This Friday, October 30, is Club Underground’s Halloween party at Grand Star Jazz Club in Chinatown. Both floors of the venue will be open, with Larry G., Filthy Rich and me, Liz O., on the decks from 9:30 p.m. until close. Tickets are going fast, so you might want to head over to Dice or Eventbrite and get yours in advance. See you on the dance floor this Friday night!
There’s a ton happening this weekend, and early next week too, but these are my best recommendations.
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Update (10/22): Turns out that I will be DJing at Club Underground this week. Catch me playing indie, post-punk, Britpop, electro, synthpop and more all night at Grand Star Jazz Club from 9:30 p.m. until last call. Advance tickets are available now.
If you’re in Chinatown this weekend, definitely stop by Eastern Projects to check out Albert Reyes’ current exhibition, Macabre. The centerpiece is the super creepy haunted house that he used to build in his backyard every year. Plus, you’ll see art from 80 artists in the show. It’s a lot. I walked through the gallery last week, but definitely plan to drop by again for another look. Eastern Projects is open from Tuesdays through Saturdays from 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. and it’s located on the bottom level of the Blossom apartment building on Broadway and College.
Also, if you haven’t seen The Devils on the big screen yet, you still have a few more days to catch it in theaters, as it looks like some spots, including the Regal LA Live and Laemmle’s NoHo 7, will continue screenings into next week. I had seen the movie before the re-release, but watching the director’s cut (finally!) In a movie theater is a completely different experience. I had the movie so stuck in my head afterwards that I had to write about it. And, if Digger is playing anywhere near you, go see that too. It looks like it will be at Landmark Sunset and Laemmle Glendale into next week. The reviews are wrong and the whole “this movie is a bomb,” angle is stupid, but I’ll write more about that later. Go see it for yourself.
As for DJ gigs, I’m off this week, but will be back at Club Underground on Friday, October 30, for this year’s Halloween Party. Tickets are on sale now.
Here are my recommendations for this weekend and early next week.
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Dopamine Chamber, the fifth album from Fontaines D.C., is out this Friday, October 16, and we’re throwing a listening party at Club Underground at Chinatown’s Grand Star Jazz Club. Doors are at 9:30 p.m., album play begins at 9:45 p.m. After the album, both floors of the Grand Star will be open with Larry G. and I playing indie, post-punk, darkwave, new wave and more. If you’re going to see Boy Harsher on Friday, come by after the show and show your ticket for free entry into Underground. Otherwise, you can get tickets now on Eventbrite or Dice.
And, while we’re on the subject of Underground, you might want to get your tickets now for the Halloween party on October 30.
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Honestly, it’s been too damn hot this past week to think much about going out. If you’re trying to keep cool, movie theaters are always a good idea. Pan’s Labyrinthis back in theaters beginning October 8 for a 20th anniversary re-release. There are a ton of classic and cult horror movies playing around town too. The best option is to check out Revival Houses and see what’s playing near you.
I’m not DJing this weekend, but to give you a heads up, my next gigs are at Club Underground. I’ll be there on October 16 for the Fontaines D.C. Dopamine Chamber release party we’re doing and on October 30 for this year’s Halloween bash. Tickets for both are available now.
As for this weekend and early next week, here my recommendations.
(more…)Mark your calendars for Friday, October 16. Fontaines D.C. will be releasing their new album, Dopamine Chamber, and we’re doing a listening party at Club Underground. Doors are at 9:30 p.m. and album play starts at 9:45 p.m. sharp. After the album, stick around for dancing because both floors of the Grand Star Jazz Club will be open and Larry G. and I will have plenty of Fontaines D.C. on us. Tickets are available online now.
As for this weekend, head to Club Underground on Friday, October 2 for indie, Britpop, post-punk, synthpop, etc. Advance tickets are available. If you’re going to see Marlon Magnée at Pacific Electric on Friday night, stop by Underground after the show. The venues are close to each other.
On Saturday, October 3, I’ll be DJing at Harvard and Stone from 10 p.m. until close. No cover! If you’re going to Corpse Bride at Hollywood Forever, Perfume Genius at Barnsdall Gallery, Poison Girlfriend at The Vermont or The Growlers at The Greek, Harvard & Stone is pretty close, so stop by afterwards and say hi.
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Friday, September 25, is The Cure Nite at Club Underground with Larry G. and I DJing. Both floors of the Grand Star Jazz Clubwill be open, with one floor dedicated The Cure and the other to a mix of indie, Britpop, post-punk, new wave, darkwave, synthpop, etc. Advance tickets are available now and it’s 21+. Party starts at 9:30 p.m. and goes until 2 a.m., so if you’re going to the sold out Fontaines D.C. show at Hollywood Forever, stop by afterwards to hit the dance floor. For those of you who haven’t been to Underground before, the Grand Star is located in Chinatown’s Central Plaza, right next to the Bruce Lee statue.
As for the rest of this weekend, and early next week, here are my recommendations.
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Lots of shows happening in Los Angeles this weekend and next week. Lots of movie screenings too. It took a while to comb through everything that’s happening, but I did and here are my recommendations for Thursday, September 17 through Wednesday, Spetember 23. They include: Ghost in the Shell 30th anniversary screenings, Haruomi Hosono at the Greek Theatre, Gummo at Los Feliz 3, An Evening with the Yeah Yeah Yeahs at Vidiots and lots more. Keep reading for the details.
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Dearest party people, I have two DJ gigs this weekend and would love it if you stopped by one or both. On Friday, September 11, I’ll be in the DJ booth all night at Club Underground. No theme this week, just a killer mix of indie, Britpop, post-punk, synthpop and loads more. Take a peek at my set list from last month if you want an idea of what’s in store. Advance tickets are available now. Club Underground is at Grand Star Jazz Club in Chinatown. It’s a 21+ venue. Party starts at 9:30 p.m.
On Saturday, September 12, Klub Nocturno is back at Catch One for a full-venue takeover. I’m playing in The Strokes vs. Joy Division room, which will be indie and post-punk with some new wave and darkwave in the mix. It’s 18+ and advance tickets are available now. Party starts at 9:30 p.m.
Keep reading for a few concerts, clubs and movie screening recommendations for the next week.
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The only rule I have for this blog is that whatever I write about has to be to my tastes. In the professional writing I do, I have to tailor what I write about to stuff that normal people like. Here, I can write about whatever the hell I like and recommend whatever I want. That is why, even though it’s Labor Day Weekend, I am not recommending any pool parties. I love swimming, but hate pool parties. If that’s what you want, look around elsewhere for recommendations. Here, you’ll get mostly concerts and movie screenings.
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It’s another busy, and scorching hot, weekend here in Los Angeles. Echo Park Rising is happening at various venues in the neighborhood from Friday, August 28, through Sunday, August 30. Plus, Goethe-Institut is celebrating 50 years of punk, Son Rompe Pera is playing a free show and lots more. Keep reading for my recommendations.
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