Codi Caraco at The Cat Club - Feb 23 2009

CODI CARACO lights up the stage at THE CAT CLUB in Hollywood.  Codi is a great singer/pianist with a high energy indie pop sound and new musical talent on the LA scene.  You can listen to her and get more info at www.myspace.com/codicaraco.  There will also be musical performances by Paris Carney (www.myspace.com/pariscarneymusic), Rachel Louise (www.myspace.com/89rachellouise), Vanessa Viola (www.myspace.com/vanessaviolamusic), Derek Jamison and Countre Black (www.myspace.com/countreblack).  The show starts at 8pm with an $8 cover.  The Cat Club is located at 8911 Sunset Blvd. in West Hollywood and online at www.myspace.com/thecatclub.

Army Navy at The Troubadour - Feb 24 2009

ARMY NAVY invades the stage at THE TROUBADOUR in West Hollywood.  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 also be musical sets by The Broken West (www.myspace.com/thebrokenwest) and French Kiss (www.frenchkicks.com).  The show starts at 8pm with a $13 advance and $15 day of cover.  The Troubadour has long been one of Hollywood premier music venues and this is a great place to see great bands.  The Troubadour is located at 9081 Santa Monica Blvd. in Hollywood and www.troubadour.com online.

Gaby Moreno at The Largo - Feb 24 2009

GABY MORENO brings her soulful sound to the stage at THE LARGO.  Gaby is an LA transplant from Guatemala who learned English through playing and singing along with such greats as BB King, Robert Johnson, and Nina Simone.  Her soulful influence can be heard in her rockin sound and skills on the guitar.  You can check her out online at www.gaby-moreno.com and www.myspace.com/gabymoreno.  Also performing will be musical artist David Piltch (www.myspace.com/davidpiltch) and Joe Henry (www.joehenrylovesyoumadly.com).  Doors open at 9pm with a $10 cover.  The Largo has moved from its Fairfax location to it new playhouse located at 366 N. La Cienega Blvd. in Los Angeles and online at www.largo-la.com.

Them Terribles! at the Green Door - Feb 24 2009

THEM TERRIBLES! rock the stage at the GREEN DOOR.  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 show starts at 10pm. The Green Door is located at 1429 Ivar Avenue in Hollywood.

Jenni Alpert at TRIP - Feb 23 2009

JENNI ALPERT brings here smooth Jazzy sound to THE SONGWRITER MAJIC TRIANGLE night at TRIP in Santa Monica.  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.  There will also be a musical performance by Dan O Sullivan (www.myspace.com/danosullivanmusic) and Stefani Scovolo (www.myspace.com/stefaniscovolo).  The show starts at 8pm.  TRiP is located at 2101 Lincoln Blvd. in Santa Monica and online at www.tripsantamonica.com.

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The Happy Problem at Jimmy's Lounge - Feb 23 2009

THE HAPPY PROBLEM hit the stage for KENNY'S BIRTHDAY PARTY at JIMMY'S LOUNGE in Hollywood.  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. There will also be performances by Legs On Sale (www.myspace.com/legsonsale), Scott Daniels (www.myspace.com/scottdaniels) and Carli and Doni (www.myspace.com/willsingforyourmom).  This is a FREE show starting at 9pm. Jimmy's Lounge is located at 6202 Santa Monica Blvd. at El Centro in Hollywood and online at www.jimmysloungela.com.

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Jess Furman at The Airliner - Feb 22 2009

JESS FURMAN plays a special set at the ART & PHOTOGRAPHY FESTIVAL at THE AIRLINER.  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.  The Art event runs from 2-8pm and Jess will be on at 3:30pm with a $5 cover. The Airliner is located at 2419 N. Broadway in Los Angeles and online at www.myspace.com/theairlinerclub.

