SAINT JOHN AND THE REVELATIONS perform at GENGHIS COHEN. Saint John has experienced much in his life and musical journey over the years and the lyrical and emotional depth of his music reflects this. His latest effort "Mercy" is a melencholic but honest soul-searching musical journey.You can check out Saint John and some of his music at www.myspace.com/saintjohnandtherevelations. Also performing will be artist Brandon James (www.myspace.com/brandonjamesrock). The music starts at 9pm with a $7 cover. Genghis Cohen is a cool place to check out local bands with the extra added benefit that you can order some amazing Chinese cuisine while you watch the show. Genghis Cohen is located at 740 N. Fairfax Avenue in West Hollywood one block north of Melrose Blvd. go to www.genghiscohen.com for more information.
WEEKLY PICKS
Alana Sweetwater at Hotel Cafe - Jan 2 2009
ALANA SWEETWATER returns to the West coast for a special show at the HOTEL CAFE. I first saw Alana at the Hotel Café a few years ago where she proved good things do come in small packages. This girl has an amazing big sultry sound which she complements with her skills on the guitar. Since she moved to New York, LA has definitely lost one of its premier sirens so I highly recomend checking her show out. You can listen to some of her music and get more info online at www.myspace.com/alanasweetwatermusic and www.alanasweetwater.com. Also performing will be artist Phil Rodriguez (www.myspace.com/philrodriguezmusic), Andy Clockwise (www.myspace.com/andyclockwise), Aaron Beaumont (www.myspace.com/aaronbeaumont) and Mesach. Doors open at 7pm. The Hotel Café is a great place to listen to music with a great little food and drink menu and cool low key vibe. You can check out the Hotel Café online at www.hotelcafe.com. The Hotel café is located at 1623 ½ N. Cahuenga Blvd. just south of Hollywood Blvd.
The New-Over at Cranes Tavern - Jan 1 2009
THE NEW-OVER helps your celebrate the first day of 2009 at CRANES HOLLYWOOD TAVERN. The NewOver continues the tradition of the summer doover event as a FREE house party style Jammy Jam complete with booze and bbq all day long. The DJ’s spin a great mix of Hip Hop, Rock, Rap, Dancehall, Disco and pretty much anything else you can shake your booty to. The crowd is also a great eclectic mix of chill people out to have a positive good time. Special for this New Years event will be a complimentary Bloody Mary & Screwdriver Bar from 2-4pm. You can get more info at the doover blog and www.myspace.com/thedoover. The event runs from 2pm – 10pm. Cranes Hollywood Tavern is located at 1611 El Centro Avenue between Hollywood Blvd. and Selma in Hollywood.
Quetzal Guerrero at The Red Wood Bar & Grill - Jan 1 2009
QUETZAL GUERRERO hits the stage for a weekly December residency show at THE REDWOOD BAR. Like his unique ethnic background of Native American, Brazilian and Mexican Quetzal’s music is an amazing convergence of Salsa, Yoruba, Brazilian , Jazz, Soul and a host of other styles. If you like Latin music or jazz I highly recommend checking out one of his residency shows. You can check him out online at www.myspace.com/quetzalguerrero. DJ Jose Marquez will also be spinning tunes throughout the night. This is a FREE show starting at 10pm. The Red Wood Bar & Grill is located at Publish Post316 W. 2nd Street in Los Angeles and online at www.theredwoodbar.com.
Giant Maximus in Downtown LA - Dec 31 2008
GIANT MAXIMUS returns for it's annual run as LA's largest New Years celebration in DOWNTOWN LA. Situated on a seven-acre private site in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles with the soaring skyscrapers towering above, GIANT MAXIMUS offers 4 Stages of live music and DJ performances and the Monster Midway (presented by Monster Energy) with High Flying Acrobatix, Psychedelic Circus Antics and, of course, the GIANT Ferris Wheel. On the GIANT stage there will be DJ sets by Moby (www.myspace.com/moby), Benny Benassi (www.myspace.com/benassi), Dirty South (www.myspace.com/dirtysouth909) and a special Early Performance by Paul Oakenfold (www.myspace.com/pauloakenfold) with Mark Lewis (www.myspace.com/djmarklewisglobal). The DEEP Stage will feature Mark Farina (www.myspace.com/markfarina), Marques Wyatt (www.myspace.com/marqueswyatt) and Big Cee. Finally on the DESTRUCTO Stage there will be sets by Mickey Avalon (www.myspace.com/mickeyavalon), Dirt Nasty (www.myspace.com/dirtnasty), Tittsworth (www.myspace.com/titts), Destructo (www.myspace.com/therealdestructo), Franki Chan (www.myspace.com/frankichan) , Paparazzi (www.myspace.com/paparazzi), Andre Legacy (www.myspace.com/andrelegacy) and Beardo (www.myspace.com/beardobeardo). This is a 21+ event with tickets going for $75 General Admission and $165 VIP. You can purchase tickets online and get more information at http://giantclub.com/maximus. The Entrance is located at 8th and Figueroa in downtown LA and doors will open at 7pm and the event will run to 4am.
