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  • Happening in L.A.: Thursday, June 20 – Wednesday, June 26

    Dum Dum Fest 2024 poster in Echo Park
    A reminder outside The Echo that Dum Dum Fest with Taleen Kali, Sacred Skin, Dildox and more is Saturday at The Echo

    No DJ gigs for me this week, but there are a ton of events happening in L.A. In fact, so much is going on that it took a good while to narrow down this list of concerts, DJ events and movie screenings for you. Which band do you check out on Friday night? IDK, but I have seen Melt-Banana twice and they slay. Should your Saturday night movie be The Legend of the Stardust Brothers or Liquid Sky? (That’s a tough call, friends.) Is it best to head to Alamo Drafthouse on Tuesday or Wednesday for Deep Red? (I would say go Tuesday, then head to Little Tokyo for Dolce Vita’s new ‘80s night, Splash, after that.) 

    Since life is still really expensive, I only picked events that had at least one ticket available for under $30 before fees at the time of posting this. For all I know, it may be just one ticket in some cases, so don’t blame me if you can’t find anything but $100 resale floor tickets for Twin Tribes or whatever. But, just in case you didn’t know, even the Doobie Brothers have some cheap seats available for their show at The Forum on Sunday. Keep reading for more of what’s happening in L.A. 

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  • Happening in L.A.: Thursday, June 13- Wednesday, June 19

    Pulp Nite at Underground with Larry G. and Liz O. at Grand Star Jazz Club in Los Angeles on June 14, 2024

    This weekend is going to be amazing. Friday night is Pulp Nite at Club Underground. I’ll be playing alongside Larry G. at Grand Star Jazz Club, where both floors of the venue will be open. There will your favorite Pulp jams and deep cuts, plus so much more. Tickets are available now on Eventbrite and Dice, so pick up one for yourself or a few for your crew and dance with us at the Grand Star on Friday night. 

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  • Happening in L.A.: Thursday, May 30- Wednesday, June 5

    Club Underground 2000s Nite May 31, 2024

    This Friday is 2000s Nite at Underground and I’ll be playing the jams from Peaches, Interpol, Ladytron and more for you at Chinatown’s Grand Star Jazz Club. Tickets are available on both Eventbrite and Dice, so pick up yours now. 

    Then on Sunday, I’ll be back at the Grand Star for Disco Matinee. Jus’ B and I will be playing disco, funk, dance-punk and more from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. You can get tickets now on Restless Nites. 

    As for the rest of the weekend and early next week, I have some recommendations for you listed here. 

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  • Klub Nocturno Is Back at Catch One on 6/15/24 + My Set List from Nocturno’s San Diego Show

    Klub Nocturno Catch One June 15, 2024

    On Saturday, June 15, Klub Nocturno heads back to Catch One in Los Angeles for five rooms of dancing. You can hop between Rock en español vs. cumbia, new wave vs. darkwave (where I’ll be DJing), Deftones night, Sad Bunny Night and disco. Tickets are available now. Click this link to get yours.

    On Friday, May 24, I headed down to San Diego to play in the new wave vs. darkwave room at Klub Nocturno’s show at House of Blues. This was the first time I’ve played a club in San Diego and it was definitely a good night. The energy was fantastic, with people staying on the dance floor until the house lights went up. Plus, there were some great requests and a few cool band t-shirts that I read as requests.  Keep reading for the set list.

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  • Disco Matinee Is Back on June 2. Discount Advance Tickets Available Now

    Flyer for Disco Matinee June 2, 2024 disco, funk, dance punk, Italo disco, hi-NRG

    Ride a groove through Sunday afternoon at Disco Matinee on June 2. DJs Liz O. and Jus’ B bring a mix of disco, funk, dance-punk, Italo, hi-NRG and more to Grand Star Jazz Club from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m.

    Discount tickets for this 21+ event are available now for $6.50 via Restless Nites. Click on this link to get yours now. Tickets will be available at the door on the day of the event for $8 (cash or Venmo accepted).

    Grand Star Jazz Club is located at 943 N. Broadway, inside Chinatown’s Central Plaza. There is both lot and street parking in the neighborhood, plus, the venue is located right across from L.A. Metro’s A Line stop in Chinatown.

    See you on the dance floor on Sunday, June 2.

