Butthole Surfers – Charles Bradley – 400 Blows and Hands will play at The Echoplex this Saturday and Sunday

Clap Your Hands Say Yeah - Butthole Surfers - Charles Bradley - 400 Blows and Hands
will play at The Echoplex this Saturday and Sunday - August 27 and August 28, 2011

The Echoplex has announced that the Butthole Surfers and 400 Blows will play this Saturday, Aug 27 and (Clap Your Hands Say Yeah had to cancel because they could not get a flight out of New York due to the hurricane), Charles Bradley and Hands on Sunday, Aug 28.  Tickets are available through ticketweb.com. The NY based band, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah was one of the first artists to reschedule after the announcement of the Sunset Junction Festival cancellation; the event was slated for this weekend, Aug 27 & 28 and expected 60,000 attendees over the two days. The Silver Lake-neighborhood outdoor festival, which would have had its 31st year, was denied permits from the city of Los Angeles due to pass fees not being paid. It was a dramatic finale but many of the artists scheduled for the event adopted the adage of  "the show must go on"  and found new locations.

"It’s great that Clap Your Hands wanted to stay in the neighborhood,”  says Spaceland Productions president/owner of the Echoplex, Mitchell Frank. “I know they could have gone to a bigger room but they wanted to stay in the east side community. We’re happy to be able to accommodate the bands who will be performing this weekend."
 
The cancellation has also prompted several “store-parties” along the stretch of Sunset Blvd between Silver Lake and Echo Park.
 
"Strangely, it's bringing everyone together even more," says Neil Schield owner of Origami Vinyl who is also coordinating a handful of bands playing at retail stores in Echo Park that are in close proximity to the venues Echo and Echoplex, "We all just thought, why not make it a block party and have some fun. Make it closer to what Sunset Junction used to be like."
 
Electronic music artist and Los Angeles resident DNTEL, originally scheduled to perform in the Echoplex Saturday evening, was gracious enough to accommodate The Butthole Surfers and will be performing upstairs in The Echo.
 
A portion of proceeds from ticket sales at the Echoplex will go to 826LA a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting students ages 6 to 18 with their creative and expository writing skills, and to helping teachers inspire their students to write.

For more Information regarding upcoming shows: www.attheecho.com

 
SATURDAY, AUGUST 27, 2011
 
ECHOPLEX

DOORS:  9PM
BUTTHOLE SURFERS
400 BLOWS
PRESALE TICKETS: $22.00 - $25.00
TICKETS AT THE DOOR: $26.00
18+
 
SATURDAY, AUGUST 27, 2011
 
ECHO
DOORS 8:30PM
9PM GEOTIC
945 ONE AM RADIO
10:30PM DNTEL
PRESALE TICKETS - $11.00
TICKETS AT THE DOOR- $15.00
18+
**Followed by FUNKY SOLE (18+ OVER & FREE)
 
SUNDAY, AUGUST 28, 2011
 
ECHOPLEX
DOORS: 6:30PM
7PM  HANDS
8:30PM  CHARLES BRADLEY
10PM  CLAP YOUR HANDS SAY YEAH
TICKETS: $18

 

 

 

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Stench Radio music play list for the week of August 21, 2011

Top 25  - In no particular order -

Johnny Hootrock – Dead-Cute Girl
Demented Are Go – Daddy's Making Monsters
Sloppy Seconds – D.I.Y. Till We Die!
Honey Bane – Girl On The Run
The Lurking Corpses – Werewolf Queen
Angelic Upstarts – Teenage Warning
RF7 – Left 4 Dead
UK Subs – New York State Police
Rezillos – Somebody’s Gonna Get Their Head Kicked In Tonight
The Jam – The Modern World
Slaughter And The Dogs – Where Have All The Boot Boys Gone?
Hickoids – Queen Of The Bar-B-Q
Wire – I Am The Fly
Skatenigs – Chemical Imbalance
Buzzcocks – Ever Fallen In Love?
Bark Hard – Trip
Sparky & The Deadbillys – Hang Down And Die
G.B.H. – Kids Get Down
Lower Class Brats – Who Controls The Media
Adolescents – Things Start Moving
Gears – Four On The Floor
Sylvia Juncosa – Glass
Firehose – Anger
Antiseen – Psycho Killer
Bones Brigade – Grey Zone

