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August 29th, 2011
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John Doe will play Fingerprints record store tomorrow evening, free; the guest list is currently open. The store is also giving away tickets to a RHCP simulcast concert screening, which will be happening tomorrow evening at the Art Theatre, a few blocks from the store down Fourth Street. Maximize your evening and hit up both events:
Tuesday, August 30th 7:00pm (Tomorrow Night)
John Doe, the legendary frontman of LA punk heroes X, is stopping in for his fourth in-store visit and we couldn’t be happier. Seriously. Could not be happier.
While John is still active with X, as well as their country cousins The Knitters, it’s his work as a solo songwriter that continues to blow our minds.
Keeper is John Doe’s 9th solo record, from a solo career that has run from dusty country to fiery ass-kicking punk rock, John Doe’s songs are usually peopled by decent folks who find themselves on the wrong side of the coin-flip, but Keeper finds John on the sunnier side of the street, where he’s found out that songs about good things happening to decent folks, in the right hands, makes for very compelling listening. John gets a little help on this one, from friends like Patty Griffin, Don Was, Smokey Hormel, Steve Berlin, Cindy Wasserman and the wonderful Jill Sobule.
There are a handful of recent tracks available to listen to on John’s myspace page, click over for a little taste.
We have opened the guest list, first come, first served, but your pre-order of Keeper on CD or LP will get you priority entry and a poster, so give us a call at 562.433.4996 or stop by and we’ll get you all set-up for the show (with or without a pre-order). Hopefully we’ll see you at this sure to be memorable event.
RHCP simulcast at the Art
Red Hot n BothersomeRed Hot Chili Peppers – Live Simulcast at the Art Theatre 8/30 9:00pm
Red Hot Chili Peppers will be playing their new album, and a bunch of hits, live in Germany tomorrow night and the Art Theatre is hosting a simulcast (big seats, big sound, good popcorn). We’ll be there slinging CDs and we’ll be bringing some cool goodies, including a few posters and badges to supersize your purchase. There will also be a drawing for a signed poster and a complete Warner Bros RHCP catalog on CD. Tickets available at the door, the new album, I’m With You, is available today at the shop, and it will also be available at our booth at the screening tomorrow night.
The first 4 people to come into the shop and tell us the name of your favorite RHCP song will receive a free ticket to the screening. One per person.
fingerprints
420 East 4th St
Long Beach, California 90802
562-433-4996
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CYHSY @ Troub by Sung
People of Los Angeles,
Due to the fact that all of our flights have been canceled, there is no possible way for us to make it to LA to play our show at the Echoplex. We were really looking forward to coming out west and seeing all your lovely faces! Between Sunset Junction and Irene it’s been a rough couple of days. We’ll make it back to LA soon, we promise.
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah
CYHSY @ Troub by Sung
FRIDAY
That Dog @ Troubadour
Bilal @ El Rey
The Meters Experience @ The Mint
B+ and special guests @ Hyperion Tavern
SATURDAY
Art Brut @ Satellite (Sunset Junction Make-Good)
Butthole Surfers w/ 400 Blows @ Echoplex (Sunset Junction Make-Good)
Dear Hunter @ Glass House
Growlers @ Amoeba (5pm; Free; Sunset Junction Make-Good)
Growlers @ Nomad Gallery (9pm; Sunset Junction Make-Good)
Buskerfest (FREE) Long Beach 5-11pm @ First and Linden (Everest, Matt Vasquez, Jay Buchanan, much more)
dublab presents Cosmic Harp: A Tribute to Alice Coltrane @ Levitt Pavilion (FREE)
SUNDAY
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah w/ Charles Bradley; Hands @ Echoplex (Sunset Junction Make-Good)
Dam-Funk & Master Blazter, The Milky Way @ Alex’s Bar (Long Beach)
Serge Gainsbourg Tribute with Jean Claude Vannier w/ Beck, China Forbes, Sean Lennon & more @ Hollywood Bowl
That Dog @ Troubadour
MONDAY
Tapes ‘n Tapes @ Satellite
Also check the numerous listings at ECHO PARK RISING and Origami Vinyl for Saturday and Sunday fun.
