Vintage Jamaica at The Mountain Bar - Feb 1 2009

VINTAGE JAMAICA helps you close out the weekend with good vibes at the MOUNTAIN BAR in China Town.  Vintage Jamaica is the weekly Sunday event for those looking to relax before another work week with some mellow music over a stiff cocktail.  DJ Fadah Sparrow performs on the wheels of steel presenting a night of roots, reggae and classic hits from the 60’s.  Doors open at 9pm with a FREE cover all night long.  The Mountain Bar is a cool spot in the heart of China Town in downtown LA located at 475 Gin Ling Way and online at www.themountainbar.com.

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Babyland at The Smell - Jan 31 2009

BABYLAND electrifies the stage at THE SMELL in Downtown LA. BABYLAND embodies the integration of electronic music with the direct approach of hardcore punk sounds and the intensity of junk noise. There dynamic high-energy shows with the use of custom built junk instruments are always a crowd pleaser and you can check them out at www.myspace.com/babylandmusic. There will also be a performance by Former Ghost (www.freddyruppert.blogspot.com).  This is a FREE All Ages show starting at 9pm.  The smell is located at 247 South Main Street in Downtown Los Angeles (between 2nd and 3rd Street...enter through alley in the back) and online at www.myspace.com/thesmell and www.thesmell.org.

Fast Fwd>> at The Little Temple - Jan 31 2009

FAST FWD>> brings the beats and rhythm to LITTLE TEMPLE in Silverlake.  This night will feature the mix-master styling’s of DJ Anthony Valadez (Vibrate / KCRW), DJ Destroyer (Strictly Social) and DJ Puffs (Karma / Spinaddicts) and KG Superstar (Vibrate / Honey) playing Hip Hop, Old School, Mash Ups, Bangers and Future Sounds all night long.  Doors open at 9pm with a $5 cover before 10:30pm and $7 after.  The Little Temple is the eastside offspring of the Temple Bar in Santa Monica and is equally as cool with its Asian Zen-like vibe and always chill atmosphere and crowd.  You can check it out online at www.littletemple.com and www.myspace.com/thelittletemple.  Little Temple is located at 4519 Santa Monica Blvd. in Silver Lake.

The Soup Kitchen at The Edison - Jan 30 2009

THE EDISON provides some financial crisis relief with the weekly Friday event THE SOUP KITCHEN in downtown LA.  In an effort to restore confidence in the community and its businesses, The Edison introduces The Soup Kitchen, Friday from 5-7 PM, to remind everyone to maintain perspective through this financial crisis and to support those truly in need.  The Soup Kitchen features complimentary Grilled Cheese Melts and Tomato Soup along with two distinctive drinks:  "Your 401 K" (A Gin Cocktail) and "The Bail Out" (Bourbon).  25% of net proceeds from the night go to local food banks and charities.  Additional donations are welcome and will be passed along to those who need our support the most.  Every cocktail will include a postcard at the bottom where Customers are asked to contribute their quote on how they feel about the economy that week.  Included is a disclaimer stating that any complaints about the customer's 401 K or Bailout will be forwarded at no cost to their congressional representative.  The two best quotes will receive 2 VIP tickets each to our Wednesday Night Lucent Dossier Cabaret.  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 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.

Jim Bianco & Greg Laswell at The Hotel Cafe - Jan 30 2009

JIM BIANCO & GREG LASWELL light up the stage at the HOTEL CAFE.  Jim Bianco is an amazing Singer/Songwriter who melds Rock n’ Roll and Jazzy tones into what can only be described as musical perfection.  You can check him out online at www.myspace.com/jimbianco and www.jimbianco.com.  Greg Laswell is a standout singer/songwriter who creates songs that are driven by a melancholy atmosphere coupled with a thriving uplifting beat that captures the listener.  His sound has been compared to "Like Coldplay, without the pretentiousness" and he has been featured on the soundtracks of "Grey's Anatomy", "True Blood", "Shark", "The Hills", "Without a Trace", "Damages", "Cold Case", the season finale of "NUMB3RS", "90210", "Smallville" and "One Tree Hill".  You can check him out at www.myspace.com/greglaswell.There will also be performances by Eleni Mandell (www.myspace.com/elenimandell), Andy Clockwise (www.myspace.com/andyclockwise) and Theresa Anderson (www.myspace.com/theresaanderssonmusic).  Doors open at 7pm with a $10 cover.  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.

