Tag Archives: indie rock

Live Review: Magic Wands & Drinking Flowers at The Echo

Posted on May 14, 2016 by Simone Snaith

Magic Wands played a homecoming show at The Echo last Monday after being on tour for several weeks with fellow local band Drinking Flowers, who now take over the Monday night residency. Originally a duo with guitarist Chris and singer/guitarist Dexy Valentine, … Continue reading →

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Live Review: Ex Hex & Sheer Mag at The Echo

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Simone Snaith

Last week, Ex Hex sold out The Echo, playing tunes from their truly enjoyable, upbeat album Rips. Described by some as power pop, the band frequently reminds me of The Cars, sans keyboards and with more guitar solos. The group’s three members – singer/guitarist … Continue reading →

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Album Preview: StaG’s “Don’t Check Out”

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Simone Snaith

StaG are an intriguing local band consisting of childhood friends Matt McGuire and Will Walden, who met in a tee-ball league. There’s an odd story behind the duo’s name that seems relevant to the lyrical theme of their upcoming album Don’t Check … Continue reading →

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Album Review: Betty Petty’s “Desperately Seeking Satan”

Posted on January 27, 2016 by Simone Snaith

Here’s another local band to watch: Betty Petty is singer/guitarist Caitlin Danenhauer with drummer Austin Ash, bassist Toast Artisan Bourgeoisie (nice), and lead guitarist JJ James Van Lieshout. The upbeat, edgy power-pop group has a new EP out entitled Desperately Seeking Satan, … Continue reading →

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Live Review: White Reaper at The Echoplex

Posted on December 30, 2015 by Simone Snaith

White Reaper hail from Louisville, KY and consist of singer/guitarist Tony Esposito, the Wilkerson twins Nick (drums) and Sam (bass), and keyboardist (and “bosstone” – he dances when there are no keyboard parts) Ryan Hater. The Polyvinyl Records website calls them “garage punk” … Continue reading →

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The Krampus Amongst Us!

Posted on December 13, 2015 by Billy Bennight

Downtown Los Angeles Art Walk on Thursday was a  special night or nacht for the “with it and happening folks”, as a motley group of disheveled furry faun like creatures gathered on Winston and Los Angeles Street in DTLA. Krampus … Continue reading →

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Album Review: Night Beds’ “Ivywild”

Posted on September 17, 2015 by Billy Bennight

Winston Yellen’s Night Beds started as a weird art project, if not a band, and the sophomore offering “Ivywild” is a departure from the well received folky Country Sleep. For the most part “Ivywild” chronicles the emotions of a broken relationship. But … Continue reading →

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Surf’s Up For The 8th Annual Surf Guitar101 Convention

Posted on August 6, 2015 by Billy Bennight

This coming Saturday 8th Annual Surf Guitar 101 Convention to be held Garden Grove Elks Lodge in Garden Grove, California from August 8th, 9am to 8pm. Think of this as your warm up to Tiki Oasis and a sure-fire way to get the … Continue reading →

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The LA Beat Interview: Hollis Brown

Posted on May 5, 2015 by Billy Bennight

Hollis Brown is a tuneful and bluesy band with an edge. This rootsy Indie Rock band hails from Queens, NY whose name is inspired by Bob Dylan, referring to “The Ballad of Hollis Brown” off of the album Freewheelin. “3 Shots”, … Continue reading →

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Live Review: Benjamin Booker at The Santa Ana Observatory

Posted on April 28, 2015 by Simone Snaith

Raspy-voiced rocker Benjamin Booker played the Santa Ana Observatory two weeks ago, after selling out The Roxy. Local band Small Wigs opened for him, playing to a tightly packed, enthusiastic crowd, in which I spotted (and mildly accosted, sorry) actor … Continue reading →

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