Category Archives: Music

Otoboke Beaver Is Headed For LA

Posted on February 16, 2024 by Bob Lee

Otoboke Beaver, from Kyoto, Japan, titled their latest album Super Champon, after a Japanese dish that seems to involve throwing every single ingredient in the kitchen into a bowl with some noodles. It’s an appropriate metaphor for the band’s musical … Continue reading →

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The Jim Irsay Collection Gives L.A. A Rock And Roll History Lesson…With Guitar

Posted on January 13, 2024 by Bob Lee

L-R Harmonica player Billy Branch, keyboardist Michael Ramos, lead singer Kevin Cronin, guitarists Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Mike Wanchic (hidden) at the Jim Irsay Collection. All photos by Bob Lee for the LA Beat.  Jim Irsay, to answer a question … Continue reading →

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R.I.P. Drivers and Dondo Tonight at the Redwood!

Posted on December 30, 2023 by Elise Thompson
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Movies Till Dawn: Like, Weirder Still

Posted on December 23, 2023 by Paul Gaita

* indicates that this title is also available to stream, rent, or purchase on various platforms. Please note that streaming presentations may differ from these home video releases. “The Warriors” * (1979, Arrow Video) Thrilling, audacious, and frequently bizarre action-thriller … Continue reading →

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Sunday Night! Xmas with El Vez! Jay and Bob!

Posted on December 17, 2023 by Elise Thompson

Tonight, Sunday, December 17, 2023 the annual C&C Holiday Pageant presented by Crissy Guerrero and Claudia Dolph will take place at The Lyric Theater on Hyperion. Performers include the surreal and enchanting Carnal Circus, the Roswell Sisters with Jenio from … Continue reading →

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Santa Sabbath! Saturday Night at the Redwood!

Posted on December 15, 2023 by Elise Thompson
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ADKT Brings French Flair And Funk To Fairfax

Posted on December 13, 2023 by Bob Lee

The combination of fine dining and funky music may not yet be commonplace in LA, but at the recently-opened ADKT (Art Drinks Kitchen Tunes) in the Fairfax District, it is now possible to get your jam on while pondering the … Continue reading →

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Tonight!!! Salon de L.A. Holiday Variety Show at Blind Barber

Posted on December 10, 2023 by Elise Thompson
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Yoshiki Dazzles With Private Performance At Launch Party For His Self-Directed Concert Film And Pommery Champagne Edition

Posted on November 11, 2023 by Bob Lee

Yoshiki, the prolific composer and multi-instrumentalist whose solo Requiem Tour hit the Dolby Theater last month, threw a party at the Ross House in the Hollywood Hills  last weekend. The event celebrated the release of a new concert film, his … Continue reading →

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This is Halloween Week! Shows, Parties and Music!

Posted on October 25, 2023 by Elise Thompson

There are so many events happening around LA this week. How do you know which ones are cool and which ones suck? Let your friends at The LA Beat guide you. WEDNESDAY, OCT 25TH – TUESDAY OCT 31ST DELUSION THEATER … Continue reading →

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