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Ticket Giveaway: Delicate Steve with Icy Demons, Pregnant at the Echo Tomorrow, Tuesday July 3

By Kathryn Pinto

To get your Independence Day celebration started off right we've got a real quick ticket giveaway to Delicate Steve (with Icy Demons and Pregnant) tomorrow night at the Echo, thanks to Delicate Steve's team. The last time Delicate Steve was in town, tour mishaps had his band rerouted from a gig at the El Rey with RaRa Riot to the loft of Origami Vinyl where we all stood in the packed store with our necks pitched at an angle hanging on each note to take it all in. Oh man. For the unitiated Delicate Steve is a mostly instrumental guitar band with occasional vocals that have the kind of structured suspense and feeling rarely seen in acts working verse-chorus-verse lyrics, much less this more limited palette.

Daytrotter described the band as “the feeling you get when you've got a great big mug of beer, with a picturesquely appropriate head of foam on top and the prettiest girl in the bar sitting right next to you and EVERYTHING'S going right
with the world." Listen and then just go to the show. 

To enter send an email with "Delicate Steve at the Echo" in the subject line to RFSLpinto[at]gmail[dot]com OR @reply me at twitter @kpinto, or by Noon, Tuesday  July 3.
Since this a a really short turn around, tickets go to the first person to reply.

 

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Delicate Steve, along with Icy Demons and Pregnant play The Echo, 1822 W Sunset Blvd, LA, 90026 Tuesday July 3, 18+, $10, Doors 8:30pm.

Ticket Giveaway: Judson, Tenlons Fort, Torches at the Troubadour Wednesday June 20

By Kathryn Pinto

Judson plays the Troubadour Wednesday June 20, with Tenlons Fort and Torches playing in support. We have two pairs of tickets to the show for some lucky Radio Free Silver Lake readers thanks to Judson and the Troubadour.

Something about Judson seems to invite every romantic road story and love story to describe his music.  It’s as if the more complex story of spiritual struggle, persistent hustle and hard work won't measure up to the fairy tale. It’s really great to see Judson playing one of the best rooms in town after so many times in his early days in LA seeing him busking on a street corner.  Not to say that Judson isn’t still paying his dues, but it’s nice to see his tireless efforts showing some fruit.

Tenlons Fort, Jack Gibson’s project, backed by John Seasons and Sheridan Riley (at last report), opens the night. Rounding out the lineup is Torches, with their just-released debut Heads Full of Rust getting airplay on KROQ for their infectious single "I Want Something."

To enter send an email with "Judson at the Troubadour" in the subject line to RFSLpinto[at]gmail[dot]com OR @reply me at twitter @kpinto, or by Noon, Monday  June 18.

 

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Judson plays the Troubadour with Tenlons Fort and Torches Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at 8:00 pm $10. Advance tickets are available online

Ticket Giveaways: Papa, LA Font & Busy Living May 3 at the Echo, Allo Darlin', the Wave Pictures & Yellow Red Sparks, May 5 at the Echo

By Kathryn Pinto

Ticket giveaways are back for two great shows this week, thanks to the good people at the Echo: Thursday May 3: Papa, LA Font and Busy Living (presented by Origami Vinyl and Hit City USA). Papa is big vocals and expansive arrangements produced when 1970's soul and punk fight is out for possession of the band's heart. LA Font, a highlight of Brokechella with their own brand of tightly wound post punk Tesla coil will come to electrify the Echo.

Then on Saturday May 5 for an EARLY SHOW (5:00pm) Allo Darlin’, The Wave Pictures and  Yellow Red Sparks take the stage. Allo Darlin’ play a bright sunny indie pop that the New York Times called  "terrific, witty and heartfelt, like a less moody Belle & Sebastian."

Don't miss this chance for free tickets to these shows. As a bonus, we're also giving away a a pair of tickets to the first person to submit an entry for each show, in addition to our standard random giveaway. Feel free send RFSL an entry for both shows. To enter, drop an e-mail to "RFSLpinto(at)gmail(dot)com” that includes "Papa & LA Font at the Echo" and/or "Allo Darlin' at the Echo" in the subject line and your full name (and any other comments you may have) in the e-mail text. You can also @reply to me on twitter twitter.com/@kpinto. Please be certain we have that e-mail (or @reply) by 5pm WEDNESDAY, May 2 (for Papa, LA Font) or 5pm FRIDAY, May 4 (for Allo Darlin'), to secure your spot in the mix.

