will be recuperating on Sunday but you might want to head down to Long Beach for Schooled in Song, another amazing music festival supporting local music education through scholarships and special funding. Otherwise, Jackson Browne plays the Orpheum. Liz Phair begins two nights at the Troubadour. And the amazing Horse Feathers make a tour stop at Spaceland.
Happy belated birthday to Jeff Weiss (10/2) and yay to those who are celebrating birthdays this weekend: Ms. Correatown (10/5) and Jason 71 (10/5). If we forgot your birthday it's probably because we don't know it. Feel free to email us to get b-day shout-outs.
The Henry Clay People - "This Ain't a Scene" (MP3)
Rio en Medio - "Heartless" (MP3)
Horse Feathers - "Albina" (MP3)
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I never got around to thanking you for the very kind happy birthday wishes, but never late than never, right? So thanks!
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