Category Archives: The Dance Floor

The Playlist, Upcoming Gigs

Klub Nocturno Is Back at Catch One on 6/15/24 + My Set List from Nocturno’s San Diego Show

Klub Nocturno Catch One June 15, 2024

On Saturday, June 15, Klub Nocturno heads back to Catch One in Los Angeles for five rooms of dancing. You can hop between Rock en español vs. cumbia, new wave vs. darkwave (where I’ll be DJing), Deftones night, Sad Bunny Night and disco. Tickets are available now. Click this link to get yours.

On Friday, May 24, I headed down to San Diego to play in the new wave vs. darkwave room at Klub Nocturno’s show at House of Blues. This was the first time I’ve played a club in San Diego and it was definitely a good night. The energy was fantastic, with people staying on the dance floor until the house lights went up. Plus, there were some great requests and a few cool band t-shirts that I read as requests.  Keep reading for the set list.

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Upcoming Gigs

Disco Matinee Is Back on June 2. Discount Advance Tickets Available Now

Flyer for Disco Matinee June 2, 2024 disco, funk, dance punk, Italo disco, hi-NRG

Ride a groove through Sunday afternoon at Disco Matinee on June 2. DJs Liz O. and Jus’ B bring a mix of disco, funk, dance-punk, Italo, hi-NRG and more to Grand Star Jazz Club from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m.

Discount tickets for this 21+ event are available now for $6.50 via Restless Nites. Click on this link to get yours now. Tickets will be available at the door on the day of the event for $8 (cash or Venmo accepted).

Grand Star Jazz Club is located at 943 N. Broadway, inside Chinatown’s Central Plaza. There is both lot and street parking in the neighborhood, plus, the venue is located right across from L.A. Metro’s A Line stop in Chinatown.

See you on the dance floor on Sunday, June 2.

Related: 

HERE’S WHAT I PLAYED AT DISCO MATINEE ON APRIL 7, 2024

HERE’S WHAT I PLAYED AT DISCO MATINEE ON MARCH 3, 2024

Happening in L.A., Upcoming Gigs

Happening in L.A.: Thursday, May 23 – Wednesday, May 29

Family of Light, Host Family, Rose Haze at Harvard and Stone Thursday, May 23, 2024

Just doing a quick update this week with a smattering of events happening in L.A. over Memorial Day Weekend and into next week. Thursday night, I’ll be playing tunes at Harvard & Stone alongside live performances from Family of Light, Host Family and the Rose Haze. Check out my previous post for more information on the bands playing. This is going to be a very fun night and I hope to see you there. Tickets are available now on Dice. Harvard & Stone is located at 5221 Hollywood Blvd and this is a 21+ event.

Keep reading to see what else is happening.

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Upcoming Gigs

I’m Back at Underground on May 31 for 2000s Nite

Club Underground 2000s Nite May 31, 2024

I’ll be heading back to the DJ booth at Underground on Friday, May 31 for 2000s Nite. Head down to Grand Star Jazz Club to hit the dance for all your favorite jams from the likes of White Stripes, Franz Ferdinand, Interpol, Ladytron, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Miss Kittin and the Hacker, Peaches and so many more.

Party starts at 9:30 p.m. and it’s 21+. Grand Star Jazz Club is at 943 N. Broadway inside Chinatown’s Central Plaza, next to the Bruce Lee Statue. Both street and lot parking are available in the neighborhood and the venue is across Broadway from Metro’s A Line stop in Chinatown. Tickets are available now on Eventbrite and Dice.

Liz O. is an L.A.-based writer and DJ. Read her recently published work and check out her upcoming gigs.

Related:

HERE’S WHAT I PLAYED AT UNDERGROUND ON APRIL 12, 2024

HERE’S WHAT I PLAYED AT UNDERGROUND ON MARCH 8, 2024

Happening in L.A.

Happening in L.A.: Thursday, May 16 – Wednesday, May 22

Thank God It's Friday with Donna Summer
Thank God It’s Friday is screening on Friday at WHAMMY! in Echo Park

I hate writing “there’s a lot going on L.A. right now,” but, damn, this city is overflowing with things to do right now. I narrowed it down a lot. As a general rule of thumb, I don’t include the corporate festivals because I figure that your timeline, like mine, is already overrun with ads for them. 

I also try to keep this list specifically for lower priced shows, so I didn’t add Kraftwerk’s nine-night stint at Walt Disney Concert Hall to the list. However, I will say that I’ve seen Kraftwerk twice and they are amazing live. That said, if you can splurge on the tickets, then do it. (And tell me all about it because I’m not going this time around.)

My next club gig isn’t until next Thursday, where I’ll be DJing at Harvard and Stone for the Family of Light, Host Family, the Rose Haze show presented by The Witching Hours. Click on this post for more information, including how you can get tickets. In the meantime, keep scrolling for info on what’s happening between tonight and next Wednesday. 

