Contest: Win Tickets to White Rabbits at the El Rey Theatre (Mar. 28, 2012)

  The White Rabbits are on their third studio album, Milk Famous, and now they’re ready to give Angelenos a taste of their new stuff live when they play at the El Rey Theatre on Wednesday, March 28. The Brooklyn-based band combines Midwestern roots with their eclectic musical backgrounds to produce what can only be […]

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Sandra B. Olinger
Contest: Win Tickets to Todd Snider at the El Rey Theatre (Mar. 30, 2012)

Todd Snider will be playing the El Rey Theatre on Friday, March 30.  The East Nashville based alt-country folk rocker is on tour in support of his new album Agnostic Hymns & Stoner Fables.  There’s nothing typical or nice about this Americana rocker though, he’s got some bad ass inspirational songs and musical tales to […]

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Emily Saex
Contest: Win Tickets to Nit Grit and Two Fresh at the El Rey Theatre (Mar. 23, 2012)

Nit Grit and Two Fresh reign supreme on the El Rey Theatre stage on Friday, March 23.  The killer music combo team up for The No Antidote Tour, and are rolling into LA for just one night.  Nit Grit aka Danny Beall, brings the bone crushing dubstep beats while Two Fresh aka twin brothers Kendrick […]

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Emily Saex
Contest: Win Tickets to Jovanotti at the El Rey Theatre — March 17, 2012

Hailing from Italy, Jovanotti will be gracing Angelenos with his unique artistry that delivers lyrics in a half-sung, half-spoken style. The Tuscan singer and songwriter Lorenzo Cherubini (professionally known as Jovanotti) has been an international superstar since the 80s, starting out as a DJ and slowly evolving into the mesmerizing artist he is now. He’s […]

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Sandra B. Olinger
Contest: Win Tickets to Apparat at the El Rey Theatre (Mar. 12, 2012)

Apparat aka Sascha Ring plays the El Rey Theatre on Monday, March 12.  This German electronic musician brings the classical inspired ambient atmospherics to a new level, and is known for kickass live shows with a full band.  Germans and electronic music go together like bread and butter, and Apparat is no exception.  ESP and […]

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Emily Saex
Roky Erickson at the El Rey Theatre – Photos – March 1, 2012

The legendary father of psychedelic rock Roky Erickson, played the El Rey Theatre on Thursday, Mar. 1.  The Austin, Texas native and founding member of the 13th Floor Elevators has been rocking since 1965. Although much older now than in his prime, Roky still puts on a genuine and engaging performance straight from the heart. […]

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Sandra B. Olinger
Contest: Win Tickets to Lagwagon at the El Rey Theatre (March 11, 2012)

Hailing from Santa Barbara, Lagwagon will be journeying south to the El Rey Theater on Sunday, March 11 to provide fans with loads of their catchy and infectious punk sound. Rock out to the quintet’s massive punk beats and score your tickets for $20 for the all ages show. To get the show started, Cobra […]

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Sandra B. Olinger
Contest: Win Tickets to Punch Brothers at the El Rey Theatre (Mar. 10, 2012)

Brooklyn based Punch Brothers play the El Rey Theatre on Saturday, March 10.  On tour in support of their recent album release Who’s Feeling Young Now? they’ll be lighting up the stage with some new jams.  They’re a little bit folk/blue grass and a little bit rock n’ roll soul, so let the bounce of […]

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Emily Saex
Contest: Win Tickets to Saul Williams with CX Kidtronik at the El Rey Theatre (March 8, 2012)

Music is nothing more than spoken words over beats, and Saul Williams provides nothing but a true voice with his unique performances that blends poetry and hip-hop. Known for his leading role in the 1998 indie film, Slam—Saul Williams releases music because he doesn’t trust the music industry’s choice of what constitutes good music. He’ll […]

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Sandra B. Olinger
Contest: Win Tickets to Roky Erickson at the El Rey Theatre (Mar. 1, 2012)

The legendary father of psychedelic rock Roky Erickson plays the El Rey Theatre on Thursday, Mar. 1.  The Austin, Texas native and founding member of the 13th Floor Elevators has been rocking since 1965.  Don’t miss your chance to see this psych rock pioneer live in action!  The Night Beats and DJ Chris Ziegler from […]

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Emily Saex
Lana Del Rey – Born to Die – Album Review

The ubiquitous Lana Del Rey:  Internet meme, late night comedy fodder and sex icon for the blogging generation.  It’s a story that could be told in anecdotal headlines or a simple Google image search. From SNL to Letterman and MTV to NME, Del Rey’s meteoric rise to fame is nothing short of a bona fide […]

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Sandra B. Olinger
Contest: Win Tickets to Groundation at the El Rey Theatre (Feb. 11, 2012)

Get ready to fill your ears with the reggae sounds from Groundation. This Northern Cali band will be making their way south and touching down upon the El Rey Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012 for their 12th annual “Bob Marley Tribute Tour” with The Lions opening everything up. Reggae at heart, expect to hear some jazz […]

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Sandra B. Olinger
Contest: Win Tickets to Anthony Green at the El Rey Theatre (Feb. 9, 2012)

Anthony Green brings his Beautiful Things Tour to the El Rey Theatre on Thursday, Feb. 9.  A little experimental indie rock here, a little folk pop there, the Circa Survive front man mixes it up musically when he flys solo.  Anthony is also working in conjunction with keep-a-breast.org to promote breast cancer awareness and a […]

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Emily Saex
Contest: Win Tickets to Dengue Fever at the El Rey Theatre – Jan. 27, 2012

Dengue Fever will be hitting the El Rey Theatre on Friday, Jan. 27 in support of their new album Cannibal Courtship. The band draws heavy influence from 60s Cambodian pop and have created a unique musical sound with their special blend of surf psych-garage rock soaked in sweet pop. Singer Chhom Nimol is also one […]

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Emily Saex
Contest: Win Tickets to Theophilus London at the El Rey – Jan. 22, 2012

  Theophilus London at Club Nokia – Photo: Wei Shi Theophilus London burst onto the scene with last year’s hit album Timez Are Weird and now he’s touching down upon the City of Angels and bringing his funky vibes and slick lyrics with him this Sunday, Jan. 22 at the El Rey. Rooted in hip-hop, Theophilus London’s […]

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Sandra B. Olinger
Meshell Ndegeocello at El Rey Theatre – Photos & Show Review – Jan. 6, 2012

Meshell Ndegeocello put on a mesmerizing performance at the El Rey Theatre this past Friday, Jan. 6 opening with one of her classic Prince covers. The multi-faceted singer/songwriter played a variety of songs from old to new, slow to fast and funky to melancholy. Her rich deep voice could be heard and felt throughout the […]

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Sandra B. Olinger