Suzi Star at The Smell

If you only occasionally go to The Smell (me), you never know what you'll find. The night started with Suzi Star.  The Smell's link to her site is a long forgotten myspace page.  She ha an esoteric sound that sends one into an electronic trace.  She sat on the floor with two keyboards at her disposal.  On at least one occasion she played one with her hands while using her feet on another.     

Winter/Spring 2013 Movie rankings

I didn't got to the movies as often as I usually do these past few months.  I got hit with a bit of unfortunate news on the employment front that had me pre-occupied with other issues.  I did go out to catch a handful of movies.  Below are my rankings.

Fun

Side Effects
Oz The Great and Powerful

OK

Warm Bodies

Lost

Stoker
Spring Breakers

A Movie Review: Spring Breakers

Spring Breakers. Hmm. Hot young starlets. Some wannabe gangsters going at it. Hey, doesn't that sound like an interesting movie.  Well, add in some over-the-top film directing and you're actually left with eye candy junk.

A Movie Review: Stoker

Stoker. If you like a movie about demented people with not a shred of a moral compass, this movie is for you.  For the rest of us, I think you leave the movie feeling sick.

A Movie Review: Side Effects

Side Effects. This is an intriguing movie about possible side effects of drugs that we take.  I will admit that the ending was easy to see after a bit, but it was still well worth a watch.

The Mots Nouveaux at Hotel Cafe

It was way too long since I last saw The Mots Nouveaux.  The wonder of the 1920s.

Totsy at Hotel Cafe

Sometimes you run into the most amazing bands by accident and so it was with Totsy. I was going to Hotel Cafe to catch The Mots Nouveaux. I got there a little early and was expecting that the stage would be in transition between The Mots Nouveaux and the previous band.  Instead, I got to catch at least half of Totsy's set. I'm happy I got the opportunity.  This band has a burlesque pop sound with songs that range from high energy to sweet melodies.

Comment of the set:  We get you all excited, then we put you to sleep.  I'm going to be a great mom.

Abbot Kinney at Silverlake Lounge

Abbot Kinney hit the stage after The Moth and The Flame.  Passionate lead.  Bassist that moves where ever the inspiration leads.  

The Moth and The Flame at Silverlake Lounge

The Moth and The Flame was just starting their set when I walked into the Silverlake Lounge.  First off, the place was packed.  I haven't seen it that packed in a very long time.  Second, I understood immediately why as their set was a musical wonder.

A Movie Review: Warm Bodies

Warm Bodies. Can zombies find love?  In this sweet teen love story, the answer is yes.  This is a zombie movie, but you won't find yourself scared at every turn.  Instead, you get a sweet love story.  Is it a classic zombie spoof?  No, but it is good enough that it is worth a viewing.   

Chief at The Satellite

Chief hit the stage at The Satellite. I was expecting to see them earlier in the month. I went to The Satellite a couple weeks back, but had to leave before they hit the stage.  So I headed back on a recent Monday to catch them.  It took me a second to warm up to them, but once I did I couldn't get enough. 

Tashaki Miyaki at The Satellite

Tashaki Miyaki had some sound problems during their set, but it didn't matter. This band, that takes me back to Mazzy Star, just draws you into their set.

And hey, I took a photo. The first time I saw them there was a request for no photos.

Pu$$y Cow at Los Globos

Pu$$y Cow hit the stage at Los Globos.  What Kiss or Kill band were they going to target on this night:  Overnight Lows.  Pu$$y Cow was playing with Underwater City People on this night.  The second set ever played by Pu$$y Cow was with UCP.  What has changed since that time awhile back:  a hat and a bandana.  Seriously, that's it?  Well, they've gotten progressively better, I'm sure.

The audience:  the women were rocking, the men were pogo dancing.