March 9, 2010 The El Rey Theater, Los Angeles Whoever gave these guys a chance deserves a hand for being able to see it early. I first heard The Big Pink’s “Dominos” on the radio several months ago and really liked it. (And by “radio” I mean: KCRW). I’ve had an intuitive feeling about The [...]
Entries Tagged as ‘The El Rey’
February 28, 2010
Nico Vega Kicks It Up A Notch At The El Rey
February 26, 2010 The El Rey Theater, Los Angeles I love it when a band transforms a venue. I’ve experienced it before – that feeling that a venue I know so well, and associate with hundreds of other live performances, has been transformed into another band’s playground. For a moment you’re transported to an alternate [...]
September 2, 2009
Band of Skulls: Death by Diamonds and Pearls
The El Rey, Los Angeles September 1, 2009 This one’s gonna be quick because I’m in a hurry… I love Band of Skulls. I first met them during an acoustic performance and interview session at LP33.tv in July. They’ve actually been together for several years, morphing and evolving from one band into another until they [...]
