Contest: Win Tickets to Wallpaper at the El Rey – Jan. 20, 2012

Wallpaper aka Ricky Reed hits the El Rey Theater on Friday, Jan. 20 in support of his new EP #Stupidfacedd.  Sweat, swagger and anything but tears!  With booming beats and bright pop to blow your mind, it’s time to get down and dirty on the dance floor.  Bass-tastic raptronic duo Speakers support.  Get ready to […]

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Emily Saex
Contest: Win Tickets to the Grouch at the El Rey Theatre (Dec. 18, 2011)

Calling all hip hop heads!  The Grouch brings his How the Grouch Stole Christmas Tour to the El Rey Theatre on Sunday, Dec. 18.  If you don’t already know who the Grouch is, get hip to it!  The Oakland native has been a hip hop force to be reckoned with since the mid 90’s- poignant, […]

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Emily Saex
Contest: Win Tickets to Baths at the El Rey Theatre – Dec. 17, 2011

LA’s very own Baths aka Will Wiesenfeld will be hitting the El Rey Theatre stage on Saturday, Dec. 17.  Layered, lush and ambient, one is easily ushered into the atmospherics of the electronic-acoustic jams of Baths.  Dntel, Raleigh Moncrief and DJ Sodapop support. Tickets to the show are $17-20 + service fees, doors at 8:00 […]

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Emily Saex
Contest: Win Tickets to Oh Land at the El Rey Theatre – Dec. 16, 2011

Oh Land aka singer/producer Nanna land Fabricius hits the El Rey Theatre on Friday, December 16.  Oh Land brings a myriad of sounds to the stage – from syrupy sweet finger snappin’ pop to jazzy ballads with electronic twists and turns.  Not afraid to reach out to the far corners of visual extremes either (balloons, […]

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Emily Saex
Contest: Win Tickets to Scratch Acid at the El Rey Theatre – Dec. 13, 2011

  Everything is bigger in Texas, and that goes for the noise too! Texan noise rockers Scratch Acid bring their yowling vocals and all the rambunctious rattling of dirty punk we all know and love to the El Rey Theater on Tuesday, Dec. 13.  Tickets to the show are $25 + service fees. Doors are at 8pm, show starts […]

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Sandra B. Olinger
Contest: Win Tickets to Lana Del Rey at the 987FM Studio (Private Performance) – Dec. 9, 2011

Sexy, sultry, ginger, goddess — all these words come to mind when the name Lana Del Rey is spoken. Brace yourselves boys and girls, the budding singer-songwriter is making her way to Los Angeles all the way from New York for a private studio performance at the 987FM studio in Burbank this Friday, Dec. 9 at 3 […]

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Sandra B. Olinger
Contest: Win Tickets to The Chris Robinson Brotherhood at the El Rey Theatre – Dec. 9, 2011

Get freaky with the Chris Robinson Brotherhood when they hit the El Rey Theatre on Friday, Dec. 9.  Good vibes and dancing feet are sure to fill the dance floor, so get ready to zonk out to the psych-folk blues jams of the brotherhood.  Now put your arm around your neighbor and show that you […]

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Emily Saex
Contest: Win Tickets to Scott Weiland at the El Rey Theatre – Dec. 7, 2011

Photo: DianaPrice.com Scott Weiland (the Stone Temple Pilots bad boy) is coming to the El Rey Theatre on Wednesday, Dec. 7. I wonder if he’ll be playing any songs from his latest release, The Most Wonderful Time of the Year — it features his versions of traditional Christmas songs. Hmmm, that would be kinda funny … perhaps he’ll play […]

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Sandra B. Olinger
Boris with Tera Melos at the El Rey Theatre – Photos & Show Review – Nov. 12, 2011

Hailing from Japan, experimental rock gods, Boris  took the El Rey Theatre by storm on Nov. 12, 2o11. Employing a unique blend of musical genres to create a sound like none other, the band impressed Los Angeles with their calm and cool demeanor, all the while exuding a badass, we-know-we-fucking-slay tone — and slay they did. Melding all the […]

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Sandra B. Olinger
Concert Tickets: Punch Brothers at El Rey Theatre – March 9, 2012

The Punch Brothers are bringing their dope bluegrass and whiskey-soaked tunes to the El Rey Theatre on Friday, March 9, 2012. From the mandolin, fiddle, banjo and more hearty instruments, the Punch Brothers thrown down the best progressive bluegrass hoedown you’ve never been to. We highly suggest you check out these guys for a damn good […]

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Sandra B. Olinger
Contest: Win Tickets to Plaid at the El Rey (Nov. 26, 2011)

London-based British electronic music duo, Plaid (Andy Turner and Ed Handley) will be heating up the El Rey this Saturday, Nov. 26. Opening up for Plaid will be John Tejada. Tickets to the show are $19 + service fees but we have a couple pairs up for grabs. Doors are at 8pm, show starts at […]

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Sandra B. Olinger
Contest: Win Tickets to People Under the Stairs at the El Rey Theatre (Nov. 19, 2011)

L.A.-based hip-hop duo People Under the Stairs have been making dope beats and busting clean rhymes since their first LP in 1998 and now they’re touring in support of their latest release Highlighters. Thes One and Double K will be doing it big in their hometown, so expect a bangin’ show that includes the likes […]

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Sandra B. Olinger
Mates of State with Generationals at the El Rey Theatre – Photos (Nov. 8, 2011)

Equipped with foliage covered instruments and a backdrop of vibrant flowers and puffy light-up clouds, Mates of State stopped by the El Rey to promote the release of their seventh album, Mountaintops. The husband/wife duo are practically indie-pop legends with their infectious harmonies and unique organ and drum arrangements. Their songs deliver bursts of joyful […]

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Sandra B. Olinger
Contest: Win Tickets to Boris at the El Rey Theatre (Nov. 12, 2011)

  Sometimes at the end of a long week one just needs to let their hair down and head bang. And we here at Grimy Goods have the perfect band for such a moment. Hailing from Japan, experimental rock band Boris employs a unique blending of musical genres to create a sound like none other, […]

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Sandra B. Olinger
Contest: Win Tickets to Ra Ra Riot at the El Rey Theatre (Nov. 10, 2011)

Ra Ra Riot will be making a stop on their Fall tour at the El Rey Theatre on Thursday, Nov. 10.  These Syracuse University cronies play some sweet, string enhanced indie pop/rock.  Having come a long way since banding in 2006 they are currently riding high on their sophomore album, 2010’s The Orchard.  Delicate Steve […]

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Emily Saex
Contest: Win Tickets to Mates of State at the El Rey Theatre (Nov. 8, 2011)

Mates of State at the Echo – Photo: Wei Shi Mates of State aka the duo of Kori Gardner and Jason Hammel will be hitting the El Rey Theatre on Tuesday, November 8 in support of their new album, Mountaintops.  This dynamic duo is sure to please with their special brand of organ/synth and drum-driven […]

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Emily Saex