NEWS

Don’t miss the longest running show on The Sunset Strip—Steel Panter with special guests Perfect Dilemma & October Rage tonight!  Doors open at 9 p.m. and tickets are $15. This show is ages 18 and older.  www.hob.com

Tuesday, August 7 Goldenvoice, FYF and Burger Records present a record release party with So Cal punk rock legends Redd Kross with special guests Tijuana Panthers, Pangea and DJ Keith Morris (Black Flag, Circle Jerks) at The Roxy. Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15.  www.theroxyonsunset.com

Wednesday, August 8 KCRW’s DJ Valida brings the sounds of summer poolside to The Standard, Hollywood with her weekly showcase better known as Desert Nights. Performing in The Cactus Lounge this week—Husky, Races and The Sister Ruby Band. Performances begin at 7:30 p.m.  Admission is free.  http://www.standardhotels.com/hollywood

Super buzz band The Rambles return to the Viper Room with special guests Mostly Sunny and The Spreewells this Thursday, August 9. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 adv/$12 dos.  www.viperroom.com And for those stopping by the weekly Sunset Strip Market, you can bring your fresh fruit and veggie offerings on over to The Den for their special “Market Mixology” program. Let their friendly bartenders mix up a fresh concoction using your organic oranges, berries, tomatoes or basil. It’s delicious (and kind of nutritious!) www.sunsetstripmarket.com www.thedenofhollywood.com

KROQ presents post-hardcore imports Lostprophets with special guests Cherri Bomb, Kill The Complex and Life Down Here on Friday, August 10. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15. www.theroxyonsunset.com

Volcom presents epic stoner rockers ASG with special guests Voodoo Death Kiss, Adam’s Attic, and Mesia this Saturday, August 11 at Viper Room. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $12 adv/$15 dos.  www.viperroom.com

Sunday, August 12 The Roxy Theatre kicks off SSMF Week one day early with a special birthday show for Murderdolls frontman Wednesday 13. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $17.50. www.theroxyonsunset.com

**Get your rest because next week is going to be BIG! Marilyn Manson, The Offspring, Steve Aoki, Bad Religion, Black Label Society, Far East Movement, De La Soul, RZA, Hank III, X with special guest Ray Manzarek, Robby Krieger and Rich Robinson and MORE August 16-18.   www.ssmf.com

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--@brentXmendoza