Margaret Glaspy and Her Incredible Voice Shone at the Bootleg, Supported by Franky Flowers

sngshows: 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 … Continue reading Margaret Glaspy and Her Incredible Voice Shone at the Bootleg, Supported by Franky Flowers

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

Body Language and Wild & Free Light Up Resident in DTLA with Invigorating Performances

sngshows: Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words by me, photos by Andrew Gomez.  It’s not a secret that one of my favorite live shows to date was Body Language at the Echo last February. Since seeing them, I feel I’ve come a long way. I’m taking music and writing more seriously, having graduated from a small Hype Machine blog to keeping a blog of my my … Continue reading Body Language and Wild & Free Light Up Resident in DTLA with Invigorating Performances

Body Language and Wild & Free Light Up Resident in DTLA with Invigorating Performances

Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words by me, photos by Andrew Gomez.  It’s not a secret that one of my favorite live shows to date was Body Language at the Echo last February. Since seeing them, I feel I’ve come a long way. I’m taking music and writing more seriously, having graduated from a small Hype Machine blog to keeping a blog of my my own … Continue reading Body Language and Wild & Free Light Up Resident in DTLA with Invigorating Performances

Grouplove Deliver Endless Encores at Hard Rock Cafe Hollywood

sngshows: Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words by me, photos by Danielle Gornbein.  Last night, the Hard Rock in Hollywood was packed for a very special free Grouplove performance. Celebrating their forthcoming album Big Mess, the performance was part of The Encore Live, which is Live Nation TV and Hard Rock’s new program celebrating the encore as an art form. In my experience, the encore … Continue reading Grouplove Deliver Endless Encores at Hard Rock Cafe Hollywood

Grouplove Deliver Endless Encores at Hard Rock Cafe Hollywood

Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words by me, photos by Danielle Gornbein.  Last night, the Hard Rock in Hollywood was packed for a very special free Grouplove performance. Celebrating their forthcoming album Big Mess, the performance was part of The Encore Live, which is Live Nation TV and Hard Rock’s new program celebrating the encore as an art form. In my experience, the encore is … Continue reading Grouplove Deliver Endless Encores at Hard Rock Cafe Hollywood

Eagulls Bring the Noise to Teragram Ballroom Alongside Adult Books and Tennis System

sngshows: Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words by me, pics by Wes Marsala. Every show I’ve seen at the Teragram Ballroom always exceeds my expectations. Ty Segall put on an unforgettable performance at the beginning of the year, and Julia Holter had enchanted me; now I can add Eagulls to that list. They have been on tour for a month supporting their brand new album, Ullages, and … Continue reading Eagulls Bring the Noise to Teragram Ballroom Alongside Adult Books and Tennis System

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)

Cub Sport and LAYNE Were on Fire at the Bootleg (But Don’t Put Them Out)

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 night … Continue reading Cub Sport and LAYNE Were on Fire at the Bootleg (But Don’t Put Them Out)

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