8.15 screening - The Illusionist

Oh No Listening Party tonight at Turntable Lab LA

Tonight at the Santa Monica Pier

FREE! At the Santa Monica Pier
Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. through August 31!

Twilight Dance Series 2006

July 27, 2006
LYRICS BORN
with DAARA J

How did the Twilight Dance Series get to be the event that marks the beginning and end of summer and makes Thursday part of the weekend? It's always fun, always free, and of course, always something that's got a beat you can dance to, whether the artist is a well-loved favorite or a lesser-known gem flying just below the musical radar. Check out what the best beach block-party in town has lined up for this summer.

This Friday Night - Downtown LA

day Effect
Music Plus TV Studios
517 N. Alvarado,


The Deal: 8 pm - 2 am
$10 OPEN BAR!

This party is at some TV studios, and though you have to pay ten bones to get in, it promises open bar once you're there, so it seams well worth it! I mean, really the cost of drink in LA these days are kind of like gas prices, they keep going up. So if you consider that after tip, you'd be spending about ten bucks on ONE drink anyway, it rounds out to be a pretty damn good deal! Plus, it's all Ages! So bring your little sister out to party. Just don't give her any booze, buds. Entertainment from: LMNO, DUDLEY PERKINS, TECHNICALI SOUND CREW, LD & Ariano, The Lost Art, Delima, and DJ Stimulus. Also, the event will be streamed live! www.musicplustv.com

This Friday Night on Abbot Kinney

Friday, July 28, 2006: Equator Books 2nd Anniversary Party!
Equator Books celebrates its second anniversary with a party and opening night reception for Michael Deyermond's new art show, "His Horn was So Sad He Had to Put it Down," on Friday, July 28, from 7 PM to midnight, with an open bar and live music. Free admission from 7 to 10 PM (cover charge after 10 PM.)

Sponsored in part by Brahma beer and X Rated vodka

tonight - Breakestra and Greyboy Allstars at the Avalon!

this is going to be an excellent show. i'm not sure about tix/door times yet but i do know that the avalon shows are on the earlier side. then, they kick everyone out to sweep the floors for the clubby crowd that queues up after.

Breakestra


Greyboy Allstars

also tonight

WEDNESDAY (6/28):
CHRIS HAYCOCK @ BAR COPA
(SANTA MONICA, CA)




An eclectic mix for your dancing pleasure:
roots/dancehall/reggae/hip-hop/downtempo
Funk/Latin/deephouse/afrobeat/rare groove...

Tonight's Special Guest....
- HAYCOCK
and our Resident Selectors:
- DJ DEVINE
- JORDAN STRONG

@ Bar Copa
2810 Main St. Santa Monica, CA 90405
FREE ADMISSION!! | 21+ | Full Bar | 9pm-2am

tonight

Saturday Night

Friday Night

thursday night

tonight at boardners

MAIN ROOM

TOUCHING BASS RESIDENTS
PHONICS
JAY-P
WONTIME


OPEN-AIR PATIO

SPECIAL GUEST DJS
DJ VADIM : PRE AFTERHOURS SET!



JOSH ONE(JOSHONE.NET)


w/ residents
PHERS1(DP SOUND)
SUCKAPUNCH(DP SOUND)

Strictly 21 & Over
Climate: Casual and cool
FREE before 11pm $5 after

Location:
BOARDNER'S
1652 N. Cherokee Avenue
Hollywood, CA

Sunday - New Funday @ Little Radio downtown

Come hungry this Sunday cause the our local downtown boys from Spring Street Smokehouse (www.sssmokehouse.com) will be feeding everyone! If you don't know em, you will love em.
Seriously kids, aside of $2 beers and $3 margaritas this week (we're drinking them right now and they totally work!) we also have...
OUTDOORS: Private cabanas, 16' Adult Pool, Bounce House, Misting Area, Mochi Ice Cream, Water Balloon Toss Competition, Water Guns, Ping Pong, Foosball, Basketball, Grassy Lounge Area, kiddie pool and baby bounce!
INDOORS: Run Run Run, Birdmonster, Lets Go Sailing, The Booze Bar, Arts and Crafts and more.
My Mamma always said Sundays are for God. I never listened to my Mamma.
see you all.

