The rattling of old bolts and chains that held your heart in

Razorlight played the Troubadour on Tuesday, February 3, 2009. The last time I saw them was two years ago at the El Rey. (See past post here, and yes, I really used to hold back on posting my photos, but now I don't, so there.) I got the day off from work because I wanted to make sure I got a good spot at the show. Yes, even if it was the Troubadour. We got there, and for the first time in my life, we were the first ones in line! How does that happen? Then after about half an hour later, Johnny Borrell appeared! I'm a dork. I was really scared to approach him, but I thought, now or never. He was super cool and sweet. He even let me take a picture of him. The show was great. I just really enjoyed the show. Something about watching an amazing band in such a small intimate setting is just so magical and special to me. Did a lot of gazing and dancing. They sang my favorites like "America", and "Vice". The band also played awesome new material. New album "Slipway Fires" drops March 10.

Tell me I fought for the wrong things

Last year I saw a pair of the most perfect gorgeous gold ankle boots at Politix. Too bad for me they were a thousand dollars. So I still just fantasize about it. This outfit has been stuck in my head everytime I am running on the treadmill, listening to "Lieutenant" by the Happy Hollows, which I highly recommend. But the title of this blog is actually a line from Correatown's "I Tell Myself", which is another lovely song that fits my blue mood right now. I'm trying to get back on track. My weekend was great and I am excited about something.

Your costume's made of twine, now you're forgetting all of your lines

Yesterday I went to the opening night reception for the 17th Annual Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition at FIDM. For those of you who didn't know, yes, I am a FIDM alum. I've been going to this exhibit every year since I was a student there and it never ceases to excite me. Basically, you get to see the actual costumes from different films from the last year, including all the ones nominated for an Oscar in Best Costume Design. The opening reception was tons of fun. It was super crowded with lots of fabulous people. They had a drive-in theme going on. The highlight of the night was meeting Huell Howser and Mona May. I was super overwhelmed by the end of the night. The exhibition is open to the public from Jan 28 through Mar 29. Check out FIDM.com for more info.

Valkyrie

The Spirit

The Reader

The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor

Milk

Mamma Mia!

Prince Caspian

The Fall

The House Bunny

Elizabeth: The Golden Age

The Dark Knight

The Duchess

Changeling

The Other Boleyn Girl

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull

I will turn your tide

Wednesday January 14, 2009 @ Troubadour
I finally got to see Glasvegas! Over a year and a half ago, my sister first heard "Daddy's Gone" on the (sadly) now defunct Indie 103.1's Passport Approved show. We all loved it immediately. Unsurprisingly, their other songs were equally good. It's been great to discover their music early on and see them grow tremendously. They are huge in Europe. They finally came to play a show in Los Angeles after their US album release weeks ago. Not to mention, the show sold out months in advance. Carl Barat (The Libertines, Dirty Pretty Things) was the special guest. He just came out with an electric guitar and sang a most beautiful set. Glasvegas opened with "Flowers and Football Tops", another personal tear jerker. Their set was great. Highlight was seeing Rick Rubin checking out the band. Only complaint of the night would be that there were so many photographers in the crowd, there was not enough dancing.

Carl Barat



James joined Carl on stage to sing "Burma" (swoon~)

Glasvegas









Awesome videos from the show shot by AbbeyRoadLA (the best live show videographer in LA)

It's bright and cold and lonesome

For me, it's either black or white. I don't have time for all your greys. I need to move on and get back on track.

Do I have your attention

From the archives, way back in late summer 2006! It was the opening night of Club NME Wednesdays at Spaceland. The Grates and The Blood Arm played a show. It was super fun. The balloons are from The Grates. Then the Blood Arm performed afterwards. The frontman puts on a real show. I like their songs. Almost glam-rock-ish sounding. They are really big in Europe. You should check them out. I dug this up for you because, yes, they sing that song "Do I Have Your Attention" currently being used in the new Gossip Girl ads.
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