The above list are some of the top played songs on Stench Radio.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The 2011 Sunset Strip Music Festival – Motley Crue – Public Enemy – Bush – plus guests in West Hollywood, CA

The Sunset Strip Music Festival kicked off Thursday night with a huge bang over at the House of Blues as hundreds turned out to celebrate Motley Crue’s career defining award recognition ceremony. The night began with a number of guests making their way to the stage sharing tales of their time spent with the Crue over the years; hilarity continually ensued.

Comedian Dane Cook even turned the event into a comedy hour as he roasted the Crue and spared no one as each of the four were put on the spot in their own dark ways. Ray Manzarek of The Doors who’s been a fixture on the LA rock scene since the 60’s made a brief appearance acknowledging Motleys importance to the 80’s rock movement before laying down Doors classics “Light my Fire” and “Riders on the Storm” on piano. David Johansen of the New York Dolls was the last guest of the night and the one to present the band with the Elmer Valentine award. The Crue looked full of energy despite being home less than 24 hours after a 2-month long tour, Vince Neil’s “Thank You” to the crowd spoke for the whole band as the gracious front man humbly accepted their distinguished award.

As Friday evening kicked off, more than a few hundred people had stormed the Sunset Strip heading in and out of every club catching their favorite bands. The two largest shows of the night were Ray Manzarek of The Doors at the Whiskey, while Buckcherry played just down the street at the Roxy.

Both shows packed in hundreds of fans turning each club into sweatboxes, where one man is rumored to have died during the Doors set. The two shows were a great way to get the right energy flow for the following days scheduled events, and as the street closed after the clubs let out it was only a matter of hours before the street fest party was to begin!

Saturday afternoon as expected was a rush of fans gathering early to stake their place front and center stage. The days diverse lineup was responsible for its equally diverse demographic of fans parading up and down the closed-off blvd. Newer bands like Black Veil Brides and Escape the Fate offered little substance while reformed UK rockers Bush rocked the masses with chart topping hit after hit. Lead vocalist Gavin Rossdale’s vocals were as strong as they were 16 years ago during the bands rise to stardom in the 90’s. Gavin made good use of the split crowd barricade as he climbed down and interacted with fans during their set. Years of inactivity had not slowed down Bush in the slightest; here was a band back stronger than ever. They were the surprise act of the day drawing thousands of fans to their stage like only a headliner could do and to add to the set of already popular hits, the UK natives did a cover of The Beatles classic “Come Together” which rocked the street fest as hard as it could have.

Hip Hop favorites Public Enemy brought the noise as their set made up of socially charged anthems rallied the masses into oblivion. Chuck D and Flava Flav worked classics in front of one of the largest crowds of the day finding acceptance in a mostly rock oriented scene. Their pleas for a social up rise were met with open minds and open hearts as they won over a new generation of fans with each song performed by them and their live band. Many young fans may have only been familiar with Flava Flav from reality TV programs, but after Saturday, Public Enemy’s lasting impression had been cemented in the youth.

