Entries from LAist tagged with 'janetweiss'
September 6, 2005
Last night LAist bid adieu to summer with one last evening under the stars at the Hollywood Bowl. But last night wasn't the usual orchestra and picnic basket affair--it was a screening of the midnight movie cult classic Rocky Horror Picture Show, celebrating its 30th anniversary with what amounted to be the biggest ever audience participation crowd in the film's decadent and scantily clad history. The pre-show included a performance by the band Louis......
Continue Reading "Doin' the "Time Warp" With a Few Thousand Friends"June 9, 2005
It was a night for drummers at the Henry Fonda. We were underwhelmed by Mary Timony's set (choosing to lounge outside after watching for a few songs) but would've been annoyed were it not for Devin Ocampo's aerobic drumming. It's not that her music is bad -- Ex Hex appears to be filled with some nice tracks -- its just that it wasn't very interesting to watch or listen to on stage. This is......
Continue Reading "Give the Drummer Some"March 17, 2005
After a week in which LAist sat on a panel, enjoyed immensely the panels of others, partied with our publisher, our co-conspirator from the north and the brand new baby of the family, caught Asobi Seksu with Neal Pollack, and ate ourselves into oblivion, it is finally time for us to head home. But not without a little music first. An interview with Elvis Costello turned unexpectedly into an expose about "The Killer" Jerry......
Continue Reading "Live from SXSW: Heading Home"