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Beat Recommends: Dr. Octagon Monday at the Belasco Theater

The arrival of the album Dr. Octagonocologyst was a big event for us rock guys who also liked some hip hop, back in 1996. It had all the right elements for us – a crazily inventive and hilarious rapper in … Continue reading

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Offbeat L.A.: Va Va Voom… Become a Classic Hollywood Vixen! A Magical Makeover & Photo Shoot by Iconic Pinups

The beauty of Hollywood, as we know it, is in the art of self-creation. It is as much image and artifice as it is talent and grit. The key, my dears, can be found in one truly magical word, and … Continue reading

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Offbeat L.A.: Kim Fowley- Bad Boy With a Heart of Gold (Last Stop Before the Neon Graveyard)

As the timid souls of our city tuck themselves into bed at night, crossing their hearts and summoning angelic aid should they die before they wake, the real werewolves come out to play. The eccentrics, the freaks, the oddballs – … Continue reading

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Offbeat L.A.: Magic Classes at the Magic Castle with Mark Wilson and Nani Darnell

Beautiful, mysterious Los Angeles, how I love you so. Perhaps I love your secrets most of all. The world of private entryway and “who you know” and secret passwords and private invites may be off putting to some, but I’ve … Continue reading

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This Sunday At The Redwood Bar – LA Beat Presents The Last, Trotsky Icepick & Jon Wahl

Your humble music editor celebrates a birthday this weekend, and for this one, I’m honored to have some really special participants playing with me at this month’s free, all-ages Sunday afternoon show at the Redwood Bar. The Last (6pm) have … Continue reading

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Beat Recommends – Voivod, Prong, Hirax at the Fonda This Sunday

Montreal’s Voivod are one of the most singular creations under the banner of metal. Born during the early 80s thrash explosion, they quickly evolved into a frighteningly capable outfit with blatant progressive rock tendencies and a lead singer who didn’t … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving Dinner in Los Angeles: A Last-Minute Guide

Thanksgiving is right around the corner. If your favorite thing to make for dinner is reservations, see below for our list of some of our favorite places for autumnal feasting in LA, with no cleanup required. Whether you’d like to … Continue reading

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You Can Now Get BBQ Brisket Burritos & Quesadillas at Del Taco

The favorite eatery of Lily Tomlin’s septuagenarian stoner character on Netflix’s “Grace and Frankie,” Del Taco has just introduced three new items featuring 16-hour pit-smoked pulled beef brisket and smoky honey chipotle BBQ sauce.  We tried all three items – … Continue reading

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“The Other Side – A Queer History’s Last Call” 10 year anniversary screening!

Directed by Jane Cantillon, a rare opportunity to see the story of the legendary The Other Side queer Los Feliz piano bar, which sadly is no longer around. This is the 10th anniversary screening of “The Other Side, A Queer History’s … Continue reading

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NELAFEST At The Offbeat Lounge Is Already Happening – Don’t Miss It

Friends and relatives of the beloved Cafe Nela have a weekend of fun ahead of them, as a number of acts from that scene take over the Offbeat Lounge in Highland Park. It promises to be an intimate, yet expansive, … Continue reading

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