Upcoming Shows

[uscjeff]

Hopefully Beach House @ el rey is 2 ticket limit, will call only or some shit like that.

Presale right now on their site

[suprefan]

Which is sold out already

[mmsk123]

Edit: Too late.

[ThomThom]

Thank god I don't have to deal with ticketmaster this weekend.

[suprefan]

Explosions in the Sky

derp

[uscjeff]

Damn, that was quick. Surprised no Goldenvoice presale

[TallGuyCM]

In for Beach House. That went fucking quick.

[cutterbutter]

Checked out on the way to class from my phone. Technology has made life amazing when you take a step back and look at it.

/coolstory

[ods..]

You pulled tickets walking to class? You beast

[choice cat]

Checked out on the way to class from my phone. Technology has made life amazing when you take a step back and look at it.

/coolstory

beast indeed

[ElBlueblazer]

That Spiritualized show sounds amazing. Can't wait to see them later this month.

In other news HOLY FUCK. GO SEE DIRTY GHOSTS. Just saw this band at the Soda Bar with a crowd of like 15 people and they KILLED it. I wish I was in a pit of 500 because they were so good. Hopefully these guys blow up in the next few months because they seriously rock. Awesome show

Im going to the Dante Vs Zombies show tonight in Pomona. Ill make sure to show up a on time to check out Dirty Ghost.

[cutterbutter]

[choice cat]

the sd hob show was sold out then came back up so maybe everyone keep checking back for el rey? doubtful but yeah.

edit: definitely enough room on the tour schedule to add a 2nd show as well.

[moviebruin]

Anyone at the Echo last night see Willis Earl Beal? There was like literally only 50 people there. But, whoever was in the room got treated to one of the most soulful concerts I've ever seen. His stage presence, voice, etc were absolutely top notch. The banter w/ the crowd was super funny. I doubt he ever becomes a real big star but I really hope he does cause he's the real deal. Him and Gary Clark Jr tour would be amazing. Yes, he's plucking his guitar w/ his toothpick...

[amyzzz]

Spiritualized was amazing tonight!! Unfortunately I didn't have all that much energy on account of not sleeping well the past week, but they managed to keep me engaged and entertained for the complete 2 and a half hours!

Things I did and didn't like

They opened with the new single which I just personally don't like, it did sounds better live, but I still did not enjoy it very much. I started to almost regret not going home to bed, then they played an amazing version of "Lord Let It Rain On Me" and completely changed my mind. From there they played songs from all over their catalog, and I started to notice everyone around me seemed even more tired than myself, especially the band. They are not a lively bunch on stage, even the tambourine shaking, pretty backup singers (that are usually there to add energy) don't do much. I don't think any of them said a word to the crowd the entire night, but what they lack in energy they make up in performance of the material. This is a band that just gets up there doesn't fuck around and plays the songs. The crowd finally got back into it after the band played a great 7 or 8 minute instrumental jam (that I didn't recognize) which segued into "Ladies and Gentlemen..." The crowd cheered as soon as the sample came on, and it was good, but I couldn't help but think the acoustic version they did at Coachella in 08 was better. Most of the crowd left after that and the set kinda started to get an almost psychedelic gospel vibe to it. More people started to leave because the pacing seemed a bit strange at this point, I remember thinking, "Do they really need three epic ballads in a row?" They drew everyone back in at the end with "Come Together". The best part of tonight by far was the encore, everyone that left early fucked up. So if you read this and go to one of these shows, don't do the same. They came back out to play "Electricity" which got what few people that had stayed moving again, and then blended "Electricity" seamlessly into "Cop Shoot Cop..." which absolutely fucking kills live. Overall, pretty good show that I would strongly recommend for even the casual fan. I hope you and your crowd are more energized than I was

Thanks for this. I'm seeing them in a couple weeks.

[JorgeC]

Mostly this yea, cept there was no vocalist with him. The venue I got to see him at was this small little hipster garage venue in Norman. I honestly was very happy with the whole night, tickets were cheap and there wasn't a huge crowd. It was the most most entertaining and intimate show with a musician I love since the gobi tent at Coachella in 2001. Wander/Wonder was one of my top 5 for 2011, and it was worth going out to hear it over the nice loud sound system and say hi to him in person. Only dissapointment I had was the lack of Balam Acab merch there. I hoped I could buy his Lp there or a poster or something.

Did you see Superhumanoids??

[TallGuyCM]

The Men at the Smell on 6/26 on sale now:

http://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/ev...utm_medium=bks

[Spooks]

Who will be very special surprise guests

On Wednesday, May 2nd, 7 p.m., Three Rooms Press presents the NYC book launch for Mike Watt: On and Off Bass at Le Poisson Rouge. The event will feature live performances by Mike Watt + J Mascis + Murph, with opening acts Appomattox and Dead Trend, plus a reading & signing by Mike Watt along with additional very special surprise guests. The new book will be available for purchase at the event.

