August 2011

August 1, 2011

Picks of the Week: August 1-7

Jumpstart your week with a kick ass free show at The Roxy Theatre as prog-metal quintet Gemini Syndrome headline a bill featuring local favorites Valor & Vengeance, Jameson, Against All Odds, My Elysian and The Great Americon. Doors open at 9 p.m. www.theroxyonsunset.com

 

Mad about Paul Reiser? Best known for his work as an actor and stand-up comic, Mr. Reiser is also an accomplished musician. Who knew? Tuesday, August 2 check out this Renaissance man as he accompanies vocalist Julia Ford for an intimate seated performance at The Roxy. Doors open at 7 p.m. www.theroxyonsunset.com

 

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August 3, 2011

Former Frontman of The Ringers Joins New Tribe of Indians

Last week, former frontman of L.A.’s beloved garage-glam band The Ringers, Joe Hursley, returned to the world famous Viper Room for a CD release party with his brand new incarnation, Indians.  

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August 4, 2011

MUSICAL PRODIGY TOMMY WALTER ABANDONS SIDE PROJECTS IN SEARCH OF HIS OWN SUBLIME CURRENCY

Multi-instrumentalist Tommy Walter began his musical career as one of the founding members of trip-rock innovators the Eels. Since then Walter has moved on to producing, writing music for television and film, and fronting his own solo creative endeavor Abandoned Pools.

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August 8, 2011

Picks of the Week: August 8-14

What’s quickly becoming a weekly must for those “in the know,” Dayle Gloria’s Club With No Name delivers the “cream of the crop” in local musical talent. This Monday, August 8 is no exception with performances by up-and-comers Battle Tapes, Badwater and a DJ set by the sexiest couple on The Sunset Strip, Marc Jordan and Gina Katon of Gina and The Eastern Block. Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets are only $5. See what you’ve been missing. www.viperroom.com

 

Tuesday, August 9 the Whisky A Go-Go presents former Mars Volta drummer Thomas Pridgen and his new project The Memorials. Don’t miss this unique sounding, female-fronted, indie-prog powerhouse as they make their way down the coast to the fabled Sunset Strip. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10. www.whiskyagogo.com

 

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August 9, 2011

SSMF PREVIEW: BLACK VEIL BRIDES

In true “Behind The Music” style, Black Veil Brides moved to Hollywood following the rock n’ roll dream; and in three short years, the band has gone from being virtually homeless to having a major label deal, to performing at the 2011 Sunset Strip Music Festival alongside forefathers Mötley Crüe. 

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August 10, 2011

Tell Your Sunset Strip Story With Tickets From Concerts Past

The Sunset Strip is teaming up with StubStory.com to bring you a comprehensive history of the stories and ticket stubs from legendary concerts this boulevard has hosted.

Do you have a ticket stub from a show from the Whisky? Maybe the Key Club or Sunset Strip Music Festival? Send them in, even if it's from last week. We want to see all of your stories and ticket stubs from the past 40 years from The Roxy, The Viper Room, House of Blues, The Comedy STore and all The Strip venues.

Email your stubs and stories to sunsetstripstories@stubstory.com and look for the launch soon on StubStory.com!

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August 12, 2011

Roller Coasters And Set Times, SSMF Is Heating Up!

Organizers for the fourth annual Sunset Strip Music Festival have announced that 2011 honorees Motley Crue will be turning The Sunset Strip upside down this year and bringing the "360" vertical drum roller coaster direct to the boulevard!

The “360” features Tommy Lee being launched into multiple vertical loops while continuing to perform. To add to the insanity, Lee will pick a SSMF fan from the audience to join him for his crazy ride. 

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August 15, 2011

SSMF 2011 CLASS PHOTO

 Besides the big name headliners performing at this year’s SSMF street fest -- you know, Mötley Crüe, Bush, Public Enemy -- the clubs that line our fair Strip are also showcasing the best of the best in L.A.-based locals.  

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August 15, 2011

Picks of the Week: SSMF Edition

The wait is finally over!  SSMF week is here!  So call in sick, clear your schedule, and get ready to party because we have a whole week’s worth of officially sanctioned SSMF festivities planned just for you.  Here’s the breakdown…

 

Monday, August 15, Dayle Gloria’s Club With No Name presents: 8 MM, Butcher Babies, Automatique, Me Vs Myself and Pilot Touhill at the Viper Room. Plus DJ Elvis of Warner Drive. Doors open at 8 p.m. and tickets are $5. Ages 21 and older. www.viperroom.com Also tonight, The Roxy kicks off SSMF Week with Little Dragon. Doors open at 8 p.m. www.theroxyonsunset.com

 

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August 17, 2011

SSMF PREVIEW: ESCAPE THE FATE

From the blistering heat of the desert comes the blistering post-hardcore sounds of Escape The Fate.  And this Saturday, August 20 the SSMF will transport the “Sin City” boys from the Las Vegas Strip to The Sunset Strip, to perform on our outdoor stage alongside friends and rock dot pioneers Mötley Crüe.

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