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.
Continue reading Family of Light, Host Family, Rose Haze Play Harvard and Stone on May 23. I’ll Be DJing
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.
Continue reading Happening in L.A.: Thursday, May 9 – Wednesday, May 15
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.
Continue reading Happening in L.A.: Thursday, April 25 – Wednesday, May 1
This Friday, April 12, is The Strokes Nite at Club Underground and I’ll be DJing alongside Larry G. for it. Both floors of Grand Star Jazz Club will be open, so you’ll get a good dose of hits and deep cuts from The Strokes, as well as all your Underground favorites. The party starts at 9:30 p.m. and goes until 2 a.m.
Tickets are available now on both Dice and Eventbrite, so scoop up yours now.
The Grand Star is located at 943 N. Broadway in Chinatown’s Central Plaza. Both street and lot parking is available and the venue is a short walk from Metro’s A Line station in Chinatown. This is a 21+ event.
See you this Friday at Underground!
Liz O. is an L.A.-based writer and DJ. Read her recently published work and check out her upcoming gigs.
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Kickstart this weekend on Thursday night with Night Shift, where I’ll be playing post-punk, synthpop, darkwave and shoegaze at Bar Franca from 9 p.m. until close. There’s no cover and there will be a drink special. Also, on Thursday, DTLA ArtNight is happening in various locations across downtown Los Angeles’ Historic Core from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m., so maybe come by early, browse the galleries and get dinner beforehand. Bar Franca is located at 438 S. Main Street. Look for the cherry above the door.
(Click here to see what I played at last month’s Night Shift.)
Then, finish your weekend on Sunday afternoon with Disco Matinee at Grand Star Jazz Club. Guest DJ Televandalist, who always drops heat on the dance floor, will be joining Jus’ B and me from 3 to 7 p.m. The theme is punk ’n’ funk and if you want an idea of what I’m playing, head over to my Insta for a sneak peek. The Grand Star is located at 943 N. Broadway inside Chinatown’s Central Plaza, right next to the Bruce Lee statue. This is a 21+ event. Advance tickets are $6.50. The cover at the door will be $8 (cash or Venmo).
Click here to buy advance tickets on Restless Nites.
Keep reading to find out what else is happening this weekend and early next week.
Friday, April 5
Queerspace w/Street Fever, MMDA, Jehanne, DJs Geneva Jacuzzi, Spike Hellis @Silverlake Lounge
2906 Sunset Blvd., Silver Lake 90026; 9:30 p.m.; no cover; 21+
Molly Nilsson, Air Waves @ The Echo
9 p.m.; all ages; Tickets available via Live Nation
Tokyo Love Song w/ DJs XL Middleton, Kaistar and Tsugu Itagaki @ Hello Stranger
320 E. 2nd Street, Little Tokyo 90012; 9 p.m.; 21+; Tickets available on Eventbrite
Club Underground w/Larry G. @ Grand Star Jazz Club
943 N. Broadway, Chinatown 90012; 9:30 p.m.; 21+; Tickets available on Eventbrite or Dice
Saturday, April 6
Johnny Ruiz and the Escapers, The Intuitions, Los So-Lows @ The Paramount
2708 E. Cesar E Chavez Ave., Boyle Heights 90033; 8 p.m.; Tickets available on Dice
Afterbirth Cartoons, War Pact, Koitus @ The Smell
8 p.m.; all ages; Tickets available on The Smell’s website
Repo Man (film screening) w/live performances from The Dark, Personal Damage, Haunter @ Gardena Cinema
14948 Crenshaw Blvd., Gardena 90249; 7 p.m. (bands), 9 p.m. (movie); all ages; Tickets available on Eventbrite
“The Mystery of Korla Pandit” Presentation by Brian Kehew @ Philosophical Research Society
3910 Los Feliz Blvd., Los Feliz 90027; 7 p.m.; all ages; Tickets available on Eventbrite
Monday, April 8
Communicant, Nightjacket, Powder Pink & Sweet @ Moroccan Lounge
901 E 1st St., DTLA 90012; 6 p.m., 21+; Tickets available via Ticketmaster
Tuesday, April 9
428 E. 2nd Street, Little Tokyo 90012; 8 p.m.; 21+; no cover
Wednesday, April 10
March Adstrum @ The Silverlake Lounge
2906 Sunset Blvd., Silver Lake 90026; 7:30 p.m.; 21+; Tickets available on Dice
Wild Up plays Arthur Russell @ 2220 Arts + Archives
2220 Beverly Blvd., Historic Filipinotown 90057; 7:30 p.m.; 18+; Tickets available on Dice
Liz O. is an L.A.-based writer and DJ. Read her recently published work and check out her upcoming gigs.
