Author Archives: Bob Lee

Concert Review From the Future – Hologram Woodstock

Posted on May 12, 2012 by Bob Lee

Inside a packed LA Forum, a familiar voice rang out with a familiar command, one uttered over forty years ago to an over forty-year old crowd on the other side of the country. “If we all work together – maybe … Continue reading →

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Danny Elfman Bares All Right In Front Of His Record Company

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Bob Lee

The legendary and elusive Danny Elfman made a rare appearance in front of his adoring fans in the outdoor patio at Warner Bros. Records on Tuesday. No, Elfman hasn’t rediscovered his passion for the live performances he quit doing so … Continue reading →

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Winners Of Our Mike Watt Art Contest Announced!

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Bob Lee

The winners of the five signed prints from Mike Watt’s new photography book On And Off Bass will be contacted privately tomorrow – but you can watch this Youtube video RIGHT NOW to see if you are one of the … Continue reading →

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The LA Beat Presents: Third Grade Teacher, The Bob Lee, Lawndale at The Redwood Sunday 4/22 4pm

Posted on April 15, 2012 by Bob Lee

The latest in our ongoing series of free, all-ages afternoon shows at the Redwood will be taking place a week earlier than the usual last Sunday this month. This Sunday April 22, we’re celebrating our editor Elise Thompson’s birthday with … Continue reading →

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fIREHOSE Tappin’ The Source Again For Reunion Tour, 2-CD Reissue Set

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Bob Lee

fIREHOSE was a band to watch from the first note they played. After D Boon’s death brought the Minutemen’s extraordinary run to a tragic, premature end at the end of 1985, bassist Mike Watt and drummer George Hurley forged ahead … Continue reading →

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Beat Reader Contest! Win An Autographed Print From “Mike Watt: On And Off Bass”

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Bob Lee

Regular readers of Beat already know that bassist Mike Watt has a talent for photography. But if one pic a week isn’t enough for you, we heartily recommend you pick up a copy of mike watt: on and off bass, … Continue reading →

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Theater Review: The Who’s Tommy At The Met Theater

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Bob Lee

My first experience with Tommy came in 1978, when the Ken Russell film made a completely unexpected appearance at the cinema in Toms River, NJ, where I was spending a week with my grandmother. It was the pre-MTV era when … Continue reading →

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CD Review: Spielgusher (Clenched Wrench Recordings)

Posted on March 25, 2012 by Bob Lee

The spark that led to the Spielgusher album was first lit over twenty-five years ago, when a project was conceived that would marry the words of proto-punk scribe Richard Meltzer to the miniature compositions of the Minutemen. Mike Watt and … Continue reading →

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This Sunday March 25 – LA Beat Presents At The Redwood Bar & Grill!

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Bob Lee

Time again for another free Sunday afternoon all-ages show courtesy of your friends at the Los Angeles Beat. This Sunday March 25, we’ll be holding court with your favorite beat contributors and three mind-expanding bands at the Redwood. For the … Continue reading →

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Fancy Sandwiches on Melrose: A Sneak Peek At Marcona

Posted on March 18, 2012 by Bob Lee

This Thuesday, March 20, will see the grand opening of Marcona, a new destination for high-end salads and sandwiches located in the heart of Melrose madness. We were able to check out their pre-opening press gala and try some signature … Continue reading →

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