photography by Carlton Beener OK Go performed at the Fonda last Friday, May 21. If you’ve never seen OK Go live but are familiar with their videos you can probably predict what their live show will be like. However, the band has more to offer than just slick videos and singer Damian Kulahs was quick [...]

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photography by Carlton Beener Drums ruled the night on Saturday, May 15 when 30 Seconds to Mars took over the Greek Theater in Los Angeles. Street Drum Corps warmed up those who arrived early enough to see them. Neon Trees and Shiny Toy guns filled out the bill. An Asian drum group dispersed amongst the [...]

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photography by Carlton Beener Seattle bands Murder City Devils and Constant Lovers came through town last week with stops at the Glasshouse and the freshly renovated Henry Fonda Theater. The two band bill seems a rarity these days, especially in this city. The crowd at the Fonda seemed almost non existant during Constant Lovers with [...]

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photography by Carlton Beener The Specials returned to Los Angeles Thursday, April 16 for their first full U.S. gig in 29 years. The almost original lineup (sans Dammers), while a little more grey, were in top form. The crowd was a mix of young and old, many younger than the songs they were there to [...]

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photography by Carlton Beener You might not realize but Anti-Flag has been around for over 20 years. That’s longer than half the people in the audience Friday night when they played at the Henry Fonda in Hollywood. Aiden, the Cancer Bats, Broadway Calls and Trash Talk all came along for the ride. The less than [...]

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Thrice performing to a sold out crowd at The Avalon on November 23, 2009 with openers The Deer Hunter and Polar Bear Club.

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The Bravery performing at The Wiltern on November 5, 2009 with Living Things and The Dustys opening the show.

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The Sounds performing at The Wiltern with openers Shiny Toy Guns and Semi Precious Weapons.

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Phoenix played The Greek on September 16, 2009. Opening was Metric and Los Angeles locals The Soft Pack.

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Rock The Bells 2009 with:

Chali 2na
Tech N9ne
House of Pain / La Coka Nostra
Sage Francis
Supernatural
Super Cr3w
Reflection Eternal
Big Boi
Slick Rick
The Roots
Busta Rhymes
Nas @ Damian Marley
RZA
Ice Cube

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