Nov

7

One Abdomen show date changed - please make note

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The Abdomen’s show on Wednesday, November 19th at the Viper Room has been rescheduled to Monday, November 17th at 8 PM at the Viper Room.
Here is the updated schedule:
Wed. Nov. 12
VIPER ROOM 8:00 (7:30 door) - Opening for Fastball!
*Age Restriction Unknown* (probably 21+)
*Cover Charge Unknown*
www.viperroom.com
Mon. Nov. 17
VIPER ROOM
8:00 (7:30 door)
*Age Restriction Unknown* (probably [...]

Nov

5

Music Review: The Dynotones with Glasgow Tiki Shakers at The Purple Orchid

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Music Review: The Dynotones with Glasgow Tiki Shakers at The Purple Orchid
By: Erin “D*J*E” Jacobson
The Purple Orchid in El Segundo is one of the Southland’s rare tiki bars, and if you don’t know where it is, you could easily drive right by it. However, once inside, The Purple Orchid is as much a [...]

Nov

4

Review: Neil Diamond at the Hollywood Bowl

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Good Times Never Seemed So Good…” (“Sweet Caroline”)
Review: Neil Diamond at the Hollywood Bowl
By: Erin “D*J*E” Jacobson
When invited to attend Neil Diamond’s recent stint at the Hollywood Bowl, I had no hesitation in accepting. When a friend asked me “Aren’t you a little young to like Neil Diamond?” I had no [...]

Oct

24

The Abdomen show dates

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The Abdomen will be playing several shows in LA during the upcoming month. The band is comprised of siblings, Jake Abdo, Matt Abdo and Mari Abdo. The band already has a hype surrounding it and The Abdomen have a high potential of breaking in the near future.
Because the siblings are from out of [...]

Oct

23

Chinese Democracy to finally be released?

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Apparently, Chinese Democracy, the long-awaited “new” Guns ‘n’ Roses album, will be released November 23.
This album has been riding on massive hype for longer than a decade. An actual release will kill the mystery surrounding the album, which is the main fuel for the hype.
If released, will the live up to its expectations? [...]

Oct

12

The Abdomen are coming!

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News and new episode coming soon…

Mar

23

Review: Greg Behrendt and The Reigning Monarchs

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Review: The Reigning Monarchs play Largo
By: Erin “D*J*E” Jacobson
“Short pants for fatty!” was Greg Behrendt’s reverberated exclamation during the song of the same name. Greg and his band, The Reigning Monarchs, rocked Largo on March 7, 2008. The multi-talented Behrendt is best known for his stand-up comedy and popular books, He’s [...]

Jan

22

Concert Review: Mere Mortals at The Troubadour 1/11/08

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When a band sounds just as good live as they do on record, you’ve found something good. Mere Mortals (album reviewed previously) played at The Troubadour in January to an enthusiastic crowd. The new lineup features existing members, Axel (vocals/guitar) and Mimi Star (bass), along with new members, [...]

Nov

30

Interesting Article

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This is a very interesting article:
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/11/20/opinion/20brooks.html?_r=2&n=Top/Opinion/Editorials%20and%20Op-Ed/Op-Ed/Columnists/David%20Brooks&oref=slogin&oref=slogin
I would definitely take that course if it was offered.

Jul

30

Starry Night

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This weekend I attended the Starry Night gala honoring Quincy Jones, put on by The Grammy Foundation.
The outdoor evening event featured dinner and an all-star concert under the stars. The concert featured performances by Herbie Hancock, Nancy Wilson, Clark Terry, John Legend, Kanye West, Gloria Estefan (who was fabulous despite not rehearsing), [...]

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