Lady Danville at The El Rey Theatre - Jan 30 2009

LADY DANVILLE hits the stage at THE EL REY THEATRE.  Lady Danville is an amazing folk pop Trio consisting of Michael Garner, Dan Chang and Matthew Frankel who complement their A Cappella roots with equally skilled and soulful instrumental accompaniment.  You can check them out online at www.myspace.com/ladydanville.  Lady Danville will be joined onstage by the very talented Tyrone Wells (www.myspace.com/tyronewells) and Keaton Simons (www.myspace.com/keatonsimons).  Doors open at 7:30pm with a $15 cover.  The El Rey is located at 5515 Wilshire Blvd in Los Angeles and you can get further info online at www.theelrey.com.

Boogaloo Assasins at The Bordello - Jan 29 2009

BOOGALOO ASSASSINS bring some musical salsa sounds to THE BORDELLO.  The Boogaloo Assassins are a stand out Latin ensemble whose amazing sound finds influences from the music of Cuba, Puerto Rico, Spanish Harlem and beyond, with a special jones for New York City's Latin boogaloo, salsa, soul & funk of the late 60's and early 70's. You can be blown away like I was on their website www.myspace.com/theboogalooassassins.  There will also be performances by Dam Funk (www.myspace.com/damfunk), The Cosmic Kids (www.myspace.com/cosmickiddjs) and Allensworth (www.myspace.com/jamieallensworth).  The show starts at 9pm with a $10 cover.  Bordello’s is located at 901 E 1st Street in Los Angeles and online at www.bordellobar.com.

Quetzal Guerrero and the Warriors at The Redwood Bar - Jan 29 2009

QUETZAL GUERRERO AND THE WARRIORS has the last musical performance of thier Weekly Thursday January Residency 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 316 W. 2nd Street in Los Angeles and online at www.theredwoodbar.com.

Rami Dearest at The Detroit Bar - Jan 29 2009

RAMI DEAREST rocks the stage at THE DETROIT BAR in Costa Mesa.  Rami Dearest an amazing singer/songwriter and former Frontman of the great LA based band Something for Rockets (www.somethingforrockets.com).  Rami combines sixties pop songwriting with soulful crooning harkening back to classic Motown which he dubs "Indie-Pop-Soul".  You can check him out at www.myspace.com/ramidearest.  There will also be music sets by Evening Hour (www.myspace.com/eveninghour), Parade of Lights (www.myspace.com/paradeoflights) and Two Guns (www.myspace.com/twogunsmusic).  The show starts at 8pm with a $6 cover.  The Detroit Bar is located at 843 West 19th Street in Costa Mesa and online at www.detroitbar.com.

The Mighty Regis at Molly Malone's - Jan 29 2009

THE MIGHTY REGIS rock out Irish Folk Style at MOLLY MALONE’S.  The Mighty Regis is a high energy Irish Folk Rock band who has lit of the stage at Molly Malone’s for many nights, much to the delight of its patrons out to experience a little bit of the Emerald Isle in La La land.  You can listen to them at www.myspace.com/themightyregis.  There will also be musical performances by Jessica Sonner (www.myspace.com/jessicasonner), The Riders (www.myspace.com/theriders) and Brian Travis Band (www.myspace.com/briantravisband).  Cover is $6 and doors open at 6pm with music starting at 7pm.  Molly Malone’s is located at 575 S. Fairfax Ave. Los Angeles.  You can check out this rockin Irish Pub at www.mollymalonesla.com.

Lucent Dossier at The Edison - Jan 28 2009

LUCENT DOSSIER presents their weekly Wednesday illuminating performance at THE EDISON.  Lucent Dossier is a what happens when Vaudeville and Cirque De Soleil collide in a sensual, magical and visual extravaganza.  You can get more info and buy tickets at http://lucentdossier.com.  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 online at www.edisondowntown.com.  The show starts at 9pm with a $20 cover at the door and $15 presale through the Edison website.  There will also be DJ sounds provided by DJ Imagika (www.myspace.com/djimagika).  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.