Monday, Bloody Monday

two amazing tshirt slogans today:

a. "it may seem kinky at first but you'll get used to it"
- seen at the beverly center by unassuming middle-aged man on escalator
b. "the worst days today are better than the best days in school"
- seen on cross-looking bloke in manhattan beach. not that funny, but the fact that this guy put it on a shirt kinda is

Friday!! who

Visit the Getty Home Event Calendar Event Information
Event Information


Fridays Off the 405

Date: Friday, May 26, 2006, 6:00–9:00 p.m.
Location: Getty Center, Museum Courtyard
Admission: Free

Enjoy music and evening views of the city, tour the galleries, and revel in the end of the workweek in a casual and spontaneous atmosphere at our new, monthly Fridays Off the 405 series.

Fridays Off the 405 features free live music and a cash bar from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. The galleries will be open until 9:00 p.m. as well so you can enjoy the new exhibition Ensor's Graphic Modernism and catch Degas at the Getty and Robert Adams: Landscapes of Harmony and Dissonance before they close.

May 26, 2006
Join us for performances by techno artist John Tejada, who eschews traditional music in favor of the electronic variety, and electropop pioneer and musician extraordinaire Jimmy Tamborello.


How to Get Here
Admission to the Getty Center is always free; parking is $7.00. See Hours, Directions, Parking for maps and driving directions.

Saturday!! what

three of clubs

1. Aloe Blacc and Dudley Perkins with A-Track (Mr. Kanye West’s DJ) at the EL RAY
2. I LOVE YOU BUT I'VE CHOSEN DARKNESS - The Echo
3. House party!!

a taste of saturday...

this saturday night...you are invited...


Scion presents:
NeoPlural
Contemporary Bay Area Art

Featuring work from:

Eneri Abillar
Francis Baker
Alec Bennett
Francis Berry
Vanessa Blaikie
Krescent Carasso
Dan Grayber
Robert Larson
Charles Linder
Joey Piziali
Yuri Psinakis
Ronaldo Sandoval
Andrew Schoultz
Justin Young

Curated by Yuri Psinakis

OPENING : Saturday, May 20th, 2006 7-10PM
(most of the artists will be in attendance)
Show from May 20th - June 10th, 2006

Scion Installation L.A.
8553 Washington Boulevard
Culver City, California 90232
310.841.0478
www.scion.com/space


NeoPlural
Choosing works of art that represent the wild diversity of Bay Area
art would require more than any single gallery show could hope to offer.
Keeping this in mind the artists presented work in different media and in
no single trajectory but share a profound commitment to their
individual aesthetic.

Bay Area social infrastructures lend themselves to forms of
cultural concentration that do not encourage insulation. Such networks
of relationships influence multifaceted works that run the gamut from
back-yard dioramas to technology-driven appropriations, and not to
forget eastern-flavored metaphors.

Neo-Plural welcomes the greater L.A. metropolitan area to sample some of
the
diversity of contemporary Bay Area art.

Charlatans UK CD release Party

Tonight, May 11
Filter Magazine, Radio Fiasco, and PrinceHouse Present TOTAL CONTROL!!!

Record Release Party for CHARLATANS UK!!!
www.thecharlatans.net/

Tonight is a Special LA DJ night with 2 GREAT guests that you all know and love!!!!

Maurice de la Falaise www.myspace.com/mauricedelafalaise
Ross Angeles www.myspace.com/rossangeles

and, of course, our usual resident DJ:
FILIP aka TURBOTITO od Ima Robot (Turbs for short)
and Anne Lee (PrinceHouse)

@ Vine Bar, 1235 N. Vine @ Fountain, Hollywood
21+ FREE
2 for 1 wells before 11
www.myspace.com/clubtotalcontrol

Tonight - Erasure After Party

guest list rsvp only
rsvp to: stephen@radiolovesyou.com

this Wednesday May 10th, 2006
10:30pm - 4am

Stephen Hauptfuhr & Sean Patrick present

the ERASURE Acoustic Tour AFTER PARTY
with the lead singer
ANDY BELL guest djng
plus
Sean Patrick

the ERASURE show at the john anson ford theatre wed is sold out... but you
can come hangout with them and hear andy dj with us at citizen smith after
wards...

