BLVD&AVE

OH HEY!

2008-08-06T18:23:00.000-07:00

So who on earth still made an obligatory stop by BlvdxAve in the past month? I sure haven't... I don't think any of our bloggers have. What the f- happened?! Oh yeah, summer love and heartbreaks happened. Did the government establish recession yet?

I hope BlvdxAve still has an audience; otherwise this post would merely be for my own viewing pleasure. So, I've got these friends from Sacramento who are on a mini-tour in Southern California. They just threw a thrashing performance at my friend's house show in San Francisco (where I no longer live).

Check out Ihabial... they're math/indie rock-ish.
Also from Sacramento is Lite Brite. I didn't catch a good portion of their performance, but they've got this impressive cover of Pink Floyd.

Cafe Mariposa @ Echo Park. Fun starts @ 7:30 but it'll cost ya $5. They've got some other local talents stacked in the lineup too.

(Uhh.. let's try to revive this damn blog?)

Yours Truly,
Menchie

Feels Weird: Long Beach

2008-07-10T18:27:00.001-07:00

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Gonzo: The Life & Work of Hunter S. Thompson

2008-06-11T14:46:00.000-07:00

NO COMMENT AT THIS TIME
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F Yeah Tour: America

2008-06-11T12:11:00.000-07:00

I dont think every band is playing at every stop. But they are driving a Veggie Oil & Grease fueled bus; & that's great!

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
F Yeah Tour

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Grand Ole Party: Long Beach

2008-06-06T14:00:00.000-07:00

Grand Ole Party will be performing in-store at Fingerprints on the nineteenth of June at seven in the p.m.

"They blend a classic Bessie Smith influenced old-time jazz vocal, snuggled up with a fiery indie rock flair, ala Karen O. of the Yeah, Yeah, Yeahs, and all of it nicely layered into a weird early 90s alternative-ska meets current indie rock melange." + Fingerprints

FOR MORE INFORMATION
VISIT FINGERPRINTS:

4612-B East 2nd Street
Long Beach CA 90803

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The Smell: Los Angeles

2008-06-06T13:55:00.000-07:00

I post this well aware that The Smell is no longer LA's "underground" indie music venue; it happened a while ago. If you haven't noticed, take a look at the surrounding area ... they've cleaned up.

Regardless this show will be great.

& Abe Vigoda has a BLOG; why not? Check it out.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
No Age
Mika Miko
Abe Vigoda

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Are You Experienced?

2008-06-06T13:00:00.000-07:00

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Hassan Rahim's Birthday: Los Angeles

2008-06-06T12:55:00.000-07:00

You know its special when there are three different flyers.

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Shag Hollywood: Los Angeles

2008-06-06T12:50:00.000-07:00

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Exhibit A: MARIJUANA

2008-06-06T02:56:00.000-07:00

My favorite photograph this week, for obvious reasons. I love achievements.

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FIND HIM

2008-06-05T00:50:00.001-07:00

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Live Science

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MATH at The Academy: Long Beach

2008-06-05T00:26:00.000-07:00

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

The Academy
433 East First St.
Long Beach CA 90802

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Thee Dandy Lions: Long Beach

2008-06-05T00:13:00.000-07:00

In an attempt to document their existence i will briefly review their history. Formerly known as Smash Your T.V. then Business Cats, they are now Thee Dandy Lions. In addition to the originals, Bryan Gerhart & Michael Stein, Felix Chavez will be on the guitar/vocals, and Steven, whose last name I do not know, will be playing drums.

DiPiazza's
5205 E. Pacific Coast Highway
Long Beach CA 90801

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Thee Dandy Lions

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LOVELIGHT: Philadelphia

2008-06-04T23:37:00.000-07:00

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
The LOVELIGHT Party

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The Royal Bakers: Philadelphia

2008-06-04T22:58:00.000-07:00

B&A's most attractive bake the finest goods in Philly.

The latest is that Naeem from Spank Rock diggs his special order Birthday Cakes.

I'm personally into their Too Black for BET Cakes.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
The Royal Bakers

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Reading List: SUMMER 2008

2008-06-04T22:21:00.000-07:00

I would read this as an informative background guide on the following suggestions. The "social history" of the subject matter is helpful in understanding the authors and their personal point of views. Insightful and educative. Be optimistic while reading it because it is bias, but hey, its ACID.

Needless to say, lysergic acid diethylamide has inspired the list. Generally speaking, they aren't assigned books you'll have during the school year. I was lucky enough to be assigned Huxley in high school but you'd be pretty lucky to get Kesey in an institution.

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LSD Glimpse: VIEW IN FULL SCREEN

2008-06-04T22:18:00.000-07:00

After forcing my Pops to watch this video; i saw the most innocently bewildered look on his face. Priceless.

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JUSTICE - STRESS

2008-05-02T01:32:00.000-07:00

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DESIGNER DRUGS: LOS ANGELES

2008-04-30T00:59:00.000-07:00

BLOW UP 3 YEAR ANNIVERSARY: SAN FRANCISCO

2008-04-29T21:22:00.000-07:00

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MARIJUANA PROPAGANDA POSTER BY HARRISON

2008-04-18T15:15:00.001-07:00

OH MAN, MEET THE ARTIST

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BLOW UP: San Francisco

2008-04-18T14:26:00.001-07:00

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Art Center: Pasadena

2008-04-18T01:23:00.000-07:00

CLICK THE IMAGE TO ENLARGE

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HOUSE SHOW: San Francisco

2008-04-15T18:23:00.000-07:00

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EUROLLIN'

2008-04-14T23:33:00.000-07:00

THE TAKE THAT GANG IS HAVING A FIELD TRIP.

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