Dub Club at The Echoplex - Jan 28 2009

THE DUB CLUB brings the booty shaking reggae rhythms to the ECHOPLEX in Echo Park. Spinning the best classic reggae, dub and dancehall will be resident DJ’s Tom Chasteen, Roy Corderoy, The Dungeonmaster, and Boss Harmony.  Cover is $5 with doors opening at 9pm.  You can also get more info at www.myspace.com/dubclubla and www.attheecho.com.  THE ECHOPLEX which is one of the coolest clubs in Echo Park is located at 1822 Sunset Blvd and www.attheecho.com online.

The Happy Problem at Molly Malone's - Jan 28 2009

THE HAPPY PROBLEM celebrates thier success at this years NAMM shows with a musical performance at MOLLY MALONE'S.  The Happy Problem is the high energy pop/punk/rock side project headed by singer Sam Shaber (www.myspace.com/samshaber) and shows that this girl can rock hard on both and edgy punk and indie acoustic arenas.  You can check them out online at www.myspace.com/thehappyproblem.  The Happy Problem will be giving away FREE CD's to the first 20 guest in the door.  Also performing will be musical artist Cari Howe (www.myspace.com/carihowe), Welldiggers Banquet (www.myspace.com/welldiggersbanquet) and Craig Banks (www.myspace.com/craigbanks).  Cover is $6 and doors open at 6pm and music starting at 8pm.  Molly Malone’s is located at 575 S. Fairfax Ave. Los Angeles.  You can check out this rockin Irish Pub at www.mollymalonesla.com.

The Rescues at the Hotel Cafe - Jan 28 2009

THE RESCUES play the final show of thier January Residency at the HOTEL CAFE.  The Rescues are a collaboration of local artist Adrianne (www.myspace.com/adriannemusic) Kyler England (www.myspace.com/kylerengland) and Gabriel Mann (www.myspace.com/gabrielmann) all of whom are amazing local music artist in their own right.  You can check them out at their individual websites or www.myspace.com/therescues.  There will also be musical sets by Tony Lucca (www.myspace.com/tonylucca), Amy Speace (www.myspace.com/amyspeace), Jessica Sonner (www.myspace.com/jessicasonner) and Billy the Kid (www.myspace.com/billythekid).  Doors open at 7pm with a $10 cover.  The Hotel Café is one of my favorite LA venues and a great place to listen to music and enjoy food and drinks from their café style menu in a cool low key vibe setting.  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.

Dan & Leland at Cafe Cordial - Jan 28 2009

DAN & LELAND perform the ACOUSTIC CORDIAL night at CAFE CORDIAL in Sherman Oaks.  Dan and Leland are a cool musical dynamic duo with a eclectic-rock sound created by a blend of ferocious guitar playing with pop sensibility and top-shelf songwriting. You can listen to some of their tracks and get more info at www.myspace.com/danandleland.  There will also be music sets by Dave Phenicie (www.myspace.com/davephenicie), Stephanie Quayle (www.myspace.com/stephaniequayle) and Brokedown Cadillac (www.myspace.com/brokedowncadillacband).  This is a FREE show with the music starting at 9pm.  Cafe Cordial is a great Valley music venue offering a great dinning experience along with an equally great nightly live music set list.  Cafe Cordiale is located at 14015 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks and online at www.cafecordiale.com.

Them Terribles! at The Viper Room - Jan 28 2009

THEM TERRIBLES! bring thier rockin sound to THE VIPER ROOM in Hollywood.  Them Terribles! is a high energy kick-ass punk rock band hailing from Santa Barbara.  Their sound has been compared to a mixture of the Strokes and The Killers and a throwback to the 50’s rebel rock charm and 60’s garage mania.  This is a show not to be missed for all you LA rockers out there as this may be you next favorite band after the show.  You can check them out at www.myspace.com/themterribles.  There will also be sets by Giant State (www.myspace.com/giantstate), We Are the Fury (www.myspace.com/wearethefury), Astra Heights (www.myspace.com/astraheights) and illScarlett (www.myspace.com/illScarlett).  Doors open at 7pm with a $10 cover.  The Viper Room which is one of Sunset Strips cool and infamous live music joints is located at 8852 Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood and www.viperroom.com online.

Crash Kings at The Roxy - Jan 28 2009

CRASH KINGS rock the stage at THE ROXY in Hollywood.  The Crash Kings are an incredible high energy blues-infused urban rock collabo headed by brothers Tony and Mike Beliveau.  You can check them out at www.myspace.com/crashkings.  There will also be sets by Skull & Phones featuring IMA Robot (www.myspace.com/imarobot) and Ringside (www.myspace.com/ringside).  Doors open at 8pm with $15 tickets.  The Roxy is one of the top rock venues in Hollywood and is located at 9009 W. Sunset Blvd. and online at www.theroxyonsunset.com.

