Long-time indie favorite Clap Your Hands Say Yeah brought its melodic, danceable anthems back to an appreciative LA crowd, making El Rey’s stage the second stop of the band’s latest U.S. tour. Toronto-based outfit The Darcys opened. Photos by Leslie Kalohi.
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CLAP YOUR HANDS SAY YEAH @ THE EL REY THEATRE
May 20th, 2012 · No Comments
THE BOXER REBELLION @ THE EL REY THEATRE
May 19th, 2012 · No Comments
London-based The Boxer Rebellion must have felt right at home at The El Rey Theatre with its largest crowd in the States yet. The band wrapped up its tour by playing some new tunes, many from The Cold Still, and a cover of Depeche Mode’s “Enjoy The Silence.” How is this band not signed? Nashville’s [...]
BEST COAST @ THE WILTERN THEATRE
May 19th, 2012 · No Comments
A sea of young, passionate fans filled The Wiltern Theatre, and so frequently showed their ardor that even Best Coast frontwoman Bethany Cosentino commented that the crowd was quite loud, and that she enjoyed it. Known for a trademark, “Californian” sound, Best Coast breezed through selections from albums Crazy for You, and The Only Place, [...]
THE DRUMS @ THE EL REY THEATRE
May 17th, 2012 · No Comments
The Drums wrapped up their US tour with two sold out nights at The El Rey Theatre. The hordes came early, left late, desperately wanting another encore. Openers Part Time and Craft Spells lived up to their role to warm up the crowd. Once Brooklyn’s The Drums took the stage, screams and shrieks almost took [...]
NICK WATERHOUSE @ EAGLE ROCK CENTER FOR THE ARTS
May 16th, 2012 · No Comments
Waterhouse has been on this planet for a mere 25 years but his homage to vintage soul feels like that of a lively octogenarian. This, indeed, was a happy nerd gathering of all things retro.
OFF! @ WHISKY A GO GO
May 16th, 2012 · No Comments
This foursome bring out the 18 year old, under-aged drinker in all of us. Part reverie and part release, an OFF! show is a lesson in musical history, a spectacle of punk-rock appreciation, a walk through the mosh-pit of memory lane.
DEER TICK + TURBO FRUITS @ EL REY THEATER
May 15th, 2012 · No Comments
On a night that promised tequila-filled amateurs roaming the streets and a “super moon,” many people were barring their doors, stockpiling ammunition and preparing to spend a quiet evening alone, but those brave souls who ventured to Deer Tick at El Rey Theater on Saturday night were handsomely rewarded.
RUFUS WAINWRIGHT @THE ORPHEUM THEATRE
May 14th, 2012 · No Comments
While the Orpheum Theatre’s stage was dark aside from several strategically-placed votives, Rufus Wainwright sang “Candles” in a capella from his latest creation Out of the Game produced by Mark Ronson. Oh, but as the lights went up, Wainwright raised the energy level with his distinct voice and smooth moves while looking spectacular in sunglasses, [...]
DELTA SPIRIT @THE FONDA w/TIJUANA PANTHERS
May 13th, 2012 · No Comments
Although no strangers to playing around town over the past few years, Delta Spirit’s relentless touring has helped it build a buzz that the band is now headlining and selling out shows. Friday was no exception. Opening the night were surf-rock Tijuana Panthers, who barreled through song after song with fuzzy aplomb. Although only performing [...]
THE WOMBATS @ THE EL REY THEATRE W/STATIC JACKS AND THE NEIGHBOURHOOD
May 10th, 2012 · No Comments
Brit pop, sweaty hair flying, and dancing filled The El Rey Theatre Tuesday evening. Everyone seems to be buzzing about the first opener The Neighbourhood with record executives in the house ready to sign. Static Jacks have been touring with its girlfriend The Wombats for many months and frontman Ian Devaney owns the stage. Screams [...]
