I wasn’t planning to DJ this week, but a last minute opportunity came up to play at The Mermaid for Dolce Vita on Tuesday night. I really enjoy playing at The Mermaid, especially for Dolce Vita, so I dropped whatever Italo disco and Italo-adjacent folders I had on my hard drive into Rekordbox and played … Continue reading Here’s What I Played at The Mermaid for Dolce Vita on September 26
For years, I used to post most of my set lists. Then I stopped because I figured if people were that curious about what I’m playing, they would actually go to the party and Shazam (or, like, come up and ask me about) whatever song they don’t know. Now I’m rethinking that because Shazam doesn’t … Continue reading Here’s What I Played at The Mermaid for Dolce Vita’s Italo vs. Goth Night
My next DJ gig isn’t until November 23, when I’ll be playing with Vanish and Filthy Rich at Club Retro Boom’s first anniversary party, but I have a bunch of recommendations for you for events happening in L.A. between Thursday, November 14 and Wednesday, November 20. These include live music, DJ events and movie screenings … Continue reading Happening in L.A.: November 14 – November 20 (Updated)
It’s hard to describe the energy at Club Underground’s Halloween party last night. It wasn’t just the holiday vibes in the air. Right before the party started, Freddie Freeman hit a grand slam in the 10th inning of the first game of the World Series, a dramatic victory for the Dodgers. And Underground happens to … Continue reading Here’s What I Played at Club Underground’s Halloween Party on 10/25/24
Between Halloween and the start of the World Series at Dodger Stadium, this weekend is going to be bonkers. If you don’t have plans, perhaps you’ll consider going to one of my gigs this weekend. I’m actually DJing all weekend and all the sets are going to be different. Keep reading for all the details.
Friday, September 27, is Oasis Nite at Club Underground. Both floors of Grand Star Jazz Club will be open, with Larry G. and me (Liz O.) DJing from 9:30 p.m. until 2 a.m. Tickets are available now, so click on this link to pick up yours. The Grand Star is located at 943 N. Broadway, … Continue reading Happening in L.A.: Thursday, September 26 – Wednesday, October 2
This Friday, August 9, is the Joy Division x The Smiths dance party at Club Underground. Both floors will be open at Grand Star Jazz Club in Chinatown, where Larry G., Malvada and I will be dropping jams from 9:30 p.m. until 2 a.m. Click here to get your tickets now. As for the rest … Continue reading Happening in L.A.: Thursday, August 8 – Wednesday, August 14
I’m not DJing this weekend, but put together a really quick list of DJ nights, shows and film screenings that are on my radar. Also listed in here is an artist’s market on Sunday that’s organized by the Armenian LGBTQ+ group GALAS. I’ll probably be adding more arts events in the future too. In case … Continue reading Happening in L.A.: August 1 – August 7
There’s a Real Life song that’s creeping into my DJ sets and it’s not “Send Me An Angel.” I’ve played “Openhearted,” from the band’s 1983 debut album, Heartland, in my sets at Splash! twice this month. Most likely, it will keep turning up in my new wave sets, at least at bar gigs or early … Continue reading I Swiped This Real Life Song From Voyage of the Rock Aliens
This Saturday night, July 27, I’ll be DJing in the new wave vs. darkwave room for Nocturno at Catch One. Elsewhere in the club, you’ll find Rock en Español vs. Cumbia, Corrido Night and Sad Bunny Night. Nocturno is always a blast and it’s a really good option if you’re going out with friends who … Continue reading Happening in L.A.: Thursday, July 25 – Wednesday, July 31