Sara Lov at Spaceland - Jan 27 2009

SARA LOV performs the last show of her January Tuesday Residency at SPACELAND.  Sara Lov continues to enchant crowds with her beautiful dark, moody and soulful indie sound which she highlighted as lead singer of the LA based band The Devics. You can listen to her at www.saralov.com and www.myspace.com/saralov.  There will also be musical performances by Hands (www.myspace.com/handssounds), BRAM (www.myspace.com/wearebram) and Yearbook Pictures (www.myspace.com/yearbookpictures).  Doors open at 8pm with $10 advance and $12 day of cover.  Spaceland is an awesome place to hear live rock and one of my favorite venues in LA. Spaceland is located at 1717 Silver Lake Blvd. in Silver Lake. For more info you can go to www.clubspaceland.com.

Coby Brown at Hotel Cafe - Jan 27 2009

COBY BROWN lights up the stage at the HOTEL CAFE in Hollywood.  Coby Brown truly shows how music can heal all as a recent cancer survivor this amazing singer/songwriter shows a great depth of emotion and drive in his latest musical effort Stars and Curses which in many ways reflects his outlook on having a new start on life.  You can check him out at www.myspace.com/cobybrown.  There will be additional music performances by The Honorary Title (www.myspace.com/thehonorarytitle), Stephanie Schneiderman (www.myspace.com/stephanieschneiderman) and Mike Bloom (www.myspace.com/mikebloom).  Doors open at 7pm with a $10 cover.  The Hotel Café is LA’s best coffee house style music venues that always has a good rotation of local music artist.  For more info go to www.hotelcafe.com.  The Hotel Café is located at 1623 ½ N. Cahuenga Blvd. in Hollywood.

Jenni Alpert at The Mint - Jan 26 2009

JENNI ALPERT brings her soulful sounds to the stage at THE MINT.  Jenni A has an amazing soulful jazzy/rock sound which is created from her smooth vocals and equally talented skills on the guitar and piano.  She is definitely among my favorite and highly recommended LA artist to check out.  You can listen to some of her tracks and get more info at www.jennialpert.com and on myspace at www.myspace.com/jennialpert.  Also performing will be artist Angela Cook and Kevin Kanner (www.myspace.com/kannerdrums).  Doors open at 7pm with a $8 cover.  The Mint is an awesome live venue located just south of Hollywood and always has talented group of artist performing.  The mint is located at 6010 W. Pico Blvd. in Los Angeles and at www.themintla.com online.

Jess Furman at Room 5 Lounge - Jan 26 2009

JESS FURMAN lights up the stage for the SONGWRITERS IN THE ROUND night at ROOM 5 LOUNGE.  From the sidewalks of suburbia to New York City curbs and venues such as CBGBs Gallery, The Cutting Room, The Bitter End and Arlene’s Grocery, Jess Furman has been tearing up the stage for years with an act that ranges from complex acoustic guitar riffs accompanied by fast-paced lyrics to soulful piano ballads with a hint of jazzy vocal undertones.  You can check her out at www.myspace.com/jessfurman and www.jessfurman.com.  Jess will be joined onstage by Joel Eckels (www.myspace.com/joeleckelsofpapersun) and Ari Herstand (www.myspace.com/ariherstand).  The show starts at 7pm with a $6 cover.  Room 5 is a great Hollywood lounge featuring a great food and drink menu and although it’s off the major trendy Hollywood scene strips it is definitely worth checking out.  Room 5 is located at 143 N. La Brea Ave. on the second floor in Hollywood and online at www.room5lounge.com.

Rocco Deluca at Spaceland - Jan 26 2009

ROCCO DELUCA plays the last show of his FREE January Monday Residency at SPACELAND.  Rocco DeLuca is a standout local singer/songwriter with a sound that is a fusion of swampy blues, soulful jazz, folk, and stomping rock created by his rich vocals and amazing skills on the Drobo guitar.  Check him out online at www.myspace.com/roccodeluca and www.roccodeluca.com.  There will also be musical performances by Marvelous Toy (www.myspace.com/marveloustoy), The Petrojvic Blasting Co. (www.myspace.com/theblastingcompany) and Pawnshop Kings (www.myspace.com/pawnshopkings).  This is a FREE 21+ show with doors opening at 8:30pm.  Spaceland is an awesome place to hear live rock and one of my favorite venues in LA.  Spaceland is located at 1717 Silver Lake Blvd. in Silver Lake.  For more info you can go to www.clubspaceland.com.

