December 2011
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Today Is Napster's Last Day of Existence | CNN →
popculturebrain:
Love that this happened on the day Hanson announced Mmmmhop. There’s some beautiful synchronicity there.
(via Soup on Twitter)
More ’90s music news for ya
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'90s Music Update
1. S Club 7 is back again! They really don’t stop. They never give up. They held their heads high until they reached the top
2. 2gether, not to be outdone, stirs rumors that they will be back on the parody circuit
3. Hanson is releasing MMMhop — their own beer.
4. Backstreet Boys’ Howie D releases “Lie To Me” Video. Which one was Howie again?
5. NSYNC’s...
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November 2011
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Black Star: "You Already Knew" via Pitchfork →
I can dig it! Hopefully we’ll see it live @ Club Nokia on 12/15. Join us to catch Mos Def and Talib Kweli in action!
Click here to get your tickets
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Downtown Lobby: Die Antwoord Coming Back To L.A →
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South African trio Die Antwoord have scheduled a brand new tour and will be making their return to Los Angeles in support of their latest release “$O$”. You can catch Die Antwoord when they take over Club Nokia in Downtown on Friday, February 24th. No word on who might be opening up the show.
Tickets will go on sale starting on Friday, December 2nd at 10am through Ticketmaster...
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Downtown Lobby: Dr. Dog @ The Music Box →
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Psychedelic rock band Dr. Dog will be coming back to Los Angeles early next year for a show in support of the release of their upcoming sixth studio album “Be The Void”. The new album is set to be released on Tuesday, February 2nd and you can see Dr. Dog that same week when they take the stage of The Music Box in Hollywood on Friday, February 10th.
Tickets for this show will...
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Downtown Lobby: Second M83 Show Added →
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There is so much demand to see M83 perform live, that a second Los Angeles show had to be added. The previously scheduled show on Friday, January 13th at Club Nokia sold out quickly and now you can see M83 a day earlier on Thursday, January 13th at the same Downtown venue. No word on…
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Downtown Lobby: Social Distortion @ Fox Theater →
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Los Angeles will get yet another chance to see Social Distortion perform a local show early next year in support of their latest release “Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes”. They are already scheduled to play at GV30 on Friday, December 16th and have just added another show at the Fox…
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MORRISSEY 11/23 →
The allotment held for 1st come, 1st serve at the box office has sold out. We are pleased to announce that the remainder of tickets left are now open to the general public. This is a rare opportunity to see British icon Morrissey in an intimate venue.
Click the link above for tickets!
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Downtown Lobby: Ra Ra Riot Reschedule Local Show... →
downtownlobby:
After cancelling their recent show over at the El Rey due to an illness in the band, Ra Ra Riot have announced that they have worked out a local Los Angeles show on their tour schedule to make up for it. The new show date will take place on Wednesday, February 22nd and will still be held at the El Rey Theatre.
Tickets purchased for the previous cancelled date will still be ...
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Downtown Lobby: Morrissey Adds 3rd L.A. Show →
downtownlobby:
We were so bummed to hear that Morrissey cancelled his performance that was supposed to take place in Hollywood for a taping of Jimmy Kimmel Live, but some good news came out of this. Moz has added a third Los Angeles show and it will take place on Wednesday, November 23rd at The Music Box. This is in addition to the two sold out shows taking place the following week at the Shrine...
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WHAT?! DIDN'T GET ENOUGH TICKETS!
We know, you miss the typical onsale ticketfest that is usually Friday? have no fear, Saturday is here
SLIGHTLY STOOPID w/ the Aggrolites and Perro Bravo @ the Fox Theater Pomona on Saturday, January 14th
WALLPAPER. @ the El Rey on Friday, January 20th
GOTYE @ the El Rey on Thursday, February 2nd
MAT KEARNEY @ The Music Box on Thursday, February 23rd
Click the artist names for...
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It's FRIDAY. and today, the theme is QUALITY, not...
and do we deliver.
LADY ANTEBELLUM and Darius Rucker with special guest Thompson Square @ the Staples Center on Tuesday, March 27th
as always, click the artist name for tickets!
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WIN TICKETS TO SEE THE KOOKS →
follow the link and tweet to win tickets to see the Kooks! they’re joining us at the Music Box on December 7th and 8th, you won’t want to miss it!