Nautilist Ball at The Edison - Dec. 31 2008
THE 1st ANNUAL NAUTILIST BALL bring some classic LA style to the local New Year celebrations at THE EDISON. The Nautilist Ball will be an odyssey of futures past, a celebration of ambition and dreams, an evening of pure possibility! There will live Music from and performances throughout the night from Abney Park (www.abneypark.com) and Lucent Dossier (www.lucentdossier.com), dancing with DJ sounds from DJ Imagika (www.myspace.com/djimagika), an Open Premium Bar, Lavish Dessert Spread, Midnight Champagne Toast and much much more. Tickets are $175 and doors open at 9pm. The Edison is one of if not "the" best downtown LA night spot. Located in the basement of the original Los Angeles Edison Power Building it is a cool time warp to the 1930’s – 50’s. The Edison feature several lounge areas with furniture and spaces created from some of the original power plant machinery, background music and media visuals from the roaring era, and live dance acts throughout the night. You can get more info and buy tickets online at www.edisondowntown.com. Dress code is also STRICTLY INFORCED so leave your tennis shoes and T-Shirts home. The Edison is located at 108 W. 2nd Street #101 in downtown LA with the entrance in the alleyway of Harlem Place.
Chris Pierce at Zoey's Cafe - Dec 31 2008
CHRIS PIERCE rings in the New Year with some guitar soul at ZOEY'S CAFE. Chris is an amazing guitar player and equally talented singer. You can get more info and check out some of his latest tracks on his website www.chrispierce.com and www.myspace.com/chrispierce. Chris will be performing with his full band. The Gourmet Wine and Dinner package is $90 and includes appetizer, salad, entree, desert, feature wines from Beck Wines, an after dinner cigar on the patio, and a midnight champagne toast. You can make reservations online at www.zoeyscafe.com or 805-652-1137. Dinner seating starts at 7pm with the live performances starting at 9pm. Zoey's Cafe is located at 451 E. Main Street in downtown Ventura.
You can download the flyer here
You can download the flyer here
Jay Nash at Room 5 Lounge - Dec 31 2008
JAY NASH rocks in the New Year at ROOM 5 LOUNGE. Jay has long been one of my favorite LA artist. His soulful folk rock sound is always a crowd pleaser. You can check him out online at www.jaynash.com and on my space at www.myspace.com/jaynash. Also performing will be artist Rob Giles (www.myspace.com/robgilesmusic), Keaton Simons (www.myspace.com/keatonsimons) and Nina Storey (www.myspace.com/ninastorey). If you want to have an intimate New Year with some great live music this is the perfect spot. Cover is $25 which includes a Champagne toast at midnight. Doors open at 7pm. Room 5 is a great Hollywood Lounge featuring a great food and drink menu and intimate coffee house style interior. Room 5 is located at 143 N. La Brea Avenue on the second floor of Amalfi Restorante and Bar and online at www.room5lounge.com.
Mari Iijima at Genghis Cohen - Sat Dec 27
MARI IIJIMA brings some cool electro-pop sounds to GENGHIS COHEN in West Hollywood. Mari Iijima is an accomplished singer songwriter hailing from Japan where she has released numerous top 10 albums and collaborated with many musical greats including Alan Parson’s Project, Toto, and members of the John Mayer Band. You can check her out her cool unique pop sound at www.myspace.com/mariiijima and http://web.mac.com/marimusic/web/Welcome.html. Mari will be doing a special 45 min set. Also performing will be artist Yvonne Reyes (www.myspace.com/yvonnereyesmusic) and Dylan Nichols (www.myspace.com/dylannicholsmusic). Doors open at 7pm with a $10 cover. Genghis Cohen is a cool place to check out local bands with the extra added benefit that you can order some amazing Chinese cuisine while you watch the show. Genghis Cohen is located at 740 N. Fairfax Avenue in West Hollywood one block north of Melrose Blvd. go to www.genghiscohen.com for more information.
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