Vintage Jamaica at The Mountain Bar - Jan 25 2009

VINTAGE JAMAICA helps you close out the weekend with good vibes at the MOUNTAIN BAR in China Town.  Vintage Jamaica is the weekly Sunday event for those looking to relax before another work week with some mellow music over a stiff cocktail.  DJ Fadah Sparrow performs on the wheels of steel presenting a night of roots, reggae and classic hits from the 60’s.  Doors open at 9pm with a FREE cover all night long.  The Mountain Bar is a cool spot in the heart of China Town in downtown LA located at 475 Gin Ling Way and online at www.themountainbar.com.

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West Hollywood Winter 2009 Art Walk - Jan 24 2009

LACMA MUSE presents the WEST HOLLYWOOD WINTER 2009 ART WALK.  The West Hollywood Fine Art Gallery Association presents its Winter 2009 ArtWalk with a special program for LACMA Muse.  Eleven galleries will be open and premiering exhibitions.  A schedule of lectures at various galleries will be offered beginning at 6 pm at Glass Garage Gallery (www.glassgaragegallery.com) featuring an intimate artist's talk with acclaimed surrealist Steven Kenny (www.stevenkenny.com) and a 7pm presentation at the Sklyark Fine Art Gallery (www.skylarkfineartgallery.com) by renowned art critic Peter Frank.  This is a FREE self guided tour running from 5pm to 9pm.  You can get more information HERE.

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Sassy Minxx at Brixton Nightclub - Jan 24 2009

SASSY MINXX brings their Scorching Hot Burlesque Show to the BRIXTON NIGHTCLUB in Redondo Beach.  Sassy Minxx are at the cutting edge of contemporary burlesque dance.  Polished, approachable, artistically daring and unpredictable, this group has developed a cult following with their highly original and eclectic blend of musical styles and choreography.  Women outnumber the men 2-1 at their shows because of the storytelling behind their numbers.  They portray women in all their facets - sometimes dark and dangerous and other times bubbly and silly, their numbers reach out and touch you, pulling you into their world, making you a part of the show.  One never knows when you might have a Minxx on your table or even in your lap.  Be present and experience "atmospheric ecstasy" as never before with the Sassy Minxx.  You can check out this amazing Burlesque Troop at www.myspace.com/sassyminxx or their Facebook site HERE.  Tickets are $15 and the show starts at 9pm.  The Brixton Nightclub is located on the Redondo Beach Pier at 100 W. Torrence Blvd. in Redondo Beach and online at www.brixtonsouthbay.com.

Juliette Commagere at The Roxy - Jan 24 2009

JULIETTE COMMAGERE rocks the stage at THE ROXY in Hollywood.  Juliette the Lead vocalist from the band Hello Stranger sets out on her solo tour to highlight her release of “Queens Die Proudly”.  Juliette continues to build upon her ever so versatile and amazing rock/pop/club anthem sound with her current work which you can check out at www.myspace.com/juliettecommagere.  There will additional music sets by His Orchestra (www.myspace.com/hisorchestramusic) and West Indian Girl (www.myspace.com/westindiangirl) celebrating the CD release of "4th on the Floor remixes Volumn 2".  Doors open at 8:30pm with a $13.50 advanced and $15 day of show tickets.  The Roxy is one of the top rock venues in Hollywood and is located at 9009 W. Sunset Blvd. and online at www.theroxyonsunset.com.

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Army Navy at Ground Zero (USC Campus) - Jan 24 2009

ARMY NAVY brings thier musical invasion to GROUND ZERO on the USC Campus.  Army Navy is a cool LA based rock band with a great Brit Pop sound.  You can get more info on them at www.armynavyband.com and www.myspace.com/armynavy. There will be additional musical performances by artist Gangi (www.myspace.com/gangimusic) and Other Lives (www.myspace.com/otherlives).  This is a FREE All-Ages show starting at 7pm.  Ground Zero is a great coffee house style live music venue located on the USC campus.  You can get more info on Ground Zero and future shows HERE.  Ground Zero is located at 615 Child's Way in Los Angeles 90089 phone (213) 821-1484.