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Downtown Lobby: Contest: Dawes & Blitzen Trapper @... →
downtownlobby:
Both Dawes and Blitzen Trapper have headed out on a co-headline tour and this week they will be making a stop in Los Angeles. You can see both of these bands when they perform at The Music Box in Hollywood on Thursday, November 17th along with Belle Brigade. Tickets are still available to purchase online through Ticketmaster for $23.00 plus any additional service fees. But we...
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Downtown Lobby: Matt Kearney Books L.A. Show →
downtownlobby:
Matt Kearney has just announced that he will be making his way to Los Angeles for a show in support of his fourth album “Young Love” which was released last August. You can catch him performing live at The Music Box in Hollywood on Thursday, February 23rd. No supporting band has been announced as of yet.
Tickets for this show are set to go on sale starting on Saturday, November...
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Downtown Lobby: Gotye Schedules L.A. Show →
downtownlobby:
Gotye has been turning a lot of heads since the release of his latest album “Making Mirrors”. He recently played over at The Satellite this past October and has now scheduled a headlining spot at a much bigger local venue. You can catch Gotye when her performs at the El Rey Theatre on Thursday, February 2nd.
Tickets for this show are set to go on sale Saturday, November 19th at...
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Downtown Lobby: Jay-Z & Kanye West Add 3rd Watch... →
downtownlobby:
There is a ton of demand to see the two biggest names in hip hop on one stage. But who wouldn’t want to see Jay-Z and Kanye West do their thing together on stage? Two previous dates have been on the schedule for a while and will be taking place on December 12th and December 13th at the Staples Center. The latest show date on the Watch The Throne tour has been scheduled for...
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Cell Phones for Soldiers + America Recycles Day!
elreytheatre:
Coming out to the SOLD OUT Frank Ocean show tomorrow night? Participate in a great cause by bringing your gently-used cell phones to our collection drive. The funds from recycling the used cell phones will be used to purchase calling cards for deployed soldiers so they can communicate with their families back home cost-free!
Check out their website for more info & don’t forget...
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But wait, there's more
M83 @ Club Nokia on Friday, January 13th
AUGUSTANA @ the El Rey on Wednesday, January 18th
GROUNDATION on their Bob Marley Tribute Tour @ the El Rey on Saturday, February 11th
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Downtown Lobby: Contest: Jack's Mannequin @ Fox... →
downtownlobby:
This weekend we will be getting a visit by Jack’s Mannequin as they continue touring in support of their latest release “People and Things”. They will headline the Fox Theater in Pomona on Saturday, November 12th along with Scars on 45 and Lady Danville. Tickets for this show are still available to purchase through Ticketmaster for $29.00 plus any additional service fees. But we...
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TGI(O)F -- Thank Goodness It's (Onsale) Friday!
Your 11/11/11 wish has come true. I give you TICKETS
ICED EARTH AND SYMPHONY X w/ Warbringer @ Club Nokia on Saturday, February 18th
NADA SURF @ The Music Box on Tuesday, March 20th
OVERKILL w/ Belphegor, Aborted, Suidakra, System Divide and Diamond Plate @ Club Nokia on Thursday, May 3rd
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El Rey Theatre: Ra Ra Riot @ El Rey POSTPONED →
downtownlobby:
Gah!!! More bad news to deliver to you guys! Ra Ra Riot have just announced that they have been forced to postpone tonight’s show at the El Rey Theatre due to an illness in the band. The new date has not been set as of yet but we will keep you informed and let you know ASAP. Refunds will be made available at the point of purchase, but if you do hold on to them they will also be...
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Downtown Lobby: Contest: B.B. King @ Club Nokia →
downtownlobby:
A bona fide blues legend will be playing at Club Nokia this week. B.B. King will be performing from his extensive discography on Friday, November 11th. This is the type of musician that you have to see at least once in your lifetime. Tickets for this show are still available to purchase online through Ticketmaster. Prices range from $41 - $75 plus any additional service fees....
