Nicholas Clark Ashbaugh

Photos (C) 2002-5 Nicholas Ashbaugh, all rights reserved Southland skies have a reputation for being a smoggy and nondescript. But there is much more variety to our skyline and environs than the stereotypes dictate. More Photo Essays...

Grab a jacket, some friends and get out of the house. There are plenty of free gigs to keep you occupied. SATURDAY, 10/8 Catch Hot Club Quartette at Cafe Z in the Skirball Cultural Center followed by a free screening of Algeria in a Smile. The show starts at noon. Call (310) 440-4500. DJs Michael Stock and Benjamin White of Part Time Punks continue their residency at MOCA. The show starts at 6pm. It's...

PART 1 of 2 Fronted by brothers Tal and Ran Pink, Remote prides itself on constantly pushing the creative envelope. Although they mix both mainstream and experimental sounds on Bird's Eye View, Remote's strength can be credited to the band's consistent attention to both the music and lyrics. Catchy harmonies, masterfully spun by Tal and Ran, are the common thread which keep listeners coming back for more. This week LAist sat down for an...

PART 2 of 2 The members of Remote have known one another since elementary school and kindergarten. Despite their differing styles, they share a core love of music and a lack of pretense. Continue reading part two of our interview to find out how Tal and Ran balance being brothers and musicians, without suffering an Oasis-style implosion....

After six years of silence, ditched efforts and leaked MP3s, the brooding songbird has returned with a formidable offering. Of course, diehard Fiona Apple fans have already sampled the early sessions of "Extraordinary Machine." Earlier this year, her dedicated fan base created a special website, dubbed "Free Fiona". Then, fans subsequently leaked 11 [unreleased] tracks across the internet. This was not done to thwart Apple, but rather to force her record label (Epic) to...

A cross between West Hollywood's O-Bar and Here, i Candy Lounge is currently finding its niche. The crowd is mixed, and it seems to grow exponentially each week. Additional exposure LOGO TV is undoubtedly compelling more locals to dip their beaks into this new watering hole. In typical LA fashion, i Candy is nondescript from the outside. In fact, we nearly walked past it at first. (Angeleno rule #1 - always memorize the address...

Photos (C) 2002-5 Nicholas Ashbaugh, all rights reserved Southern California is a gardener's dream. With a year-round growing season, just about any plant thrives here. This series highlights the subtle beauty we walk past every day (and usually take for granted). Previous Photo Essays...

When Everwood hit The WB airwaves a few years ago, the drama was so thick you could cut it with a knife... if you were lucky. Despite dealing with death, comas and more death, Everwood was a hit. This was due in part to superb writing and a formidable ensemble. Propelled by the wholesome audience of 7th Heaven, it found a comfortable, albeit angst-filled niche on the network line-up. Over the course of two...

Music is the best elixir to kick the proverbial autumnal malaise. Don't let the shorter days or dipping mercury get you down. Check out these free local gigs instead. SATURDAY, 10/1 DJs Michael Stock and Benjamin White of Part Time Punks continue their residency at MOCA. The show starts at 6pm. It's free with general museum admission. Call (213) 621-1734. The Groovy Rednecks play at S.W. Hill Country at 6pm. Call (323) 256-2500. Sean...

More often than we'd like to admit, we've found ourselves at a gig that runs way too long... our eyes will invariably shift to the nearest clock... hoping that we just heard the last song. Keane's performance at The Greek yesterday was about as far removed from that scenario as you can possibly get. We credit this to good pacing, solid vocals and contagious optimism from the band. The pianist, Tim Rice-Oxley, was the...