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Sonia Leigh on Country Music In L.A. (Yes, It Exists)

See also: *If You Don't Like Country Music You're A Blue State Elitist *Olin & The Moon: Cigarettes, Coors, And Startlingly-Sincere Alt-Country Atlanta-based artist Sonia Leigh is a master storyteller, whose truly-American songs are about the struggles and joy of daily life. Her sound melds classic country with rock and......
Father Tiger performs on the Boardner's patio; Credit: Diamond Bodine-Fischer

Father Tiger – Boardner's – 12/20/11

Better than...sitting around complaining about modern music and listening to your old Depeche Mode albums. Los Angeles-born synthpop duo Father Tiger tease their fans with sporadic YouTube videos and performance dates. Last night they played Kitty Kitty Bang Bang's XMESS party -- which doubled as a Toys for Tots drive......
Rae Deslich's neck

FYF Attendee Says Her Neck Was Pierced By A Flying Spike

See also: Our review of FYF Fest, September 3, 2011 On Labor Day at FYF Fest, Rae Deslich was enjoying the performance by the recently reunited dance-punk band Death From Above 1979. The 28-year-old Echo Park resident had gotten separated from her friends at the event, held at Los Angeles......
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Opeth – The Mayan – October 19, 2011

Opeth The Mayan October 19, 2011 Better than... your buddy's band who tries to do the same thing but should really stop trying. When you put the needle down on an Opeth record you get the urge to sit down in an oversized chair with a bottle of red wine......
Clownvis' Manager

Clownvis – Hollywood Improv – 8/24/11

Clownvis Presley, the King of Clowns Hollywood Improv 8/24/11 Better than: The real Elvis. Clownvis's act is hard to wrap your head around. He's an Elvis impersonator, but dressed like a clown, and one that does magic tricks and cover songs. Clownvis Presley (the King of Clowns), doesn't like to......