The Soul of John Black at Cozy's - May 30 2009

THE SOUL OF JOHN BLACK breaks it down musical style at COZY'S in Sherman Oaks. 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.thesoulofjohnblack.com and www.myspace.com/thesoulofjohnblack. Doors open at 7pm with John performing two sets at 9pm and 11pm with a $10 cover. Cozy's has become known as "L.A's Home of The Blues" because on almost any given night you're likely to catch a living legend, big name touring act, or one of L.A's top artist on stage up close and personal in this intimate, comfy setting. Cozy's is located at 14058 Ventura Blvd. in Sherman Oaks and online at www.cozysblues.com.

Adrienne Pierce at the Rose City Rocks Festival - May 30 2009

ADRIENNE PIERCE lights up the stage for the ROSE CITY ROCKS FESTIVAL at DULLAHAN'S ACOUSTIC COURTYARD STAGE in Pasadena. Adrienne is an amazing singer/songwriter hailing from Horseshoe Bay in British Columbia Canada, who creates very cool alternative pop music that sound as if written at an intersection between a Sheryl Crow greatest hits record and the melodic melancholy of Aimee Mann. Her songs have been featured on major television shows such as Grey's Anatomy, Veronica Mars, The Hills, Dirt, Army Wives, The L Word, Greek etc. and she has also performed at many major gigs and music festivals including the Lilith Fair and The Cavern Club in Liverpool. You can check her out at www.myspace.com/adriennepierce and www.adriennepierce.com. The Rose City Rocks Festival is a 4 day indie-rock fest from May 27-30 highlighting some of LA's best local music artist in various Pasadena Clubs and Music Venues. You can get more information at www.rosecityrocks.homestead.com. There will also be performances by Ari Shine (www.myspace.com/arishine), Jessica Felman (www.myspace.com/jessicajfelman), Marcela Carmona (www.myspace.com/marcelacarmona), Fracesca Valle (www.myspace.com/francescavallemusic) and Sean Hughes. Doors open at 7pm with at a $5.00 cover. Dullahan's is located at 72 N. Fair Oaks Avenue in Pasadena and online at www.dullahans.com.

Bandwagon at Joxer Daly's - May 30 2009

BANDWAGON rocks some awesome cover hits at JOXER DALY'S in Culver City. Originally from the deserts of Los Angeles, Bandwagon broke into the modern global scene in 2006 with their debut album, "Jump On The..." The band's latest album, "Bandwagons Ho", blends Lead Singer Susan's old-world melodies with a pulsating 7 piece sitar section by bandmates Dante, Loa and Raj to construct vivacious jams with cross-over appeal. With standout tracks like Don Ho's "Tiny Bubbles" and The Jetsons' "Eep Opp Ork Ah Ah!" already certified platinum in Europe, Bandwagon can count on plenty of future success. You can check out this awesome cover band at www.myspace.com/bandwagonsho and www.digital-ghetto.com/bandwagon. The show starts at 9pm with a FREE cover. Joxer Daly's is located at 11168 Washington Blvd. in Culver City and online at www.joxerdalysirishpub.com.

Joe Corso Band at The Venice Bistro - May 30 2009

THE JOE CORSO BAND rocks the stage at the VENICE BISTRO. Joee Corso is often described as one of the brightest songwriting talents in Los Angeles. He music is influenced by the great storytellers and their ability to translate emotion through verse and song. Originally hailing from New Haven CT, Joee ventured out West in search of a sound that would incorporate his eclectic musical tastes with tribal rhythms. Thus The Joe Corso Band took shape with the additional musical talents of Falcon (bass/vocals/keys/noise) and Eric Onofrio aka EO (drums/percussion). You can check this amazing collaboration at www.thejoecorsoband.com and www.myspace.com/thejoecorsoband. This will be a FREE show starting at 6:30pm. The Venice Bistro is located at 323 Ocean Front Walk in Venice CA.

