REV. RAYMOND BRANCH @ echo

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Los Angeles-based collective New Texture presents a rare West Coast appearance by TALES OF TIMES SQUARE author Josh Alan Friedman. Josh Alan will read from BLACK CRACKER—an autobiographical novel of his years as the lone white boy at the last segregated school in New York—culminating in a scalding acoustic set on guitar.

He’ll be joined by L.A. punk icon Chris D. (The Flesh Eaters, Divine Horsemen), presenting his collection A MINUTE TO PRAY, A SECOND TO DIE, and writer Wyatt Doyle, reading from STOP REQUESTED—a collaboration with Stanley J. Zappa set on the buses of L.A.

With a visit from the legendary Georgina Spelvin (THE DEVIL MADE ME DO IT), a musical appearance by Rev. Raymond Branch (host of Inglewood’s RAINBOW GOSPEL HOUR on KTYM since 1971), Donna Lethal and many more special guests.

For more information, visit NewTextureNights.com

6pm / Free / all ages

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Saturday 07.10.10: SATURDAYS OFF THE 405 with DAWES @ The Getty

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Dawes || Listen

Dawes is a folk-rock rookie true to its Cali roots with music in vintage Laurel Canyon style: full of twangy melodies, dusty singalong, and ripping lead guitar. Fusing intimate introspection with bursting optimism, the band has won fans on the road with standout lyrics and evocative indie-folk harmonies.

Also performing: L.A.’s best music blogger, Justin Gage of Aquarium Drunkard, spins an eclectic set that bridges the gap between indie, folk, country, New Orleans funk, r&b, soul, and vintage garage.

Enjoy outdoor music and evening views of the city and drink in the refreshing summer exhibitions in a casual and spontaneous atmosphere. The evenings feature performances by your soon-to-be favorite bands, along with DJ sets to open and close the night.

Plus, don’t miss the free Spotlight After Dark tours in the galleries. Join in a provocative 20-minute exploration and discussion of art with a Getty Museum educator. Tours depart at 6:00 and 7:00pm.

A cash bar serves Getty-tinis and more, and the Garden Terrace Cafe offers sandwiches, salads, and other nibbles (both until 8:30pm).

Getty Center Courtyard
1200 Getty Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90049

6pm / FREE / all ages

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Saturday 07.10.10: Manimal Vinyl Presents SWAHILI BLONDE / WE ARE THE WORLD / WEAVE! @ echoplex

Posted by damara - filed in 18+, MP3, echoplex, events

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SWAHILI BLONDE || MP3

Swahili Blonde began with Nicole Turley (ex-WEAVE! drummer & vocalist) sitting in a little room amidst a bunch of instruments and recording equipment she didn’t know how to use. After many long nights, she still didn’t completely understand how everything worked, but was happy with the unconventional sounds and compositions she was able to make. She ended up being so happy with the result of her efforts, that she decided to record and release a collection of songs for a full-length album, humorously called Man Meat. The album consists of multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Turley giving a recorded voice to paralleled realities, vibrant visuals, and mismatched rhythms and patterns, musical and otherwise. Woven throughout the 7 songs are lucid and eloquent performances by violinist Laena Myers-Ionita, guitarist John Frusciante, bassist John Taylor, and multi-instrumentalists Stella Mozgawa & Michael Quinn. An 8 member live version of Swahili Blonde will be playing shows in Los Angeles during summer 2010.

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WE ARE THE WORLD || Listen
WEAVE!

@ Echoplex
enter at 1154 Glendale Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90026