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Piera Peruvian

About Piera Peruvian

Piera's life mimics that of Paddington Bear. Born in the deepest darkest Peru, she soon found herself a stowaway, landing in London sometime thereafter. She now resides in Los Angeles where she likes attending gigs, photographing casually, and wondering about the country when time and finances permit. She also enjoys writing short self-bios... in third person of course.

Beat Review: David Byrne & St. Vincent @ The Greek 10/13/2012

It was a beautiful night yesterday to catch David Byrne and St. Vincent play at The Greek.  The stars were out, the weather cool and pleasant; the smell of pot filled the open air… I barely made it in.  The … Continue reading

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Beat Review: The Hives @ The Wiltern 09/14/2012

“I see some new customers coming!” Hives singer Howlin’ Pelle Almqvist, (or as he referred to himself at when introducing the members of the band, “‘the direct descendent of Julius Ceasar’, Pelle Almqvist”), yells when referring to new faces among … Continue reading

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Beat Recommends: The Hives @ The Wiltern 09/14/2012

Hey you fun-loving, rock-n-rolling Angelinos!  Come out this Friday to The Wiltern where The Hives will bring their high energy, Scandanavian blend of head-bopping, shout-with-a-pint-in-your-hand rock-n-roll to the masses. Celebrating the release of their fifth studio album, Lex Hives, this … Continue reading

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Beat Review: The Kills @ The Mayan Theatre 08/14/2012

The Kills wrapped up the final West Coast shows of their world tour in support of their fourth album, Blood Pressures at the Mayan Theatre Tuesday.  It was the first show of my concert photographing career that I was elbow-to-elbow … Continue reading

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Beat Recommends: Quintron and Miss Pussycat @ Alex’s Bar 06/24/2012

The last time I saw my very last glimpse of Quintron and Miss Pussycat, it was about 2004.  I was 19 years-old and was being ushered out of Mr. T’s Bowl in Highland Park for being underage.  Before that, first … Continue reading

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Beat Recommends – YELLOW BIRD: An Evening of Music Benefiting Stupid Cancer

Join us this Thursday, December 1st, at Molly Malone’s on Fair Fax for a night of music and fun benefitting Stupid Cancer, an advocacy and empowerment organisation providing young adults affected by cancer with the support and resources needed to … Continue reading

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Beat Review: The Strange Boys @ The Troubadour 10/26/2011

As a music fan, every then and now you come across a band you fall in love with; a band that writes perfect hooks and lyrics; a band with a particular spirit you can take comfort in and identify with.  … Continue reading

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The Future Is Analogue In Santa Monica

A new Lomography gallery store has popped up in Santa Monica and the Los Angeles Beat was there to check out the Thursday, October 7th grand opening. The energy was festive at the Russian-themed event complete with buskers, Eastern-European eats, … Continue reading

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Better than a Review – Dex Romweber Duo @ Whisky a go-go

Dex Romweber is about as genuine of a guy as you can hope to meet.  He gets excited sharing things with you, be it an upcoming personal event or telling you about a vivid dream he had about a black … Continue reading

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Beat Recommends – Dex Romweber Duo – Live Thursday and Friday!

Dexter Romweber and sister Sara don’t make it West very often, so it’s a real treat to report that they will be doing two shows this week in Los Angeles to promote their 2nd album together as the Dex Romweber … Continue reading

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