Sirens vs. Tough Cookies at The Doll Factory - May 30 2009

L.A. DERBY DOLLS present the SIRENS VS. TOUGH COOKIES at the DOLL FACTORY. Skates. Skirts. Scars. The L.A. Derby Dolls are Los Angeles' original women's quad-skate roller derby league. Founded in October 2003 by Rebecca Ninburg (a.k.a. Demolicious) and Wendy Templeton (a.k.a. Thora Zeen), the L.A. Derby Dolls are a league of more than 120 women divided into Five teams who skate on a banked track. This weeks thrilling match-up pits the 2007 Champion SIRENS against the reigning Champion TOUGH COOKIES. The action on the track will get your adrenaline pumping and the action on our live music stage will get your feet moving as the Tulsa Skull Swingers (www.myspace.com/thetulsaskullswingers) perform at halftime. Following anthem singers such as Monique Powell (formerly of Save Ferris) and John Doe (of X www.xtheband.com) will be Abby Travis (www.myspace.com/abbytravis). No Derby Dolls event would be complete without the unique Vendor Village, featuring hand-crafted art, jewelry and clothes, food from Garage Pizza and Hot Dog on a Stick and glorious beer from Tecate and Alex’s Bar. As always your wrist band from the bout will get you into the after party at La Cita (www.lacitabar.com) located at 336 S. Hill Street in downtown LA for FREE. Doors open at 6pm with $17 general admission and $40 VIP tickets available HERE. You can get more information on the L.A. Derby Dolls at www.derbydolls.com/la. The Doll Factory is located at 1910 W. Temple Street in Los Angeles.

ArtWalk 2009 + After Party at the Miracle Mile Art District - May 30 2009

ARTWALK 2009 + AFTER PARTY brings art, music and LA culture to the MIRACLE MILE ART DISTRICT. With the help of the LACMA, Page Museum, Petersen Automotive Museum, the Craft Folk and Art Museum, the Miracle Mile ArtWalk, and Yelp, four museums will be offering free general admission along with more than twenty galleries that will be participating in a FREE self-guided tour. Yelp has arranged food specials and discounts by restaurants throughout the area. Click HERE for a list of participating eateries. Along with the amazing art there will be special appearances by the Kogi Truck (www.kogibbq.com), Bollywood Step Dance, Angel Lebron (www.myspace.com/allmusicdelafunk), and much more. The ArtWalk will run from 12noon to 8pm with a map of participating locations available HERE. The After Party presented by LACMA MUSE kicks off with a special performance by Vaud and the Villians (www.myspace.com/vaudandthevillains) an eighteen-piece band with sexy, sultry dancers playing New Orleans-backroom-slow-drag-high-energy-boogie-woogie-barrelhouse blues at the El Rey Theater which will be transformed into a Prohibition-era speakeasy for a night of fantastic music and complimentary drinks provided by Grolsch, Malibu Family Wines, and Pernod. Doors to the After Party open at 8:30 pm with the Stagecoach Looters (www.myspace.com/captjeffsstagecoachlooters) opening the show with their blend of jazz and western swing at 9:30 pm. The After Party tickets are $25 for Muse Members and $40 for non-Muse Members available at the El Rey Box Office, LACMA Welcome Centers and online HERE. You can get more information on the Artwalk 2009 at www.lacma.org/support/Muse.aspx#AW+AP.

Artwalk Culver City 2009 at Culver City Art District - May 30 2009

THE ARTWALK CULVER CITY celebrates it's fourth annual run at the CULVER CITY ART DISTRICT. ARTWALK Culver City is a FREE, self-guided tour of local art galleries and exhibition spaces presented by the City of Culver City and sponsored by Sony Pictures Entertainment with participation from The MOCA Contemporaries of The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles (MOCA). ARTWALK Culver City is intended to introduce a wider audience to the area’s growing art scene which includes spaces in Culver City as well as along its Los Angeles border. This event especially celebrates the Culver City Art District, a cluster of galleries exhibiting emerging and established artists, which has formed where Washington and La Cienega Boulevards intersect. There will also be live jazz, performed by the Los Angeles Jazz Collective, from 5 to 8pm throughout the Culver City Art District. Dozens of restaurants and cafes will be open in Downtown Culver City and the Culver City Art District during the event and the Green Truck, serving healthy, gourmet organic food in a fast and efficient way, will be parked on the east end of the Culver City Art District. Over forty galleries will be open from 12noon to 6pm and selected galleries will remain open until 8pm that evening. Culver CityBus will offer an ARTWALK Bus Pass and a special shuttle bus on the day of the event. For more information on the event visit www.culvercity.org/cultural/artwalk.asp?sec=arts or contact the Culver City Cultural Affairs Hotline at 310.253.5716.