    Related: 

    HERE’S WHAT I PLAYED AT DISCO MATINEE ON APRIL 7, 2024

    HERE’S WHAT I PLAYED AT DISCO MATINEE ON MARCH 3, 2024

  • Happening in L.A.: Thursday, May 23 – Wednesday, May 29

    Family of Light, Host Family, Rose Haze at Harvard and Stone Thursday, May 23, 2024

    Just doing a quick update this week with a smattering of events happening in L.A. over Memorial Day Weekend and into next week. Thursday night, I’ll be playing tunes at Harvard & Stone alongside live performances from Family of Light, Host Family and the Rose Haze. Check out my previous post for more information on the bands playing. This is going to be a very fun night and I hope to see you there. Tickets are available now on Dice. Harvard & Stone is located at 5221 Hollywood Blvd and this is a 21+ event.

    Keep reading to see what else is happening.

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  • I’m Back at Underground on May 31 for 2000s Nite

    Club Underground 2000s Nite May 31, 2024

    I’ll be heading back to the DJ booth at Underground on Friday, May 31 for 2000s Nite. Head down to Grand Star Jazz Club to hit the dance for all your favorite jams from the likes of White Stripes, Franz Ferdinand, Interpol, Ladytron, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Miss Kittin and the Hacker, Peaches and so many more.

    Party starts at 9:30 p.m. and it’s 21+. Grand Star Jazz Club is at 943 N. Broadway inside Chinatown’s Central Plaza, next to the Bruce Lee Statue. Both street and lot parking are available in the neighborhood and the venue is across Broadway from Metro’s A Line stop in Chinatown. Tickets are available now on Eventbrite and Dice.

    Liz O. is an L.A.-based writer and DJ. Read her recently published work and check out her upcoming gigs.

    Related:

    HERE’S WHAT I PLAYED AT UNDERGROUND ON APRIL 12, 2024

    HERE’S WHAT I PLAYED AT UNDERGROUND ON MARCH 8, 2024

  • Happening in L.A.: Thursday, May 16 – Wednesday, May 22

    Thank God It's Friday with Donna Summer
    Thank God It’s Friday is screening on Friday at WHAMMY! in Echo Park

    I hate writing “there’s a lot going on L.A. right now,” but, damn, this city is overflowing with things to do right now. I narrowed it down a lot. As a general rule of thumb, I don’t include the corporate festivals because I figure that your timeline, like mine, is already overrun with ads for them. 

    I also try to keep this list specifically for lower priced shows, so I didn’t add Kraftwerk’s nine-night stint at Walt Disney Concert Hall to the list. However, I will say that I’ve seen Kraftwerk twice and they are amazing live. That said, if you can splurge on the tickets, then do it. (And tell me all about it because I’m not going this time around.)

    My next club gig isn’t until next Thursday, where I’ll be DJing at Harvard and Stone for the Family of Light, Host Family, the Rose Haze show presented by The Witching Hours. Click on this post for more information, including how you can get tickets. In the meantime, keep scrolling for info on what’s happening between tonight and next Wednesday. 

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  • Family of Light, Host Family, Rose Haze Play Harvard and Stone on May 23. I’ll Be DJing

    Family of Light, Host Family, Rose Haze at Harvard and Stone Thursday, May 23, 2024

    On Thursday, May 23, I’ll be playing tunes at Harvard and Stone for the Family of Light, Host Family and the Rose Haze show, presented by The Witching Hours. This is one of those events where I highly recommend early arrival because you won’t want to miss any of the artist’s on the bill. It’s the sort of line up I love, where all the bands have a different, but complementary, sounds.

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  • Happening in L.A.: Thursday, May 9 – Wednesday, May 15

    Flyer for Klub Nocturno 4th anniversary party on May 10, 2024 at Catch One in Los Angeles

    This Friday, May 10, Klub Nocturno celebrates its 4th anniversary with a bash at Catch One. It’s a massive party with five themed rooms: Rock en Español vs. Cumbia, New Wave vs. Dark Wave, Deftones Night, Sad Bunny Night and Disco. I’ll be in the New Wave vs. Dark Wave room and hope to see you on the dance floor. It’s 18+ and starts at 9:30 p.m. Click here to get your tickets and make sure you get there early. Catch One is at 4067 W. Pico Blvd. 

    On Tuesday, I’ll be back at The Mermaid for Dolce Vita and will be playing an Italo vs. French Disco set from 8 p.m. until closing time. I’m really excited to dig up some heat for you, so stop by. The Mermaid is at 428 E. 2nd Street in Little Tokyo. There’s no cover and it’s a 21+ venue. 

    I know there’s a lot going on this weekend and next week, but here are some more suggestions that aren’t Cruel World and still have reasonably priced tickets available. 

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