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ā€œBreaking the Bluesā€ with Amy Blaschkeā€™sĀ Newest LP, out July 1st ā€” Record Release at Grande Olde Echo

Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  There is not a genre so forlorn as the blues. That seems obvious; itā€™s all in the name. Cultural appropriation aside, blues has endured because, well, the human condition can sometimes lead us down a dark path. But Amy Blaschke takes turmoil and creates purpose in her newest album, aptly titled, Breaking the Blues. Blaschke is local to LA by … Continue reading ā€œBreaking the Bluesā€ with Amy Blaschkeā€™sĀ Newest LP, out July 1st ā€” Record Release at Grande Olde Echo

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Cub Sport and LAYNE Were on Fire at the Bootleg (But Donā€™t Put Them Out)

Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words and less-than-ideal photos by me.Ā  If you were not at the Bootleg Theater last Thursday night, then you missed a perfect night of pop. I have been following the two acts on the bill for some time, but this was the first opportunity that I got to actually see them perform live. Local pop-rock group LAYNE opened the night … Continue reading Cub Sport and LAYNE Were on Fire at the Bootleg (But Donā€™t Put Them Out)

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Sunstock Fest Makes a Case for Going Solar with Performances by Cults, Wavves, Kaki King and More

sngshows: Trapdoor Social Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words by me, photos by William Gormley. Last Saturday was one of the hottest days of the year so far. It was forecasted to be so brutal over the weekend that it prompted LADWP to caution customers against using too much A/C, or else there would be mass power outages. There could not have been a better time … Continue reading Sunstock Fest Makes a Case for Going Solar with Performances by Cults, Wavves, Kaki King and More

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Sunstock Fest Makes a Case for Going Solar with Performances by Cults, Wavves, Kaki King and More

Trapdoor Social Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words by me, photos by William Gormley. Last Saturday was one of the hottest days of the year so far. It was forecasted to be so brutal over the weekend that it prompted LADWP to caution customers against using too much A/C, or else there would be mass power outages. There could not have been a better time to … Continue reading Sunstock Fest Makes a Case for Going Solar with Performances by Cults, Wavves, Kaki King and More

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Adeline Hotel Delivers Uniquely Brilliant Americana Record with Itā€™s Alright, Just the Same

sngalbums: Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  The first line of Adeline Hotelā€™s newest release, Itā€™s Alright, Just the Same is a roundabout expression of devotion. ā€œIā€™ve got time of yours to waste,ā€ Daniel Knishkowy sings, ā€œyou donā€™t know it yet but just you wait.ā€ The track, called ā€œOh Well,ā€ is a tender ballad with a two-minute ending which I consider to be the true start … Continue reading Adeline Hotel Delivers Uniquely Brilliant Americana Record with Itā€™s Alright, Just the Same

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