Friday, November 14, 2008
Funny thing happened after our little spiel on Spaceland the other day. We got invited to cover David Garza at Largo at the Coronet, the mother of all venues that don't allow photos/videos of any kind. It was something we couldn't pass up since 1). We think David Garza is a genius B). Calling David Garza a genius is the understatement of the century and III). As rabid geek fans of David Garza we were going to be there anyway. The show was one of the best we've ever seen him do and we've seen a few -- although there is no record of this since we have never been allowed to take pictures inside the only venue he ever plays in Los Angeles until last night. Unfortunately, however, it's darker than a mothereffer in there -- possibly darker than the old Largo and way darker than Darker My Love and even BlackBlack (that was stupid) -- so the evidence is pretty iffy. In any case, congratulations to Mr. Garza on the release of his new album Dream Delay, which was available for free to all attendees and is available now through CD Baby, select indie music retailers around country, and soon iTunes. We should also mention that the night was catered by our favorite restaurant in Los Angeles, Auntie Em's, which of course is owned by the goddess that is Terri Wahl (formerly of Red Aunts, one of our favorite bands of all time).
Listen up for Tenlons Fort on "Demolisten" tonight. Moonrats, Slang Chickens, and Night Horse open for The International Noise Conspiracy at the Eagle Rock Center for the Arts. The Parson Red Heads, Castledoor, and Slings at Alex's Bar. Eagle Winged Palace, John Thill, and Billygoat at pehrspace. Dave Palmer/Jon Brion at g'net. Lemon Sun, The Cheat and others at the Hotel Cafe. Alexi Murdoch opens for Alanis Morissette at the Orpheum. The Voyeurs, Bright Light Fever and others at Comic Bug. Uh Huh Her at the Avalon. War Tapes, Tijuana Panthers, and others at the Redwood. Mötley Crüe at the Hollywood Palladium. And Deerhoof with friends at Echoplex.
We heard ticket prices for the Marnie Stern show tomorrow at the El Rey shot up 233.3% since her kissing booth announcement. Let's hope she gargles after each $100 participant, otherwise the last dude/dudette is getting a taste of the carnitas certain fans will be having beforehand. Lucky Dragons open. Elsewhere, Sound Downtown Music & Arts Festival looks good. Aaron Beaumont celebrates the re-release of last year's self-release Nothing's Forever (Not Even Goodbye) at the Hotel Cafe. Spirit Animal party at Goldenbear Academy. Machine Project at LACMA. Melissa Ferrick at g'net. Pop Noir opens for Adult. at Echoplex. Lightning Swords of Death and others at Mountain Bar. Robedoor, Wavves, and others at Echo Curio. Seasons, Manhattan Murder Mystery, The Health Club, Secret Alphabet and others at American Legion Hall. And Annabella Lwin at Viper.
We're helping with a show down in Hermosa on Sunday but in the afternoon we'll be stopping by the Part Time Punks Festival at Echoplex (please let us know how many faces Pylon rocks off) as well as the always fun Felt Club at the Shrine. Meanwhile, Charlie Wadhams continues his Tangier residency. The 88 opens for The B-52's at Club Nokia. The Savages, Tigers Can Bite You, and others at the Knitting Factory. And The Antarcticans, Jesus Makes the Shotgun Sound, and Hallween Swim Team down at $ucka Free $undays.
War Tapes - "Dreaming Of You" (MP3)
Aaron Beaumont - "The Park Bench Song" (MP3)
Pylon - "Stop It" (MP3)
