Last Saturday, author Paul G. Maziar celebrated the release of his new sold-out book What It Is: What It Is (MySpace) with a West Coast book release party at {open} (MySpace) in Long Beach. In addition to a book reading, the night also featured live musical performances by Jessica Dobson (MySpace) from Deep Sea Diver (MySpace), Castledoor (MySpace), and Subrosa (MySpace). As mentioned previously, Castledoor is in the midst of their month-long Monday residency......

Patrick Wolf, Bishi @ The Troubadour Ziggy Marley @ Ventura Theatre MSTRKRFT, Lazaro Casanova @ The Roxy Pu$$ycow, Steel, The Fuxedos, Bang Sugar Bang @ Safari Sam's Bugs in the Dark, Gemmeloosen, Sub Rosa @ Silverlake Lounge The Lieutenants, Hearing Things, The Slingshots @ The Scene The Vultures, Abe Vigoda, Bark Bark Bark, The Mae Shi @ The Smell Storm Large & the Balls, Thriving Ivory @ Viper Room The Brombies @ Viva Cantina......