View a Map of the Artwalk Culver City HERE

COOP at the Corey Helford Gallery - May 29 2009

COOP showcases new works of his amazing larger-than-life Pop iconography at the COREY HELFORD GALLERY in Culver City. Bold and brazen does not begin to describe the parade of leering devils, voluptuous vixens, and hell-bound hot rods that dominate his electric acrylic-on-canvas paintings. Inspired by hot rodding, car culture, B-movie monsters, sexploitation flicks and the world of fetish, Coop parleyed his artistic talent into a merchandising empire, creating custom collections of fine art prints, rock and roll posters, artist-series apparel, lifestyle accessories, skateboards and toys. Considered one of the pioneers of the Contemporary New Fine Art movement, Coop steps out from his arsenal of sin to unveil the next phase in his evolving creations of neo-Pop imagery. You can get more info on this amazing artist at www.coopstuff.com. The reception is FREE and open to the public and will run from 7-10pm and the show will be on view from May 29 through June 20 2009. The Corey Helford Gallery is located at 8522 Washington Blvd. in Culver City and online at www.coreyhelfordgallery.com.

The Soup Kitchen at The Edison - May 29 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 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. This is a FREE event but 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 Harlem Place alleyway.

Sassy Minxx at Brixton Nightclub - May 29 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. There will also be two guest stars, Madeline Sinclaire and Jenyne Butterfly will be showcasing their skills. Doors open at 7pm and the show starts at 9pm with $20 Tickets available at the door. The Brixton Nightclub is located on the Redondo Beach Pier at 100 Fisherman's Wharf in Redondo Beach and online at www.brixtonsouthbay.com.

Leerone at The Key Club - May 29 2009

LEERONE brings her amazing sound to the stage at THE KEY CLUB in Hollywood. Leerone is an amazing singer-songwriter who's music reflects her unique life's perspective having roots in both LA and the Middle East and her all-encompassing hands on approach to music (evident even in the name of her independent record company, Fussy Music) as she not only composes and sings all her material she also conceives and designs her cover art, snaps some of the photographs featured on her recordings, and designs her own stage attire. Her latest album Imaginary Biographies features 11 original compositions where British pop, classical-tinged balladry, Euro-rock influences and theater sensibilities collide with Leerone's uniquely impressionistic lyrics. Leerone will be performing with a full band and String quartet. You can check her out at www.leerone.com and www.myspace.com/mynameisleerone. There will also be performances by Vast (www.myspace.com/vast), Endless Hallway (www.myspace.com/endlesshallway), Amplification, After and Rock School. Doors open at 7pm with a $20 advance and $25 day of show ticket charge. You can also enter to win 2 FREE tickets HERE. The Key Club is located at 9039 Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood and at www.keyclub.com online.

The Joe Corso Band at The Oyster House - May 29 2009

THE JOE CORSO BAND hits the stage at THE OYSTER HOUSE in Studio City. Joee Corso is often described as one of the brightest songwriting talents in Los Angeles. He music is influenced by the great storytellers and their ability to translate emotion through verse and song. Originally hailing from New Haven CT, Joee ventured out West in search of a sound that would incorporate his eclectic musical tastes with tribal rhythms. Thus The Joe Corso Band took shape with the additional musical talents of Falcon (bass/vocals/keys/noise) and Eric Onofrio aka EO (drums/percussion). You can check this amazing collaboration at www.thejoecorsoband.com and www.myspace.com/thejoecorsoband. The Music starts at 10pm and is FREE. The Oyster House is located at 12446 Moorpark Street in Studio City and online at www.oysterhousesaloon.com.

Jay Nash at Saint Rocke - May 29 2009

JAY NASH performs a special FULL BAND show at SAINT ROCKE in Hermosa Beach. Jay rocks in a very soulful way and every time I’ve seen him has been an awesome show. He has been described as a mix of John Mayer, Hack Williams, Johnny Cash, Dave Matthews and Jack Johnson combined to create an amazing powerful but down to earth bluesy, folk and indie rock sound. You can get more info and music downloads at www.jaynash.com and www.myspace.com/jaynash. There will be additional music sets by Brian Wright & The Waco Tragedies (www.myspace.com/thewacotragedies), Port (www.portmusic.net) and Chris Seefried of Lowstars (www.myspace.com/chrisseefried). The show starts at 8pm with a $10 cover. Saint Rocke is located at 42 Pacific Coast Hwy in Hermosa Beach and online at www.saintrocke.com.