Erasure, the British synth pop duo consists of Vince Clarke (synthesizers),
formerly of Depeche Mode and Yazoo (Yaz in the US), and Andy Bell (vocals,
lyrics)... By far, one of the most prolific bands of the last few decades
with countless top ten and number 1 hits all over the world... we are
honoured to be able to bring you this rare opportunity to hear andy dj...


Citizen Smith
1600 N. Cahuenga
Hollywood, CA 90028
for dinner reservations
323 461 5001

Hi Mom and Dad!

Sorry I didn't call you today. I was at the Frank Sinatra Estate in Palm Springs swimming in the piano-shaped pool.

No phone reception in the desert...

Got in at 5am!

I will call you today.

Love you. And Miss you.

Nicole

Coachella is almost here!!!

tomorrow night

Paper Magazine and Motorola
Invite you to celebrate the 9th Annual
BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE ISSUE

Tuesday, April 25th
8:00pm – 11:00pm

For the first event and party at Hollywood’s new HOT SPOT
SOCIAL HOLLYWOOD
6525 Sunset Blvd.
(between Schrader and Wilcox)

With Special Guest DJ’s

Please RSVP plus one guest ONLY
Evolutionary Media Group
323-667-0626

goofy girl stuff

SHOP LA IS COMING!

Saturday, April 22nd
Noon - 5:00pm

Pacific Design Center
8687 Melrose Avenue
West Hollywood, CA
(Showroom B229)

TICKETS:
* Gen Art members & IN:LASM Cardmembers will receive VIP access, champagne service, and a fabulous gift bag.
* Complimentary general admission tickets available to everyone beginning April 1st (each guest must RSVP separately).

To become a Gen Art member, click here or call (310) 601-3213.

*Use your IN:LASM Card from American Express for a 10% savings on your purchase of a Gen Art membership. Apply now at IN-LA.com.


Gen Art and the IN:LASM Card from American Express invite you to an amazing day of shopping, complimentary cocktails, music, pampering, djs and an informal fashion presentation at the beautiful Pacific Design Center. Gen Art will showcase the wares of over 40+ emerging high-end fashion designers selling their fall collections at discounted prices in womenswear, menswear and accessories.

Additional support for this event provided by Acura, Baileys, Beck's Premier Light, Ecru New York, FIJI Water, Johnnie Walker, and POP Champagne.

best news of the year

Chicks on Speed has a record label up and off the ground! Check out the newest release by DAT POLITICS called "Wow Twist". It drops today.

Res Screening tonight

"RES invites you to our monthly series showcasing brand new music videos, short films and motion graphics.

Our April screening features new short films, including 90 Degrees and Look for Me, as well as great new videos for the Arctic Monkeys, Belle & Sebastian, Junkie XL and Hot Chip. Program will include new works from Nagi Noda, Jonnie Ross, Woof Wan-Bau and Jaron Albertin, and we will also screen the five finalists of The Directors Bureau 60 Second Film Challenge.

Our after-party will celebrate the release of Today, the new album from Junkie XL. Complimentary drinks, plus DJ Kiino Villand and special guest Junkie XL. Special thanks to Ultra Records.

Tuesday, April 18th, 8:00 p.m. Egyptian Theatre 6712 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood $10 in advance or at the door"

ALSO

BFF @ Beauty Bar
1638 Cauenga,

The Deal: 10 pm - 2 am
2 for 1 wells from 10-11

Resident DJs:
Blake (Moving Units)
C-Town
THIS WEEK:
Guest DJ
HAR MAR SUPERSTAR!
usually pretty funnn!

tonight

This is a great opportunity to check out Turntablelab on Fairfax if you haven't already. I was there last weekend and picked up some ill mixtapes (in CD format, natch). The after party is at Monroes in Beverly Hills. I've never been to a good party there, the crowd has always been a wierd mix of people. Who knows - if they pack it in tonight it could be a good time.

tomorrow night!

sunday funday (where are you)

So here's two situations. You decide which one is better.

A. Walking 6 blocks in Beverly Hills explaining the different types and styles of tanning beds while stepping over dogs wearing diamond collars but you're the bitch who complains about almost spilling your iced mocha (PS it's still freezing outside). And why is Versace's line so boorish this season?



B. Discussing over brunch how great it is to bump into friends unxepectedly on the street, then collectively slinking behind your menus as you recognize a busboy who everyone "forgot" to bail out of jail and had laughed at him for getting there in the first place.