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Shane Alexander at The Lodge - Jan 24 2009

SHANE ALEXANDER performs the LIVE AT THE LODGE night at ZOEY'S CAFE.  Shane Alexander is truly standout sing/songwriter talent who brings a classic troubadour style to a modern indie rock sound.  This guy is really damn good and worth checking out.  You can listen to him online at www.myspace.com/shanealexander and www.shanealexandermusic.com.  There will be additional performances by Amber Rubarth (www.myspace.com/amberrubarth), Shades of Day (www.myspace.com/manyshadesofday) and Geoff Pearlman (www.myspace.com/geoffpearlman).  This is an All-Ages show starting at 7pm with $15 advanced and $20 day of tickets.  Zoey’s Café is located at 451 E. Main Street in Ventura and online at www.zoeyscafe.com.

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Funky Soul at The Echo - Jan 24 2009

FUNKY SOUL breaks it down at THE ECHO. L.A.'s longest running dusty beat driven world funk party relocates to The Echo every Saturday. Originally sparked at legendary Silverlake spot Rudolpho’s back in 2001 as a way for founders Music Man Miles, DJ Clifton AKA Soft Touch and a newly arrived from the Eastside DJ Egon of Stones to share the raw funk music crawling out their crates with folks in LA. The night truly became the place where you would hear sounds not found in any other part of the city and many times they would be the first time ever being played in LA. This is a FREE weekly event kicking off at 10pm. You can get more info at www.myspace.com/funkysole. The Echo is one of the coolest spots in Echo Park is located at 1822 Sunset Blvd and www.attheecho.com online.

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Tapes N' Tapes at the El Rey Theatre - Jan 24 2009

TAPES N' TAPES rocks the stage at the EL REY THEATRE.  Tapes N' Tapes hails from Minneapolis, Minnesota and is touring thier latest CD "Walk It Off" which has been descibed as refined, catchy rock 'n' roll menagerie...replete with jagged guitar, spicy melodies and superb rhythm section.  Basically put these guys rock hard and you can check them out at www.tapesntapes.com and www.myspace.com/tapesntapes.  Also performing will be bands Wild Light (www.myspace.com/wildlight) and Wavves (www.myspace.com/wavves).  Doors open at 8pm with tickets running $16.  The El Rey is located at 5515 Wilshire Blvd in Los Angeles and you can get further info online at www.theelrey.com.

Joey Remmers at the Corey Helford Gallery - Jan 24 2009

JOEY REMMERS has his opening reception for TRACKING THE WOUNDED at the COREY HELFORD GALLERY.  For his first solo show at the gallery, Remmers creates a series of compelling visual narratives, many of which are adaptations from his favorite novels and short stories.  Inspired by authors from Stephen King and Chuck Palahniuk to Michael Chabon and Dean Koontz, Remmers employs the paintbrush, as an author would the pen, to create timeless moments and intimate snapshots. Remmers’ color palette is more muted than before, and the oil and mixed media works highlight the grain of his birch panels.  You can get more information and view his artwork at www.joeyremmers.com.  The reception will run from 7-10pm and also feature guest artist Devin Crane "Love and Tears" (www.devincrane.com).  The exhibit will run from Jan 24 to Feb 14.  The Corey Helford Gallery is located at 8522 Washington Blvd. in Culver City and online at www.coreyhelfordgallery.com.

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Dave Lefner at LA Art Show - Jan 21 to 25 2009

DAVE LEFNER showcases his craft at the LA ART SHOW.  Dave Lefner is an amazing LA based Artist whose works reflect his love for his hometown and nostalgia for its aging, but unique signage, storefronts, and architecture from all Los Angeles areas, ranging from the Valley to Hollywood, to his current home of Downtown L.A.  His unique prints are made using the labor intensive an process-oriented technique of Block Printing which has become lost and forgotten in the digital age of printing.  But for Lefner, the beautiful mystery of this process, as the piece slowly reveals itself with each new color, is worth preserving as much as his subject matter, his city- a ciudad of angels.  Dave will be printing various demonstration pieces at his booth for the entire five day run.  You can check out some of his works and also get more information on the artist and his process at www.davelefner.com.  The 14th Annual Los Angeles Art Show features over 135 prominent galleries from around the globe, exhibiting for sale a dazzling array of art from Rembrandt to Ruscha and beyond and over 15,000 paintings, drawings, prints, photographs, video, and sculpture, from master works of the past to cutting edge contemporary.  The LA Art Show has moved to it new location for 2009 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, West Hall A, 1201 South Figueroa Street in downtown Los Angeles.  The general show hours are 11am - 8pm Thursday through Saturday and 11am - 5pm Sunday with a $20 admission.  For more information visit www.laartshow.com.