War Tapes at The Smell - Feb 22 2009

WAR TAPES rocks the stage for the "HELP VOICESVOICES GO ON TOUR BENEFIT SHOW" at THE SMELL. With the dark vocals and multi-layer lyrics of frontman of Neil Popkin, soothing backing vocals of bassist Becca Popkin and the powerful driven hooks of guitarist Matt Bennett War Tapes successfully create epic anthems of angst, blending the attitude and edge of today's post-hard-core scene with an appealing nod to 80's new-wave and post-punk sounds of The Sisters of Mercy, The Mission and The Cure. This is LA based band who is fresh off a successful cross-country tour with Tiger Army is one to keep an eye on as an up and coming breakthrough band and definitely worth checking out when they hit the LA Scene.  You can listen to them online and get info on their future gigs at www.myspace.com/wartapes. There will be additional performances by Exitmusic (www.myspace.com/thedeclineofthewest), Black Hole Oscillators (www.myspace.com/blackholeoscillators) along with an All Star Music Improv Collaboration featuring members of VoicesVoices (www.myspace.com/wearevoicesvoices), 60 Watt Kid (www.myspace.com/60wattkid), Halloween Swim Team (www.myspace.com/halloweenswimteam), Hello Astronaut, Goodby Television (www.myspace.com/helloastronautgoodbytelevision), Kate Hall (www.myspace.com/katehallmusic) of Mika Miko (www.myspace.com/mikamiko), Voice on Tape (www.myspace.com/voiceontape) and Bobb Bruno (www.myspace.com/bobbbruno).  The show starts at 8:30pm and is All-Ages with a $5 cover. The Smell is a music venue and art gallery located at 247 S. Main Street in downtown Los Angeles and online at www.thesmell.org.

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Natalia Fabia at the Corey Helford Gallery - Feb 21 2009

NATALIA FABIA presents her latest art series "HOOKER DREAMESCAPE" at the COREY HELFORD GALLERY.  Following her widely acclaimed 2008 exhibition, "Hooker Safari", Fabia's second solo show at the Corey Helford Gallery continues her tales of seduction by revealing the forbidden desires and secret fantasies of her modern-day belle de jours. Providing tongue-in-cheek “dream-escapes” with jewel-toned forests and candy-colored landscapes, the artist creates the ideal environment for her bold seductresses to indulge themselves in life’s little pleasures.  Fabia’s unique style evolves for “Hooker DreamEscape”, capturing a more heightened realism in this collection of oil-on-panel works, topped off, as always, by the artist’s signature glitter veneer.  Natalia Fabia is of Polish descent and was raised in Southern California where she graduated from Art Center College of Design in Pasadena.  Inspired by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, ornate interiors, wild animals, voyeurism, punk rock music, and sparkles, Fabia is fascinated with “hookers”, which fuels her paintings of sultry women.  You can see more of her work on www.nataliafabia.com.  The reception is 7 - 10pm and is FREE and open to the public.  The exhibit will run from February 21 to March 14, 2009 with the Gallery open Tuesday - Saturday from noon to 6pm.  The Corey Helford Gallery is located at 8522 Washington Blvd. in Culver City and online at www.coreyhelfordgallery.com.  There will also be an After Party for Natalia's Hooker DreamEscape at the Dragonfly Club (www.thedragonfly.com) at 6510 Santa Monica Blvd. in Hollywood from 10:30pm til 2am Saturday Feb 21.

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Sassy Minxx at Brixton Nightclub - Feb 21 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 Fisherman's Wharf in Redondo Beach and online at www.brixtonsouthbay.com.

The Boogaloo Assassins at the Long Beach Mardi Gras - Feb 21 2009

THE BOOGALOO ASSASSINS bring their Latin sound to the LONG BEACH MARDI GRAS.  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 from their music samples on their website www.myspace.com/theboogalooassassins.  The Long Beach Mardi Gras brings a taste of New Orleans to the Long Beach waterfront with great music, food, drinks, people and of course beads.  There will be additional music performances by Kenny Sara and the Sounds of New Orleans (www.kkaremusic.com), Dixiedelics (www.dixiedelics.com) and Centrevol (www.myspace.com/centrevol).  There will also be entertainment provided by the Samba Tribe (www.sambala.tribe.net) and DJ Carlos (www.myspace.com/djlosman).  Food will be provided by Gladstone's Long Beach (www.gladstoneslongbeach.com).  The event is Saturday 6pm - 11pm at Pine Avenue Pier, Rainbow Harbor / Gladstone's 330 S. Pine Avenue.  You can get more information at www.lbmardigras.com.  The Music, Dancing and Carnival are FREE but with the $15 tickets available HERE you get All-Night Access to the Mardi Gras Patio, Souvenir HURRICANE Glass and drink specials, Free King Cake and Prizes, Drawings and Giveaways. There will also be a Costume Contest with the winners being crowned King and Queen of the Long Beach Mardi Gras.