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Thanks to everyone who made it out to Bar Franca on March 7 for the first installment of Night Shift. We’ll be doing it again on Thursday, April 4, so join me from 9 p.m. until last call for a night of post-punk, synthpop, darkwave and shoegaze.
If you want to see what I played for the first Night Shift, check out my playlist. And if you want to RSVP for the next event, head over to Restless Nites.
Bar Franca is located at 438 S. Main Street in Downtown Los Angeles. Look for the neon cherries above the door. There’s no cover and it’s 21+.
See you on April 4 for Night Shift.
On Sunday, April 7, head to Grand Star Jazz Club for the Punk ’n’ Funk Edition of Disco Matinee. Guest DJ Televandalist will join residents Liz O. and Jus’ B for an afternoon dive into the intersection between punk, funk and disco.
Advance tickets are available now via Restless Nites for $6.50, which includes ticket fees. The cover will be $8 at the door on the day of the event. Disco Matinee is the first Sunday of the month from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Grand Star Jazz Club. This is a 21+ event.
The Grand Star is located at 943 N. Broadway, inside Chinatown’s Central Plaza, right next to the Bruce Lee statue. There is both street and lot parking in the neighborhood. The venue is also located across Broadway from Metro’s A line stop in Chinatown.
Purchase advance tickets for Disco Matinee: Punk ’n’ Funk Edition on Restless Nites.
Check out my set list for Disco Matinee: Freestyle & hi-NRG Edition
Club Underground‘s next Depeche Mode x New Order night is Friday, March 8. Larry G., Scarlett Casanova and I, Liz O., will be your DJs and both floors of Grand Star Jazz Club will be open.
Tickets for Depeche Mode x New Order Night at Club Underground are available on both Eventbrite and Dice. Pick up yours as soon as possible and join us at Grand Star Jazz Club in Chinatown on March 8. Party starts at 9:30 p.m. and is 21+.
Continue reading Club Underground’s Next Depeche Mode x New Order Night is March 8
This Friday, February 23, I’ll be at the Stowaway in downtown Los Angeles, playing alongside DJs Drayk and Jen Rock for Club Synth. This is an all-vinyl night dedicated to synth tunes, so expect a lot of fun finds from my our record collections in the mix. The party starts at 9 p.m. and goes until last call.
We’ll be playing in the Rio Room at The Stowaway, which is located at 416 S. Spring Street, DTLA 90013. This is a 21+ venue and there’s no cover. See you on Friday night!
On Saturday, I’m heading out to Phoenix with Klub Nocturno to play at Crescent Ballroom. I’m so excited to be playing new wave and darkwave for this two room event, which, I should probably mention, will be my first gig outside of Southern California. Head over to TicketWeb for more information on the party if you’re in the area. Klub Nocturno also has a party going on Saturday night at The Observatory in Santa Ana, information for which I’ve included with other local events below.
Here’s what’s happening in and around Los Angeles this weekend and early next week.
Continue reading L.A. Music Events: Thursday February 22 – Wednesday February 28
On Thursday, March 7, join me, Liz O. for the start of the Night Shift at Bar Franca. From 9 p.m. until last call, you’ll vibe and imbibe to a soundtrack filled with post-punk, synthpop, darkwave and shoegaze. We’ll blast back to the past and ride forward towards the future with a mix featuring everyone from Siouxsie and the Banshees to the Pet Shop Boys to Slowdive to Fever Ray to Twin Tribes.
Bar Franca is located 438 S. Main Street in downtown Los Angeles. There’s no cover and this is a 21+. See you at Night Shift on March 7!