‣ Sibling-fueled indie-pop band Blondfire [that’s Bruce and Erica Driscoll, pictured] heads up a free show as part of the KCSN / Buzz Bands LA series upstairs at the Federal Bar in North Hollywood. It’s an early affair – doors at 7:30, with Blondfire kicking things off at 8, followed by Go West Young Man […]
[Happy birthday to Mettalica’s James Hetfield – here’s your midweek show menu:] ‣ Lykke Li, with her sophomore album “Wounded Rhymes” winning new fans and with gigs on “The Tonight Show” (Thursday) and Lollapalooza (Saturday) on the horizon, headlines the Greek Theater tonight, topping a bill that includes L.A.’s Best Coast and Fool’s Gold. ‣ […]
First off, the bad news: Jay Reatard has been canceled tonight at the El Rey. It’s old news at this point that his rhythm section quit, but in case you hadn’t heard, don’t go to the El Rey tonight and expect any Reatard action. ”¦ Now for some good news – Swedish synthsters the Sounds […]
[Apologies – this installment of Tonight in L.A. was delayed by the, ahem, aftereffects of Last Night in L.A. …] It’s no secret how much Art Brut is admired around Buzz Bands HQ; we’ve even been known to affect corny English accents and say “brilliant” as we witness Eddie Argos’ shout-sung self-flagellations. The British quintet […]