News Archives
March 2010
Punk Rock BBQ
Filthy Lucre - a tribute to the Sex Pistols
Sylvia Jones?
Current Events
Had a blast at the Punk Rock BBQ - Winter Edition at the Liquid Kitty. The BBQ is always cool, but this time was extra fun, because after a quick Sylvia set was the debut of Filthy Lucre - a tribute to the Sex Pistols. Tim Napalm on vocals (Radio Napalm host, former Flipside and Alternative Press writer) did a great version of Johnny Rotten, backed up by Adrien Anthony on drums, Sylvia J as Steve Jones, and Dave Arnson on bass. Dave started the set as Glen Matlock in a coat, then stripped down to become Sid Vicious, which was extra cool because Dave wrote SYLVIA on his lovely body, and the A had a circle on it. Anarchy!
Seen some awesome bands lately! A nice surprise was Puppies and Kittens, featuring very interesting guitar by Jeff Levitz. Also last week was the massive insanity of Fatso Jetson at Silver Factory Studios, which is in a lovely new location in 10-LA. Where is 10-LA you ask? You mean you haven't heard? 10-LA is the next Silverlake! That area of LA just south of the 10 Freeway by the Crenshaw exit, where styling musicians can still find an affordable abode, even one where a band could rehearse. And we've got venues there now too - Silver Factory, McWorld, Fais Do-Do, and coming soon a new place run by Milo, Chuck Dukowski's adorable, dreadlocked step-son.
March 2010 Gigs
Mar. 19 - Puka Bar - Long Beach
Killer fun guitar rock! VesuviaSonic has a raw 60's garage sensibility plus up-to-the-moment intensity, no retro copycats here. Then they hand off the torch to Sylvia Juncosa, who as always will rage and romp with abandon, and stoke that fire yet further. Last up is Brainspoon, featuring wild gals on guitar and vocals in a Breeders-meets-L7-and-kicks-ass thing.
12 midnight - Brainspoon
11 pm -Sylvia Juncosa
10 pm - VesuviaSonic
9 pm -Lazy Preacher
8 pm - Sleep Police
Puka Bar
710 West Willow Street,Long Beach, CA 90806 • (562) 997-6896
[ map + directions ]
March 21 - Benefit for Chile - Old Towne Pub, Pasadena
The good folks of Echo Hawk Phenonemon have put together another show. This will generate aid for the earthquake victims in Chile. Great line-up (see below), plus the ex-drummer for Beck/Willie Nelson/Macy Gray/Alaniss Morrissette/Depeche Mode will be playing, and the ex-bassist for Jaguares/Prince and Nikka Costa, and more special guests and surprises. $5 admission, 21-and-over only.
8:30 PM - Morgan
8:50 PM - Julia Jaye
9:10 PM - Venus And Furs
9:30 PM - TBA
9:50 PM - Sylvia Juncosa
10:10 PM - Shah (from England)
10:30 PM - Million Kids
10:50 PM - Grievous Angels
Old Towne Pub
66 North Fair Oaks Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91103-3610
(626) 577-6583
[ map + directions ]
Note - the Pub is actually behind the Container Store, and the entrance is in the alley off East Holly Street. See this map