Mike Watt + J Mascis + Murph
Mike Watt got his musical start thumping the bass with legendary San Pedro punk trio, The Minutemen in 1980 and over the years, he's toured with his own groups, including Dos, fIREHOSE, The Black Gang, The Secondmen, The Missingmen, and others, and he has worked bass as a sideman for Porno for Pyros, J Mascis and the Fog, as well as punk godfather Iggy Pop and The Stooges. J Mascis and Emmett Jefferson 'Patrick' Murphy (aka Murph) were founding members of Dinosaur Jr., with Mascis listed by Rolling Stone as one of the 100 greatest guitarists of all time

Appomattox
Appomattox is a high-energy Brooklyn trio that Deli Mag cited on its best of NYC 2011 list, noting Appomattox is “one of the best live bands in town…A welcome change from the usually passive temperament of contemporary rock, this band has found a way to stand out amongst Brooklyn’s crowded backdrop by turning the form on its head and back to its roots as a countercultural force for change.

Dead Trend
Dead Trend is known for stripping down punk to its bare essentials; their debut EP “Bad Policy” crams six songs into as many minutes and is a welcome howl against the new conservatism and a defense of three-chord classics
the NYC Launch of Mike Watt: On and Off Bass + very special guests

In Mike Watt: On and Off Bass, tour diaries are distilled to their econo essence, and are juxtaposed with his photography from his home bass in San Pedro. Watt’s photos are exquisite and his writing is insightful, funny, and brutally honest, as he explores topics like John Coltrane, drunk female fans, his first performance with Iggy Pop, and lots more.

http://lepoissonrouge.com/events/view/3216

Dammit! I knew this was going to be something special...100% Stooges covers with Thurston, Steve Shelley, Kurt Vile and Sharon Van Etten?!

Setlist
Real Cool Time with Don Fleming
TV Eye with John Petkovic
Loose with Thurston Moore
Dirt with Sharon Van Etten and Steve Shelley
Not Right (watt on vocals)
Down on The Street with Thurston Moore
No Fun with Kurt Vile
1970 with Noel (former soundman from the Continental on vocals)
Little Doll (Watt on vocals)
Fun House with Thurston Moore and John Petkovic on sax
LA Blues - with Byron Coley and John Petkovic

http://www.brooklynvegan.com/archive...att_celeb.html

[ods..]

Im going to the Dante Vs Zombies show tonight in Pomona. Ill make sure to show up a on time to check out Dirty Ghost.

Nice! Definitely let me know how it is.

[bmack86]

I plan on going to the West Coast book release party for Watt on Saturday in Venice.

[drummer333]

Anyone ever seen Lotus Plaza? Just stumbled across them the other day, and I like what I hear. Thinking about going to the Echo show.

[trendski]

MOCA's upcoming shows:

5/4 Aloe Blacc with The Grand Scheme at Mike D's exhibit (set time 9-10pm) per FB post
5/5 Diplo & Mad Decent Crew http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/245664

[suprefan]

MOCA's upcoming shows:

5/4 Aloe Blacc with The Grand Scheme at Mike D's exhibit (set time 9-10pm) per FB post
5/5 Diplo & Mad Decent Crew http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/245664

So you cant count tonight or what?

[Gribbz]

Anyone ever seen Lotus Plaza? Just stumbled across them the other day, and I like what I hear. Thinking about going to the Echo show.

Not yet. Seeing him on the 12th.

[darksideofkaos.]

So excited for James Murphy tonight...

[rag and bone]

Anyone ever seen Lotus Plaza? Just stumbled across them the other day, and I like what I hear. Thinking about going to the Echo show.

it's only like 10 bucks. not much to lose.

[Ardentbiscuit]

Any word on who else from the Mad Decent crew will be there?

[TheScenestar]

Any word on who else from the Mad Decent crew will be there?

Major Lazer. It says so in the exhibit program on site. On it it had Nigel Godrich for the Thom Yorke day so that should have been a big clue from when the exhibit opened. Oof!

[lunatic core]

Did you see Superhumanoids??

Yea.. they were solid. They had less technical problems than the other two actually. Balam Acab had a few spots where his sound popped out, and Active child had both feedback issues and poor drum balance. The drummer was playing a hybrid electronic/natural drum, and everytime he would start in on his normal drums they sounded way too loud.

[cutterbutter]

A note on the Beach House El Rey show for those that missed out:

"TWO TICKET LIMIT, WILL CALL ONLY. *NO TICKET TRANSFERS WILL BE PERMITTED."