Saint John and the Revelations at the Portfolio Coffee House - Feb 21 2009

SAINT JOHN AND THE REVELATIONS bring their lush indie folk sound to the PORTFOLIO COFFEE HOUSE.  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 melancholic but honest soul-searching musical journey.  You can check out Saint John and some of his music at www.myspace.com/saintjohnandtherevelations.  This is a FREE show starting at 9pm.  The Portfolio Coffee House is located at 2300 E. 4th Street (at Junipero) in Long Beach and online at www.portfoliocoffeehouse.com.

Soup Kitchen at The Edison - Feb 20 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 Harlem Place alleyway.

Ragsy at The Hotel Cafe - Feb 20 2009

RAGSY kicks off his "EVERYBODY'S IN A BAND" TOUR at THE HOTEL CAFE.  Ragsy is the music soul child of lead singer Kelly Barns and Sutton Althisar whose sound is highlighted by raw edgy rock rhythms and sultry vocals.  You can check them out at www.myspace.com/ragsy.  Ragsy will be joined on stage by Andy Clockwise (www.myspace.com/andyclockwise) and there will be additional sets by Ryan Lindsey (www.myspace.com/ryanlindsey), The Widows (www.myspace.com/thewidowsmusic), Deerheart (www.myspace.com/deerheartmusic) and Wendy Darling (www.myspace.com/wendydarlingrock).  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.

Jim Bianco at The Hotel Cafe - Feb 19 2009

JIM BIANCO hits 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.  Also performing will be artist Angele McCluskey (www.myspace.com/angelamccluskeymusic) with Lily Hayden (www.myspace.com/lilihaydn), Merlinmoon (www.myspace.com/merlinmoon) and Luce (www.myspace.com/luce).  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.

Quetzal Guerrero and the Warriors at The Redwood Bar - Feb 19 2009

QUETZAL GUERRERO AND THE WARRIORS brings his cool Latin Jazz sound to the stage 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.

The Mighty Regis at Molly Malone's - Feb 19 2009

THE MIGHTY REGIS bring some mighty Irish rock to 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 performances by Susan Laurenzi (www.susanlaurenzi.com) and Craig Range (www.myspace.com/craigrange).  Cover is $6 and doors open at 6pm with music starting at 8:30pm.  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 - Feb 18 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 ENFORCED 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.

Firebug at Skinny's Lounge - Feb 18 2009

FIREBUG play another show for their February Wednesday Residency at SKINNY'S LOUNGE in North Hollywood.  Firebug is an awesome band that give a modern flare to the psychedelic and blues based sounds of 70’s rock.  You can listen to them at www.myspace.com/firebug.  Firebug will be playing the Skinny's Live Night (www.myspace.com/skinnyslive) with additional music performances by Jerry Montano (www.myspace.com/jerrymontano7), Native Sun (www.myspace.com/nativesunsound), Justin, Joseph Tobin (www.myspace.com/josephtobin), Myzewell (www.myspace.com/myzewell) and Recycled Air (www.myspace.com/recycledairmusic).  This is a FREE show starting at 8pm.  Skinny's Lounge is a very cool night spot and music venue located in the NOHO Arts District at 4923 Lankershim Blvd. in North Hollywood and online at www.skinnyslounge.com.

Austin Hartley-Leonard at The Hotel Cafe - Feb 18 2009

AUSTIN HARTLEY-LEONARD continues his Wednesday February Residency at the HOTEL CAFE in Hollywood.  Austin Hartley-Leonard’s soulful country-folk sounds smooth without being glossy, charged with emotion without coming across as contrived. Country can be a dangerous word to throw around, but this music is sure to appeal to hipsters and high school girls as well as cowboys.  You can check him out at www.myspace.com/austinhl.  There will also be performances by Brian Wright & The Waco Tragedies (www.myspace.com/brianwrightandthewacotragedies), Joe Firstman (www.myspace.com/joefirstman), Clare Means (www.myspace.com/claremeans) and Kris Gruen (www.myspace.com/krisgruen).  Doors open at 7:30 with a $8 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.