C. I don't even want to get into the part about the mechanical bull, UCONN game, and bottomless mimosas. we'll save that for another time.

This was my Sunday (I love ya, J.O.).

best quote ever

" hi i'm on drugs and wearing Chanel sunglasses" - Joe Shockley of The Datasound Podcast in regards to the Winter Music Conference

http://thedatasound.blogspot.com/

tonight!

Filter's Music Appreciation Night
Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) Downtown
250 S. Grand Ave, Los Angeles

7 - 11 pm
Hosted Bar
Listening Party for The Flaming Lips new release

DJs:
Jimmy Tamborello from Postal Service
Jason Stewart
Private viewing of MOCA exhitibits including Painting in Tongues
Presented by FIT from Honda.
RSVP: rsvpLA@filtermmm.com

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I went to the last listening party held at the MOCA and it was insanely fun. Granted, the party was for Sigor Ros so no one cared about the musical pairing of icelandic sleep-rock with miniature sofis, but what can you do. art, music, booze, art = good times all around (minus the debut of alcoholic drinks by...Starbucks?? if anything is deserving of a huge "WTF" it's that).

blue house and beyond

So here's what I know. These things are in - bamboo, books (reading books not just collecting and stacking them in interesting ways), ecoblogs, tiny pieces of art, paid help while you spend your time soul searching (and on that note) meaning, finding simple solutions (and in that vein) shiny lip-plumping products. Everything is digital, just accept it. Google yourself to see how you're doing. The world is a magical place full of infinite wisdom, and Carls Jr. really IS a guilty pleasure no matter how you slice it.

Hello LA friends, I hope you can make it to this intimate Gnarls Barkley listening party with Danger Mouse and Cee Lo.


Tuesday March 21st from 8-11 at Blu House, located at 523 Ocean Front Walk in Venice, CA. Valet, catering and full open bar.



RSVP to rsvp_bluhouse@nike.com




Gnarls Barkley – St. Elsewhere will be released on Downtown / Atlantic May 9th (May 2nd digital)


Gnarls Barkley audio streams: "Crazy" http://boss.streamos.com/real/streaming/gnarls_barkley/crazy/crazy.ram



"Go-Go Gadget Gospel" http://boss.streamos.com/real/streaming/gnarls_barkley/gogogadgetgospel/gogogadget.ram

tonight @ Nacional

the tame and not-so-tame

Liza Richardson at Zanzibar

stop global warming

join the virtual march by clicking the link above.

Oscar party tonight

TONIGHT - Res screening

RES Screening (February 28, 2006)
Photo:
RES invites you to our monthly series showcasing brand new music videos, short films and motion graphics. Featuring new short films from Pleix, Tronic and Jonnie Ross as well as new music videos including Death Cab for Cutie, Colder, The Go! Team and much more, including the famous RES raffle. After-party with DJ Kiino Villand and special guests.
Tuesday, February 28, 8:00 p.m.
Egyptian Theatre
6712 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood
$10

Next Monday: PAPER MAG release party

el chavo, tiki bar, loggia. oh my

last night was fun as i hopped around which is the best thing in the world to do. in los angeles it's kinda difficult unless you're sticking to one particular location and can walk around a bit (hollywood strip, silverlake digs, cauhenga crawl). Or if you find a good designated driver. honestly, i'm ALL in favor of a rail system. but that's another picture to paint.

I started off the night at El Chavo with my new Real World pallies for the weekend. Since Monday is a holiday, I decided to travel and spend some time out of the city. I need to take a break to catch my breath and get some things in order in my life (why does that always involve tequila) so I'm traveling to Mexico for a few days. I'm staying in a house with 15 other people and it's going to be....insane. One BIG house on the beach complete with dirtbikes, kayaks, turntables, bonfires who knows what will go down. Another picture for later.



So I met up with some of the R.W. gang at El Chavo which is a cute little Mexican joint in Silverlake (Sunset and Virgil). The drinks were good, food a-plenty and the coolest guy was playing some sort of Mexican harp (pardon my ignorance!). I would go back for sure, it's a great spot that's not cheesy like Spanish Kitchen or El Cholo. I met a few friends next door at the Tiki Bar which is insanely cute. Not to be confused with the "Tiki Room" at DisneyLand. Very small and Tiki-themed everything. Go here!!!!

