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
For round number six, The Reverberation Appreciation Society’s Austin Psych Fest took place in the gorgeous outdoor setting of Carson Creek Ranch. Skirted by a body of glass-like green framed water on one end, and cows on the another, three stages were set with pristine sound, and amazing light projections. The weekend boasted bands and festival goers from around the world, and represented some of the very best sounds in psychedelic rock from days past and present.
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By Sania Parekh Posted in Reviews, Show Reviews austin psych fest, Black Mountain, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Dead Skeletons, man... or astro-man, Roky Erickson, Spectrum, The Black Angels, the black ryder, The Cult of Dom Keller, The Growlers, The Moving Sidewalks, The Raveonettes, The Warlocks, White Fence
When presale tickets sell out before the “P” in Paramore is pronounced, you know you’re in for a good show. Though not intended as a “girl power” double billing, Paramore and KITTEN are most definitely bashing in the confines of female-lead stereotypes and kicking down doors in rock to astounding fanfare. They’re rocking it so much that the line for the show literally wrapped itself around the entire square block of the historic theater, almost looping right back to the front entrance.
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By Aisha Humphrey Posted in Reviews, Show Reviews Kitten, Paramore
Between their two festival dates at Coachella Music and Arts Festival, indie rock outfit Alt-J made a stop at The Observatory in Santa Ana. The British foursome mesmerized a full-capacity crowd as they played song after song off their Mercury Award-winning debut, An Awesome Wave. Here are a few photos from their remarkable set.
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By Owen Ela Posted in Show Reviews Alt-J, Coachella Festival 2013, Localchella, Owen Ela, The Observatory
Tonight, we have something special for you. We’re live at STAPLES Center for the kick-off of the Rolling Stone big tour. We’re going to liv blog the whole event so watch this space for updates. Right now, no bands are playing, the venue is half full.
8:49 – Still nothing happening. No sign of when the show might start. Good sweet potato fries though.
8:59 – Video package with famous fans talking about how they first heard the group.
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By Raymond Flotat Posted in Reviews, Show Reviews Rolling Stones
The word “planetarium” usually calls to mind images of sitting in a high school gymnasium and watching Saturn hover the scoreboard. But Planetarium, part of the L.A. Philharmonic’s Brooklyn Festival series, turned Walt Disney Concert Hall into no ordinary planetarium.
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By Shareef Posted in Los Angeles, Reviews, Show Reviews bryce dessner, LA Philharmonic, Nico Muhly, Sufjan Stevens, Walt Disney Concert Hall
Doldrums opened for Crystal Castles at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, CA, on Friday, April 26th. Playing to a sold-out, all-ages crowd, the duo entered the stage amidst a spewing haze backlit by neon purple strobes, like an epileptic sunset at a rave festival and immediately began churning out hits from all three LPs, including set opener “Plague,” “Alice Practice” and “Not In Love.” Without pausing for the entire set, they cranked up the bass and shook the Palladium to its foundation, much to the delight of the audience, who couldn’t get enough.
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By Marv Watson Posted in Reviews, Show Reviews Crystal Castles, doldrums, edm, Hollywood, mrvphotography, mxdwn, palladium
Some corporate sponsored events are held and put on entirely free to the public. The major sponsors do this as a token of good will to the hip public they’re trying to reach, hoping to engender positive associations for their brand and/or product line in exchange for the free entertainment. For Red Bull Sound Select Presents: Los Angeles, the massive energy drink company chose a different approach, helping to fund the event, but offering a low $3 entry fee before 10 p.m. The sponsor sweetened the pot by offering all proceeds to go to the local opening bands on the bill. Tonight’s event was appropriately headlined by the ever-evolving garage rock band Wavves with support from Incan Abraham, Hands and Hour of the Time Majesty Twelve (known most commonly as HOTT MT).
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By Raymond Flotat Posted in Reviews, Show Reviews hands, hott mt, Red Bull Sound Select, Wavves
Low lights set the mood, building the anticipation for the final show of Bat For Lashes West Coast tour. All eyes on Natasha; she wore a long black skirt paired with a sparkling red caplet and matching halter top, her preferred outfit at Coachella, as well. Opening with a stunning delivery of “Lilies” and ditching her pleated caplet for “Glass,” Natasha warmed up. She asked everyone to dance for her, including a shout out to the balcony that they too, would be expected to participate.
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By Risa Wesley Posted in Reviews, Show Reviews Bat for Lashes
Conductor Alan Pierson lead a memorable night as part of the LA Phil’s Brooklyn Festival series.
Brooklyn Festival, inspired by the ’70s Manhattan scene, blends art and music from various styles.
The night at Walt Disney Concert Hall started with Samuel Carl Adams: Tension Studies. It was a minimal arrangement where the focal point harmonically switched between the xylophone to drums and sometimes guitar. The music began as a slow moving crescendo only to pull it away and rebuild.
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By Shareef Posted in Los Angeles, Reviews, Show Reviews brooklyn festival