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Happening in L.A., Live Music, Upcoming Gigs

Family of Light, Host Family, Rose Haze Play Harvard and Stone on May 23. I’ll Be DJing

Family of Light, Host Family, Rose Haze at Harvard and Stone Thursday, May 23, 2024

On Thursday, May 23, I’ll be playing tunes at Harvard and Stone for the Family of Light, Host Family and the Rose Haze show, presented by The Witching Hours. This is one of those events where I highly recommend early arrival because you won’t want to miss any of the artist’s on the bill. It’s the sort of line up I love, where all the bands have a different, but complementary, sounds.

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Happening in L.A., Upcoming Gigs

Happening in L.A.: Thursday, May 9 – Wednesday, May 15

Flyer for Klub Nocturno 4th anniversary party on May 10, 2024 at Catch One in Los Angeles

This Friday, May 10, Klub Nocturno celebrates its 4th anniversary with a bash at Catch One. It’s a massive party with five themed rooms: Rock en Español vs. Cumbia, New Wave vs. Dark Wave, Deftones Night, Sad Bunny Night and Disco. I’ll be in the New Wave vs. Dark Wave room and hope to see you on the dance floor. It’s 18+ and starts at 9:30 p.m. Click here to get your tickets and make sure you get there early. Catch One is at 4067 W. Pico Blvd. 

On Tuesday, I’ll be back at The Mermaid for Dolce Vita and will be playing an Italo vs. French Disco set from 8 p.m. until closing time. I’m really excited to dig up some heat for you, so stop by. The Mermaid is at 428 E. 2nd Street in Little Tokyo. There’s no cover and it’s a 21+ venue. 

I know there’s a lot going on this weekend and next week, but here are some more suggestions that aren’t Cruel World and still have reasonably priced tickets available. 

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Happening in L.A.: May 2- May 8, 2024

Disco Matinee at Grand Star Jazz Club on May 5, 2024. Special guest DJ Don French. Resident DJs Liz O. and Jus' B. Playing from 3- 7 p.m. 21+ Advance tickets for $6.50 on Restless Nites.

This Sunday, join Jus’ B, guest DJ Don French and me, Liz O., at Grand Star Jazz Club for Disco Matinee. We’ll be playing disco, funk, dance-punk and more from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. Tickets are $6.50 if you click this link and buy them on Restless Nites now. They’ll be $8 at the door. 

The Grand Star is located at 943 N. Broadway, inside Chinatown’s Central Plaza, next to the Bruce Lee statue. It’s a 21+ venue. There is street and lot parking in the neighborhood, but you can also take Metro’s A Line to the Chinatown stop, which will drop you off right across Broadway from The Grand Star. See you on the dance floor. 

As for the rest of the weekend, and early next week, here’s what’s happening. 

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Happening in L.A., Upcoming Gigs

Happening in L.A.: Thursday, April 25 – Wednesday, May 1

Apotheke Friday April 26 with Clifton Weaver and Liz O.

You can catch me at the clubs twice this coming weekend. On Friday, April 26, I’ll be joining my pal Clifton Weaver in the DJ booth at Apotheke in Chinatown, from 9 p.m. until close. We’ll both be playing all-vinyl sets filled with soul, funk, disco, boogie and more. I’ll definitely bring my favorite Candi Staton album and my current Toto Coelo jam. You might hear Chaz Jankel too and maybe that Scream + Dance 12” I found at Rubycon last weekend. Party starts at 9 p.m. and goes until close. There’s no cover and it’s 21+ Apotheke is at 1746 N. Spring Street. 

On Saturday, I’ll be joining Scarlett Casanova, Killed by Synth and Drayk for an Indie Sleaze night at The Offbeat. We’ll be playing ‘00s indie jams and more for the 21+ crowd and there’s no cover this one-off party.  The Offbeat is at 6316 York Ave. in Highland Park.

You can also catch me on Tuesday night at The Mermaid, where I’ll be providing the music for Dolce Vita’s Space Disco vs. Italo Disco night. I have some really fun tunes for this night, so stop by between 8 p.m. and closing time. There’s no cover and it’s 21+. The Mermaid is at 428 E. 2nd Street in Little Tokyo.

Here’s a short rundown of other events happening in L.A.  

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Happening in L.A.: Thursday, April 18 – Wednesday, April 24

Clarence Carrot and Mrs. Broccoli marionettes made by Bob Baker Productions in 1950 from Bob Baker Marionettes 60th anniversary exhibition at Forest Lawn in 2023 (Photo: Liz Ohanesian)
Bob Baker Day is this Sunday at L.A. State Historic Park. Vintage Bob Baker marionettes from the 60th anniversary exhibition at Forest Lawn in 2023. (Photo: Liz O.)

No gigs for me this week, but stay tuned because I have three coming up the following week. If you want to get out of the house between April 18 and April 24, check the list below for some fun happenings. There is a decent amount of events that are all ages on the list this time around, including Bob Baker Day at L.A. State Historic Park on Sunday, which is ideal if you have young kids. Also, two of the events listed below are part of weekend-long happenings, Akiba Live in Little Tokyo and Plantstock over at Philosophical Research Society, so check out their websites and see if there’s anything else you might want to attend. 

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