Author Archives: Judy Ornelas Sisneros

Judy Ornelas Sisneros

About Judy Ornelas Sisneros

I am a native Californian, born and raised in Bakersfield and eventually escaping to San Jose then San Francisco where I spent every free moment in punk and post-punk culture spaces before heading to LA permanently in 1989. I have also spent major time as an AIDS and queer street activist, which today along with my passion for punk/alternative music still informs my personal and social life. I love photography, film and playing punk/post-punk stuff on the bass. My LA Beat contributions are usually photos that give a glimpse into the vibrant art and music scene that makes Los Angeles such an amazing city to live in today.

My Vinyl Treasures: Attention Please by Boris

Posted on August 13, 2020 by Judy Ornelas Sisneros

“My Vinyl Treasures” record posts are a result of one of my ongoing covid-19 self-quarantine projects, cataloguing many records of various genres I have acquired through the years. It should go without saying, that whatever I post here, I like … Continue reading →

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My Vinyl Treasures: Mondo Cane

Posted on August 8, 2020 by Judy Ornelas Sisneros

“My Vinyl Treasures” record posts are a result of one of my ongoing covid-19 self-quarantine projects, cataloguing many records of various genres I have acquired through the years. It should go without saying, that whatever I post here, I like … Continue reading →

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My Vinyl Treasures: Yes L.A.

Posted on July 30, 2020 by Judy Ornelas Sisneros

“My Vinyl Treasures” record posts are a result of one of my ongoing covid-19 self-quarantine projects, cataloguing many records of various genres I have acquired through the years. It should go without saying, that whatever I post here, I like … Continue reading →

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Something Witchy: Day Goth 2nd Anniversary Party with Lydia Lunch

Posted on March 17, 2020 by Judy Ornelas Sisneros

Last week, on Sunday, March 8, Day Goth held it’s second anniversary party and on hand to help celebrate was the legendary confrontational and transgressive musician Lydia Lunch (Teenage Jesus and the Jerks, 8-Eyed Spy, Beirut Slump, Harry Crews, Medusa’s … Continue reading →

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Five Mondays in December: Club Scum takes over the Echoplex/Echo for an epic close to 2019

Posted on January 9, 2020 by Judy Ornelas Sisneros

This past December saw Club Scum promoters Rudy Bleu Garcia and Hex-Ray bring a diverse group of performers to the Echoplex (December 2 and 9) and the Echo (December 16, 23 and 30), each a Monday night residency to give … Continue reading →

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Club Scum Attracts End-of-Summer Party People

Posted on August 27, 2019 by Judy Ornelas Sisneros

This last Friday night there was a heatwave going on in Club Chico as party people gathered to celebrate Club Scum co-founder Rudy Bleu Garcia’s birthday, along with other Leos in the house: performer Blasia Discoteca and bartender Tony Vicious. … Continue reading →

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Day Goth: A Carnival of Living Souls in Silver Lake

Posted on August 19, 2019 by Judy Ornelas Sisneros

Neither daytime, sunshine, heat or Echo Park Rising shall keep these Day Goth faithful from partaking in this monthly party at Akbar. Beautiful creatures and the vaguely human swoon and imbibe to their hearts’ content until called home, surely to … Continue reading →

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Louder She Said: Turn It Up! Fundraiser at The Echoplex Amped up the Volume for Women in Music

Posted on July 24, 2019 by Judy Ornelas Sisneros

Turn It Up!, the newly formed Los Angeles-based organization which advocates for parity for women in the music industry, held its first large benefit show last Sunday at the Echoplex to raise funds for its educational and advocacy work. Gender … Continue reading →

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Goth Goes to Joshua Tree

Posted on July 15, 2019 by Judy Ornelas Sisneros

Embrace your scary nighttime desert apparitions when goth, dark wave and more arrives this Wednesday night at SPELLBOUND, a dance party which will have its inaugural night in the Joshua Tree area.  Phantasmic desert kisses await you! Or will they … Continue reading →

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Gathering of the Faithful: In Search of Goddesses and Gods at Lisa Derrick Fine Arts and Coagula Curatorial

Posted on June 25, 2019 by Judy Ornelas Sisneros

The large two-gallery exhibit Goddesses and Gods, opened last Saturday night at Lisa Derrick Fine Arts and Coagula Curatorial on Chung King Road in Chinatown. Guests were invited to dress in costume as their favorite goddess or god…and a few were up … Continue reading →

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