The 2011 SSMF honorees known as Motley Crue put on a show that mirrored their Hollywood Bowl performance of 2 months ago. In fact, the band was playing the final show of that very tour on the Blvd where the band began exactly 30 years prior. Drummer Tommy Lee commented that he had stumbled out of every club within view many times over the years and was glad to be back home playing for the best crowd in the world. Their set opener Wild Side had all the ingredients of a 4th of July celebration as its pyro infused rigging set off a number of bangs jolting the capacity crowd. All members of the band were firing on all cylinders as they blew through hits such as “Dr. Feelgood”, “Shout at the Devil” and “Girls Girls Girls”. The piano driven “Home Sweet Home” brought out thousands of lighters just like it did back in 1985 as it became the most played video in MTV history, its effect is still felt live today. To add an electronic feel to their rock set, Motley invited Deadmau5 on stage and along for Tommy Lee’s drum solo roller coaster ride. Fans went nuts and cheered as the sight of Tommy and a man with a mouse head hanging upside down was one the world had never seen before. Never skipping out on dramatic theatrical performance art, the band sprayed gallons of fake blood into the crowd as they closed their world tour with the fan favorite “Kickstart my Heart”. The band looking exhausted after a 51-show tour completed in 60 days bowed and graciously thanked the ever-supporting Los Angeles hometown crowd as they made their way off stage, which presumably will be Motleys last show in the area for some time. Much like Ozzy and Slash of previous years recognition, Motley have earned their keep and rightful place in LA rock history, it is great to see them on top once again.

As the 2011 SSMF crowd began to spill out towards the parking lots, one could hear fans pondering the possibility of next years honoree and potential headliners. Could it be Gun N’ Roses, who will be celebrating their 25th anniversary of Appetite for Destruction, or possibly even Lemmy and Motorhead? We suppose only time will tell. Whoever it may be, it is gonna be huge!

-Louie Bones-
Big Wheel Staff Reporter


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Majorelle CD release show with Lysolgang – at All Star Lanes – Eagle Rock, CA

For many a mile stone in our lives is just graduating high school or not getting fired from a job more than two time in a year. However for a band a mile stone is just getting the songs you have wrote recorded and getting them put out on an album. Friday night marked that point in Majorelle's musical career.

The CD release party took place at the All Star lanes baling alley up in Eagle Rock (north part of Los Angeles). The bar area had a decent stage and a very generous bar that served up good drinks at a good price which provided the perfect back drop for this party.

Opening up the party was the Lysolgang. What is so appealing about this band is that they don't roll around with a lot of fanfare, yet the moment they take the stage they put on a good set that is tight and entertaining. The melodic mix of sound with a gravely voice really stood out as this three piece tore through their set.

Then is was time for Majorelle to take the stage to consummate their CD release. Playing the songs off their new CD that was released on Northeast Records, their no bullshit set lasted about 23 minutes that left the audience wanting to hear more. However Marjorelle would take the high road and end it right there while they were on top. Take a look at the short video to get some highlights from the show.


Some video from the show


Good Times !

 

 

 

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Punk Rock Academy Fight Song – A Riot Of My Own

Ahh Yes the riot. Probably one of the most over used cliched terms in Punk rock. I bet there are more Punk songs about rioting than there are country songs about driving tractors and being proud to be a redneck. Side note- I really do like country music, just not the lame derivative type that panders to the lowest common denominator but I digress.  Seeing the recent civil unrest in London brought this idea to mind-that the term riot within the context of Punk rock has become hackneyed and trite. Wow I must be some high brow intellectual to be putting together such a phrase and as a matter of fact I am wearing a tweed sports coat with elbow patches and smoking a pipe as I write this.