Ticket Giveaway: Radars To The Sky deliver the new Detritus e.p. at The Satellite on February 23

By Joel Robinson

Greetings Radio Free Silver Lake viewers/readers/listeners! A brief note to let you know of free tickets available for a great show coming to the neighborhood one week from today.

Radars To The Sky will be at The Satellite to celebrate the release of their newest offering, the Detritus e.p. In celebration of this, we here at RFSL (who happen to be presenting said event) are making available two pairs of free tickets to a couple of lucky readers.

Based on the set RttS dropped on us at the premiere of the film "Pass The Music" a few weeks ago, this one is not to be missed. Including songs such as their cover of The Cure's "Lullaby" as found below, they truly bring IT to the stage.

Lullaby

Joined on the evening by Naive Thieves, Francisco The Man, and Manhattan Murder Mystery, this night has the makings to be a darn good 'un! In fact, the RttS team is so psyched about this one that they are offering you a $5.00 entry if you rsvp to their Facebook/radarstothesky presence or to them at radarstothesky@gmail.com. That's a three buck savings over the $8.00 night-of-show door!

Of course, that said don't miss this here chance on a freebie entry for you and a guest to attend. Drop an e-mail to "RFSLjoel(at)gmail(dot)com” that includes "Radars To The Sky deliver Detritus e.p." in the subject line and your full name (and any other comments you may have) in the e-mail text. Please be certain we have that e-mail by NOON WEDNESDAY, February 22, to secure your spot in the mix.

And is often the case, lucky winner of free tix or not, this one is worth the trip.  -jdr

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Radars To The Sky celebrate the release of their new Detritus e.p. at The Satellite (1717 Silverlake blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026) next Thursday, February 23. Doors at 8:30, with entry on night of show at $8.

Reminder: Ticket Giveaway: Pass the Music Screening Saturday at the Bootleg

By Kathryn Pinto
Don't  forget, people. Thanks to the Radars To The Sky and Thrillhouse Productions, Radio Free Silver Lake has a free pair of tickets to the preview of Pass the Music, a documentary about the Silver Lake music scene, including an interview with RFSL's own Joe Fielder. The film screens this Saturday at the Bootleg Theater with live music from  Manhattan Murder Mystery, Radars To The Sky, MoviesTribute Band, Joey Siara, and Tenlons Fort. 

To enter, send an email to RFSLpinto(at)gmail(dot)com with "Pass the Music" in the subject header, include your first and last name as well as your email address and anything else you want to add. Send this to us by NOON Friday, January 20. Good luck to all and see you at the show.

Ticket Giveaway: Pass the Music Screening Saturday at the Bootleg

By Kathryn Pinto

Hello music fans. Did you know that the good people of Thrillhouse Productions (Ryan Maples, Jason Tovar et al.) have been working tirelessly to document the Silver Lake music scene over the past three years? The result is Pass the Music a film that tells "the story of the people who make the LA indie scene of of the best today." You'll be able to preview the film this Saturday at the Bootleg Theater with a special screening and live music from  Manhattan Murder Mystery, Radars To The Sky, Movies Tribute Band, Joey Siara, and Tenlons Fort .

Thanks to the Radars To The Sky, and Thrillhouse Productions, Radio Free Silver Lake has a free pair of tickets for one lucky reader to the screening and live show. To enter, send an email to RFSLpinto(at)gmail(dot)com with "Pass the Music" in the subject header, include your first and last name as well as your email address and anything else you want to add. Send this to us by NOON Friday, January 20. Good luck to all and see you at the show.

PASS THE MUSIC - Documentary Trailer from Thrillhouse Productions on Vimeo.

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Thrillhouse Productions presents a special preview screening of Pass the Music Saturday January 21 at the Bootleg Theater, 2220 Beverly Blvd. LA 90057. Live music from Radars To The Sky, The Movies Tribute Band, &Joey Siara (Henry Clay People), Tenlons Fort, and guests. Ages 18+ $8, doors open at 7:30pm, show at 8:00pm.

Ticket Giveaway: Bikos, Lovers Drugs, Son Ark at the Bootleg Tuesday January 3

By Kathryn Pinto

Bikos, along with Lovers Drugs and Son Ark, plays Tuesday at the Bootleg. Radio Free Silver Lake has tickets for one lucky reader and a guest. Bikos fans were so enthusiastic in their response to the giveaway for the Bikos record release show for Make Your Sound Sound back in November that we had to offer up another giveaway to keep you all happy. This one is a quick turnaround contest so you need to get back to us by Monday.

