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Simone Snaith

About Simone Snaith

Simone Snaith writes young adult and fantasy novels, and sings in the band Turning Violet. A fan of scifi, fantasy, the supernatural and most things from the '80s, she enjoys reviewing music, books and movies. You can read about her own books at simonesnaith.com.

Random LA: “A mannequin in a bikini will bring ’em in!”

Posted on August 21, 2014 by Simone Snaith

I can only hope she comes alive at night and fights the patriarchy.

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Live Review: Bonnie Montgomery at Grand Ole Echo

Posted on August 7, 2014 by Simone Snaith

Last Sunday, Bonnie Montgomery headlined at the Grand Ole Echo, the weekly country music/Americana night at The Echo. The Arkansas-based singer/songwriter is classically trained in opera but plays country rock mixed with Americana and folk. Her training was especially noticeable … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: “Frank”

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Simone Snaith

Lenny Abrahamson’s Frank, out on August 22, is the bizarre and funny tale of a young English musician’s adventures joining an absolutely crazy – but talented – American band. Starring Domhnall Gleeson, Michael Fassbender and Maggie Gyllenhaal, the film was inspired by journalist/filmmaker Jon … Continue reading →

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NOW Festival at REDCAT: ICELAND & More

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Simone Snaith

Last Friday, REDCAT kicked off Program One of its New Original Works (NOW) Festival with three performances: Wilfried Souly’s Saana/The Foreigner, Rosanna Gamson/Worldwide’s Still and a preview of ICELAND from Overtone Industries. The evening opened with Saana/The Foreigner, which was … Continue reading →

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REDCAT Premieres Fanciful ICELAND July 24-26

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Simone Snaith

Next Thursday through Saturday at REDCAT’s New Original Works Festival, Overtone Industries presents the first half hour of ICELAND, an upcoming musical theatre work by Overtones’ artistic director/composer/actress O-Lan Jones and singer/songwriter Emmet Tinley. ICELAND tells the story of Vaya (Cesili … Continue reading →

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Album Review: Lee Bains III & The Glory Fires’ “Dereconstructed”

Posted on July 3, 2014 by Simone Snaith

Dereconstructed is the new album by the fabulously-named Lee Bains III & The Glory Fires (get it? glorifiers? because I was on late on that). The album, from start to finish, is one awesome blast of blisterin’ southern rock with clever, mostly … Continue reading →

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Live/Album Review: State to State “No Bounds”

Posted on June 16, 2014 by Simone Snaith

State to State is a local band that generates a satisfying wall of sound, calling to mind early Radiohead and Muse, with just a hint of Interpol. Nondescript and serious in black shirts and jeans, the band played Harvard & Stone … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: “The Signal”

Posted on June 12, 2014 by Simone Snaith

The Signal, directed by William Eubank, is a mind-bender of a movie that starts off as a dreamily-paced road trip with three college friends and then careens into a gripping sci-fi mystery that keeps you guessing until the very end. … Continue reading →

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Live Review: The Vigils at Club Moscow

Posted on June 7, 2014 by Simone Snaith

Local band The Vigils are like a poppier version of Sisters of Mercy, and not just because singer Daniel Cieplinski resembles Andrew Eldritch a bit (the dark glasses help). A fun mix of straight-up rock n’ roll with dark, dance-y New … Continue reading →

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Dadaismus at HM157 – An Auditory Odyssey

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Simone Snaith

Looking for something different to do next weekend? HM157 – the historical Lincoln Heights mansion that serves as a venue, gallery, workshop and more – is hosting an intriguing event called Dadaismus on Saturday, May 24 at 8pm. A bi-monthly experience, Dadaismus … Continue reading →

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