A History Lesson Part 1 is your standard interview-slash-live performance music film. That is about the only thing about this film that is standard. Each performance is uncut, allowing you to get into the groove without any annoying voice-overs or cut-aways. The film focuses on four popular bands of 1984: the Meat Puppets, the Minutemen, Twisted Roots and Redd Kross. Interviews were conducted by... more ›

The Punk Rock N’ Roll BBQ at the Blue Star Bar this Saturday boasts not just an amazing lineup, but it will also feature the world premiere of A History Lesson Pt. One. With exhilarating live footage and interviews with The Minutemen, Redd Kross, The Meat Puppets, and Twisted Roots, the film offers a unique glimpse into early ‘80’s Los Angeles “psychedelic” punk rock. (yes we know that the Meat Puppets are from Arizona) more ›

Tonight, as always, local multi-instrumentalist/producer extraordinaire Jon Brion (LAist Interview, #2, Review) will be jamming with friends at the Largo at the Coronet. Athens-based psych rockers Dead Confederate and Austin-based rock outfit Ume are poised to open for none other than legendary Phoenix-bred alternative rockers the Meat Puppets. And, lastly, English electro-pop songstress Little Boots will be headlining the Roxy with Boston-based electro-pop quartet Yes Giantess and local retro 70s pop act Music Go Music in tow. But we strongly suggest heading over to the Troubadour to catch local alt-rockers Everest (LAist Review, #2). LAist favorites the Parson Red Heads (LAist Review, #2, #3) and These United States are slated to kick things off. more ›