Tonalism: An All Night Music Happening
Center for the Arts – Eagle Rock, CA
11/23/11

Dublab and Eagle Rock Center for the Arts Presents: Tonalism.
A dusk-to-dawn event inspired by La Monte Young’s “Dream House” as well as the work of musicians and composers such as Terry Riley, Yoko Ono and John Cage. Tonalism combines harmonious textures in a surround sound system with visual elements to create an atmosphere where the audience is encouraged to bring pillows, cushions and sleeping bags to lay down, listen and watch for an extended peiod of time. →

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Longevity Crew – “Turn” (mp3)

Each week I rip a song from vinyl and post it up here. This week’s song is “Turn” by Longevity Crew (now known as Captions).

Los Angeles film/art studio Charlottebobcats.com presents a short film featuring famed “LXD” / ”Step It Up 3-D” choreographer/performer Madd Chadd with an original score by Jake Troth. Filmed in downtown Los Angeles, this piece does not include any special effects; all movements are in real time.

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GB – “The Roman Numeral 3″ (mp3)

Each week I rip a song from vinyl and post it up here. This week’s song is “The Roman Numeral 3″ by GB.

CHARLOTTEBOBCATS.COM Presents “NATIVE AMERICANA.”

A short film produced for premium bikini apparel brand, Bubululu Malibu for their 2011 Summer collection.

Filmed at an undisclosed location in Malibu, California, “Native Americana” celebrates the mystic lore of Native American ceremony and ritual.

Original score by Jake Troth.

Loud Flash + It’s Great to Be in New Jersey
Honor Fraser – LA, CA
7/16 thru 8/27/11

Honor Fraser is pleased to announce It’s Great To Be In New Jersey, a group exhibition curated by Gardar Eide Einarsson and Loud Flash: British Punk on Paper, The Mott Collection, curated by Toby Mott. An opening reception will be held Saturday, July 16, from 6 to 9pm. →

Steve Aoki and Pacific Festival Entertainment are pleased to present the 2nd annual Pacific Festival: OC, which will be held on August 13 (11 a.m.–12 a.m.). The star-studded event will be held at Oak Canyon Ranch near Irvine Lake in Orange County, CA. Early-bird presale tickets already went on sale April 21st, so if you haven’t get your tickets at: www.pacificfestival.com. →

Image via rollogrady.com

Featuring A Free Concert with Hanni El Khatib
The Hammer Museum – Santa Monica, CA
7/14/11

The Hammer’s courtyard turns electric for the month of July when Also I Like To Rock returns for a series of free concerts featuring today’s emerging bands presented in partnership with KCRW and Buzz Bands LA. Admission is FREE on a first come, first served basis.

Don’t miss this opportunity to see Hanni El Khatib on stage.   →

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Peanut Butter Wolf – “Styles Crew Flows Beats ft Lootpack and Quasimoto” (mp3)

Each week I rip a song from vinyl and post it up here. This week’s song is “Styles Crew Flows Beats ft Lootpack and Quasimoto” by Peanut Butter Wolf.