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 [...]

10/28/07…This Week In Shows

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)