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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.

We will NOT be Silenced: The Sunset Strip’s Queer Rock Explosion – Night 1!

To celebrate Pride month this year, queer rockers traveled to the Viper Room on the Sunset Strip this weekend to attend the first ever “Queer Rock Explosion”, a two-day festival of classic, metal, synth, indie and alt rock queer bands…never so many … Continue reading

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June Pride Kicks Off on the Eastside at the Eagle

Last week the Eagle in Silverlake was the site of Dyke Day LA’s beer bust and bbq fundraiser, the proceeds of which will help support the big annual Dyke Day LA event taking place later this month. Much needed funds were … Continue reading

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Random LA: Fashion District

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Cat Art Show 2: The Sequel…It Was a Feline Mania Weekend!

It’s the high season for cat fanciers! The second incarnation of the Cat Art Show LA invaded the fashion district this weekend, the first show having taken place in Hollywood in 2014. Despite the nearly impossible downtown LA parking possibilities, we were able … Continue reading

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Random LA: “Jesus Saves” Recruiter

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Sapphic Musk and Krammpstein Rock the Alpine Village!

Krampus Los Angeles made this happen!

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Random LA: Carol

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Cafe NELA Brings Extra Fancy’s Triumphant Return

Yeah, you missed it last night.  Except of course if you were one of the lucky 1oo ticket holders that snapped up entry to this rare live Extra Fancy performance before you could even spit out “S-I-N-N-E-R-M-A-N”…their first in 10+ years.  They … Continue reading

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Kari Krome, Co-founder of The Runaways, Speaks Out in Aftermath of Fowley Rapist Revelation

Last week The Huffington Post released a story about the shocking 1975 rape of Jackie Fuchs aka Jackie Fox of the ’70s band The Runaways. The rapist: Kim Fowley, the impresario of The Runaways whose Svengali hold on young women hoping … Continue reading

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Hey Cool Kittens and Cats, Here’s Yer Purrfect New Sapphic Musk Video “Kittenz”!

Some of you may remember the piece I wrote last year titled Sapphic Musk: “Nordic” Homo Ladies Invade Silver Lake’s Spanish Quarter!  Well here’s their latest video released today to much acclaim from fans including massive support from the feline community! Sara, … Continue reading

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