Silverlake was sunny and cool on this Sunday afternoon. Raheem Cohen played nice smooth grooves which was a beautiful way to start the day. Future Ghost had a Silversun Pickups vibe, not just because they’re a 3 piece, but because of their smooth indie rock jams. Tommy Santee Klaws soothed the crowds with an eclectic world folk vibe that was sweeter then honey in a warm cup of tea. By 3pm the 2,500 crowd count from Saturday was likely to have been matched once again. One trick Pony provided trippy folk rock that’s like a pop rock explosion for your ears. The Swarms performed their 1st ever show outside the Jubilee illegally, rousing a small crowd with their a 60’s Psychdelic rock. Unfortunately, their jam was shut down by the police. Slang Chickens rocked it up with a proto Ramones style. The Black Apples exude a Chris Robinson-jamband vibe of dark pop surf rock. Their tunes are best described as kitchen sink rock. Crystal Antlers has perfected a indie rock style all their own and was the stand out performance of the day. Their unique thrashy style grows out of their garage sound, and is completely incomparable. The night fell as We Are the World danced and vamped Euro Electronic grooves to close out a glorious jubilee 2011.
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Sue Scrofa Serenades Silverlake Lounge This Thursday
Pop quiz: What does Sue Scrofa mean? Give up? I did too when asked this question. Sue Scrofa is the scientific term for our pudgy four-legged friend the pig, which just happens to be Southern songstress Alyssa Crisswell’s favorite animal. In 2006, the young musician started writing songs under this moniker, recording in her home state of Alabama while on breaks from college. Two years later, she released her first album, Alabamulance, and since has wrangled up some fellow musicians and relocated to Los Angeles. The band released its second album, White Cat, this past November. The album highlights Crisswell’s knack for writing (not to mention her beautiful, folk-goddess voice), as well as her strong Southern roots with appearances by instruments like the banjo and upright bass. Check out the quartet this Thursday, May 26, at Silverlake Lounge. $8. 21+. ~Katrina Nattress
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Silverlake Jubilee 2011 Day 1 review
The Silverlake Jubilee ran for a successful two days once again this year. Amazing local LA bands shined while a few visiting acts also brought home solid performances. Day one encompassed noteworthy performances from Rainbow Arabia, Summer Darling, Jail Weddings, and others. Read our Day one review HERE.
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He’s Your Brother, She’s Your Sister end spectacular residency
With themed nights, audience wardrobe suggestions and hoards of special guests, He’s My Brother She’s My Sister has turned its month-long residency at the Satellite into quite a spectacle. Though the residency will end with a show presented by The Deli on Monday, the band is showing no signs of loss in energy or creative ideas. Reflecting on the band’s energetic mix folk and psychedelic music, each week has presented a different theme based around the new single "Escape Tonight." The theme for last week’s sell-out show was "Escape Judgement" and featured appearances by Jenny O and performance artists Anna Oxygen & Cloud Eye Control. For the final show the theme will be "Escape to the Abyss" and the band suggests that attire be psychedelic and experimental. Guest performers will include Shakey Graves and DJ sets by Luke Top of Fool’s Gold and Mora Elian. Also scheduled to perform are Jared Mees & The Grown Children, Amanda Jo Williams, Featherbeard and Black Hole Oscillators. As if the free performances were not enough, He’s My Brother She’s My Sister will give away an an exclusive art-adorned souvenir USB card containing music and videos to the first 100 people who visit the merch table. The show is 21+. – Karla Hernández
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Saint Motel celebrates Judgement Day
LA Indie rockers Vanaprasta open for headliners Saint Motel at the Roxy Saturday night, May 21st, to celebrate Judgement Day. Saint Motel has an Indie Cult following that is rapidly expanding because of their recent UTube documentarian style videos about the world coming to an end. Vanaprasta has been gaining steam for quite some time and both these bands should electrify the stage, so if you’ve gotta go, what a way to end it. See the 2 out of 3 videos that have been released so far here:
~ Domino
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Silverlake Jubilee 2011
05/21 & 05/22 OV & Spaceland Productions Present The Silver Lake Jubilee Under The Bridge @ Sunset Blvd & Santa Monica Blvd in Silver Lake All Ages | $5 | Noon ’til 10pm Playing the Origami / Spaceland Productions Stage: – Geotic – Rainbow Arabia – Crystal Antlers – The Little Ones – Summer Darling – Jail Weddings – The Black Apples – Black Flamingo – Dante Vs Zombies – Slang Chickens – Future Ghost – Audacity – TRMRS – Pangea – Tommy Santee Klaws
Playing the second stage: – Ceci Bastida – Ximena Sarinana – We Are The World – Lady Danville – Very Be Careful – Love Grenades – Twilight Sleep – The Finches – One Trick Pony – Races – Restavrant – SISU – Marvelous Toy – boxViolet – Cobra Lillies
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Superhumanoids & OFF! sign up for NxNE
NORTH BY NORTHEAST announces the third wave of bands for the 17th edition of the festival, taking over Toronto June 13-19, 2011. NXNE has just confirmed that LA local punk heroes OFF!, will perform along with Devo, Stars, The Pharcyde, Land of Talk, Digable Planets, Descendents, and Men Without Hats. Newly announced as part of the NXNE Music Festival are HANDSOME FURS, previewing tracks from the new album Sound Kapital, GRIMES with her genre-bending pop, retro Manhattan garage-pop stars THE POSTELLES, Los Angeles four-piece SUPERHUMANOIDS, Portland folk outfit HORSE FEATHERS, Pixies tour mates IMAGINARY CITIES, action comic-punk band PEELANDER Z, Nashville garage punks HEAVY CREAM and critically acclaimed one-man band GUARDS. 17 Years, 650 Bands, 50 Stages, 40 Films, 75 Interactive Conference Sessions, 7 Days.
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Hot as Sun steams up LA
LA based band Hot as Sun is comprised of Jamie Jackson and Deborah Stoll whom are visual, conceptual, as well as musical artists. Their self-produced EP was released in November, 2010. The record’s blissed-out atmospherics and jagged hooks have already got the critics buzzing – with spins on KCRW’s Morning Becomes Eclectic. The duo formed in May 2010, and quickly turned their live shows into a five person celebration. They also have Go Go Dancers, Fortune Cookies, and Conga serenades to give the audience a variety of unexpected live treats which vary per show. Their latest video showcases the talents of their friends and danceability of their catchy hooks. ~ Michele McManmon
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Black Kettle steams ups with “Paint the Town” video premeire
Silverlake duo Black Kettle, who recently won The Deli’s Artist of the Month poll, are heating things up at Viper Room May 15th. Catch the easy pop stylings of Keeley Bumford and Kailynn West who have been compared to Tegan & Sara, and are riding a wave of indie success. The Deli Magazine is pleased to announce the premiere of their brand new video "Paint the Town". These ladies of the scene have been together since 2008 and are going strong. Catch them while you can!
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Naia Kete warms up Molly Malones
Pop/Soul singer Naia Kete has penned songs with some of today’s top songwriters including Olivier Leiber, Shelly Fairchild, John Forte, Peter Amato, and Stephony Smith all who have had Billboard Chart hits. Her funky, original, compositions and rich vocals grab your ears and enrich your soul. Check out Kete at her May residency at Molly Malones, Wednesday nights at 8pm. Michele McManmon
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Nico Vega goes on the road with She Wants Revenge
Alternative rockers She Wants Revenge will release their new album Valleyheart May 23rd. Their tour includes a show at The Roxy May 23rd, House of Blues in Anaheim June 17th, and wraps up at The Canyon Club in Agoura Hills June 19th. LA Indie favs Nico Vega will open. The powerful trio have gained momentum this past year with their thrashy glam-indie rock, playing Sunset Strip Music fest last year and has opened for Saint Motel, The Soundtrack of Our Lives,and Metric.