Greg Laswell at The Hotel Cafe - May 29 2009

GREG LASWELL lights up the stage at the HOTEL CAFE. 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 musical performances by Sam Bradley (www.myspace.com/sambradley), Molly Jenson (www.myspace.com/mollyjenson), The Steelwells (www.myspace.com/thesteelwells), Bodies of Water (www.myspace.com/bodiesofwater) and De L'amour (www.myspace.com/delamoursounds). Doors open at 7pm with a $12 cover for Greg Laswell. 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.

Miles Mosley at The Edison - May 28 2009

MILES MOSLEY hits the stage for the THURSDAYS LIVE MUSIC at THE EDISON. Miles Mosley is a 27-year-old ‘phenom’ bass and guitar player, vocalist, composer, & arranger trained in classical and jazz whose latest CD “Bear” reflects his cool diverse mix of Brothel Jazz, Hip-Hop, Classical, and Contemporary Rock. You can check him out online at www.myspace.com/milesmosley and www.milesmosley.com. The show starts at 8:30 and is FREE. The Edison will also offer a Depression Era priced (35 cents) specialty cocktail from 5pm - 7pm. 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 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 Harlem Place alleyway.

The Mighty Regis at Molly Malones - May 28 2009

THE MIGHTY REGIS bring their awesome Irish rock to the stage of 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 KIM D & the Killer Bees (www.myspace.com/kimdandthekillerbees) and Candygram for Mongo (www.myspace.com/candygramformongoband). Cover is $6 and doors open at 6pm with 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.

L'Effleur des Sens at King King - May 28 2009

L'EFFEUR DES SENS presents their Thursday Cabaret Show at KING KING in Hollywood. "Go L'effeur des Sens" means "flirting with the senses" and this amazing performance group does just that as they arouse the imagination and reinvent the stage as foreplay to whatever happens behind close doors. Cati Jean, French director and choreographer of L'effeur des sens, brings you a visual seduction unparalleled and unmatched by any other show as 8 professional trained dancers perform a variety show diverse in form, music and mood. The sensuous choreography on stage is complemented by the comedic antics of the shows male emcee, who interacts with the audience in playful interludes and entices them to expose their deepest desires. You can check this sensual Cabaret group out at www.leffleurdessens.com and www.myspace.com/leffleurdessens. After the performance of L'effeur des Sens the night continues with the music of RENDEZVOUS and a Live Music Showcase with FREEDOM CHILD a group that is a fusion of Alternative, Classic Rock, Ska & Reggae music. L'effeur des Sens will be performing every other Thursday starting May 14 at 8pm with tickets ranging from $15 - $40 available HERE. Rendezvous Starts at 10:30 with a $10 cover. King King is an iconic Hollywood fixture located at 6555 Hollywood Blvd. and online at www.kingkinghollywood.com.

War Tapes at Club Moscow - May 27 2009

WAR TAPES rocks their CD RELEASE PARTY at the CLUB MOSCOW night in BOARDNERS. With the dark edgy 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 and www.sarathan.com. The War Tapes will be celebrating the release of their latest CD "THE CONTINENTAL DIVIDE". Club Moscow is a weekly Wednesday event featuring Live Indie Rock performances and Electro, Indie, 80's and Punk DJ sets for you to dance the night away. You can get more info at www.myspace.com/clubmoscow and www.ledisko.com. There will also be DJ set by Baseck (www.myspace.com/baseck) throughout the night. This is an 18 and over event with doors opening at 10pm and $10 cover for 18-20 and $5 cover for 21+ or FREE if you RSVP at WarTapesRSVP@hotmail.com. Boardners is located at 1652 N. Cherokee Ave. in Hollywood and online at www.boardners.com.

