Kauf’s Bright Electronica Cuts Through a Dark Haze at Final Echo Residency Performance

sngshows: Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  Monday night at the Echo marked the final night of Kauf’s monthlong residency at the famous Echo Park venue. He was joined by some of LA’s brightest indie rockers, including Rush Midnight and pr0files, with a closing DJ set by Jeffrey Brodsky that kept the crowd dancing after hours. Some seemingly discarded blue lights were lying askew across the … Continue reading Kauf’s Bright Electronica Cuts Through a Dark Haze at Final Echo Residency Performance

Julien Baker Bewitched Audiences at the El Rey Ahead of FYF Performance

Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words by me, photos by Danielle Gornbein.  From the very first moment, everyone in the room was fully invested in Julien Baker’s performance. The beginning of her set had us all in a stupefied silence, breaking only to applaud at the end of each song. Baker plucked her guitar strings with such control that it cut through me, like a bitter … Continue reading Julien Baker Bewitched Audiences at the El Rey Ahead of FYF Performance

Broods Ignite Passion at Their First “Local” LA Show, Supported by Jarryd James

Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words by me, photos by Andrew Gomez.  Broods gives off an infectious energy. It is the kind of feeling that makes you want to pursue your passions and also forces you to be in the moment. For some at this show, that translated to dancing until your drink gets knocked over or taking lip syncing selfies; for others, it meant getting … Continue reading Broods Ignite Passion at Their First “Local” LA Show, Supported by Jarryd James

Kauf’s Bright Electronica Cuts Through a Dark Haze at Final Echo Residency Performance

Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  Monday night at the Echo marked the final night of Kauf’s monthlong residency at the famous Echo Park venue. He was joined by some of LA’s brightest indie rockers, including Rush Midnight and pr0files, with a closing DJ set by Jeffrey Brodsky that kept the crowd dancing after hours. Some seemingly discarded blue lights were lying askew across the instruments … Continue reading Kauf’s Bright Electronica Cuts Through a Dark Haze at Final Echo Residency Performance

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

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

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

Marlon Williams and KaiL Baxley Provided a Bluegrass Fix at the Bootleg

sngshows: Wednesday night at the Bootleg was what I’d call their de facto bluegrass night featuring international rising star Marlon Williams and KaiL Baxley as his support. Bluegrass is a genre built on tradition, passing the warmth of its music down through the generations. According to the history books (and Wikipedia) this was a genre begun in the Appalachian region of the US in the … Continue reading Marlon Williams and KaiL Baxley Provided a Bluegrass Fix at the Bootleg

Marlon Williams and KaiL Baxley Provided a Bluegrass Fix at the Bootleg

Wednesday night at the Bootleg was what I’d call their de facto bluegrass night featuring international rising star Marlon Williams and KaiL Baxley as his support. Bluegrass is a genre built on tradition, passing the warmth of its music down through the generations. According to the history books (and Wikipedia) this was a genre begun in the Appalachian region of the US in the 18th … Continue reading Marlon Williams and KaiL Baxley Provided a Bluegrass Fix at the Bootleg