Tag Archives: disco

My Final Trip to Oracle Tavern

Oracle Tavern in Chinatown Los Angeles August 29 2023 (Photo Liz Ohanesian)
Inside Oracle Tavern (Pic: Liz O.)

By some fluke of the algorithm, I saw a post on Instagram that Tinglez were playing at Oracle Tavern for Unusual Tuesdays last week. Since relevant event information has become increasingly rare on my timeline— I frequently see Insta flyers days after the fact— that this post even reached my eyeballs on a night when I happened to be free was surely a sign that I had to go. 

And I did go to Unusual Tuesdays later that evening. Tinglez packed the dreamiest space disco into set that was shorter than Patrick Cowley’s remix of “I Feel Love.” The energy in the crowd was electric as people pulled in closer to the stage. I was glad to be there, not only to catch this set, but because it would be my last venture at Oracle Tavern. 

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The Record Fair I Almost Missed Because Social Media Sucks

Michael Quatro and Melba Moore albums found at an In Sheep's Clothing record fair at Homage Brewing in Chinatown, Los Angeles
Michael Quatro at Melba Moore records found at the In Sheep’s Clothing x Japonesia Night Market at Homage Brewing in Chinatown (Photo: Liz O.)

In July, I wrote a story for LAist about how there are loads of cheap or free concerts happening in L.A., but finding out about them has become increasingly difficult because social media sucks and local music coverage is virtually nonexistent. It was a popular story. I ended up talking about it on LAist radio twice, including a spot that ran on Morning Edition. Loads of people told me they were having the same issue finding out about shows. Someone even came up to me while I was DJing at Underground and mentioned reading it. 

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Listen to the New Beatique Mix with Music from Grey Factor, Body of Light, Yuksek, Jessie Ware and More

DJ Liz O. Beatique Mix for August 2023 featuring music from Body of Light, Grey Factor, Kate Fagan, Dildox and ACIDTRAIN

Since I’m playing a darkwave and post-punk set at Underground x Shadowplay this Friday night and have Disco Matinee coming up on Sunday, I wanted to bring together all those styles in this month’s Beatique mix, which you can listen to now on Mixcloud or via the embed below. 

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Disco Matinee Launches on July 2 at Grand Star Jazz Club

Disco Matinee at Grand Star Jazz Club in Chinatown, Los Angeles on Sunday, July 2, 2023 from 3 to 7 p.m. with resident DJs Liz O. and Jus' B and guest DJ Moniquea

Disco Matinee is a new day party that my pal, Jus’ B, and I are bringing to Grand Star Jazz Club on July 2 from 3 – 7 p.m. We hope you’ll join us for an afternoon of good vibes filled with disco and related jams.

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Liz O. in the DJ Booth: May 7-May 13

Disco Heat at Songbird in Chinatown Los Angeles on May 11, 2023 with DJ Liz O. and DJ Jus' B

Last week was wild. Between Disco Heat’s May the Fourth party on Thursday to a last minute gig playing Underground’s Depeche Mode vs. New Order night on Friday, the jams were flowing and the crowds on the dance floor were super cute.

Let’s keep the vibes going strong this week when Jus’ B and I head back for another night of Disco Heat at Songbird. We’ll be starting at 10 p.m. this week, right after the comedy show that’s preceding us.

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Liz O. in the DJ Booth: April 30-May 6, 2023

May the Fourth at Disco Heat with DJ Liz O. and DJ Jus' B at Songbird in Chinatown, Los Angeles

There’s just one gig on my calendar this week and it’s one you don’t want to miss. So, head down to Songbird to join Jus’ B and I for a special Disco Heat on May 4.

May the Fourth be with you next Thursday night because Liz O. and Jus’ B are on the decks at Songbird in Chinatown for Disco Heat (and other galactic funk). Sci-fi vibes from 9 pm until last call. We’ve got Meco ready to drop alongside space disco, electro, Moroder, Cowley and more. 
Find us at 900 N Broadway # 1050, Los Angeles 90012
No cover. 21+

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Liz O. in the DJ Booth: April 9 – 15

Disco Heat on April 13, 2023 at Songbird in Chinatown, Los Angeles with DJs Liz O. and Jus' B playing classic disco, Italo, nu-disco and more

Wow, thanks so much to everyone who came out to Disco Heat at Songbird last night. We had such a fun crowd. Special thanks to everyone who has taken the time to stop by the party since it went weekly in March and, especially, to those of you have helped spread the word. You’re awesome.

Jus’ B and I will be back next week with more Disco Heat for you from 9 p.m. until close. There’s no cover, but feel free to let us know you’re going on Eventbrite, Facebook or Instagram.

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Liz O. in the DJ Booth: April 2-April 8, 2023

Disco Heat on April 6, 2023 at Songbird in Chinatown with DJs Liz O. and Jus' B

On April 6, you can catch me, Liz O., with Jus’ B at Songbird in Chinatown for Disco Heat.

Jus’ B and I have known each other for many, many, many years and recently started playing together in late 2022, when I launched Disco Heat at Songbird, and the vibe has been amazing. That said, if you haven’t been to Disco Heat yet, you really should check it out this week. And, if you have stopped by the party before, make sure you join us again this Thursday night.

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