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MAMMATUS / WILDILDLIFE / MAGIC LANTERN
Echo



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Mammatus was next, a metal trio out of Corralitos. I loved Nicholas Emmert’s (guitar/vocals) use of the word “dudesses,” as in, “Good evening, dudes and dudesses!” That’s what got me up out of the rickshaw on the second floor where I’d been napping between sets. (You know the one–it’s tucked back there in the left corner of the balcony.) After this brief salutation, Mammatus flew straightaway into what was pretty much an epic-metal assault (is epic-metal a viable genre?), and as much as it pains me to admit this (I spent many a formative hour in the back of a busted Mazda MPV listening to Rift, Junta, and crackly-ass Fillmore bootlegs), Nicholas Emmert makes Trey Anastasio look like a Sophomore. He’s got great taste for licks, excellent timing, and gets the most of a somewhat limited vocal range by keeping things simple: long, sonorous lines that overlay all the fits, starts, and paralytic crashes. Freels provides some terrific harmonies on the bass, making his way up and down the neck adroitly, while the other Emmert, Aaron, does much more than just hold things together, splashing and crashing like a contemptuous gremlin whipping a semi down the Great Everdark Highway in the rain, fueled by diesel and trucker speed–angry, yes, and slippery, but on time. During their last number, Nicholas Emmert returned the crowd’s enthusiasm by climbing to the top of the stacks and wailing away at his axe-thrash finale. A fine send-off, really. - The Bay Bridged

Intimidating in their wizard garb, Mammatus earned cred in freak-out psych circles opening for Acid Mothers Temple and playing music inspired by '70s basement fascinations with natural disasters and magical creatures of the deep. The trio justifies its prog with genuine heaviness, and gives weight to its meandering, earnest jams with laser precision. Last year's The Coast Explodes hits so hard that its eco-fantasy tropes are not only legitimate, but absolutely sensible. – Nicholas Nauman

with:
Wildildlife
Magic Lantern

8:30pm / $8 Advance, $10 Day of show

Charlie Kaufman's
'Synecdoche, New York'
Montalbán



Please arrive early as we are expecting a capacity crowd. Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis and seating is limited to theater capacity. RSVP does not guarantee entry. SYNECDOCHE, NEW YORK is part of Cinema Tuesdays, a weekly series of innovative films at The Montalbán, Nike Sportswear's unique retail and special events theatre in Hollywood. To see previous events visit our Cinema Tuesdays Flickr Photo albums or upload your own in the Montalban Group. Tuesday October 21st, 2008 7PM - Opening Reception with DJ Thomas Golubic 8PM - Screening plus special guests 10PM - Art show with an exclusive exhibit from the film The Montalb&#225n 1615 Vine Street Hollywood, CA SYNECDOCHE, NEW YORK will be released on October 24th by Sony Pictures Classics.


Hammer Presents:
An Evening with Michel Gondry



An Evening with Michel Gondry
Creator of influential music videos and feature films, French Academy Award-winning filmmaker Michel Gondry discusses his own technical and conceptual process and his new book, You’ll Like This Film Because You’re In It: The Be Kind Rewind Protocol. He presents clips from his own films and homemade films from visitors to his DIY interactive installation Be Kind Rewind at Deitch Projects. Gondry has collaborated with such luminaries as Björk, The Chemical Brothers, and The White Stripes. His feature films include Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, The Science of Sleep, and Be Kind Rewind.




Hi everybody,

As most of you know, I play keyboards in a band called Light FM. This past year we worked our asses off to self-produce our full-length album, Black Magic Marker. Tuesday night (tomorrow) is our official CD Release show at Boardner's in Hollywood. The cover is 6 bucks (all door money goes to the bands) and Dewars is doing a 3 dollar drink promotion. We'll also have cd's and tshirts and some cool stuff to give away.

This is the biggest show of the year for us-- so if you CAN make it, this is the one baby. We go on at 11pm.

And to everyone who has come to shows in the past year or so, thanks homies. It really means a lot to me.

Hope to see you there,

xoxo- Kim


NEW CHAPTER FROM MORGAN KIBBY!

M83: Marveling at the wonders of Scandinavia

[Keyboardist-singer Morgan Kibby continues her M83 tour diary. Read previous installments here.]



Dear Friends and Family,

Just a small note to let you know that I am writing a tour blog for the next three months while I am traveling and playing with M83 throughout Europe and the US. The blog will be hosted by Kevin Bronson who was a senior music writer and editor for the LA Times. I am thrilled and honored that he asked me to do this. Should you have the time and the inclination to check it out, the link is as follows:

BUZZ BANDS

I hope this email finds you all healthy and happy, and hopefully i will see you while I'm on the road.

Lots of love,

Morgan




Descend into the basement of the historical Union Savings Bank Building where mysterious occurences have taken place in the buildings' deadly 107 year history. In fact, something lives down there in the dark....not some one, but some thing. The basement that was sealed shut for decades is being reopened for your investigation into the unknown, what will you do when the catacombs and darkness surround you!


Echo Park Named One of Top 10 Great Neighborhoods



And when you hear that, you might find yourself asking which Realtor came up with that ranking. Luckily, this time there is some creditability behind the designation: the American Planning Association. They "singled out Echo Park because of its breathtaking topography set in the hills above downtown, historic architecture, pedestrian-oriented streets and stairways, and engaged residents who, over the years, have gone to great lengths to protect and preserve their community," according to an APA release (add: their website has more info and history on why EP was chosen) .... more after you click on the image!



¡¡¡ MARK YOUR CALENDARS !!!


Cult animator and Academy Award nominee Don Hertzfeldt ("the Meaning of Life", "Rejected", "Billy's Balloon") is hitting the road this fall for a rare series of one-night-only events! A selection of Don's classic animated shorts return to the big screen, culminating in the exclusive regional premiere of his brand new film, "I am so proud of you". His longest piece to date, "I am so proud of you" is the eagerly anticipated second chapter to "Everything will be OK", winner of the Sundance Film Festival's Jury Award in Short Filmmaking and named by many critics as one of the "best films of 2007". Every screening will be immediately followed by a live on-stage interview and audience Q+A with Don Hertzfeldt.



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THE MAE-SHI @ Spaceland



THE MOVIES @ Spaceland



DENGUE FEVER @ Viper Room