If you’re in the mood for some white-collar schmoozing among music industry folks, then later this month you’re in luck. The Moodtyme Events company’s pre-Grammy mixer comes with a set by indie locals The Alternates and though it’s "disclosed to the public" we found a link where you can buy your way in for twenty bucks. In the off-chance a good connection can’t be made with these uber-powerful industry people, you’ll at least go home with an excellent set by a group we’ve had our ears on since this site began three years ago. Artistic consolation: check.
As you already know, The Deli runs in several major cities across the country, and when the Best Of poll comes around, this means mega, mega, mega traffic. While we love the attention (we really do) this often goes hand-in-hand with severe congestion and traffic outages which result in delays and balding. So just hold tight, Angelenos — we’ll let the rest of our sister sites go ahead of us until it’s our turn. If there’s anything we know how to do, it’s wait in traffic, amiright!? In the meantime, keep checking in for regular posting. Rock!
It doesn’t happen very often that a NON all star band plays its first show in a sold out Bowery Ballroom. This is the case of Cavemen, a brand new musical project born from two members of Brooklyn band The Subjects. However, we can’t really say that they sold out the Bowery, as on January 24 they are opening for Glass Ghost and White Rabbits… but still, this could be well interpreted as a sign from God! The band’s sound, reminiscent of a more psychedelic version of Bell and Sebastian or The Shins, definitely has appeal and potential. Simple song with beautiful melodies – that’s really all you need sometimes. Check out these guys’ demo 