Free tickets or no, it’s going to be a tremendously fun, energy-filled show to get your new year started off right. Kevin Bronson called Bikos, “the most fun you can have without getting sponsored at happy hour, or without selling your soul to the synth devil… The results: Spazzy, smart songs that’ll hook you from head to toe.” If we could think of a better endorsement we’d have written it ourselves.

Don't miss it! Drop an e-mail to "RFSLpinto(at)gmail(dot)com” that includes "Bikos at the Bootleg" in the subject line and your full name (and any other comments you may have) in the e-mail text. Please be certain we have that e-mail by NOON MONDAY (January 2) to secure your spot in the mix.

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Bikos plays Tuesday January 3, along with Lovers Drugs and Son Ark, at the Bootleg Theater Bar (2220 Beverly Blvd, LA 90057). Tickets are $8 and doors open at 8pm (21 & over).

Ticket Giveaway: The Henry Clay People, Races, and LA Font at the Satellite New Years Eve

By Kathryn Pinto

The Henry Clay People return to the Satellite on New Year’s Eve for a Silver Lake classic. Regular readers of this site  know that this is the only show that matters for New Years Eve. Radio Free Silver Lake has a free pair of tickets for one lucky reader to the Saturday December 31 show.

But wait, there’s more. Playing in support are RFSL faves Races and LA Font. Playing upstairs are Jillinda Palmer/ Joe Napolitano, and Paulie Pesh.

As we’ve said before, The Henry Clay People are easily one of the best live bands in Los Angeles. So let's shake it all off and put on a great rock show. The Henry Clay People are going to deliver a crazy night to the good people of Silver Lake.

So don't miss it! Drop an e-mail to "RFSLpinto(at)gmail(dot)com” that includes "The Henry Clay People NYE" in the subject line and your full name (and any other comments you may have) in the e-mail text. Please be certain we have that e-mail by NOON FRIDAY (December 30) to secure your spot in the mix.

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The Henry Clay People, along with Races, LA Font, and Jillinda Palmer/Joe Napolitano, and Paulie Pesh, play Saturday December 31 at the Satellite (1717 Silverlake Blvd., LA), Doors: 8:30 pm, $10.00 - $12.00, advance tickets available.

Ticket Giveaway: Yukon Blonde at the Echo Thursday 12/22/11

By Kathryn Pinto

Vancouver's Yukon Blonde, a self-described "Buzzcocks meets Traveling Wilburys" outfit comes to the Echo this Thursday night December 22, along with the Fling and Bollweevil to get your Christma-Kwanza-ukkah holiday weekend started off right. Yukon Blonde and the good people at Big Hassle Media have a pair of tickets to the show for one lucky Radio Free Silver Lake reader.

You know the drill. Send an email with Yukon Blonde in the subject header to RFSLpinto [at] gmail [dot] com by 9:00am, day of show (Thursday), or @reply me on twitter @kpinto.

Radio Free Silver Lake caught up with Guitarist and Vocalist Brandon Scott via email as Yukon Blonde winds down their marathon 2011 tour. He introduces the band, talks touring rituals, takes a 30 minute detour to see the diner from Twin Peaks and answers questions exactly as they are asked, like the badass he is.

RFSL: How would you describe your sound or the Yukon Blonde live show to someone seeing you for the first time?

Brandon Scott (Guitar/Vocals): We tend to be getting a comparison to the Traveling Wilburys meets the Buzzcocks lately. Our new material has been heavily influenced by the late 70's punk movement, so we try to keep our live show full of energy.

What is your most recent EP Fire/Water like? What should fans be paying attention to?

Our recent EP is closer sounding to our previous full length; the songs are very harmony based that have a folkier feel. They were also older songs that didn't fit with our new material. We decided instead to release it as a four song EP, tour it, and build momentum for the new record.

Ticket Giveaway REMINDER!: The Postelles over at The Bootleg Theater sometime (quite) soon.

By Joel Robinson

We are such quality local friends here at RFSL that we are offering freebie entry to a lucky friend plus one to enjoy The Postelles at The Bootleg Theater come next Tuesday, December 6. See HERE and act as needed to get in the mix.  And relax...there's still plenty of time (as I type this) to act.

Hope y'all can make it out to enjoy this one! -jdr