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Chris Pierce at The El Rey Theatre - Jan 23 2009

CHRIS PIERCE headlines at the EL REY THEATRE.  Chris is an amazing guitar player and equally talented singer whose sound is defined by his deep, soulful vocals and syncopated acoustic picking and strumming with original material running the stylistic gamut from r&b to pop to reggae.  You can get more info and check out some of his latest tracks on his website www.chrispierce.com and www.myspace.com/chrispierce.  There will be additional performances by Chris Joyner (www.myspace.com/chrisjoyner) and The Elevaters (www.myspace.com/elevaters).   Doors open at 8pm with tickets going for $18 advance and $20 day of.  The El Rey is located at 5515 Wilshire Blvd in Los Angeles and you can get further info online at www.theelrey.com.

Amber Rubarth at The Hotel Cafe - Jan 23 2009

AMBER RUBARTH hits the stage at the HOTEL CAFE.  Although she's only been playing for a little over 3 years you'd never guess it from her soulful and deep emotional sound.  Amber started her musical journey on a very twisted path which included being an apprentice wood sculpter which in a large way was responcible for launching her musical career when the head sculptor told her one of the most significant things he ever learned in life was the importance of following your number one passion and not your second or third, because you will only be truly great if you're doing what you really love most after which she, quit, and told him i was going to learn to play guitar and be a musician.  You can check her out at www.myspace.com/amberrubarth.  There will be additional music performances by Caitlin Crosby (www.myspace.com/CaitlinCrosby), Kari Kimmel (www.myspace.com/karikimmel), Ryan Calhoun (www.myspace.com/ryancalhounmusic) and Chris Ayer (www.myspace.com/chrisayer).  Doors open at 7:00pm.  The Hotel Café is LA’s best coffee house style music venues that always has a good rotation of local music artist.  For more info go to www.hotelcafe.com.  The Hotel Café is located at 1623 ½ N. Cahuenga Blvd. in Hollywood.

Them Terribles! at Three Clubs - Jan 22 2009

THEM TERRIBLES! play BETWEEN A ROCK AND A HARD PLACE presented by New York Underbelly at THREE CLUBS.  Them Terribles! is a high energy kick-ass punk rock band hailing from Santa Barbara.  Their sound has been compared to a mixture of the Strokes and The Killers and a throwback to the 50’s rebel rock charm and 60’s garage mania.  This is a show not to be missed for all you LA rockers out there as this may be you next favorite band after the show.  You can check them out at www.myspace.com/themterribles.  The cover is $10 with the music starting at 10pm.  Three Clubs has evolved from the original Hollywood martini lounge into a first-class entertainment venue and popular weekend dance club.  Three Clubs is located at 1123 Vine Street in Hollywood and online at www.threeclubs.com.

Quetzal Guerrero and the Warriors at The Redwood Bar - Jan 22 2009

QUETZAL GUERRERO AND THE WARRIORS continue thier Weekly Thursday January Residency 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 316 W. 2nd Street in Los Angeles and online at www.theredwoodbar.com.

Mighty Regis at Molly Malone's - Jan 22 2009

THE MIGHTY REGIS rock out Irish Folk Style at  MOLLY MALONE’S.  The Mighty Regis is a high energy Irish Folk Rock band who has lit of the stage at Molly Malone’s for many nights, much to the delight of its patrons out to experience a little bit of the Emerald Isle in La La land.  You can listen to them at www.myspace.com/themightyregis.  There will also be musical performances by Sarah Hethcoat (www.myspace.com/sarahhethcoat) and Bruno Mars (www.myspace.com/brunossongs).  Cover is $6 and doors open at 6pm.  Molly Malone’s is located at 575 S. Fairfax Ave. Los Angeles.  You can check out this rockin Irish Pub at www.mollymalonesla.com.