After this was Loggia which is a part of the Highlands. It's an amazing spot on the 5th Floor at Hollywood and Highland. It overlooks Hollywood Blvd and is generally a good place to go and kick it. Coming up the escalator I saw Danny Masterson with a few friends, he was wearing cool glasses and on his way out of the joint. We stayed at Loggia for a drink or two, which is generally all one can take before the crowd gets slightly mundane. That's all I've got!

Wolfmother

Last night the girls and I went out for V-Day. We started at Citizen Smith, a new restaurant and bar that opened on the northeast corner of Cauhenga and Selma. It's amazing that they've fit another bar on the "crawl" but I'm glad it's there - it adds a touch of class to an otherwise mundane strip of Hollywood nightlife. The space is beautiful with hardwood paneling and interesting textures throughout. To my *glee* they use the same chairs at the bar that the Roosevelt has- the coziest ones I've ever sat in. There's also a spacious patio that puts Velvet Margarita's to shame. I would recommend this place for an evening of nice cocktails and catching up with friends.


We then hit up Cinespace to see Wolfmother perform. I've never been a huge fan of Rush so I was a little skeptical. But their talent married with stage presence (read - ENERGY) was over the top and everyone was floored. These guys are so talented and dedicated - read the bio on their website. The cultural implications of whether they will take off is another story but I think a certain revolutionary vibe of resistance and expression is coming back in a big way. Cinespace Tuesdays is turning into a Hollywood nightmare. Which once was a fun indie party is now a crazed and over-publicized event. I imagine it was bound to happen sooner or later.

around the world in 4 hours

Last night was a whirlwind of drinking at Nirvana in Beverly Hills (www.nirvanabeverlyhills.com/). A few of us went for after work drinks and stuck around for a few hours, until there was hardly anyone left. I don't know when red became the standard color for a small bar but this one took full advantage with red paneling, velvety pillows and silk sheets wrapping around cliched beds serving as couches. They have a good martini list and the drinks are reasonably sized for the price. They use the plastic (!) larger ones that are more difficult to spill in a crowded bar (good thinking - this place is tiny). I had an amazing pineapple, ginger, and vodka infusion that was yummy.


The next stop was Canter's where I enjoyed my favorite martini, the slightly dirtier version straight-up. Canters serves martinis my favorite way, in a smaller glass with a sidecar of vodka. For those who haven't been Canters is a Jewish diner in Fairfax Village - it's really large, down to earth, and the food is actually decent (vegan friendly - yay!). There's a *tiny* bar on the side called The Kibitz Room where one can hide and catch live music virtually unoticed. Speaking of being noticed, we couldn't help but pick out Seth and Summer from the OC having a late dinner. Seth walked by and we looked right at each other, but I couldn't quite place where he was from. My first thought was "how old is that guy, because his skin is super young but he seems to have an older demeanor" (yes, welcome to hollywood). It wasn't until my friend made a loud'ish remark that apparently offended Summer - they got up from the table next to us and moved elsewhere.

this weekend

Tonight in LA - in an attempt to broaden my (drinking) horizons I'm heading to Vine Bar to check the scene. I haven't been to this one yet and it's not so far from my 'hood, so who knows it may be fun. Oh and what's up with Cha Cha, that place has blown up! I go there often and have already missed the likes of Jake Gyllenhaal and Trent from Pink Blog. I hope it doesn't get any more attention, it's perfect the way it is right now. Good, relatively cheap drinks, good music (though sans jukebox) and an interesting mix of people.



Saturday night I'm working at KCRW on "Brave New World" but there are some good things going on I would've gone to otherwise. For instance, Create Fixate (http://www.createfixate.com/feb06/feb06.html) and "McSweeney's Presents" at RedCat (http://redcat.org/season/0506/mus/mcsweeney.php).

"McSweeney’s Presents:
The World, Explained
U.S. premiere
Are you curious about Teddy Roosevelt’s obsession with Sasquatch, or the exciting trend of multi-user garmentry? Learn about these vital topics and more when publishing phenomenon McSweeney’s stages an evening of readings, comedy and slide-show presentations. Primary sources consist of charts, photographs and a complete catalogue of the nine presidents who had hooks for hands.

Scholars in attendance include: John Hodgman, David Rees, Mike Colton, the editorial staff of Yeti Researcher, and Eli Horowitz.

