Members of Delta Spirit had to expect that the crowd cavorting at the Playboy Mansion would be a bit unfocused for their set that night. After all, the Live at the Landmark concert series’ latest stop at Hugh Hefner’s legendary digs in Holmby Hills provided many distractions, whether it was the famed Grotto, mingling Playboy Bunnies or free food and Tennessee whiskey provided by the sponsor Jack Daniel’s.
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By Brett Padelford Posted in Reviews, Show Reviews Delta Spirit, Playboy
Now that the lineup is out for Coachella, it’s time to start getting excited for dusty lungs, burned necks and rubbing up on salty, sweaty strangers. That’s right, Coachella 2013 is nigh.
Whether or not you remember last year (for whatever reason, no judgment) or are planning your first trip out, here are 13 things I learned last year so you’ll be prepared for the 2013 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.
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By Brett Padelford Posted in Editorials Coachella
When I told a couple friends I was going to shoot Dethklok on November 27 at The Hollywood Palladium, they invariably replied, “Uh, didn’t they have that song on Guitar Hero?”
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By Brett Padelford Posted in Reviews, Show Reviews Dethklok
On October 9, indie rock vets Metric made their debut at LA’s famed Greek Theatre. Led by manic vocalist Emily Haines, the group performed in support of their latest album, Synthetica, that was released in June. Metric’s North American tour continues until December.
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By Brett Padelford Posted in Reviews, Show Reviews Metric
The constantly-evolving indie rock group Destroyer – led by Dan Bejar – stopped at LA’s El Rey Theatre on June 6. In the midst of a tour of North America that started at Coachella in mid-April, the 8-piece ensemble – including musicians on sax and trumpet – played songs primarily from the band’s newest album, 2011’s Kaputt. Bejar spent much of the set crouched on the stage, eyes closed, nodding along to the music as if one of his own fans. He was probably the least enthusiastic in the crowd, though, as Destroyer’s strong cult following responded enthusiastically to the set. The band’s tour continues in Europe this summer with dates in the UK, France and Germany. Read more…
By Brett Padelford Posted in Reviews, Show Reviews Destroyer
Doomtree was worried that the crowd at The Troubadour would be “too cool” and “looking too good” to party. But when instructed, the hip hop fans jumped around, messing up their looks and proving that the LA crowd wasn’t too “Hollywood” to enjoy this Minneapolis group. Read more…
By Brett Padelford Posted in Reviews Doomtree
If Korallreven sounds more like an IKEA footstool than the newest Balearic duo out of Sweden, that’s because the group only recently made their US debut at LA’s Echoplex on March 8. Comprised of Marcus Joons and Daniel Tjäder (of The Radio Dept), Korallreven traces its roots to Joons’ trip to Samoa where he was inspired by local Catholic choirs and the South Pacific’s natural beauty. Read more…
By Brett Padelford Posted in Reviews Korallreven
It was a beautiful, starry night in Griffith Park as Fleet Foxes brought their folk rock to the intimate yet spacious Greek Theatre. An enthusiastic crowd of young hipsters (presumably from the nearby Los Feliz neighborhood) ate up a set made up mostly of songs from their most recent album, Helplessness Blues. Read more…
By Brett Padelford Posted in Reviews, Show Reviews Fleet Foxes
It’s probably not fair to stereotype the crowd at a concert, but if one had to pick a phrase to describe the audience at The Troubadour to see Bob Schneider, “girls’ night out” comes to mind. The singer/songwriter from Austin, Texas lulled his enthusiastic, champagne-clutching followers first with a few romantic pop songs then quickly switched gears to mambo, funk, and hard rock. Read more…
By Brett Padelford Posted in Reviews, Show Reviews Bob Schneider
It was a packed house onstage and off at the Echoplex on May 10th for the biggest Check Yo’ Ponytail 2 yet. Audience participation was not only allowed but encouraged while Trash Talk, Wavves, and headliner Andrew W.K. were onstage. Opening band Man’s Assassination, Man was spared the onslaught of rowdy invaders as long lines outside kept the crowd trickling in. Read more…
By Brett Padelford Posted in Reviews, Show Reviews Andrew W.K., Man's Assassination Man, Trash Talk, Waaves
