Author Archives: Bob Lee

In LOTERIA!, Veteran LA Musicians Play A Game Of Chance To Honor Richard Derrick

Posted on July 21, 2019 by Bob Lee

                                  More than thirty local musicians will be performing at Cafe NELA on Sunday, July 28 in LOTERIA!, a unique evening in which a … Continue reading →

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Beat Recommends: This Is Not This Heat at the Regent

Posted on July 11, 2019 by Bob Lee

Finding out about the British trio This Heat back in the pre-internet era felt like a bit of unusually good luck. They were easy to overlook during their brief existence from 1976-82, even for who enjoys searing, wildly original musical … Continue reading →

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Chrissie Hynde at Hollywood Bowl – Live Review

Posted on July 8, 2019 by Bob Lee

Although her new album of jazz-infused cover songs, Valve Bone Woe, won’t be released for another couple of months, a balmy summer night was the perfect opportunity for Chrissie Hynde to take the Hollywood Bowl stage, with the LA Phil … Continue reading →

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Beat Recommends – Hollywood Vampires at Greek Theater This Saturday

Posted on May 9, 2019 by Bob Lee

Johnny Depp, Alice Cooper and Matt Sorum of Hollywood Vampires. Photo by Brian Michaels for the LA Beat. The emphemeral supergroup known as Hollywood Vampires – made up of Alice Cooper,  Aerosmith’s Joe Perry and P’s Johnny Depp on guitars, … Continue reading →

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Live Review: Bikini Kill at Hollywood Palladium

Posted on April 28, 2019 by Bob Lee

Last Thursday night, Bikini Kill appeared onstage at the Hollywood Palladium for the first time in twenty-two years, to the first of four full houses they will encounter over the next week.  From the moment they walked on, you could … Continue reading →

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An Interview With The Linda Lindas: LA’s Pre-Teen Queens Of Punk

Posted on April 25, 2019 by Bob Lee

Elise Thompson contributed to this post. The Linda Lindas are a band that has come out of the Save Music in Chinatown benefits put on by Martin Wong, co-founder and editor of Giant Robot magazine, music writer, photographer and friend … Continue reading →

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Pliny the Younger is Coming to Burbank to Make All of Your Beer-related Valentines Dreams Come True!

Posted on February 13, 2019 by Bob Lee

Tomorrow afternoon, just in time for Valentines Day, Pliny The Younger will be premiering on tap at Burbank craft beer bar and mecca for vegan sausages, Tony’s Darts Away on Magnolia. Tickets will be handed out on a first come first … Continue reading →

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Flesh Eaters Rise Again In 2019! Chris D Reveals Secrets Of Their Un-Deadening!

Posted on January 15, 2019 by Bob Lee

LA has been invaded by the 1981-era Flesh Eaters once again, and in 2019, these horrifying creatures are no throwbacks. This collection of serious players from the old school – comprised of Dave Alvin and Bill Bateman of the Blasters, … Continue reading →

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Beat Recommends: Stevie Wonder’s House Full Of Toys Benefit & Song Party at Staples Center on Sunday, December 9th

Posted on December 5, 2018 by Bob Lee

Stevie Wonder is a benevolent presence on this planet. It is a joy to be in any room where he can be found. So it’s only fitting that he created one of LA’s most enduring holiday traditions – the House … Continue reading →

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The Damned, Radkey, The Darts (US) at the Fonda – Live Review and Photo Gallery

Posted on November 10, 2018 by Bob Lee

Ever since their first visit to these shores in 1977, Los Angeles has had it bad for the Damned. They were embraced early, in a big way, pointing LA’s first wave of punk bands toward an allegiance with the Brits’ … Continue reading →

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