Picked By: Lauren Novik Everyone needs to catch Funeral Party at the Bootleg Theater on Tuesday, September 28 before they leave L.A. to jetset around the U.S. 21 an over concert addicts should know that though set time is 10:30 sharp, it will be packed- so get their in ample time and have a drink
. This will be the first article in a series of pieces on Lucy Walsh. Bestnewbands.com will be tracking her progress as she records her debut in Los Angeles over the coming month. For the children of famous musicians, following in your parent’s footsteps can be the kiss of death. With endless comparisons, it can
2010 has been a successful year for School of Seven Bells. The band released its sophomore effort, Disconnect From Desire, on July 13 on Vagrant Records/Ghostly International in the U.S. The band consists of Benjamin Curtis and identical twins Alejandra and Claudia Deheza. With a sound that has been described by some as dreamy and
Performing at the Hotel Café in Hollywood could be a daunting experience. But not for New York-based Will Knox. Fresh off playing a successful string of shows in London, Knox brought his acoustic guitar to Hollywood on Monday night. Taking the stage at 10 pm on the nose, Knox, sporting a fedora covering his long
Picked By: Daniel Kohn Who: Will Knox Where: Hotel Cafe in Los Angeles, Ca When: Monday, September 13th at 9 p.m. Cost: $10 Age Restrictions: 21+
To say David Bradley has taken the path less traveled would be an understatement. The Nashville-based country music artist, by the way of England, only recently started peforming before crowds stateside. Before, he worked as an oilman in the farthest reaches of Siberia. Citing Rivers Rutherford as an influence, Bradley has performed with country stars
Picked By: Laurel Johnston Wednesday night is Dub Club night at Echoplex in Los Angeles. I decided to check it out this week, in the mood for feel-good reggae tunes that have the ability to provoke even the stodgiest of bar patrons into dancing and wobbling. I’ve had the pleasure of seeing great live reggae
Picked By: Daniel Kohn Who: Wavves Where: Howie and Son’s Pizza in Visalia, CA When: Tuesday, August 31st at 8 p.m. Cost: $7 Age Restrictions: Not Specified
Picked by: Michael Rincon Who: Young the Giant w/ White Apple Tree Where: The Casbah, San Diego, Ca. When: Monday, Aug. 23rd, 8pm Cost: $12 Age Restrictions:21+
Picked by: Alex Daniel Who: Crystal Castles Where: Stubb’s in Austin, Texas When: Wednesday, August 11 at 5 PM Cost: Free Age Restrictions: All Ages