Photos by Walter Sy It was sort of a homecoming night as friends, family and fans gathered at The Troubadour for NO’s first show of 2013 in LA. The guys are finally back after touring like mad men and working on their album. Yes, that album we have been waiting patiently for! A few new [...]

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Photos by Walter Sy Don’t let the name fool you. There is nothing primitive about how Brooklyn’s Caveman play their inviting, cozy melodies. The show started with vocalist Matthew Iwanusa wishing Stefan Marolachakis a happy birthday. New songs were played, including “Shut You Down” and “In The City” that is on the new self-titled album [...]

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Photos by Walter Sy Still riding high off the success of Arrow, Heartless Bastards rocked the Troubadour. Charismatic Erika Wennerstrom can put you in a transfixed state with her vocal chops. For “The Arrow Killed The Beast”, opener Jonny Fritz and bandmate Josh Hedley joined in with the band for some harmonizing. Such an incredible [...]

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Photos by Walter Sy It wasn’t too long ago, Imagine Dragons was playing inside The Roxy during the middle of a hot day at the Sunset Strip Festival. Only a handful of people were there. Fast forward to this week and the indie rock band from Vegas headlined a sold out show at The Wiltern. [...]

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Photos and words by Walter Sy No more fears! Josh Ritter & the Royal City Band came to LA in support of The Beast In Its Track. The folk-rock singer/songwriter performed an enigmatic set, playing his heart crushing songs on one hand, followed by upbeat tunes the next, which the crowd took all in great [...]

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Photos and words by Walter Sy “We are The Men from New York! Let’s get this on!” These were the only words uttered by the band as the Troubadour was at full capacity and good/crazy times ensued. Vocal duties were shared by four members, Nick Chiericozzi (guitars), Mark Perro (guitars), Ben Greenberg (bass), and Kevin [...]

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Photos by Walter Sy Psychedelic and lo-fi rock beats filled The Echoplex as Unknown Mortal Orchestra brought the retro vibes with their latest II. Setlist: From The Sun Thought Ballune Bicycle How Can You Luv Me One At A Time Faded In The Morning No Need For A Leader Strangers Are Strange Jello and Juggernauts [...]

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Photos and words by Walter Sy “When the old one is burnt out, a new one rises from its ashes.” A quote suited for LA’s-own, Hunter Hunted (formerly known as Lady Danville.) as they made its proper debut for a sold out show at the Troubadour. The indie folk-rock duo continues to make intricate harmonies [...]

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Photos and words by Walter Sy It was a crazy night as fledglings LA band, Kitten, played a free show The Echo. The band have built such a big following that only the lucky few who came early were able to get inside. To get things going were the electrop pop sounds of Onuinu. Dorian [...]

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“Now this is how a rock band should be!” stated a guy at Hot Water Music’s sold-out show at the Echoplex. The band was like a machine all through the night, performing track after track with intense drive and force. Photos by Walter Sy Setlist: Remedy Mainline Flight & A Crash Giver State Of Grace [...]

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