Devo– Through Being Cool
This song is from their album, New Traditionalists, released in 1981. It was written in reaction to the widespread popularity of their most famous song, Whip It, from 1980, and the new fans who didn’t understand the often subversive message behind their work.
Founding member and guitarist for the band, Bob Casale, died of heart failure last week, on February 17th, at 61.
FIDLAR- No Waves
Things to do in Los Angeles this weekend (2/27-3/2/14)-
Thursday
FIDLAR are playing at the Echo
LA Artist Betye Saar is speaking at the Hammer
Artist Ron Athey is speaking at MOCA Grand Ave
Friday
Lord Huron with Superhumanoids playing at The Fonda (also Saturday)
Scotch tasting and reception with Manfred Müller ($40 through Eventbrite) or just attend his public conversation (free) afterwards, discussing his current show at LAMAG
Je T’Aime,Je T’Aime at Cinefamily (running until 3/6)
Saturday
The Egyptian Theatre is hosting a free seminar- The Art of Production Design- with this year’s Oscar nominated art directors and set directors
Capital Cities are playing at the Roxy (also Friday)
Sunday
Watch the Oscars live on the big screen at Grauman’s Million Dollar Theater downtown
How the Brain Sees Light- A talk to complement- See the Light- Photography, Perception, Cognition exhibition at LACMA (free)
We Were Promised Jetpacks- Human Error
Things to do in and around Los Angeles this weekend (2/20-2/23/14)-
Thursday
Thomas Struth is speaking at LACMA
Thursday through Saturday
LA Dance Project at the Ace Hotel- Three pieces, including one sneak peek- one choreographed by Benjamin Millepied (Black Swan), another with visual concepts by Barbara Kruger and Sterling Ruby
Tales From Two Cities- Writing from Los Angeles at Los Angeles Central Library
Friday
We Were Promised Jetpacks at El Rey
2 Chainz, Pusha T and August Alsina at the Hollywood Palladium
Shadow of a Doubt at LACMA with an intro by Bill Hader
Saturday
Phantogram at the Hollywood Palladium (moved from the Wiltern)
A.S.Berman talks about and signs his book about the groundbreaking TV show Soap at Book Soup
Screening of A Raisin in The Sun with special guest Mamie Hansberry (sister of the film’s writer) at Mayme A. Clayton Library & Museum
Saturday and Sunday
Snow Days at the LA Zoo– There will be snow in some animal habitats and sledding for humans- sleds are provided- (2/22 and 2/23)
Sunday
Jacob Hashimoto is speaking at MOCA Grand Avenue (his show opens on 3/1)
Big Daddy Kane- Ain’t No Half Steppin’
This song is from the album Long Live the Kane released in 1988. Big Daddy Kane is playing the House of Blues this Friday (2/21).
The Notwist- Kong
This is the first video off The Notwist’s soon to be released new album, Close to the Glass.
The Notwist- Where In This World
The Notwist are a German indie band that started in 1989 and have gone through many musical style changes over the years. The song above is from one of my favorite albums of 2008, The Devil, You + Me. They have a new album coming out this month, Close to the Glass.
Quilt- Young Gold
Things to do this weekend in Los Angeles (2/13-2/16/14)-
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
This is also a big weekend in Palm Springs-
AND- Beware Jamzilla-another 405 closure
The Fugees- Ready or Not
Lauryn Hill sang this song (from 1996) and a few others when she performed for the Amnesty International Bringing Human Rights Home concert yesterday; the first “Human Rights” concert in 16 years. The original was in 1986 and included U2, Sting and Peter Gabriel.
Performers at last night’s show included Imagine Dragons, Blondie, The Flaming Lips, and others, as well as an appearance by members of Pussy Riot, who spoke out for human rights and against Putin (after an introduction by Madonna).
Myron & E- If I Gave You My Love
Things to do in Los Angeles this weekend (2/6-2/2/9/14)-
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Japanther- Bumpin’ Rap Tapes
Japanther are playing The Lyric Theatre tonight 2/1.