Vaud and the Villains at The Edison - May 27 2009

VAUD AND THE VILLIANS hit the stage at THE EDISON in Downtown LA. Vaud & The Villains have been described as what rock & roll would sound like in the 1930's. This is more that just your standard band, as this performance troop includes 18 members and 2 dancers blending and mixing multiple music genres, including New Orleans traditional, smokey back-room slow drag, soul, Cajun, and front porch revival show. You check them out at www.vaudandthevillains.com and www.myspace.com/vaudandthevillains. The Edison will also have Whiskey Barrel Punch drink specials from 5 - 8pm for $25 punch bowls and $4 individual glasses. This is a FREE event with doors opening at 5pm and music starting at 8:30pm. 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 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 Harlem Place alleyway.

Carina Round at The Hotel Cafe - May 27 2009

CARINA ROUND continues her WEDNESDAY RESIDENCY at THE HOTEL CAFE in Hollywood. Carina has an awesome sound created by haunting but smooth vocals and edgy rocking melodies. You can check her out at www.myspace.com/carinaround and www.carinaround.com. Carina has release of her latest EP "Things you should know" and is celebrating by playing several Wednesday Residency shows through June. There will also be a musical sets by Mel Dillon (www.myspace.com/meldillonmusic) and the trio of Allie Moss (www.myspace.com/alliemossmusic), Ian Axel (www.myspace.com/ianaxel) & Rene Thomas (www.myspace.com/renethomas) performing onstage together. Doors open at 7pm with a $10 cover. The Hotel Café has long been one of my favorite LA venues and is a great place to listen to music and enjoy food and drinks from their café style menu in a cool low key coffee house style 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.

Caitlin Crosby at The Viper Room - May 27 2009

CAITLIN CROSBY lights up the stage at THE VIPER ROOM in Hollywood. West Coast singer/songwriter Caitlin Crosby first established herself as a television actress before merging toward a music career in her early 20s. After Caitlin Crosby was featured in advertising campaign for Levi's jeans, she began to focus increasingly on music. Producers Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds, Ty Stevens, and Track & Field worked with the budding songwriter, whose mix of soul, folk, and pop/rock was also shaped by co-writers like Brian Wilson, William Fitzsimmons, Curtis Peoples, Plain White T's, and Josh Hoge. You can check her out at www.myspace.com/CaitlinCrosby. There will also be performances by with Octopus (www.myspace.com/octopustrio), DNA (www.myspace.com/dnamusic), The Naked (www.myspace.com/thenakedmusic), Heavy Water Experiments (www.myspace.com/heavywaterexperiments) and Gingerjake (www.myspace.com/gingerjake). The music starts at 6pm with a $10 cover. The Viper Room is one of the Sunset Strips coolest and infamous live music joints and is located at 8852 Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood and www.viperroom.com online.

Debby Holiday at Saint Rocke - May 27 2009

DEBBY HOLIDAY performs for THE SOUNDBOX SESSIONS at SAINT ROCKE in Hermosa Beach. Debby is a amazing breath of fresh air on the LA scene with her Soulful vocals and rockin melodies. This girl can sing her you know what of and her feel good high energy sets are definitely worth checking out on the LA scene. You can check her out at www.myspace.com/debbyholiday and www.debbyholiday.com. The Soundbox Sessions is a weekly night where professional musicians take original and cover music, and reinterpret the music in front of your ears, unrehearsed. Guest appearances nightly. Largely acoustic, focused on harmony, melody, and a unique approach to some classic tunes. This week there will be additional performances by Jeff Fedak (www.myspace.com/jefffedak), Orlando Sims (www.myspace.com/orlandosims) and Darci Monet (www.myspace.com/darcimonet). The night starts at 8:30pm. Saint Rocke is located at 42 Pacific Coast Hwy in Hermosa Beach and online at www.saintrocke.com.

Kellin Watson at The Cinema Bar - May 26 2009

KELLIN WATSON lights up the stage at THE CINEMA BAR in Culver City. Kellin Watson, who has been writing and recording songs since she was 13, established herself in the independent music world with the 2003 release of her first solo album, Paper Bird. After receiving rave reviews for Paper Bird, Watson went on to record her sophomore album Red Flag and a third album No Static recorded in world-known Echo Studios and features Your Place in this World, a song written by Nashville songwriter Gordie Sampson (Faith Hill, Keith Urban, Jon Bon Jovi). Kellin Watson isn't a girl with a guitar. She's a girl with a guitar, the ability to craft intelligent, inspired songs, and she's armed with a real-deal, blues-rock voice. You can check her out at www.kellinwatson.com and www.myspace.com/kellinwatson. Kellin will be joined onstage with musical performances by Blind Pony (www.myspace.com/blindpony) and others. The show starts at 9pm and is FREE. As the oldest drinking establishment in culver city the Cinema Bar is packed with artsy bohemian types of all ages who are in search of great music and an unpretentious watering hole to call home. The Cinema Bar is located at 3967 Sepulveda Blvd. in Culver City and online at www.cinemabar.net.

