Show Preview: Margot & The Nuclear So And So’s at The Troubadour

With David Vandervelde, Judgement Day October 7, 2008 8:00 PM Week of Shows, Episode Ten! Indianapolis octet Margot & The Nuclear So And So’s will make history tomorrow when Epic Records issues not one, but two albums of new material from the band. What makes the situation noteworthy is that the first, Animal!, is the album the band […] […]

Live Review: Liz Phair at The Troubadour

October 5, 2008 Week Of Shows, Episode Nine Liz Phair Performing Exile In Guyville in its Entirety – Again “Hello.” “Hey, it’s me. Did I wake you? Your cell went straight to voicemail, so…” “What time is it?” “Not that late. I just got home from a show. I know your iPhone gets crappy service so I […] […]

Live Review: LA Weekly’s Detour Festival, downtown Los Angeles

October 4, 2008 Week Of Shows, Episode Eight “Who is this playing?” I look to see who’s asking. It’s a police officer – the kind who could snap me in two if so inclined — his huge, dark body barely contained by his deep blue uniform. “Golgol Bordello,” I reply. “What?” Even though we’re standing at the very back of the […] […]

Live Review: The Dandy Warhols at The Wiltern Theater

October 3, 2008 Week Of Shows, Episode Seven If all you knew about The Dandy Warhols’ leader – Courtney Taylor-Taylor – came from the documentary DiG!, you might be under the impression that he’s an ego-motivated, publishing royalty-hogging narcissist. And you’re probably right. But whether or not he’s a danger to himself and his band, he’s also […] […]