Latest Review: Magic Lantern - High Beams

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 [...]

6/24/07…This Week In Shows

Sunday, June 24th: The Parson Red Heads @ Detroit Bar
The Parson Red Heads seem to be playing somewhere in LA every week, but this week they’ve decided head south. Also at The Prospector in Long Beach on Tuesday. w/Brothers & Sisters, My Pet Saddle!
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The Parson Red Heads - Days Of My Youth (mp3)

Monday, June 25th: Casket Salesmen @ Rhythm Lounge
I kept confusing the name of this band with the midwest’s Casket Lottery, but they are nothing like them. Check ‘em out in LB if you live around here, they go on 10pm. Also at The Roxy on Friday.
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Casket Salesmen - I’ll Buy That For A Dollar (mp3)

Tuesday, June 26th: Black Diamond Heavies @ Spaceland
Heavy on the Southern Rock and Delta Blues, Black Diamond Heavies hail from Nashville, TN. Sounds kinda like some of the new Clutch stuff.
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Black Diamond Heavies - Guess You Gonna Fuck It All Up (mp3)

Wednesday, June 27th: The Monolators @ Knitting Factory
The Monolators continue to impress the locals, recently finding a champion by the name of Jax. Solid line up w/Canada, Weather Box, The Break Ups
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The Monolators - We Fell Dead (mp3)

Thursday, June 28th: Blackmarket @ The Galaxy
Blackmarket continue their run of tours with bands that are too heavy for them. Last time I saw these guys they were touring with Big Business, not sure what the thinking is here. But regardless, good band. Check ‘em out w/Burning Brides
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Blackmarket - Bad Call (mp3)

Friday: June 29th: Lightning Dust @ El Cid
Amber Webber and Joshua Wells of Black Mountain who have formed the side project, Lightning Dust. w/The Cave Singers. Also at 6th Street Warehouse on Saturday
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Lightning Dust - Listened On (mp3)

Saturday: June 30th: Battles @ Troubadour
I think this is sold out, but if you got tickets, count yourself lucky as these guys don’t tour nearly as often as they should. Maybe with the recent success of their new album we’ll see them playing more often.
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Battles - Atlas (mp3)