Hosted by Patton Oswalt plus musical entertainment by Jon Brion."

R.I.P. Betty Friedan

What the hell??

"Unlike "Buy a Bear a Beer" Day in Montana, this city-sponsored vaginal rejuvenation surgery includes, but is not limited to,

* Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Shiraz from Jindalee and a port from Benjamin
* Ask-no-wine-questions, tell-no-wine-lies April & Sara's "Infinite Refills of Geelong" program
* Bread, cheese, and fruit courtesy of Gelson's
* More songs about incompetent midwives spun by activist-prankster Reverend Roy Lee Gittens
* Non-tedious vinformation vinsanity via the two-13 intrazed by ripeness technician Julian Davies
* Floral and hardship by archeo-ethno-pharmacologist Liz Garo
* Aztecan hip flasks & DNA-rich celebrity socks for multiple-choice wine questions answered with arm, hammer, or sickle
* The whole life-affirming lot for the beer-bellied cryster price of 20 dollars U."
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Bread cheese and fruit courtesy of Gelson's! I'm THERE! Has anyone been to one of these? Clearly, the emphasis is on drinking loads of wine and getting randy rather than swirling, sniffing, and sipping. I have to admit I'm a little frightened by this event. Anything named "vaginal rejuvination surgery..."? No amount of wine and cheese from Gelsons will make me find any humor in that, no matter how coyly put. Whatever happened to the feminine mystique? And sadly enough, speaking of...(see recent post above)

weekend roundup

Friday night I traveled downtown to the Natural History Museum for the opening of Sonic Scenery. It was neat but I'm not sure if the $10 for the musical narrative was worth it. It was nice to listen on my own iPod rather than a rental, but I feel that they should have opened up more rooms for the exhibit allowing the music to breathe a bit more. The two main rooms were Dioramas featuring animals in their natural environments from Africa and America (not to be confused with the new Dior calfskin iPod holder) .

The performances were very good particularly Matmos (there's nothing like seeing groups of indie kids with headphones on spacing out in a museum to a live performance by Matmos). I would give the exhibition itself 45 minutes at the most. Which was perfect because next up was a stop at the Mountain Bar in Chinatown. This bar is small, dark, comfy, and clean - perfect! Not so crowded and the drinks are affordable. This guy ordered a dirty martini and it looked like a little glass of (dirty) heaven. The bartenders are supercute and nice and the music was good. I'll be heading here much more often. On my way out we walked past Firecracker which was going OFF. A DJ was set up in the street and people were out there dancing despite the chilly weather. Saturday I traveled back to Chinatown for the New Years parade. Bought some of that good Chinese green tea for 3.25 (100 bags). The market I found it in had all different kinds of ginseng. I'll need to do some research on the effects of different kinds of root now that I know where to find it.

Saturday night was a music video shoot for the new Charletans single set to drop in early April. The party was at Little Radio downtown on Long Beach Blvd. For the longest time I thought they were actually in Long Beach, it's good to know they're not so far away. :-) Tonight is a party for KCRW staffers at Zanzibar in Santa Monica. Liza, Jason, and Raul will be spinning so it should be fun. I'm a little tired from weekend craziness so who knows if I'll wind up going. peace for now...

TONIGHT - First Fridays at the NHM

"Listen up! The Natural History Museum invites you to bring your iPod to the opening of Sonic Scenery and be among the first to experience our new audio exhibit of gallery soundtracks. Don your headphones and wander the Museum after hours listening to new collections-inspired compositions by The Sun Ra Arkestra, Ozomatli, Autolux, Nels Cline, Matmos, Jon Hassell, Nobody, Stephen Hartke, Languis, and David J. Pause and plug in to musicians and DJs performing "silent sets" heard only by headphone. At 8pm, join Sonic Scenery artist Jon Hassell, Dublab founder Mark "frosty" McNeill, KCRWs Edward Goldman, and moderator Hope Tschopik Schneider in a discussion of the future of sound in space. After your tour, relax in the Museum's Grand Foyer as Reef Project (AKA Thee-O) spins an iPod DJ set spanning the history of ambient music from Erik Satie to Brian Eno."