Jay Nash at The Hotel Cafe - May 26 2009

JAY NASH brings his music mastery to the stage of the HOTEL CAFE in Hollywood. Jay rocks in a very soulful way and every time I’ve seen him has been an awesome show. He has been described as a mix of John Mayer, Hack Williams, Johnny Cash, Dave Matthews and Jack Johnson combined to create an amazing powerful but down to earth bluesy, folk and indie rock sound. You can get more info and music downloads at www.jaynash.com and www.myspace.com/jaynash. There will also be musical performances by Sam Bradley (www.myspace.com/sambradley), Laura Jansen (www.myspace.com/laurajansenmusic) and Ryan Affenberg (www.myspace.com/ryanauffenberg). 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.

Juliette Commagere at The Echo - May 25 2009

JULIETTE COMMAGERE performs the last of her MONDAY MAY RESIDENCY at THE ECHO. Juliette, the Lead vocalist from the band Hello Stranger, sets out on her solo run highlighting her latest CD 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 and www.juliettecommagere.com. There will be additional music performances by the Chapin Sisters (www.myspace.com/thechapinsisters), Jogger (www.myspace.com/joggermusic) and Landy (www.myspace.com/landytheband). This will be a FREE show for 21+ starting at 9pm. The Echo is one of the coolest night spots in Echo Park is located at 1822 Sunset Blvd and www.attheecho.com online.

Lex Land at Zoey's Cafe - May 25 2009

LEX LAND & Friends preforms another weekly MONDAY MAY RESIDENCY at ZOEY'S CAFE. In the aural world, a certain type of voice can provide comfort to steer the soul. Enter Lex Land, a distinct voice brimming with lyrical prose and melody. This songstress has carved a footing for herself with a story-telling manner in her songs, coupled with a profound set of standout vocals. You can check her out at www.lexland.net and www.myspace.com/lexacousticrock. Lex will sing covers, rarities, and tell stories during her solo sets each Monday and will be joined this week on stage with the musical talents of Yellow Red Sparks (www.myspace.com/yellowredsparks). The show starts at 8pm with $8 advanced and $10 at the door cover. Zoey’s Café is located at 451 E. Main Street in Ventura and online at www.zoeyscafe.com.

The Doover at Crane's Hollywood Tavern - May 24 2009

THE DO-OVER celebrates positive vibes and cool sounds at CRANES HOLLYWOOD TAVERN. The doover is a FREE Sunday 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. You can get more info at www.thedoover.net 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.

Kellin Watson and Alana Sweetwater at The Hotel Cafe - May 24 2009

KELLIN WATSON and ALANA SWEETWATER bring some sweet and soulful sounds from the East Coast to Hollywood at the HOTEL CAFE. This is a definitely not to be missed performance since both of these ladies are incredible musical talents performing on the same night. Kellin Watson, who has been writing and recording songs since she was 13, established herself in the independent music world with the 2003 release of her first solo album, Paper Bird. After receiving rave reviews for Paper Bird, Watson went on to record her sophomore album Red Flag and a third album No Static recorded in world-known Echo Studios and features Your Place in this World, a song written by Nashville songwriter Gordie Sampson (Faith Hill, Keith Urban, Jon Bon Jovi). Kellin Watson isn't a girl with a guitar. She's a girl with a guitar, the ability to craft intelligent, inspired songs, and she's armed with a real-deal, blues-rock voice. You can check her out at www.kellinwatson.com and www.myspace.com/kellinwatson. I first saw Alana Sweetwater 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 recommend 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. There will be additional musical performances by James Weber (www.myspace.com/jameswebber) & Sarah Carter (www.myspace.com/bsidesarahcartermusic) and Lisa Parade (www.myspace.com/loveaparade). The show starts at 7pm with a $7 cover. The Hotel Café is one of the best LA venues to listen to music and features a great little food and drink menu with a 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.

