Monday, May 04, 2009
On a day, alack the day, Love, whose month is ever May...
Yes, we sing that Shakespeare sonnet whenever this month comes along. We can't help it. I mean, look how good this month is going to be...
Headed to Space 15 Twenty early Friday for "All Together Now," a night of music, film, photography, and dance by some of L.A.'s most brilliant women (pictured above). Produced by local artiste magnifique Nicole Disson, the event featured beautiful portraits by Shelby Duncan, amazing screenings by Jacqueline Suskin ("The Balance of Old and New"), Aska Matsumiya, and KT Comkowycz, and stunning performances by The Ladies Choir and Jenny O. The Ladies Choir is a newish project started by Becky Stark and Aska Matsumiya that we caught a few months ago at the Hammer and we doubt we'll ever miss another performance. Along with Stark and Matsumiya the ever-growing choirship includes members of Lion of Panjshir, BlackBlack, Warpaint, Anna Oxygen, and a veritable who's who of L.A.'s cultural scene. The songs (so far, mostly Becky Stark originals) sounded beautiful, as you might expect with such talented ladies. An album was recently recorded so look out for that in the near future... Later, we stopped by Spaceland to catch Useless Keys and Eagle Winged Palace, both of whom have new songs that you need to hear right this second. And then to Women of Crenshaw for another NON+ house party slash mosh pit frenzy initiated by your friendly folks at la-underground.
So what else is going on in May?...
Residencies this month include: Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros, Juliette Commagere, ANAVAN, Gangi, Lex Land, Avi Buffalo, Golden Animals, Restavrant, Jim Hanft, Moostache/Evening Hour...
Record release shows include: Meat Puppets, Mika Miko, Carina Round, Jill Sobule, Sara Watkins, Iglu & Hartley, Tom Brosseau, The Monolators, Amateurs, War Tapes, Cosio, The Valley Arena, Michelle Malone, Lisa Donnelly, Lindsay Tomasic, Nick Bognar, Elliot Deutsch, Dawn Mitschele, Suicide Cowboy...
Big events include: Audiotistic, Lebowski Fest, Murderfest 5.0, Wango Tango, Part Time Punks 4 Year Anniversary, KROQ Weenie Roast, Santa Monica Festival, BuFest, Rose City Rocks Music Fest, Top of the Town Arts Festival...
And we're presenting two shows this month. One at The Smell this Wednesday 5/6 with Warpaint, EXITMUSIC, VOICEsVOICEs, and Alexandra Hope. And at pehrspace on 5/29 with The Monolators, Okie Dokie, NON+ and UV Lights.
Should be a fun one.
