Bright Missiles and Deep Breaths at Silverlake Lounge

Bright Missiles

I spent a nice time at Silverlake Lounge to catch Deep Breaths and Bright Missiles.

Deep Breaths is the name for a singer songwriter. I couldn't help but think Irish folk music as I listened to his beautiful set. He used two different guitars during his set and he made both of them sing.

Bright Missiles is a three piece band that reminds me of soaring eagles. Noticed: their drummer can explode at a moments noticed.

I'm happy I showed up on this night. I walked out with a pleasant skip to my step due to Deep Breaths and Bright Missiles.


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Lena Fayre with Yassou and Me Yow at the Bootleg Theater

Lena Fayre

It was off to the Bootleg Theater to catch Lena Fayre along with Yassou and Me Yow.

Does Me Yow even have a Facebook page? I couldn't find one. What did I notice? Four young guys who were well supported by (I'm assuming) family members. As they took to the stage, a group of five individuals from young to old walked into the Theater, dressed to the 9s in tuxedos and formal dresses. I couldn't help but think that the family members had just left a classical concert to catch their relatives play a rock show.

Yassou came in from San Francisco. I didn't know that until I went to their Facebook page. When they went on stage they mentioned, "There are some really good pupusas in this area." I couldn't figure out why they'd mention that as those are widely available throughout Los Angeles. Then I learned they came in from San Francisco; but then, doesn't San Francisco have great restaurants? Having hung out in SF for 4 months a couple years ago, I can say they have some great restaurants. Oh well. Yassou's music has a dark glory to it, a pressing moodiness.

Lena Fayre is the residency artist for February. Her friends came in with chocolate covered strawberries. Thumbs up. I had one. Very tasty. What did I notice? Both Lena Fayre and Lilie Bytheway Hoy (Yassou) both wore white outfits. I wonder if that was pre-planned? Probably not. Both looked stylish. Lena Fayre took the stage with earnest sounds that provided a unique blend of Asian, soul and experimental.


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Colleen Green, Adult Books and Psychomagic at The Echo

Colleen Green

I went to The Echo to catch Colleen Green. She went with a karaoke set. I will admit I wished she'd gone with a original music set as this was only my second time seeing her, but it was all good. She had some friends on stage with her and they were all having a fun time singing some recent hits and then backtracking to the 80s.

Also playing were Psychomagic and Adult Books. Psychomagic sounds like one would expect based on their band name. They're from Portland. Portland equals great music in my book and they didn't disappoint. Adult Books is the residency at The Echo. They hit the stage a few minutes early, speeding through their set in quick order.


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Badlands, Pinned in Place and RVIVR at Pehrspace

RVIVR

It is always fun hanging out at Pehrspace, especially when you run into a follow photographer and get to spend a few minutes after the show talking shop. I learned my fellow photographer had taken some time off to study video. Now that's interesting.

The night's bill was filled by Razorcake and LA Zine: Badlands, Pinned In Place and RVIVR. RVIVR had a large fan base. One such fan asked if I was there media purposes. Unfortunately, not. Sometimes I shoot for Culture Collide. Other times I just do photography for fun. She asked if I was into sonic punk. Well, I really didn't know, but I suppose I am now as RVIVR knocked it out of the park.


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The Controversy and Pom Poms at The Satellite

The Controversy

It was off to The Satellite to see The Controversy in their shared residency with Pom Poms.

Pom Poms hit the stage first with their Johnny Cash inspired music. Their lead singer plays it smooth throughout.

The Controversy went with a ragged dress code while setting up their gear. They then left the stage and returned in a stylist dress and fluffy miniskirt. Ha ha. With that they went into their electronic beats and light shows to give a thrilling 30 minute set.

Though I didn't grab one, there were cupcakes in the back.




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Silver Snakes and Wovoka at Silverlake Lounge

Silver Snake

Silverlake Lounge had a solid crowd to catch Silver Snakes. With a charismatic lead singer, the band drew their fans up close and personal. Opening for them was Wovoka with speed metal sounds that pulsated the body.


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Kitten with Olivver the Kid and Hunny at The Fonda Theatre

I got to team up with Culture Collide to catch Kitten at The Fonda Theatre.

Kitten took to The Fonda Theatre stage on a late January night with dance sounds that make one think back to a re-imaged 80s. Those dance sounds embrace lyrics that explore the search for love, be it what lead singer Chloe Chaidez desires or what she wonders is desired of her. “Let’s get loud again,” she told her fans after a mid-concert acoustic song break. She could also have said, “Let’s re-energize again.” She did more than just energize her fans by dancing to the beat of her band – the hair, that hair flings so vividly. She crowd surfed a couple times and then to end her set she invited fans to join her on stage, which a couple dozen did before security held back more from joining the fun. Her crowd interactions made the concert feel intimate, like hanging out at local Los Angeles venues like The Satellite or The Smell (yeah, I read a little on Chloe Chaidez and learned she used to hang out at The Smell).

Opening up for Kitten were Olivver the Kid and Hunny. They had their own solid fan bases for the night. I noticed a handful of folks with Olivver the Kid’s symbol “ØV” inked onto their hands. Hunny gave the audience a warm-up with the dance grooves.

For more photos from the night, click on this Culture Collide link.