IM Radio Inauguration Dance Party at The Echo - Jan 20 2009

THE ECHO celebrates the beginning of Change in America with the IM RADIO INAUGURATION DANCE PARTY.  This is a FREE 18+ event (although donations are galdly accepted at the door) and the place to be for those wanting to celebrate the start of the Obama Presidency in Echo Park.  The event kicks off at 8pm with a rebroadcasting of the Inauguration Speech followed by dancing and music entertainment provided by THE POLYAMOROUS AFFAIR (www.myspace.com/thepolyamorousaffair) and DJ sets by DJ DORIAN, MR. COCCON and MR. STEVE McQUEEN.  The event runs from 8pm to 2am and you can get more info at www.imradionetwork.org.  The Echo is one of the coolest spots in Echo Park is located at 1822 Sunset Blvd and www.attheecho.com online.

View the Flyer HERE

Art of Change Inaugural Ball at The Mayan Club - Jan 20 2009

THE WEST COAST ART OF CHANGE INAUGURAL BALL celebrates the presidency of Barack Obama at THE MAYAN CLUB in Downtown LA.  Although most Inaugural Balls happen in DC this is your chance to celebrate along side with them for this historic occasion as this event will be held in conjuction with the Washington DC "Art of Change" Official Inaugural Ball.  The two events will celebrated together via web cam and the internet so that others all over the world can watch and participate with the artist.  There will be a reshowing of the Inauguration Speech on 6 Big Screens at 8pm with food provided by Carbon Grill (a Farmers Market favorite).  After the speech there will be musical entertainment and dancing provided by SF's DJ MOTION POTION (www.myspace.com/motionpotion), THE MUTAYTOR (www.myspace.com/themutaytor), THE CRYSTAL METHOD (www.myspace.com/thecrystalmethod) and DJ WOLFIE (http://djwolfie.com) closing out the night.  Creative Formal Attire is encouraged as this is a Ball and the event starts at 7pm with tickets going for $10.  For Ticket sales and more information visit www.wonderlandadventuresinc.com.  The Mayan Club is located at 1038 S Hill St in Downtown Los Angeles and online at www.clubmayan.com.

Inauguration Celebration at Edendale Grill - Jan 20 2009

THE EDENDALE GRILL holds a INAUGURATION CELEBRATION for the start of the Obama presidency.  The historic building of the Edendale Grill built in 1924 once served as the Los Angeles Fire Station Number 56 and has been restored and retrofitted to one of Silver Lake's premier night spots and restuarants.  To celebrate the beginning of this Historic Presidency there will be BARACK OBAMA inspired specials all night including Hawaiian PRIMO beer on tap for $4, Premium Well Drinks for $4, Glass of Champagne for $5, Hawaiian Kallua Pork Sliders for $6 and Chicago Style Hot Dogs for $6.  You can get more details on the event HERE.  The Edendale Grill is located at 2838 Rowena Avenue in Silver Lake and online at www.edendalegrill.com.

People's Inaugural Ball at Church in Ocean Park - Jan 20 2009

THE PEOPLE'S INAUGURAL BALL celebrates the inuaguration of President Obama at the CHURCH IN OCEAN PARK.  Come dressed to impress for this FREE event celebrating the start of the Obama Presidency.  There will be Free Food, drinks dancing and music throughout the day.  The Spaghetti dinner starts at 5pm with drinks served after 6pm.  There will be live music sets by Peter Goetz (www.myspace.com/outsideobserver) at 7pm and End of June (www.myspace.com/endofjunesite) at 8:15pm.  The event runs from 5pm to 10pm and you can get more info on the event HERE.  This is not a Church event and donations are gratefully accepted (to cover the cost) but not required.  The Church in Ocean Park is located at 235 Hill Street in Santa Monica.

Jenni Alpert at TRiP - Jan 19 2009

JENNI ALPERT performs at the ACOUSTIC ARTIST SHOWCASE at TRIP in Santa Monica.  Jenni A has a soulful jazzy/rock sounds with amazing and smooth vocals which is perfect for the intimate setting of the Hotel Cafe.   You can check her out online at www.jennialpert.com and on myspace at www.myspace.com/jennialpert.  Jenni will be joined on stage by artist Be Willing James  (www.myspace.com/bewilling) and Rick O'Shay (www.myspace.com/artobrosky).  The show starts at 8pm.  TRiP is located at 2101 Lincoln Blvd. in Santa Monica and online at www.tripsantamonica.com.