Switchblade Kitty at The Dragonfly - May 23 2009

SWITCHBLADE KITTY rocks it sexy style at THE DRAGONFLY in Hollywood. Some things just go together, like peanut butter and jelly, president bush and corruption, 50 cent and bullet holes and yes even kittens and switchblades. Meet rock n rolls answer to the pussycat dolls on heroin. Switchblade Kitty is one of the most explosive Hollywood all girl rock acts to hit the metropolis of mayhem since the Runaways smelled the armpit of Wendy O Williams and the plasmatics. the four violators of velocity are creating one of the most sought after and anticipated buzzes that the decadent Hollywood music scene has produced in quite some time. But not everything is sharp and cuddly when it comes to this battery of butcher knife babes. Like a train that's ready to derail at any moment, this band since its inception has been on the verge of becoming the next big thing. Unlike other female rock bands, you wouldn't want these girls next door to your house unless you were a fraternity of horny sadomasochist. These females are rude, nasty and mean and they have no problem co-existing in a business that's predominately ran by men. and although they look like supermodels they live by one motto, "don't bring a knife to a gunfight unless your willing to sever the finger that pulls the trigger" Some girls just wanna watch the world burn and with likes of tommy lee, dave navarro, perry farrell and a who`s who of rock gods that have joined these girls on stage, most these legendary not so subtle giants have helped stir the kool-aid of kaos and have even fallen victim to this hard partying gang of gash. but when carla, gabby, heidi and kelly strap on their weapons of mass distraction one thing is for sure. Switchblade Kitty is one precocious pussy tha you could never tame like a pet. You can check them out online at www.hollywoodroxxx.com and www.myspace.com/xxxrockshollywood. There will also be musical sets by Still Standing (www.myspace.com/stillstanding) and Alevela (www.myspace.com/alevelaband). The show starts at 8pm with a $10 cover. The Dragonfly is a great live music club hosting some of LA best local music talent and DJ’s and also features a great outdoor patio, private lounge rooms, and 4 bars. The Dragonfly is located at 6510 Santa Monica Blvd in Hollywood and online at www.thedragonfly.com.

Topanga Days Country Fair 2009 at The Topanga Community Club - May 23,24 & 25 2009

THE TOPANGA DAYS COUNTRY FAIR 2009 celebrates it 36 year run of bringing music, art and community building fun to the Topanga area. Topanga Days (www.topangadays.com) is a 3 day Fair & Fund Raiser celebrating Music & The Arts at the Topanga Community Club grounds. Topanga Days holds a rich tradition of family fun with it’s Americana style games, such as the egg toss, sack races & the pie eating contest and Parade to name a few. The Arts are heartily supported with multiple stages filled with a diverse talent roster of music & dance, an abundance of booth vendors ranging from high end, quality art pieces, to one of a kind, affordable hand crafted gifts. No Topanga Days would be complete with out select food and drink vendors who offer up their goods to the needs of the Vegetarian and the non-Vegetarian. This years talent lineup includes over 75+ bands with featured performances by Grammy Award winning BLOOD SWEAT & TEARS (www.bloodsweatandtears.com), GREGG ROLIE (www.greggrolie.com) the original Lead Singer of the band SANTANA, New Orleans Jazz Fest favorites THE METERS (www.themetersonline.com) Experience with LEO NOCENTELLI (www.nocentelli.com), DREAM WORLD CIRQUE (www.dreamworldcirque.com) and LEXI PEARL (www.myspace.com/pearlsplayhouse) performing at various locations throughout the Fair. Tickets are available in 3-Day Passes at $45 for Adult 21+ and $35 for Youth 13-20 or by Day Tickets at $15 for TCC Members 21+, $20 Adults 21+, $15 for Youths 13-20 and $10 for Seniors/Children Under 12 and Children Under 5 for FREE. Proceeds will go to benefit The Topanga Community Club (www.topangacommunityclub.com) who celebrates their 60th year this spring as a non profit 501 (c) 3 Charitable Organization, serving the needs of the Topanga Canyon Residents, funding the organization’s youth & seniors programs, the grounds, ball field & volunteer built Community House. The event will run Memorial Day Weekend May 23, 24 & 25 (Sat, Sun & Mon) from 10 am to 7pm at The Topanga Community Club located at 1440 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd. in Topanga.