I love how in an attempt to make the venue (or *ahem* NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM) hip they're calling it the NHM. All snidery aside it looks like a great event. I have my iPod but forgot to bring a cable with me to work. I'd much rather pay $10 for a podcast I'll never listen to again to be able to listen to it with my own gear than $3 rentals. Looking forward.

COACHELLA Lineup Announced

Saturday April 29th:

Depeche Mode, Franz Ferdinand, Sigur Ros, Common, Damian Marley, Atmosphere, Carl Cox, My Morning Jacket, Ladytron , Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Tosca, Cat Power, Animal Collective, HARD-fi, Derrick Carter, Devendra Banhart, She Wants Revenge, The Walkmen, The Juan Maclean, Audio Bullys, Lady Sovereign, Deerhoof, The Duke Spirit, Editors, stellastarr, Lyrics Born, Matt Costa, The New Amsterdams, The Zutons, Platinum Piped Pipers, White Rose Movement, Chris Liberator, Colette, Imogen Heap, Joey Beltram, Hybrid, Wolfmother, The Like, Living Things, Nine Black Alps, The Section Quartet, Infadels, Youth Group, Shy FX & T Power, Infusion.

Sunday April 30th:

Tool, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Bloc Party, Paul Oakenfold, Scissor Sisters, Matisyahu, TV on the Radio, Sleater-Kinne , Mogwai, Coheed and Cambria, Gnarls Barkley, Coldcut, Phoenix, Digable Planets, Amadou & Mariam, Little Louie Vega, Mylo (DJ Set), Seu Jorge, Wolf Parade, The Go! Team, Kaskade, Metric, Art Brut, Dungen, The Dears, Jamie Lidell, The Magic Numbers, Los Amigos Invisibles, Jazzanova, Michael Mayer, Mates of State, Gilles Peterson, Gabriel & Dresden, The Subways, Minus the Bear, Be Your Own Pet, Giant Drag, Kristina Sky, The Octopus Project.

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I think this is a fantastic lineup! It's so diverse that they can't go wrong. My only complaint is that once again they biffed on the Sunday night headlining act...TOOL?? C'mon! They could do way better than that. Nine Inch Nails were a let down last year...I sense a pattern happening here. Anyways can't wait!!!

TONIGHT - The Like @ Cinespace, Sergio Mendes Release Party @

CINESPACE TUES (tonight)!

SHE WANTS REVENGE LISTENING PARTY
ANDY GREENWALD'S MISS MISERY BOOK READING AFTER PARTY
guest bands THE LIKE and ARMY NAVY

guest dj JUNIOR SANCHEZ

rsvp@iheartcomix.com

The last time I went to Cinespace it was for Lady Sovreign and the opening act was so horrible I downed two martinis and fled the dance floor, while my friend sent a rage-riddled email to the promoters of the party at 3am. Hopefully this time won't be as dissapointing with bands The Like and Army Navy. Junior Sanchez though? Hopefully the promoters are back from Sundance and ready to rage rather than offhandedly feisting big names on a tough-love enamoured crowd. We shall see...

Also, check out



Steppin' Out, Hollywood
@ Red Buddha Lounge

Sergio Mendes' New Release features Production and Appearances by some of todays hottest Hip Hop, R&B, and Neo-Soul artists including Will.I.Am, Q-Tip, Erykah Badu, Jill Scott, Pharoah Monch, Chali Tuna of Jurassic 5, Black Thought of The Roots, John Legend and More.....

Guest DJ's
Damon Bell (Jhramatic/Live Mechanics)
Ice (7th Letter/Wilshire District)

Sponsored by Live Mechanics

With Resident DJ's
Jun
Daz
Cid Hernandez

Event Information:
10:00 PM - 2:00 AM
21+
cover: FREE
music: classic hip hop, soul, reggae, broken beat

Venue Information:
Red Buddha Lounge
6423 Yucca St
Hollywood, CA

This release is amazing. KCRW is giving it loads of airplay, especially the first and last tracks. Sergio Mendez is amazing and this should be a good event. I've never been to the Red Buddha Lounge, wonder what that's all about. It sounds like the type of place that was cool in 2001 when "lounge music" and "nu jazz" were populi.

