Featured Event
Thu, Jul 16. | KXLU, LA Weekly & Goldenvoice Present:
The Germs with Agent Orange, Spider Problem
Doors @ 7:30pm | $16.00
$16 advance
$18 day of show
$20 cash at the door if not sold out ahead of time.
The Germs are an American punk band from Los Angeles, California, originally active from 1977 to 1980 and reformed in 2005. Their 1977 single, "Forming"/"Sexboy", is generally regarded as the first punk record from Los Angeles. The band's early lineup consisted of singer Darby Crash, guitarist Pat Smear, bassist Lorna Doom, and their most consistent drummer Don Bolles. They released only one album, 1979's (GI), and were featured the following year in Penelope Spheeris' documentary film The Decline of Western Civilization, which chronicled the Los Angeles punk movement.
The Germs disbanded following Crash's suicide on December 7, 1980. Their music was influential to many later punk and alternative rock acts. Smear went on to greater notoriety performing with Nirvana and the Foo Fighters.
In 2005 actor Shane West was cast to play Crash in the Germs biographical film What We Do Is Secret. He performed with Smear, Doom, and Bolles at a production party for the film, after which the Germs re-formed with West as singer. The new lineup of the band has performed a number of tours in the United States, including performances on the 2006 and 2008 Warped Tours.
Other Events
Cowboys & Turbans - New Indian food restaurant moves into El Rey cafe
We’d like to personally invite you to try our street food from India. We will be open Monday through Friday from noon to 9pm. If there is a show at the El Rey Theatre we will be open until midnight. We will hold cooking classes once a month, offer free delivery within a two mile radius, and will be available to host private events. KCRW members receive a 10% off discount on
dine in orders. We look forward to seeing you.
Cage
Cage penned one of the landmark records of the golden era of NYC underground/independent rap music in the late 90s on Fondle 'em records.The record was called Agent Orange b/w Radio Head.The record propelled Cage into cult star status. (check out chrispalko.com for discography) His solo debut Movies for the Blind (on Eastern Conference records)was the realization of the very character he became through his tortured early years.The record struck a chord and his legion of dedicated fans grew ever bigger, attracted to his visceral and dangerous persona and music. He traveled the world several times over in support of the record and became a major draw in the independent show circuit. In 2004 he signed with Definitive Jux records releasing his 2nd solo album Hell's Winter.The album features production from El-P,DJ Shadow and collaborations with Jello Biafra(Dead Kennedys) and Daryl Palumbo.(GlassJaw/Head Automatica)The record received critical acclaim and in 2006 the video for Shoot Frank (the 2nd single off of Hell's Winter)was nominated for an MTVu Woodie award for best video. Cage is currently working with Shia Labeouf on a feature film based on the rapper's life. The new album "Depart From Me" and the free "I Never Knew You" Ep.DFM is set to drop June 29th and INKY a few months before it.
Upcoming Events
Tue, Jul 7. | LA Weekly & Goldenvoice Present:
SOLD OUT: The Hold Steady with El Bronx
Doors @ 8pm | $20.00
Fri, Jul 10. | Sean Healy Presents:
People with Leerone, Stripes and Lines, Stars Align, Watch Us Burn
Doors @ 7:30pm | $12.00
Thu, Jul 16. | KXLU, LA Weekly & Goldenvoice Present:
The Germs with Agent Orange, Spider Problem
Doors @ 7:30pm | $16.00
Fri, Jul 17. | LA Weekly & Goldenvoice Present:
RESCHEDULED: The Toadies with Ginger Wildheart, Willowz, and Roll the Tanks
Doors @ 8pm | $20.00
Thu, Jul 23. | LA Weekly & Goldenvoice Present:
Eric Hutchinson with Anya Marina
Doors @ 7:30pm | $18.00
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