Monthly Archives: November 2012

Tell Congress to Pass the Farm Bill Supporting Organic Dairies and Other Healthy-Food Farmers

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Shirley Pena

The Union of Concerned Scientists is the leading science-based nonprofit working for a healthy environment and a safer world. Union of Concerned Scientists 2 Brattle Square Cambridge, MA 02138-3780 phone: 800-666-8276 | Fax: 617-864-9405 ucsaction@ucsusa.org www.ucsusa.org Pictured:acres of natural, organic … Continue reading →

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Liquid Kitty Punk Rock BBQ: Mike Watt Putting the Opera to Bed

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Elise Thompson
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The Mating Album Covers Series: Part Four

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Bob Lee

As fall wears on, the art war between BCB Music Forum members Kath and Phenomenal Cat reaches new heights of absurd hilarity. We’re proud to present Part Four in our series of re-appropriated images courtesy of the collage artists. Be … Continue reading →

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Liquid Kitty Punk Rock BBQ: People Talk, Blood on the Saddle, Lawndale

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Elise Thompson
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DVD Review: Freddie Mercury: The Great Pretender

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Shirley Pena

I give this a five star rating,  chiefly due to the impressive compilation of materials it presents.  Rhys Thomas has done a first rate job of piecing together all of the footage into one seamless, beautiful portrait that is clearly a … Continue reading →

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Daichan: Japanese Soul Food

Posted on November 25, 2012 by Elise Thompson

  written with Bob Lee Tucked into a little corner in the shadow of Sugarfish lies Daichan, a hidden gem along sushi row. Touted as “Japanese Soul Food” the menu is awash with bowls of hot, steaming comfort foods as … Continue reading →

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Follow the Arrow: an Interview with Alan Merrill

Posted on November 24, 2012 by Shirley Pena

The son of famed Jazz musicians Aaron Sachs (saxophone/clarinet player) and Helen Merrill (singer), Alan Merrill was born Allan Preston Sachs on February 19, 1951 in The Bronx in New York City. Alan started his musical career in his mid teens, playing … Continue reading →

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Dear Librarian…

Posted on November 24, 2012 by Joel J. Rane

“Dear Librarian…”  My continuing struggle against one of the oldest enemies in Los Angeles…  IGNORANCE! William B. of Bellflower asks, “Dear librarian, I’m sure you have a screed about Thanksgiving.  Can I hear it?”  Gee, William, you’re right, and I was … Continue reading →

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Striking Walmart Workers Add Their Voice to ‘Black Friday’

Posted on November 24, 2012 by Shirley Pena

Walmart workers, their outrage fueled by allegations of continuing low wages, erratic work hours, cuts to their benefits and the continuing termination and harassment of workers who have openly voiced criticism of management policies, marched in protest -accompanied by supporters – at stores … Continue reading →

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Legacy Reissue Roundup: Charles Mingus, The Thelonious Monk Quartet, Bill Withers

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Bob Lee

Here are some suggestions to weigh down someone’s stocking this year from the good folks at Legacy Recordings. I have a personal preference for boxes that deliver the most music for the most reasonable price, and these modestly sized but … Continue reading →

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