The Soul of John Black at The Mint - Feb 17 2009

THE SOUL OF JOHN BLACK celebrates the release of his latest CD "BLACK JOHN" at THE MINT.  The Soul of John Black is a celebration of African American musical heritage as John "JB" Bigham masterfully combines soul, gospel, funk, hip-hop and the blues into a sound with contemporary urban rhythms and hauntingly earthy acoustic slide guitar which at once pays tribute to a bygone era of such legendary figures as Leadbelly, John Lee Hooker and Muddy Waters, while boldly crossing over into new innovative territories and sonic frontiers.  You can check him out at http://thesoulofjohnblack.com and www.myspace.com/thesoulofjohnblack.  Also performing will be bands Groove Session (www.myspace.com/groovesession) and Bedford Grove (www.myspace.com/bedfordgrove).  The music starts at 8pm with a $12 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.

Kathleen Grace at Catalina's Jazz Club - Feb 17 2009

KATHLEEN GRACE performs at the TALES FROM THE DIVA DEN night at CATALINA'S JAZZ CLUB.  Kathleen Grance is what happens when an artist fuses the harmonic beauty of jazz with the lyrical power of Leonard Cohen and Joni Mitchell?  Her latest release, Mirror, features almost exclusively original material that embraces the language of rock, folk and jazz as a democratic music all its own.  You can check her out at www.kathleengrace.com and www.myspace.com/kathleengrace.  "Tales From the Diva Den" returns to Los Angeles for a one-night only show at Catalina’s Jazz Club with additional performances by Inga Swearingen (www.myspace.com/ingaswearingen) and Kristen Korb (www.myspace.com/kristinkorb).  The show starts at 8pm with a $15 cover.  Space is limited so reservations are recomended at www.catalinajazzclub.com.  The Catalina Jazz Club is located 6725 West Sunset Blvd in Los Angeles.

Crash Kings at the Detroit Bar - Feb 17 2009

CRASH KINGS rock the stage at the DETROIT BAR in Costa Mesa.  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.  Also performing will be bands Putnam Hall (www.myspace.com/putnamhall), Ecetera Ecetera and Thought Police (www.myspace.com/nikojaz).  The show starts at 9pm and is FREE.  The Detroit Bar is located at 843 W. 19th Street in Costa Mesa and online at www.detroitbar.com.

Gaby Moreno at the Largo - Feb 17 2009

GABY MORENO performs the BOLERO NIGHT at the LARGO.  Gaby is an LA transplant from Guatemala who learned English through playing and singing along with such greats as BB King, Robert Johnson, and Nina Simone.  Her soulful influence can be heard in her rockin sound and skills on the guitar.  You can check her out online at www.gaby-moreno.com and www.myspace.com/gabymoreno.  Also performing will be musical artist David Piltch (www.myspace.com/davidpiltch), Van Dyke Parks (www.myspace.com/vandykeparks) and Mark Goldberg.  Doors open at 9pm with a $10 cover.  The Largo has moved from its Fairfax location to it new playhouse located at 366 N. La Cienega Blvd. in Los Angeles and online at www.largo-la.com.

Mark Towns at the Oyster House - Feb 16 2009

MARK TOWNS brings some smooth Latin sounds to the OYSTER HOUSE in Studio City.  Mark Towns is a virtuoso guitarist and prolific composer who is best known for creating guitar-based instrumental Afro-Cuban Jazz with a sound which blurs the lines between Latin Jazz, Flamenco Jazz, and Salsa.  His music has the rare quality of being both esoterically hip, yet universally accessible.  Whether burning hot or flowing cool, Marks music retains a magical, other-worldly feel.  You can check him out at www.marktowns.com or www.myspace.com/marktowns.  There will also be a musical performance by the Ron King Band (www.ronkingtrumpet.com) with Bob Sheppard (www.myspace.com/bobsheppard).  The Music starts at 8pm and is FREE.  The Oyster House is located at 12446 Moorpark Street in Studio City and online at www.oysterhousesaloon.com.

Army Navy at the Silverlake Lounge - Feb 16 2009

ARMY NAVY rocks the stage at the SILVERLAKE LOUNGE.  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 also be a musical set by Local Natives (www.myspace.com/localnatives), Eastern Conference Champions (www.myspace.com/easternconferencechampions) and Paperplanes (www.myspace.com/paperplanes).  The music starts at 8pm and is FREE.  The Silverlake Lounge is located at 2906 Sunset Blvd. in Los Angeles.

