Oh No! Oh My!, September 30th, Barnsdall Art Park, Los Angeles

Posted by Wordtothemothership on 23/10/2007 at 08:23 AM

After a string of dark, sweaty, late-night shows, I was ready for a nice Sunday afternoon concert in the park. I hadn't been up to Barnsdall, but looking out over all of Hollywood, I was glad it was one of those rare days in LA when you didn't feel like

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Girl Talk, September 28th, Echoplex, Los Angeles

Posted by Wordtothemothership on 14/10/2007 at 08:47 AM

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I'm not even sure how to write about this show. Girl Talk must be experienced. I'd heard about him months ago before Coachella. "He's a great mash-up DJ from Pittsburgh."  Uh, no thanks, I'll pass.  Then I lucked out and caught him at a festival in Barcelona in May.  3am

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Arctic Monkeys, September 25th, Hollywood Palladium, Los Angeles, CA

Posted by Wordtothemothership on 06/10/2007 at 11:24 PM

Arctic Monkeys Palladium.jpgI guess the Arctic Monkeys didn't like us.  After a surprising loud (punk!) set, they stormed off the stage without even considering an encore. It was immediate: last note played, house lights came on. Usually I can tell when the band is pissed at the crowd, but Alex Turner's Yorkshire

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Posted by Wordtothemothership on 05/10/2007 at 07:00 PM

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Editors, September 20th, The Fillmore, San Francisco

Posted by Wordtothemothership on 01/10/2007 at 08:05 PM

I've been in denial. I've known for months. Maybe even over a year. But tonight I could no longer ignore the truth. Mid-major indie rock shows are being ruined. I try not to be a snob about these things. I try to ignore it and enjoy the show. I try

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