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Free ‘Underground’ Concerts and Shows The Latest Trend in California

Brothers Collective, Kid Bloom, Hypnotic Hyena Crush it in Echo Park Free admission, free beer and wine. Host gallery The MIME in Echo Park was abuzz with a couple of hundred music lovers and it was welcoming to new artists, creative types and up-and-comers.  The purpose?  Simply to hear some new bands play some new music. Kid Bloom, The Glam Skanks, Hypnotic Hyena and The … Continue reading Free ‘Underground’ Concerts and Shows The Latest Trend in California

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The Posies to Release ‘Solid States’ and U.S. Tour Kicks off April 28

By JOHN DALY – SEATTLE, Wash. — The Posies will release their first album in six years and will launch a tour to support the album, Solid States, due May 20. “So many things have changed, either by choice or by circumstance, in the six years between this album and the one before it,” the Posies‘ Ken Stringfellow said while discussing Solid States.  The band’s last … Continue reading The Posies to Release ‘Solid States’ and U.S. Tour Kicks off April 28

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The Woggles Take The 1960s Sound to The West Coast in May

Mighty Manfred and the rest of the Woggles will be hitting the West Coast in May. The Woggles play the Regent Theater in Los Angeles on May 19; they play the Fillmore in San Francisco on May 20; the Woggles move on to The Neptune in Seattle on May 22, and play Dante’s in Portland, Ore., on May 23. They’ve got that groovy sound and … Continue reading The Woggles Take The 1960s Sound to The West Coast in May

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The Reluctant Apostles Hit the Mark at Molly Malone’s

By DONNA BALANCIA The Reluctant Apostles are on the mark.  Katey Sagal is a compelling and fun front woman, playing bongos, guitar and even the ol’ drumstick on a music stand  — yes — but of course, it’s the way she smacks it.   And it’s clear with her Gibson guitar and nice ride that Sons of Anarchy and probably her extensive experience on the … Continue reading The Reluctant Apostles Hit the Mark at Molly Malone’s

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The Dogs Rock The Redwood, Release ‘Ain’t Going Nowhere’

By DONNA BALANCIA – A night at the Redwood Bar and Grill always turns out great. The food is 5-star, the bands are 5-star, the staff is amazing and attentive and if the music and entertainment are up to par, you’ll have the night of your life. “This place is the best,” said patron Vince, who recently attended a show that included Cheap Tissue, The … Continue reading The Dogs Rock The Redwood, Release ‘Ain’t Going Nowhere’

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