The Weather Station Eased the Pain of LA’s World Series Loss at the Bootleg

Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  Walking up to the Bootleg Theater last Wednesday night, the streets were quiet. Acoustic guitar was the main feature of the night, with emphasis placed on what felt like each individual string for both acts; James Elkington needed little else aside from the instrument and his voice, though The Weather Station performed as a four piece band for the majority … Continue reading The Weather Station Eased the Pain of LA’s World Series Loss at the Bootleg

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

Grizzly Bear Shone in KCRW’s Diamond Apogee Session

sngshows: Photo credit: Dustin Downing Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  KCRW celebrated a milestone this past week with their 75th Apogee Studio Session. Jason Bentley, the station’s weekday morning DJ and our host for the evening, recounted the previous 74 with glee. “Remember Ryan Adams just played for hours? As people left for the night, he’d wave goodbye and keep playing…what a fun night,” he … Continue reading Grizzly Bear Shone in KCRW’s Diamond Apogee Session

Preview: Tennyson Celebrates Their Uh-Oh! EP at the Roxy

sngshows: Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  This Friday, Canadian duo Tennyson will celebrate the release of their newest EP Uh Oh! live at the Roxy. It’s possible their tour wasn’t deliberately going to stop in LA on the date of release, but accident or no, the party that night at this iconic venue is guaranteed to be wild.  Read more.  Tennyson | tickets to the … Continue reading Preview: Tennyson Celebrates Their Uh-Oh! EP at the Roxy

Preview: Tennyson Celebrates Their Uh-Oh! EP at the Roxy

Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  This Friday, Canadian duo Tennyson will celebrate the release of their newest EP Uh Oh! live at the Roxy. It’s possible their tour wasn’t deliberately going to stop in LA on the date of release, but accident or no, the party that night at this iconic venue is guaranteed to be wild.  Read more.  Tennyson | tickets to the Roxy … Continue reading Preview: Tennyson Celebrates Their Uh-Oh! EP at the Roxy

Honoring an Icon: Broad Summer Happenings Pays Tribute to Nico

sngshows: Jenny Hval Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words by me, photos by Jason Lindley.  If you’ve not yet been to the Broad downtown, consider a visit this summer at an installment of the aptly titled Summer Happenings at the Broad. The museum currently features a number of notable exhibits, including Jeff Koons with those picturesque tulips and Michael Jackson and Bubbles; several pieces by … Continue reading Honoring an Icon: Broad Summer Happenings Pays Tribute to Nico

Aldous Harding’s Cheerful Gloom at the Echo

sngshows: Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  New Zealand songwriter Aldous Harding is currently on a tour across North America to promote her beautiful new record, Party. The title is a slight misnomer, though, and I knew better than to expect a raucous affair at her LA stop at the Echo last Thursday night. Instead, audiences were entranced by her simplicity.  Read more.  Continue reading Aldous Harding’s Cheerful Gloom at the Echo

Aldous Harding’s Cheerful Gloom at the Echo

Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  New Zealand songwriter Aldous Harding is currently on a tour across North America to promote her beautiful new record, Party. The title is a slight misnomer, though, and I knew better than to expect a raucous affair at her LA stop at the Echo last Thursday night. Instead, audiences were entranced by her simplicity.  Read more.  Aldous Harding | website … Continue reading Aldous Harding’s Cheerful Gloom at the Echo

Intimate Performances from Tim Darcy and Hand Habits

sngshows: Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words by me, photos by Danielle Gornbein.  Nothing says intimacy quite like watching your favorites perform solo sets in a sparsely filled room with near-complete silence, save for the music of course. This was the case at the criminally under-attended show at Resident this past Tuesday night, showcasing newly local songwriter Meg Duffy as Hand Habits and Tim Darcy, … Continue reading Intimate Performances from Tim Darcy and Hand Habits