Laura Jean Anderson Puts on a Brave Face Ahead of Bootleg Show Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. The holiday time brings cheer for most, but when spent away from family or friends, one may become forlorn. Laura Jean Anderson’s recent EP should alleviate the pain, not only for anyone in such a position this December, but for all who have felt self-doubt at any point … Continue reading
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Explore Power and Chaos with Steady Holiday at Their Bootleg Show on November 18th Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Like many of us, Dre Babinski has found herself exhausted by the country’s state of affairs, so she unpacked her thoughts via songwriting. The record she wrote, Nobody’s Watching, became the sophomore LP under her moniker Steady Holiday upon its release back in August. Now the … Continue reading
Loma Gripped Audiences at the Bootleg, Supported by Jess Williamson
Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words by me, photos by Laura Pasek. Loma came out with another five-piece touring band for their set, this time led by Emily Cross of Cross Record. (Her partner in that project, Dan Duszynski, is also in Loma.) She had on an all-white ensemble, intending to catch the light of the tubes laying across the floor of the stage. There … Continue reading Loma Gripped Audiences at the Bootleg, Supported by Jess Williamson
Friends of Lauren Ruth Ward Pack House at her Record Release at the Bootleg
sngshows: Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. for http://www.BlurredCulture.com Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words by me, photos by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. If her oversold show at the Bootleg revealed anything, it’s that Lauren Ruth Ward is LA’s worst kept secret. Filling the venue last Friday were all of Ward’s friends–both current and future, she reminded us. This made for a wild and endearing … Continue reading Friends of Lauren Ruth Ward Pack House at her Record Release at the Bootleg
Friends of Lauren Ruth Ward Pack House at her Record Release at the Bootleg
Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. for http://www.BlurredCulture.com Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words by me, photos by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. If her oversold show at the Bootleg revealed anything, it’s that Lauren Ruth Ward is LA’s worst kept secret. Filling the venue last Friday were all of Ward’s friends–both current and future, she reminded us. This made for a wild and endearing show, … Continue reading Friends of Lauren Ruth Ward Pack House at her Record Release at the Bootleg
Julia Jacklin kicks off US tour with blissfully honest performance at Bootleg Theater
sngshows: Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words by me, photos by Andrew Gomez. By the time Julia Jacklin came on, the Bootleg had filled significantly, and everyone was enjoying themselves. Having already heard her perform a solo acoustic set, it was satisfying to finally hear her now with a full band. The couple next to me seemed to have unlimited access to beer and was … Continue reading Julia Jacklin kicks off US tour with blissfully honest performance at Bootleg Theater
Australian Duo Oh Pep! Enchant the Bootleg Theater with Charming Folk Rock
Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words by me, photos by Danielle Gornbein. Thursday night at the Bootleg was a trove of fresh talent. Three solid acts, culminating with Australian folk pop duo Oh Pep!, all commanded the stage with their unique touches on acoustic and folk rock. This was my third time seeing these Aussies, and I have to say that the third time really is … Continue reading Australian Duo Oh Pep! Enchant the Bootleg Theater with Charming Folk Rock
Margaret Glaspy and Her Incredible Voice Shone at the Bootleg, Supported by Franky Flowers
Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words by me, photos by Manuel Dominguez. Margaret Glaspy is a rapidly rising star. She has been featured in some of the most high profile publications imaginable — The New Yorker, New York Times, NPR — and she deserves it. As the youngest in a family of musicians living in northern California, Glaspy learned to play the fiddle, but eventually abandoned … Continue reading Margaret Glaspy and Her Incredible Voice Shone at the Bootleg, Supported by Franky Flowers
Oh Pep! Defies Labels on Debut LP with Rich Bluegrass Instrumentation and Bold Storytelling
Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. You can pretty much sell me on any music that utilizes a banjo. I have regular arguments with my mother about the third Mumford & Sons album, in which they decided to ditch the glorious instrument; she thinks removing it made them sound more modern, but my retort is that any music can sound as modern or dated as the … Continue reading Oh Pep! Defies Labels on Debut LP with Rich Bluegrass Instrumentation and Bold Storytelling
Cub Sport and LAYNE Were on Fire at the Bootleg (But Don’t Put Them Out)
sngshows: Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words and less-than-ideal photos by me. 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 … Continue reading Cub Sport and LAYNE Were on Fire at the Bootleg (But Don’t Put Them Out)
Sawdust & Gin 