Kyler England at The Foundry - Feb 15 2009

KYLER ENGLAND play the SCOTCH AND SONGS SUNDAYS night at THE FOUNDRY.  Kyler has an amazing soulful voice filled with both strength and emotion.  Her sound has been compared to Sarah McLachlan and Patty Griffen but she still has a style and charisma all her own.  You can check her out online at www.myspace.com/kylerengland.  The Scotch ans Songs Sunday's features complimentary scotch tastings, discounted featured scotches and specialty scotch based cocktails.  The show starts at 8pm.  The foundry is located at 7465 Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles and online at www.thefoundryonmelrose.com.

The Soul of John Black at Cafe Boogaloo - Feb 14 2009

THE SOUL OF JOHN BLACK brings some romantic sounds to the stage at CAFE BOOGALOO in Hermosa Beach.  The Soul of John Black is a celebration of African American musical heritage as John "JB" Bigham masterfully combines soul, gospel, funk, hip-hop and the blues into a sound with contemporary urban rhythms and hauntingly earthy acoustic slide guitar which at once pays tribute to a bygone era of such legendary figures as Leadbelly, John Lee Hooker and Muddy Waters, while boldly crossing over into new innovative territories and sonic frontiers.  You can check him out at www.myspace.com/thesoulofjohnblack and http://thesoulofjohnblack.com.  The show kicks off at 9:30pm with a $10 cover.  Cafe Boogaloo is located at 1238 Hermosa Avenue in Hermosa Beach and online at www.boogaloo.com.

The Mighty Regis at the Cat Club - Feb 14 2009

THE MIGHTY REGIS set the romantic music mood Irish style at the CAT CLUB in Hollywood.  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 performances by Early Strike (www.myspace.com/theearlystrike), The Sun Ray Gravitones (www.myspace.com/thesunraygravitones), Two Word Name (www.myspace.com/twowordname), The Bust (www.myspace.com/bustrock) and Led Zep Mitch / Chas.  The show starts at 8pm with an $10 cover or $7 with a flyer made by you.  The Cat Club is located at 8911 Sunset Blvd. in West Hollywood and online at www.myspace.com/thecatclub.

Lucent L'amour in Downtown LA - Feb 14 2009

LUCENT L'AMOUR brings a Visionary Love Fest to the streets of Downtown LA.  Lucent L'amour is a street festival style Valentines Day event featuring Multiple stages of DJ spinning and Dancing fun, Art Instillations, Food, Drinks and Vending Areas and a special performance by Lucent Dossier.  The event kicks off at 7pm with a Happy Hour Art Show until 9pm and a silent Auction until 1am.  Afterward there will be DJ sets on 3 stages by DJ Imagika, Troublemaker, Jupiter, Z Trip, and Adam Freeland on the Boom Wow! Stage.  Helios Jive, J Boogy & Jeremy Sole, El Papa Chango, Mass Ensemble / Earth Trip and Random Rab on the L'Amour Stage.  Saynt, Ianator, Marques Wyatt, Jesse Wright and Kazell on the Speaker Garden Stage.  Lucent Dossier (http://lucentdossier.com) will perform at 12:30am on the L'Amour Stage and will feature music by Mass Ensemble.  If you haven't seen them before, Lucent Dossier is a what happens when Vaudeville and Cirque De Soleil collide in a sensual, magical and visual extravaganza.  Tickets are $45 for standard admission and $100 for the "Go Big" Ticket that includes Free Valet Parking, Express Entrance, Go BIG Lounge with Top Shelf Cash Bar and Private Indoor Bathrooms.  The event is 21 and over so bring your ID.  You can get more details at http://lucentlamour.thedolab.com.  There is parking in the American Apparel lot at 7th and Alameda for $10 and a Free Shuttle running from 6pm - 4:30am.  The entrance to the event is at the intersection of Santa Fe Street and Jesse Street in downtown LA.