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The Meters Experience @ The Mint
Friday 8/26
THE METERS EXPERIENCE featuring Leo Nocentelli of the original Meters, Stanton Moore of Galactic and Bill Dickens of Janet Jackson. Yes! Of Janet Jackson. +2 other bands.
Friday, August 26
At The Mint – 11:00 PM (7:00 PM doors) / 21+
$17.00 / $22.00 day of show
ENTER TO WIN TICKETS NOW
Please include your first and last name. You will be contacted if you are a winner!
Leo and Stanton bios after the jump.
Leo Nocentelli
Known throughout the music industry as the “funkiest, fast-fingered” guitarist there is, a musician who can control your mind, body and soul with his experience, superior talent, musical mastery and inimitable style, he is LEO NOCENTELLI. Leo is the lead guitarist, composer, innovator & the musical originator of the syncopated funk-style that won international acclaim for him and the band known as the “Pioneers of Funk”, THE METERS, the 2001 Gramy Lifetime Achievement Award Winners. Leo has recorded with a list of Grammy Award Winners such as, Stevie Wonder, Bonnie Raitt, The Supremes, The Temptations, Paul McCartney, Dr John.
Stanton Moore
Born and raised in New Orleans (and living there still, when he’s not on the road), Stanton Moore is very much a product of geography, culture and creative networking. He grew up in the thriving music scene of his hometown that included Professor Longhair, Doctor John, the Meters and countless other Big Easy mainstays.
Moore has also been keeping busy with numerous side projects, including new albums with Galactic and Garage a Trois. He’s also working on his second book/DVD project, Groove Alchemy, an instructional package focusing on groove drumming (Groove Alchemy is the followup to a similar instructional package in 2005 that focused on New Orleans drumming styles).
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An Evening with Zigaboo Modeliste (of The Meters)
Thursday, August 18
At The Mint – 10:00 PM (6:30 PM doors) / 21+
$12.00 / $15.00 day of show
Tickets and Info here
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Please include your first and last name when emailing. If you are a winner, you will be contacted.
Joseph “Zigaboo” Modeliste is a master drummer, rhythm innovator, percussionist, and New Orleans legend. The most highly acclaimed drummer ever to hail from the Crescent City, Ziggy’s creativity has been a wellspring of funk influence for three decades and inspired many Hip-Hop tracks. His innovative work as a member of the internationally acclaimed R&B group, The Meters, as well as his side work with artists like Keith Richards, Robert Palmer, and Dr. John, has garnered him an unparalleled level of respect among musicians and fans. Ziggy’s style is unique. He is a master of creating funk grooves and new concepts for funk drumming. Zigaboo’s music consistently demonstrates that “Modeliste is the most brilliant American Funk percussionist of the Contemporary Era!” The King of the Funky Drums, Percussion Maestro, and Godfather of Groove, Zigaboo Modeliste takes listeners to funk depths only he could possibly reach!
The original The Meters LP’s were all recorded with Ziggy at the drums and his work has been sampled many times over from artists such as Musiq, Queen Latifah, Run DMC, NWA, Ice Cube, Salt N’ Pepa, Cypress Hill, EPMD, Public Enemy, A Tribe Called Quest, Beastie Boys, Naughty by Nature, and Tweet just to name a few.
