Band: mr. Gnome
Song: Night of the Crickets
At the SilverLake Lounge $8
9.28.2008
Walking with Dinosaurs
In a land far, far away called the Staples Center in Downtown Los Angeles....
Man walked among inflatable palm trees and animatronic dinosaurs!!!
Thanks to Tina (who I totally remember from high school by the way) for offering Thursday night tickets up on the Mediabristo/fishbowl LA site.
So how was it?
Ashley and I had a great (Cheesy) time!
Not surprisingly, it was as enjoyable and cheesy as one might think. Sure it's all based on a BBC science show. But inflatable plants? A baby t-rex hamming it up for the crowd? An over-sized cave lined with impossibly large teeth?
No, what was surprising was the scene located in the Nokia plaza next door. A massive hotel convention party with three bands on top of Wolfgang Puck catered tables.
I turned to my friend and asked "Was that crowd especially white or was that just my imagination?
"Oh no, I noticed that too!"
Our normal Los Angeles (diverse) crowd went from walking with dinosaurs to walking with Midwesterners.
A far more jarring reality in this city where a T-rex could fit right in along Hollywood Blvd.
Man walked among inflatable palm trees and animatronic dinosaurs!!!
Thanks to Tina (who I totally remember from high school by the way) for offering Thursday night tickets up on the Mediabristo/fishbowl LA site.
So how was it?
Ashley and I had a great (Cheesy) time!
Not surprisingly, it was as enjoyable and cheesy as one might think. Sure it's all based on a BBC science show. But inflatable plants? A baby t-rex hamming it up for the crowd? An over-sized cave lined with impossibly large teeth?
No, what was surprising was the scene located in the Nokia plaza next door. A massive hotel convention party with three bands on top of Wolfgang Puck catered tables.
I turned to my friend and asked "Was that crowd especially white or was that just my imagination?
"Oh no, I noticed that too!"
Our normal Los Angeles (diverse) crowd went from walking with dinosaurs to walking with Midwesterners.
A far more jarring reality in this city where a T-rex could fit right in along Hollywood Blvd.
9.27.2008
The Randies - Freezerburn
Wow, this video was a long time in the making - definitely worth the wait though.
What I love about this song is how it sneaks up on you. Sometime around the second chorus...
What I love about this song is how it sneaks up on you. Sometime around the second chorus...
Rest in peace Paul Newman, your legacy thrives
hipster girl 1: Oh did you hear about Paul Newman this morning?
hipster girl 2: Who?
hipster girl 1: He was a famous old actor.
hipster girl 2: ???
hipster girl 1: He created Newman's Own sauces and stuff.
hipster girl 2: Oh, yeah him. (said with total indifference)
9.08.2008
I actually have shows to go to this week
Though I have a sore throat (is it allergies, a cold or is it memorex?) I have a 3 day spurt of fun shows to attend. You can choose your adventure:
This Tuesday at Canters/Kibitz Room: If you haven't experience an Automatic Music Explosion show, stop by Canters as they wind down their 2 month residency (a rare thing in LA). Highly suggest getting there early for Audra Mae (amazing voice) with Also P-Cow closing the night out. FREE, 21+
This Wednesday at El Cid:
Rob Z's Acoustic in the Garden of Gnome and Evil
Always fun and always free - Rob's little shindigs brings out great local talent for a night of music, fun and drinks all wrapped within the shell of El Cid.
This Thursday at the Viper Room: The Dollyrots, Calamity Magnet, and one of my favorites Looker from NYC
This Tuesday at Canters/Kibitz Room: If you haven't experience an Automatic Music Explosion show, stop by Canters as they wind down their 2 month residency (a rare thing in LA). Highly suggest getting there early for Audra Mae (amazing voice) with Also P-Cow closing the night out. FREE, 21+
This Wednesday at El Cid:Rob Z's Acoustic in the Garden of Gnome and Evil
Always fun and always free - Rob's little shindigs brings out great local talent for a night of music, fun and drinks all wrapped within the shell of El Cid.
This Thursday at the Viper Room: The Dollyrots, Calamity Magnet, and one of my favorites Looker from NYC
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