HorrorPops at Avalon - Feb 14 2009

THE HORRORPOPS bring some musical love to the VALENTINES SHOW at the AVALON in Hollywood.  Originally from Copenhagen the HorrorPops have taken the LA rock scene by storm with great songwriting, remarkable intuition, jaw-dropping live stage presence and a willingness to explore an array of styles ranging from new wave, punk, surf, ska, rockabilly, metal and goth in a musical fusion that is unique and truely rocking thrillride.  The band is made of the amazing trio of Patricia Day (lead vocals/upright bass), Nekroman (lead guitar/vocals) and Niedermeier (drums/vocals).  You can check them out at www.myspace.com/thehorrorpops.  Also performing will be bands Deadbolt (www.myspace.com/officialdeadbolt), Longway (www.myspace.com/longway), Rocketz (www.myspace.com/therocketz) and The Howlers (www.myspace.com/thehowlers).  The show starts at 6pm and is All-Ages with a $22 cover.  The Avalon is one of Hollywoods premier night spots for both DJ dancing and live musical performances.  The Avalon is located at 1735 N. Vine Street in Hollywood and online at www.avalonhollywood.com.

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Soup Kitchen at The Edison - Feb 13 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 Harlem Place alleyway.

Andy McKee at The Mint - Feb 13 2009

ANDY MCKEE brings his amazing guitar skills to the stage at THE MINT.  Andy McKee is one of today's finest new fingerstyle guitarists and is lauded by many critics and guitarists as the most promising fingerstyle guitarist to arrive on the scene in some time.  Andy's technical skill and emotionally deep music has made him a sensation on YouTube and in music venues around the world.  McKee's technical ability - he slaps the guitar body, picks fluidly, taps the fretboard, and uses unique tunings and chord voicings - is jaw-dropping, but is matched by an originality and attention to texture, melody, and dynamics that takes him way beyond the merely technical realm. You can Check him out at www.andymckee.com and www.myspace.com/andymckeefans.  There will be additional performances by Hellride (www.myspace.com/perkinspalace), Rusty Truck (www.myspace.com/rustytruck) and Jason Diaz (www.myspace.com/jasondiazmusic).  Doors open at 7:30 with a $12 advance and $15 at the door 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.

Drew Struzan at the Nucleus Gallery - Feb 13 2009

THE NUCLEUS GALLERY hold the opening reception for DREW STRUZAN: AN ARTIST VISION.  Drew Struzan (www.drewstruzan.com) is one the most famous and collected artists in the world, a true master in the field of cinema art, with private collections owned by George Lucas, Steven Spielberg, former Disney Chairman Michael Eisner and several other notable collectors.  With over thirty years experience and more than 150 movie campaigns under his belt, his noteworthy credits include Indiana Jones, Back to the Future, Harry Potter, the Star Wars trilogy and Star Wars: The Phantom Menace.  He's painted memorable posters for Blade Runner, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, Hook, Cutthroat Island, Muppet Caper, Masters of the Universe and dozens more.  Select famous works from Drew Struzan's career will be featured in this exhibit as well as contemporary personal works and high quality reproductions.  The artist himself will be in attendance during the opening reception.   This is a rare opportunity to view these culturally iconic works firsthand.  The opening reception is Friday Feb. 13 from 7pm - 11pm.  The exhibit runs through March 2 and admission is FREE.  You can get more information on the exhibit and the Nucleus Gallery at www.gallerynucleus.com.  The Nucleus Gallery is located at 210 E. Main Street in Alhambra.

Captured Aural Phantasy Theater at The Alexandra Hotel - Feb 13 2009

CAPTURED AURAL PHANTASY THEATER brings it's PHANTASTIC VALENTINE'S DAY LOVE SPECTACULAR to THE ALEXANDRA HOTEL in Downtown LA.  Captured Aural Phantasy Theater combines the art and drama of a vintage radio program with the live entertainment of a Vaudeville show. Conjuring the Golden and Silver Ages of comics, tales teeming with romance, horror, and science-fiction are performed in the style of a live radio drama. The readings are accompanied by musical and visual interludes in a multi-media cabaret style performance. Marvel to actors as they bring retro stories to life while you watch projections of original art, listen to live sound effects, swoon to sultry singing, take home fabulous door prizes, and thrill to many more live-action surprises! The talent never ends in a full evening of entertainment with Captured Aural Phantasy Theater!  In addition to the variety show there will be a live musical provided by Noble Gasses (www.myspace.com/thenoblegasses).  The show starts at 8pm with a $10 cover and will run Friday Feb 13 and Valentines Day Saturday Feb 14.  You can get more information at www.myspace.com/capturedauralphantasy.  The Alexandra Theater is located at 501 Spring Street on the first Floor in Downtown LA.

