Herbie Mann

sngcrate: Hold On, I’m Comin’ Recorded Live at the 1972 New York & Montreux Jazz Festivals by Herbie Mann Atlantic Records, 1972 tracklist/favesA1. (Gimme Some of That Good Old) Soul Beat MommaA2. Never Can Say GoodbyeA3. Respect YourselfB1. Memphis UndergroundB2. Hold On, I’m Comin’ Herbie Mann is a name I’ve heard from music nerds around LA as well as floating in the wind around my … Continue reading Herbie Mann

Elvis Depressedly and Teen Suicide Turn Sadcore Frowns Upside Down at The Echo

sngshows: Elvis Depressedly; photo credit: Carl Pocket courtesy of Spaceland Presents Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  The Echo has hosted North Carolina indie rockers Elvis Depressedly many times, and that’s just in the past two years. They returned for a sold-out show on Wednesday night, on a summer tour with Teen Suicide and Nicole Dollanganger to support the California Dreamin’ EP they released in June. The … Continue reading Elvis Depressedly and Teen Suicide Turn Sadcore Frowns Upside Down at The Echo

Elvis Depressedly and Teen Suicide Turn Sadcore Frowns Upside Down at The Echo

Elvis Depressedly; photo credit: Carl Pocket courtesy of Spaceland Presents Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  The Echo has hosted North Carolina indie rockers Elvis Depressedly many times, and that’s just in the past two years. They returned for a sold-out show on Wednesday night, on a summer tour with Teen Suicide and Nicole Dollanganger to support the California Dreamin’ EP they released in June. The Echo … Continue reading Elvis Depressedly and Teen Suicide Turn Sadcore Frowns Upside Down at The Echo

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

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

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