On Sale Fri 8/12 @ 10 am
Nouvelle Vague @ El Rey (Ooh La La Festival) 9/29
Tinariwen @ El Rey (Ooh La La Festival) 9/30
The Rapture @ Glass House 10/7 (On sale 12 pm – Tickets)
Aloe Blacc & the Grand Scheme @ Detroit Bar 10/12
Amon Tobin @ Fox Theatre Pomona 10/15
Empire of the Sun @ Club Nokia 10/16
On sale Sat 8/13 10 am
The Rapture @ The Music Box 10/6
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Photo: Empire of the Sun @ 2010 Outside Lands festival by Sung
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On Sale Thurs 8/11 @ 10 am
Duran Duran w/ Neon Trees @ Nokia Theater at L.A. Live 9/27
Odd Future @ Palladium 9/29
Wiz Khalifa @ Nokia Theater at L.A. Live 10/18
Danzig Legacy (Danzig & Doyle performing Misfits, Samhain & Danzig) @ Gibson Amphitheatre 10/31
Photo: Duran Duran @ Coachella 2011 by Sung
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Photo: Ben Bridwell of Band of Horses @ Pablove Foundation Benefit, 2009 by Sung
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Lebowskifest w/ Kyle Gass Band & special guests @ The Wiltern Fri 9/23
Foster the People w/ Cults and Reptar @ Fox Theater Pomona Sun 10/16
The Naked and Famous w/ The Chain Gang of 1974 and White Arrows @ The Music Box Mon 10/17
L.A. 101 w/ Airborne Toxic Event & more TBA @ Gibson Amphitheatre Sun 10/23
The Radio Dept. w/ Memoryhouse @ El Rey Theatre 11/8
Feist @ The Wiltern Sat 11/12
Ticketmaster for the above
Patrick Wolf @ Hollywood Forever Tue 9/13
Kevin Divine w/ An Horse @ Troubadour Thurs 10/6
Metronomy w/ New Villager @ Troubadour Sat 10/15
WU LYF w/ Crystal Antlers @ Troubadour Tues 11/22
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Photo: HCP @ Greek 2010 by Lindsey
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The Henry Clay People w/ Lady Danville @ Hammer Museum
Thursday, July 28, 2011 (Free)
If you’re heading over to the final “Also I Like To Rock” show at the Hammer tomorrow evening, we have one swag bag to give away at this time. Bag includes a t-shirt, poster, and a few signed CDs by bands that have played the series – all in a handy Hammer Museum tote bag. Email me now with your first and last name for a chance to win this thing. NOTE: You must pick up this bag at the show, so, obviously, don’t enter if you’re not headed to the show.
Full press release and show details after the jump.
Final Also I Like to Rock Show of 2011 THIS Thursday
w/ Henry Clay People and Lady DanvilleThe free music series is a cultural collaboration between KCRW and the Hammer Museum
After three hugely successful weeks, the final show in the Hammer Museum’s 2011 Also I Like to Rock series is upon us THIS Thursday, July 28. The combination of the warm Westside summer breeze, live music, and fascinating art makes this series something that stands apart from all other music events in the city. If that isn’t motivation enough, the show is free and all ages.
It is a homecoming of sorts for indie rock trio Lady Danville (on at 9:30pm), who met as part of UCLA’s Awaken A Capella ensemble. Also, be prepared to sing along with your fists in the air to The Henry Clay People (on at 8:15p), whose energy is entirely contagious. KCRW DJ Chris Douridas will host the festivities.
The series is a collaboration between KCRW (89.9FM and KCRW) and the Hammer Museum. Week after week has flown by with remarkable performances to packed audiences by Graffiti6, Eastern Conference Champions, Grouplove, Hanni El Khatib, Milo Greene and The Soft Pack. The series curator was Kevin Bronson, of Buzzbands LA.
What: Also I Like to Rock at the Hammer Museum
Time: 7pm – 10:30pm
Location: The Hammer Museum is located at 10899 Wilshire Blvd.(at the northeast corner of Westwood and Wilshire) in the heart of Westwood. For current program and exhibition information call 310-443-7000 or visit www.hammer.ucla.edu.Parking: Concertgoers are encouraged to arrive early and take advantage of $3 parking under the museum available after 6pm.