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Op Ed: Stay the F*ck Home!

Roy Jurgens
In 2013, UC San Diego professor/scientist Ajit Varki and University of Arizona geneticist Danny Bower wrote a book, Denial: Self Deception, False Beliefs and th...
The Echoplex on a typically packed evening.; Credit: Carl Pocket

Mitchell Frank: Not Much Will Change with Live Nation's Acquisition of Spaceland Presents

Roy Jurgens
In a move that will undoubtedly have a great impact upon Los Angeles’ live music scene, it was announced today that Live Nation has acquired Spaceland Presents, along with the Echo and EchoPlex. The multimillion dollar deal, which took eight months to consummate, gives Live Nation a stake at the ground level, something they’ve long sought. The acquisition can also be interpreted as a shot across the bow of the Goldenvoice/AEG ship, Live Nation’s main competitor. Live Nation and AEG can be likened to the King Kong vs. Godzilla of the concert industry, with almost 400 combined venues between them....
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Remembering the L.A. Riots

Roy Jurgens
This week brought with it the 27th anniversary of the Los Angeles Riots, when our city was on a razor’s edge after four LAPD officers stood trial for the horr...