April 2011

April 4, 2011

Picks of the Week: April 4-10

Promoter legend Dayle Gloria (a.k.a. “The Notorious One”) returns to the Viper Room tonight bringing yet another selection of rock n’ roll deliciousness. This week’s showcase features performances by Sex N Violence, No Thanks (with birthday boy Kenny Price), Thousand Watt Stare and the tactfully named Evil Beaver. Doors open at 8 p.m. And to really start your week right, this show is FREE! www.viperroom.com

 

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April 5, 2011

Boxwood Café Brings The Royal Celebration To The Sunset Strip With "Royal-Tea"

While you may not be invited to the royal nuptials between Prince William and Kate, you can enjoy their favorite pastime: afternoon tea. Discuss every detail of the wedding of the century, including the most amazing fridge ever, while enjoying a selection of teas and savory and sweet tea time bites at Boxwood Café’s recently launched “Royal-tea” service.

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April 6, 2011

RH Restaurant Announces Seasonal Spring Menu, New Executive Chef

RH Restaurant at Andaz West Hollywood has launched its seasonal spring menu. Keeping with its market-to-table concept, the restaurant’s new executive chef, Pierre Gornes, has created a menu that features seasonal vegetables and meats and showcases Southwest French cuisine.

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April 8, 2011

Week In Rewind: Gwen Stefani & Gavin Rossdale @ BOA, Dakota Fanning @ Il Sole, Rock History With Sunset Marquis GM

A Chat With the Sunset Marquis GM of 20 Years, Rod Gruendyke [Huffington Post]
Kingston Rossdale poses next to giant electric guitar [Daily Mail]
Dakota Fanning's Il Sole Night Out [Gossip Center]
New Cocktails at Eveleigh [EaterLA]
A Rocket to the Moon lands at the Roxy Theatre [OC Reloaded]

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April 11, 2011

Picks Of The Week: April 11-17

Monday, April 11 drag queen tribute band Tranzkuntinental joins Sunset Strip staples Steel Panther for a night of anything goes homage to the rockinest songs in rock. Don’t miss this claws out cat fight of tribute titans. Doors open at 9 p.m. Tickets are $15 for general admission. This show is ages 18 and older. www.hob.com

 

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April 11, 2011

DJ Tuesdae Takes Over Wednesdays @ The Cutting Room

Remember when Wednesday was only memorable because it wasn't Monday? Well, party promoter extraordinaire/musician/DJ Tuesdae and The Cutting Room are adding some much needed excitement to this underappreciated day with a new weekly night that celebrates the wild world of rock.

Brent X Mendoza checked out the inaugural event last week (April 6) and spotted drummer Samantha Maloney (Chelsea Girls, Hole, Motley Crue), photographer Genie Sanchez and a crowd of fans looking for a night of good old rock n' roll.

The party kicks off at 9 p.m. on Wednesday nights. Entrance is free. The Cutting Room is located in The Grafton hotel.

www.thecuttingroomla.com

-Photos: Brent X Mendoza

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April 14, 2011

Metal Matinee @ The Roxy Theatre

Legions of "metalheads," young and old alike, arrived early on Sunday afternoon to catch Metal Matinee at The Roxy Theatre. Presented by Scion, the latest edition of this free, all ages metal showcase featured performances by From Ashes Rise, Mind Eraser and Noisear.

Once that case of tinnitus clears up, plan for the next Scion Metal Matinee, scheduled for Saturday, May 14 at 4 p.m. For more information, visit www.theroxyonsunset.com

-Photos by Brent X Mendoza
 

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April 15, 2011

Week In Rewind: Duke's Revamps Its Menu; Janet Jackson, Jude Law Love Book Soup; Drew, Fergie Party @ The London

New York Restaurateur Adam Newton Overhauls Dukes on Sunset [The Feast]
Big Audio Dynamite @ The Roxy [LA Weekly]
Sheila Swift turns up all the knobs, rocks out on the Sunset Strip [Beatweek]
4.11.2011: Ceviche en El Standard de Hollywood [Standard Culture]
Updates on Duke's, Jim Morrison Lounge Under Construction [Eater LA]

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April 18, 2011

Sunset Strip Picks: April 18-24

Take the punch out of tax day with 50% off all cocktails, beer, wine by the glass and bottles at BLT Steak's Tax Relief. It’s the perfect excuse to pair a juicy aged Angus with a top shelf selection from BLT’s extensive wine list. Relief begins today at 5 p.m. www.bltsteak.com

 

PICK OF THE WEEK: One of rock n’ rolls most valuable players, Duff McKagan (GNR/Velvet Revolver), hits the Viper Room on Tuesday, April 19 fronting his own musical project, Loaded.  Don’t miss this rare chance to see a living legend in an intimate setting. Doors open at 8 p.m.  Tickets are $15. Stay tuned to TheSunsetStrip.com for an exclusive interview with the man himself. www.viperroom.com

 

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April 19, 2011

TheSunsetStrip.com Exclusive Interview with Legendary Bassist Duff McKagan

Tonight, one of rock’s most prized players, Duff McKagan, will take the stage with his band Loaded at the Viper Room. Celebrating the release of their new record The Taking, the band is also set to perform later this week at the third annual Revolver Golden Gods Award show, all this before embarking on yet another European tour. 

Driving home from a Deftones show in Seattle, McKagan was kind enough to phone in to TheSunsetStrip.com to discuss his current project, his storied career in rock, reality TV and the one musician who made him tongue tied.  

 

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