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The Idyllists Record Release for The Grave & Unfortunate Life of Lord Hoffway...
Aaron Mohlowas one guy on a stage with a looping machine, who seemed nervous and sounded like he hadn't rehearsed much. I have to say, it takes balls to get up on stage alone and perform. His voice...
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Coachella 2013 Day 1 - Weekend 2
This year I have not just one, but TWO guest bloggers! 6-year Coachella veteran Doug, who helped out with blogging duties last year, will be returning in all his snarky glory inpurple. Chris,...
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Guest bloggers: Doug writing in purple, Chris in orange, and me in white.Okay so Day 2, I did a poor job of actually walking around the festival and mostly stuck to the main stage and the adjacent...
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Coachella 2013 Day 3 - Weekend 2
We've finally reached the last day of Coachella with Doug's last guest blog post in purple, Chris in orange, and me in white. WIN: The Pool. Six Coachellas and I've never taken advantage of the...
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The Package Tour: New Kids on the Block, Boyz II Men, 98 Degrees @ Staples...
Getty via The Hollywood ReporterThe Package Tour felt like a tour of boy bands for the generations, older than tween generations anyways... Last week I got to live out a childhood dream and saw New...
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Alarms After Dark @ Good Hurt
Location: Good HurtBand: Alarms After Dark - the latest musical incarnation from Xander Govan, whose other bands have included NearDeathPhotographyClub and Siberian Summer Camp. After having...
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Legends of the Summer: Jay-Z & Justin Timberlake @ Rose Bowl
Guess who I saw after the concertPicnic in the Park was a nice idea and a good way to entice people to arrive to the Rose Bowl early to minimize congestion. Side Note: if Rose Bowl wanted to minimize...
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FYF Fest 2013
I thought it'd be fun to try to sum up my FYF experiences with categories. Let's see how this goes. First FYF: Yep, even though this was the festival's 10th anniversary, it was my first time. I...
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Sound Bites 18.0: Beach Hopping @ Hermosa, Redondo, Manhattan Beach
Hermosa BeachHC, Wing, and I started out with "mimosas in Hermosa" (the theme that inspired us to go to the beach in the first place) at Scotty's on the Strand. Scotty's is a cute diner with a nice...
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I've always been a fan of former MTV VJ Dave Holmes, who is an encyclopedia of music knowledge. Now he's back in a new web series Indie Across America, obviously sponsored by GEICO (lizard looks much...
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Skin & Bones @ Pour Vous, June in January
June in JanuaryI joined HC and Fiona at Pour Vous for a tasting of specialty Esprit de June cocktails by Bar Manager Francois Vera. Cocktails:Fleur de VigneFleur de Vigne - G'Vine Gin, lemon juice,...
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Sound Bites 13.2: 1886 Bar @ The Raymond - Winter Cocktails 2014
I get a little excited whenever the season changes because that means 1886 has a bevy of new cocktails to try. And try we did when HC, Jennio, and I were invited to preview the winter menu inspired by...
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Trinidad Senolia @ Riviera 31 Lounge, Sofitel
Xperiment USA presents HDG (House Disco Garage) every Friday night at Riviera 31 Lounge in the Sofitel Hotel. I don't often hear this type of music at lounges, so I was curious when HC and I were...
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Sound Bites 19.0: Central Florida
The last time I was in Central Florida was about 20 years ago. A lot has changed over the years (hello Wizarding World of Harry Potter!), but some things stayed the same (like my unwavering love for...
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Coachella 2014 Packing List
Sadly, no Coachella for me this year, but since I saw so many Coachella packing guides going around, I figure I should add to them with something more than just "cute outfits". These are the...
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Barry Gibb, Jared & the Mill @ Hollywood Bowl
Jared & the MillOn the ride up to the Hollywood Bowl, Jennio and I were the youngest people on the shuttle...not accompanying a parent (it's so sweet that these kids took their moms to a concert)....
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Evening of Chinese Splendor @ Hollywood Bowl
High Notes:Not just one, but FIVE dragons before the show even started, one dragon during the show, and a flaming dragon with fireworks at the end of the show. Perry So conducted the LA...
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Dreamworks Animation Celebrating 20 Years @ Hollywood Bowl
High Notes:Jack Black was a funny, energetic host and managed to recover quickly, and humorously, even when flubbing his lines. Has he ever been considered to host the Oscars? The amazing Judith...
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Fall 2014 Tech Essentials
Summer's coming to an end, so enjoy the last of it (or the beginning of fall) with these essential gadgets (in no particular order): Mophie space pack - battery + case + storage = Mophie space pack....
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FYF Fest 2014
This year FYF got a new location, moving from LA State Historic Park to Exposition Park. Here's my best and worst of the festival: High Notes:The Lawn- my favorite stage had screens, cushy grass, and...
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