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We are super sad to report
that Ra Ra Riot had to postpone their show tonight at the El Rey due to illness. We are working on a new date, more information TBA
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Downtown Lobby: M83 Will Return For Another Local... →
downtownlobby:
M83 is already scheduled to play a sold out show tonight over at The Music Box and it seems to be a very hot ticket. So with so much demand to see M83 here in Los Angeles, another show has already been added to the tour schedule. You can now see M83 on Friday, January 13th at Club Nokia in Downtown.
Tickets for this show are set to go on sale Saturday, November 12that 10am...
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Downtown Lobby: Contest: Ra Ra Riot @ El Rey →
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Ra Ra Riot will be in town this week to perform a show in support of their latest EP “Too Dramatic”. You can catch them live on Thursday, November 10th at the El Rey Theatre. Delicate Steve and Yellow Ostrich will both be there to open up the show. Tickets are still available to purchase online through Ticketmaster for $20.00 plus any additional service fees. But we do have some...
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This Morning in Music News
1. Heavy D has passed away. Check out some of his music legacy
2. R. Kelly has an autobiography coming out. The title does not disappoint
3. And the next single from Adele’s 21 is…
4. Who else forgot about Jamie Lynn Spears?
5. 11/11/11 has (officially?) become Nigel Tufnel day
What music news is up on your radar?
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Downtown Lobby: Contest: We Were Promised Jetpacks... →
downtownlobby:
One of our favorite bands We Were Promised Jetpacks are coming to town this week to perform a show in support of their latest release “In The Pit of The Stomach”. You can catch them live at The Music Box on Thursday, November 10th along with Royal Bangs and Bear Hands. Tickets are still available to purchase for this show through Ticketmaster for $20.00 plus any additional service...
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Nada Surf Schedule New Tour & Local Show
downtownlobby:
Nada Surf are returning with the release of their seventh album “The Stars Are Indifferent To Astronomy” and a brand new tour to support it. They have scheduled a local Los Angeles show to take place early next year. You can catch Nada Surf when they perform at The Music Box on Tuesday, March 20th. You can see the entire US tour schedule after the jump below.
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CHILDISH GAMBINO ROLLING STONE SESSIONS
pupfresh:
Check out 3 performances and an interview with Childish Gambino below.
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who else is BEYOND stoked for his sold out show at Club Nokia?! I’ll see you cool kids there
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Tumblr Friends, I have a question!
can you think of any songs with long vocal solo/acapella parts… like the Etta James sample in Avicii’s “Levels” / Flo Rida’s “Good Feeling”?
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Downtown Lobby: Contest: Mates Of State @ El Rey →
downtownlobby:
We are getting a visit from Mates of State this week as they play a show in support of their latest release “Mountaintops”. You can catch them live at the El Rey Theatre on Tuesday, November 8th. Opening the show will be Generationals. Tickets for this show are still available to purchase online through Ticketmaster for $20.00 plus any additional service fees. But we do have a...
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I know, I know. What you need is MORE TICKETS
yes, it’s a special Saturday here at Goldenvoice. We’ve got THREE awesome shows onsale today:
MODESTEP w/ Jam3s K3nn3dy @ The Music Box on Saturday, December 10th
BLACK STAR (MOS DEF & TALIB KWELI) @ Club Nokia on Thursday, December 15th
DOM KENNEDY w/ Skeme @ The Music Box on Friday, December 16th
GV30 featuring Social Distortion, Bad Religion, Descendents and more @...
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TGI(O)F -- Thank Goodness It's (Onsale) Friday!
TYRESE @ Club Nokia on Sunday, December 11th
THE COMEDIANS OF CHELSEA LATELY featuring Ross Mathews, Heather McDonald, Josh Wolf and Jen Kirkman at Club Nokia on Friday December 16th
THE JAYHAWKS @ The Music Box on Thursday, February 2nd
MOE. w/ Keller Williams @ Club Nokia on Saturday, February 4th
MINDLESS SELF INDULGENCE @ Club Nokia on Saturday, March 31st
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Downtown Lobby: Contest: Lykke Li @ Fox Theater →
downtownlobby:
Next week there is a very special show going on to help you get your week going. Lykke Li will be headlining the Fox Theater in Pomona on Monday, November 7th and another favorite of ours First Aid Kit will be there to open up the show. Tickets for Lykke Li are still available to purchase for this show online through Ticketmaster for $28.50 plus any additional service fees. But we...