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Downtown Art Walk Festival in Downtown LA - Feb 12 2009

THE DOWNTOWN ART WALK FESTIVAL brings a FREE Art Infusion at GALLERY ROW in Downtown LA.  46 Art Galleries, Non-Profit Art Venues and Museums will open their doors at this February Art event as it showcasing some of LA most amazing local talents and touring installations as the streets of downtown are turned into an artistic carnival for all to enjoy.  The Downtown Art Walk is a self guided tour and you can download the map of the participating installations HERE.  There will be two FREE shuttles which are retrofitted 1940's School Buses available to move around visitors from 6-10 pm.  The art walk will run from 12-9 pm.  You can get more information on the event at www.downtownartwalk.com and www.galleryrow.org.

Dumstafunk at The Mint - Feb 12 2009

DUMSTAPHUNK brings the funk to the stage at THE MINT.  Hailing from the bowels of the musical rich Dirty South this 5 man funk force has told their audience to "be ready for some of the nastiest, most serial crushing funk to come out of New Orleans and beyond."  Each member brings their own funk flavor to the mix and the powerful funk fusion of amazing sounds and driven lyrics are undeniable amazing and a must see on the LA scene.  You can check them out at www.dumpstaphunk.com and www.myspace.com/dumpstaphunk.  There will also be musical sets by DJ Quickie Mart (www.myspace.com/quickiemart) and Pinot (www.myspace.com/pinotfunk).  Doors open at 7:30 with a $20 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.

Sweet Talk Radio at The Hotel Cafe - Feb 12 2009

SWEET TALK RADIO celebrate the release of thier latest musical effort at THE HOTEL CAFE.  Sweet Talk Radio is the musical soulchild of Kathrin Shorr and Tim Burlingame who are both amazing muscicians in thier own right and have come together to create an amazing upbeat but emotionally deep and timeless sound they dub "American Pop".  They are celebrating the release of thier latest CD "My Hallelujah".  You can check them and some of the tracks from this cool musical journey at www.myspace.com/sweettalkradio.  Also performing will be artist Lissie (www.myspace.com/lissiemusic), Maia Hirasawa (www.myspace.com/maiahirasawa) and Kim DiVine (www.myspace.com/kimdivinemusic).  Doors open at 7pm with a $8 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.

The Elevaters at Air Conditioned - Feb 12 2009

THE ELEVATERS break it down Hip Hop style at AIR CONDITIONED in Venice.  The Elevater's are an amazing six man crew of very diverse artistic souls whose live performance has been praised and hailed as everything from “inventive”, “energetic” and “cosmic”, to even a “spiritual experience” by some avid fans as they have been enticing fans on the Los Angeles circuit for years with brilliant songs that uplift and tug at the heartstrings with playful dexterity.  Their charismatic, touching and comedic stage performances employ deep grooves and moody melodies with sensitive arrangements in every composition that explore the avenues where funk, rock, pop, and hip-hop intersect.  You can check them out at www.myspace.com/elevaters.  Also performing will be musical artist Luminaries (www.myspace.com/luminariesmusic)and Love & Paper (www.myspace.com/loveandpaper).  The show starts at 8pm with a $13 cover and is 18 and over.  Air Conditioned is located at 625 Lincoln Blvd in Venice and online at www.airconditionedbar.com.

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JT Spangler at The House of Blues (Anaheim) - Feb 10 2009

JT SPANGLER host the OPEN MIC NIGHT at the HOUSE OF BLUES in Anaheim.  JT Spangler hailing originally from Baton Rouge Louisiana is definitely a standout artist in the crowded LA singer/songwriter scene.  JT's musical inspiration hails from his passion with the study of humanity and social interaction and with catchy melodies and straightforward lyrics JT hopes his songs will add perspective for anyone who’s ever been in a relationship (good, bad, or other).  You can check him out at www.jtspangler.com and www.myspace.com/jtspanglermusic.  This is a FREE night of music with JT inviting music lovers and artist alike to come down and play or just hang out for a cool night of music, food, drinks and fun.  The show starts at 8pm.  The House of Blue Anaheim is located at 1530 S. Disneyland Dr. (Downtown Disney at the Disneyland Resort) in Anaheim and online at www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/anaheim.