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Long Beach’s Magic Lantern have finally gone and released a new sonic document after what seemed like an eternity of waiting. Eagerly anticipated by those who have been biding their time waiting for the band to get on with their uber limited cassette only and CD-R releases (their Self-Titled CD-R was limited to 30), “High Beams”, the band’s latest opus [...]
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SUNDAYS:
Rademacher (1st and 3rd) @ Spaceland (2nd and 4th) @ Eagle Rock Bowling and Drinking Club
Karin Tatoyan @ Eagle Rock Bowling and Drinking Club
MONDAYS:
Ollin @ Mr. T’s Bowl
Casxio @ Silverlake Lounge
Cydney Robinson @ Bordello
The Softlightes (pictured) @ Spaceland
Restaurant @ The Echo
The Airborne Toxic Event @ Detroit Bar
Cavil At Rest @ Detroit Bar
TUESDAYS:
The Actual @ The Key Club
WEDNESDAYS:
The Mulhollands @ Club Moscow at Boardners
Honey Honey @ Hotel Cafe
Correatown @ Bordello
THURSDAYS:
Sons and Lovers @ The Gypsy Lounge
Thank God. Yes indeed. I would too (and I’m not even religious) if I flipped my van a couple times and wallked away with only a few minor scrapes and bruises, which is just what happened to the Orange County band, Francisco The Man, this last August, three hours north of San Francisco, after just their first show of their tour. You can read the whole account on the band’s MySpace blog and also their eerily foreboding previous post.
I have been really digging on their four song demo I picked up from their SnoCap store on their MySpace page recently (first time I ever used a SnoCap store, not bad really); you should definitely download the track “Lord Knows I’m Weak” (mp3) which is sporting some heavy CCR and Neil Young vibes.
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Upcoming local area shows:
Oct. 30th @ Silverlake Lounge – Los Angeles, CA
Nov. 2nd @ The Alley – Fullerton, CA
Nov. 4th @ The Prospector – Long Beach, CA
Nov. 29th @ Silverlake Lounge – Los Angeles, CA
Sunday, October 28th: Roky Erickson @ The El Rey
The legendary 13th Floor Elevators’, Roky Erickson, gives a rare performance in Los Angeles, this is a must see show. w/1990’s
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13th Floor Elevators – You’re Gonna Miss Me (mp3)
Also recommended: Quasi @ Detroit Bar
Monday, October 29th: De Novo Dahl @ House of Blues Anaheim
De Novo Dahl (that band that used wear those ‘Where’s Waldo” looking jumpsuits) and Bedouin Soundclash open for Hot Hot Heat. Should be a fun show, I don’t care for Hot Hot Heat, though when I did see them some years ago, they were pretty good live.
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De Novo Dahl – Shout (mp3)
Also recommended: Radars To The Sky @ Viper Room
Tuesday, October 30th: Ted Leo and the Pharmacists @ The El Rey
Want to see Ted Leo, but can’t get tickets to The Pogues show he is opening, see him with Quasi at The El Rey.
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Ted Leo and the Pharmacists – The Sons Of Cain (mp3)
Also recommended: Battles @ Henry Fonda and Regina Spektor @ The Wiltern
Wednesday, October 31st: The Pogues @ The Wiltern
Almost all the original members are back together to play their extensive catalog of punked up Irish folk tunes. w/Ted Leo and the Pharmacists
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The Pogues – If I Should Fall From Grace With God (mp3)
Also recommended: Danzig w/High On Fire @ The Greek
Thursday, November 1st: American Relay @ Alex’s Bar
American Relay are a two piece blues punk outfit from Denver, CO. Think The Black Keys with less of a delta blues influence. Also at the Juke Joint in Anaheim on November 3rd.
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American Relay – Long Gone (mp3)
Also recommended: The Soft Hands @ The Nugget and Blank Blue @ The Prospector
Friday, November 2nd: Ferraby Lionheart @ Bordello
Have you read Scott’s review of Ferraby Lionheart’s new album, Catch The Brass Ring? Really that should be enough to get you to this show.
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Ferraby Lionheart – Vermont Avenue (mp3)
Also recommended: The Bronx @ Safari Sams
Saturday, November 3rd: Minus The Bear @ The Avalon
Minus The Bear’s new album Planet of Ice is continuing to keep me interested, also, look out for the re-release of their brillant Highly Refined Pirates on vinyl. Also on Sunday at The Glasshouse
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Minus The Bear – Dr. L’Ling (mp3)
The Warlocks – “So Paranoid” (mp3) from their new album, Heavy Deavy Skull.
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Magic Lantern – “At The Mountain of Madness” (mp3) from Magic Lantern’s self-titled CD-R.
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The Meek – “Kill The Lights” (mp3)
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West Indian Girl are everything Perry Ferrell wishes Satellite Party was. Robert James (vocals/guitar) and Francis Ten (bass) of West Indian Girl and rest of their recently assembled six member group have effectively fused pieces of the Jane’s Addiction sound, 90’s electronic music, and sunny California pop, to form a more perfect concoction than the man himself is trying to do with his current incarnation, Satellite Party.
Not something I would listen to on a regular basis, West Indian Girl, register in the same space as Office, they write really catchy pop songs that I am a little embarrassed to admit that I like. I know I know, my musical tastes are all over the place, sorry if I am bumming out any of you who come here for the harder stuff.
Releasing their sophmore effort today, 4th & Wall, West Indian Girl have transformed from the once previous 2-piece electronic project signed to Astralworks, to a full 6-piece art pop group on the cosmopolitan label, Milan Records, who may be best known for their soundtrack releases.
Download “To Die In LA” (mp3) from 4th & Wall.
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