Hotel Cafe: Mars Rodriguez with Banjo Kitty and James Booth

I went to Hotel Cafe to catch Mars Rodriguez. Her enthusiasm for her music shines through her set. Though she was having some pedal issues, it was still a one person tour de force.

Mars Rodriguez

Banjo Kitty opened prior with banjo folk.

Banjo Kitty

James Booth came on after with a full band and charming Americana.

James Booth

Bootleg Theater: Kate Clover with Strawberry Army and Blue Rose Rounders

I was able to make it out to the Bootleg Theater to catch Kate Clover. She is one of my favorite musicians in Los Angeles. With the band Crocodiles backing her, she was swinging that microphone stick and rocking out.

Kate Clover

Blue Rose Rounders and Strawberry Army opened. Strawberry Army was first up with their pop-punk style. They're such a fun band. They'll kick up those heels while singing catchy tunes. Blue Rose Rounders brought in the folk and blues sounds.

Strawberry Army

Blue Rose Rounders

The Hi Hat: Momma and Gal Pal

For my last outing for 2019, I took off to The Hi Hat where I caught Gal Pal and Momma. I was actually under the weather (still under the weather while writing this), but I was bored with sticking around my apartment.

I stuck around for two of the bands on the bill.

First up was Gal Pal, which I previously caught at Non Plus Ultra opening up for Kevin. I love how this band switches up instruments. And they ended the set with their drummer playing out in the audience, similar to what was done at Non Plus Ultra. It was a thrilling way to close the set.

Gal Pal

Momma was a band I hadn't seen before. Their music has a garage rock/pop sound. Those vocals are silky smooth. Moment of the set was when the lead singer admitted that she hung out that day to catch two Tiktok influencers. She found herself surrounded by 13 year olds.

Momma