October 16th, 2008 Written by: Craig · No Comments
“Arpsnarpflarpbarpgarpnarpdarpmarp means, ‘I love you.’” If you’re an alien in Jonas Oppenheim’s debut musical Earth Sucks.
This latest stage play, from the award winning playwright, is a fun trip back to teenage love and an adventure with people from “a galaxy far, far away”.
“The story was inspired by The Carpenter’s song ‘Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft’ and David Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust concertâ€, said Oppenheim, during an interview after Sunday night’s show.
A large cast, of over a dozen characters, are squeezed onto the cozy Art|Works theatre stage. Echo Bell, played by Emily Stern, is an all American teenage girl. She’s tired of her loser boyfriend, sick of home life and thinks everything on Earth basically sucks. With her head in the stars, she’s visited by a runaway rock band from space, the Citizens of Earth.
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Does tonight’s line up satisfy you? Take a look.
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September 18th, 2008 Written by: Brian · No Comments
Geez, remind me next week to sacrifice a chicken to the Concert Gods because this weeks’ on sale list is, umm, lacking. Frankly, let’s just get to it because the quicker we are done, the quicker we can all get to tracking down a live chicken over the internet (target.com maybe?).
-For you country fans out there, this weekend will prove very fruitful for you. Not only is Merle Haggard coming to Anaheim for a show at the Grove on December 4th (on sale Saturday at noon for $40-$65) but you also get the dynamic duo of Alan Jackson and Trace Adkins (soon to be star of that “An American Carol” movie that I saw a preview of last night and looks, ummm, well, the Zuckers have lost a step) playing the Citizen’s Bank Arena in Ontario on November 23rd. Raise up your hats and give a big yee-haw when tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m.
-A pair of female lead singers are stepping out on their own for some upcoming solo shows. Rilo Kiley songstress Jenny Lewis will play the Orpheum Theater in Downtown LA on October 30 while Dresden Dolls leader Amanda Palmer will headline the Henry Fonda Theater on December 16th. Tickets for both shows go on sale Saturday at 10am and each ticket will be in the $30ish range.
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It’s Thursday, all right. Just look at this line up.
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The list of artists playing tonight is legendary. Try and catch one of these shows if you can! Here is your music for tonight:
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LA.CityZine brings you the plush, melodic rock sounds of Long Beach band, Repeater, as part of our Know Your LA Bands series. Although Long Beach may be well known for a scene bursting of ska and punk bands from the 90’s, two former members of The Main Frame have decided to join forces with others and focus on the other genres that helped pave the way of the 80’s and 90’s. Today, Repeater infuses the elements of new wave and post-punk rock and breathes smooth shoegaze into their sound. With rich chords, meticulous guitar riffs and artful drumming, this band manages to carefully slide dark lush tones under a juxtaposition of rough rock vocals and pop choruses.
Repeater plays home sweet home at The Prospector, this Saturday, September 20th. Alongside bands, Romance and Sleepmask, they take the stage at 10:00pm. Be sure to catch a great show. However, if your schedule happens to be that unfortunate, they’re also playing LA on September 21st at Mountain Bar and September 24th at Club Moscow. You have no excuse now! Until then, check out this interview with the band as well as their video to “Killing Without Question” below!
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Holy crap, it’s a packed night of music for a Tuesday! Summer is saying goodbye in the nicest way possible. Check out this awesome round up for the bands playing in LA tonight - with times, directions, ticket info and more!
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Free stuff is the best stuff. Here are your free shows for the week!
Monday, September 15
- My Imaginary Friends, Northstar Session | 10:00 pm at Silverlake Lounge |Â Info Here
- Dios (malos) | 9:00 pm at Spaceland |Â Info Here
- Death to Anders, Radars to the Sky, The Transmissions, The Monolators | 8:30 pm at the Echo | Info Here
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You know what day it is. The glorious Monday of FREE shows!
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If you thought last night’s selection was great, just look at all the substance in tonight’s! Here is round up of all your glorious bands playing in LA - with times, directions, ticket info and more!
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Holy rockness! This Thursday is packed! So many bands, so little time. Also, our friends, Gangi, have another show tonight. Be sure to check them out if you haven’t done so yet! Here’s the rest of your round up - with times, directions, ticket info and more!
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Not gonna lie - I’m fighting an urge to buy the 75 dollar tickets for Stone Temple Pilots. Check out the wonderful shows going on tonight!
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