But watching the news and reading the paper lately kind of got me to thinking about this term that seems to really be one of the cornerstones of the Punk movement and at the risk of pissing of a lot of people I'm about to call bullshit on it. Holy Strummers ghost I just went there! Because really it does all go back to Joe, Mick, Paul and Topper( yeah I know it was Terry Chimes drumming on the first album-geez) and if anyone knows anything about me then you know that I worship at the church of the Clash oops I might have offended some religious types but it’s not really a church just a small alter in my garage. So anyway I am faulting White Riot for the proliferation of crappy songs about rioting or having a riot or going to a riot that have kept on coming until this day that really have nothing to do with social change. See its not the word riot that bothers me as much as the idea of “hey look at me Im pissed I think I ‘ll go and run around like a fool and loot and burn stuff” instead of being proactively involved in real change. As we all know Joe Strummers intent was to spur kids into action instead of just sitting idly by as the world and its injustices kept going. Don’t just think about what’s wrong with society but get off your ass and do something about it. However I disagree that getting up and physically throwing a brick through a window is the best way to affect social change. Maybe its because I went to school “to get more thick” or maybe it’s my weak throwing arm and bad aim, but I agree with the idea and not the action of rioting even if the act is the result of frustration from intolerable oppression not because your favorite team just won the championship. I know you can get further with rallies and demonstrations than you can by burning down your own neighborhood and looting a new flat screen and pampers. On a smaller scale I get it all the time at work when students complain to me about rules they don’t like or understand and I  tell them yeah you can break the rule or ditch class or tell someone to F-off or you can put together a rational argument or sign a petition and tell me which one gets you farther. Unfortunately they usually just drop the subject altogether and move on to some other drama of the day but just once I’d love them to try.

But as much as I’ve gone to school to get thick, I’ve also thrown a brick-kind of. It was the summer of 94 or 95 and it was at the BlockBuster Pavillion in the lovely metropolis of Devore. It was the great Punk Show Riot started by security hating Guttermouth and ended by Face to Face who encouraged everyone to “fuck it and get on stage”. So I did. So I bulled my way to the front and attempted to climb up the beer and sweat soaked stage where I was eventually pulled up by the arm of Trevor Keith and then...security started spraying us with fire extinguishers and the sheriffs deputies showed up. Obviously there was no big social cause for this behavior, no protest against tyranny  just a bunch of half drunk overheated kids. When I got home later the evening I found my mom watching aghast as the the eleven o’clock news detailed the riot at the punk rock concert-those damn weird troublemakers. “UH, no mom I wasn't at THAT concert I was somewhere else.” So there you have it I’m a bit of a hypocrite i was part of a riot. But really I do believe that we as Punks can be agents of change, music can make a difference I just hate seeing something so cool being defined by mindless idiocy. So no I dont really blame The Clash for anything and I do like some songs about rioting. I guess songs just sound cooler with the word riot instead of proactive change or rational protest. I've yet to hear an inspiring song about signing petitions. It just bothers me that rioting is usually just morons breaking stuff and didn’t Limp Bizkit have a song called “Break Shit”. And really nobody wants to ever be linked with Limp Bizkit-do they?

-Daniel N-

 

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The Spiritual Bat – Cruel Machine

Italy might just be the new breeding grounds for the next generation of Goth influenced rock music if The Spiritual Bat has any say. It’s been a long time since there have been any notable Goth releases coming out of Europe that aren’t too heavy on the electronic side or too cheesy for everyday consumption; that was until Cruel Machine dropped earlier this year. At first glance, the album artwork alone is proof enough that this records tone will be a dramatic one at best, finally album art that compliments the music itself! Oh so tragic, cake on the pale makeup and fix your eyeliner, shadow dancing will now commence.

Now this may not be the most original sounding album of the decade, but like they say, if you’re gonna rip, rip it from the best, the duo that is Spiritual Bat have done just that. The obvious Siouxsie stylings are there from the get go as is more than an ounce or two of Catastrophe Ballet era Christian Death. High pitched wails battle thundering drum and bass beats that could move your hips like any classic Goth club hit dating back to the early 80’s. Sinister synth action lends it self to the often reverb and effects heavy guitar lines swishing through the majority of tracks here. The ultra dark 80’s formula is written all over Cruel Machine, and why not? It worked extremely well then and still does nearly 30 years later. Atmosphere heavy songs are the easiest to enjoy in this genre, and the band clearly are aware of it, maybe to a point of over doing it. Cruel Machine isn’t breaking new ground, but it’s definitely doing the Goth scene a favor by producing guitar heavy music that could inspire younger bands to pick up on the bands that made the music exciting to begin with. Any fan of early Siouxsie or the usual suspects like Christian Death and Sex Gang Children will dig Cruel Machine.



 

 

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