It’s the rare week when I’m playing three nights in a row, so if you want to follow along for the ride, here are the details. On Thursday, March 7, Night Shift launches at Bar Franca, where I’ll be playing post-punk, synthpop, darkwave and shoegaze from 9 p.m. until close. You’ll find Bar Franca downtown at 438 S. Main Street. There’s no cover and it’s 21+
The following night, Friday, March 8, is Depeche Mode x New Order night at Club Underground. Larry G., Scarlett Casanova and I will be playing your favorites from both bands as well the best in new wave, post-punk, indie and more. Underground is at Grand Star Jazz Club in Chinatown’s Central Plaza (943 N. Broadway 90012) and it’s 21+. Tickets are available via Dice and Eventbrite.
This Saturday, March 9, is Razorcake Hearts Drinking Beer & Listening to Records at Footsie’s. This is an early, all-vinyl party with no cover. I’ll be playing alongside Nikki Nothing and Samantha Beerhouse between 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. As for what I’m bringing, that’s still up for debate, but I’m in a dubby ‘80s mood, so we’ll see where that goes. Footsie’s is located at 2640 N. Figueroa St. in Cypress Park and it’s 21+. Since we’re done at 10 p.m., there will be more than enough time to check out other happenings in L.A., so that’s where this list of music events begins. Also, there are a few super cool movies screening this week, so I’ve added those to the list as well.
Saturday, March 9
Crystal Nostalgia w/Newport, Midnight Drift, Groovy Kaiju, Zaku.86, AHBL @ High Tide
605 E. 4th St., Little Tokyo 90013; 9 p.m.; 21+; Tickets available via Restless Nites
Décadanse w/DJ Pierrot and Fifi Laroux @ Grand Star Jazz Club (downstairs)
605 E. 4th St., Little Tokyo 90013; 9 p.m.; 21+; $12 at door, RSVP for discounted entry
Club Disintegration w/perksandkisses @ Grand Star Jazz Club (upstairs)
943 N. Broadway, Chinatown 90012; 9:30 p.m.; 21+; Tickets available on Eventbrite
Sunday, March 10
Record Store Meet Up x Metro Sessions @ Sonido del Valle
2108 1st St., Boyle Heights 90033; 12 p.m.; no cover
Heavy Metal (film screening) @ Los Feliz 3
1822 N. Vermont Ave., Los Feliz 90027; 10 p.m.; Tickets available via American Cinematheque
Monday, March 11
Double feature: Ladies and Gentlemen, The Fabulous Stains, The Legend of Billie Jean @ New Beverly Cinema
7165 Beverly Blvd. 90036; 7:30 p.m. Tickets via New Beverly website
Tuesday, March 12
Pink Flamingos (film screening) @ Vidiots Eagle Theatre
4884 Eagle Rock Blvd., Eagle Rock 90041; 7:30 p.m.; NC-17; Tickets available via Vidiots website
Wednesday, March 13
Buzzcocks, Modern English @ Teragram Ballroom
1234 W. 7th St. DTLA 90017; 7 p.m.; all ages: Tickets available via Ticketmaster
Special Interest w/Baseck, La Pregunta @ El Cid
4212 Sunset Blvd., Silver Lake 90029; 9:30 p.m.; 18+; Tickets available on Dice
Liz O. is an L.A.-based writer and DJ. Read her recently published work and check out her upcoming gigs.
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