TONIGHT - The Editors @ Spaceland

Tonight go see The Editors! They are amazing and it's going to be a good show. I would be there if I wern't working late...booo! Good thing they're playing again tomorrow night @ Cinespace. Anyways check it after the show tonight is Beauty Bar:

MON JAN 16TH
Big Blackhawk presents:
SWEET SPIT: A Hard Rock Disco!
@ BEAUTY BAR
1628 n cahuenga blvd
guest dj set by:
DJ FRANKI CHAN
Plus residents:
BIG BLACKHAWK
RYKEN THE IMMOLATOR
PIROGI
DAVE
**$1 DRINKS FOR THE FIRST HOUR!**
**RIDE YOUR BIKE AND GET AN EXTRA HOUR OF $1 DRINKS!**
**FREE METAL CD STACK GIVE AWAY!**
doors 10pm
FREE
www.bigblackhawk.com

going digital

I've been spending a lot of time moving my DJ setup from the analog arena to the digital one. Having DJ'ed with vinyl for the longest time, I've been slowly making the transition to playing with all mp3's. It's going to rock but is taking more time than I thought. Besides devising a system to digitze, manage, and store files, there's also the aspect of choosing which program is the best to work with. Final Scratch seems like a crutch for those who don't want to go all-digital (don't get me wrong, I love playing vinyl - the warm quality of the sound from original recs- , the texture under your hands is the best thing in the world). I was reluctant to go for the CD-Js because it seems like a costly step out of the way towards playing directly from the 'puter. About two years ago my friend told me about Ableton Live, which gives you the ability to play music in real-time through a seperate MIDI controller. I finally got myself a copy and am loving it. Granted it has a bit of a learning curve but is very functional and a quality program. I'm using Cubase along with a preamp (the Inspire 1394) to digitize my vinyl. Cubase LE is kind of crappy, so I'm in the process of bringing it directly into Live. I'm working on a really fun mix and Live is giving me the ability to cue, sync, and add effects without any problem. So far pretty kosher.

The Most Jealous Liquor

Tequila bars! Has anyone been to Scorpion? The review at LA.com make it seem above par for your typical tequila joint (http://www.la.com/nightlife/barspubslounges/lscorpion/43735). I'm also wondering about these organic bars everyone is talking about. The theory is that you can cozy up to a bar and enjoy "freshly squeezed" (i hate that term for some reason), organic juices in your cocktail or as a garnish. I've heard great things and they're supposed to be the next big thing, but where can I find one? I totally understand that detoxing is the new blog this month, but can't we have some fun?? maybe organic booze is next up...

people who need to go away (#1)

Ok i'm trying not to be the disparaging type but Ben Gibbard?? is he ever going to go away?? is he driving anyone else totally crazy or is it just me??

Longcut tonight @ Cinespace

If you missed Longcut last night at the Silverlake Lounge, make sure to check them out tonight @ Cinespace. For some reason the real audio files on their website aren't working but you can check out some of their music at their myspace profile: http://www.myspace.com/thelongcut . It's pretty good and reminds me of the alt-rock scene in the 90's. i don't know much about that scene so i'm not even going to try and pretend - i spent most of the late 90's wearing big pants and dancing frenetically in warehouses. i could give you a run-down on rave history but scratch my head at the mere mention of a shoegazer. Anyways the band *sounds* good, and that's all that matters, eh?

vine bar tonight

This Monday, Jan 9th, Club Fiasco and Filter Magazine Present

WE ARE SCIENTISTS "With Love and Squalor"
Record Release Party
tons of free sh*t to give away, so come and get it!

Anne Lee and Dirty Preston's BDay bash!!!
In honor of this occasion, we are having Karaoke upstairs until midnite.
Are you stoked?

Resident DJs
Filip aka Turbotito (Ima Robot)
Hurricane Anne Lee (PrinceHouse)

Special guest DJs
Blake (Moving Units)
Chris Holmes

VINE BAR
1235 VINE ST. @ HOLLYWOOD

New Hotspot!!!

Whats up! I'm forgoing the standard blogger post "sorry I haven't written in awhille and here's why..." to give you this link to a new hot spot in LA that no one is talking about but apparently everyone is going to. Teddy's...what's up with the place? I'm out to get the scoop. Tonight I'm off to Gyu-Kaku for dinner in Beverly Hills. It's a Korean restaurant where you can cook your own meat, seafood, and the like at your table. I'm a semi-vegan so good luck to me, right?? Hey the Soju cocktails are always something to look forward to.