Rusted Soul Revue Liberate The Libertine

Categories: Acoustic, Blues, Local, Rock, Soul

Rusted Soul Revue 04/29/10 The Libertine - West Hollywood, CA words/photos/videos by concertconfessions.com For about 18 months, Rusted Soul Revue vocalist/lead guitarist TD Moyer was my own Snuffleupagus.  My pal/guitarist Shawn Hitchcock swore up and down that he existed – much like Big Bird told his neighbors for years.  While the Sesame Street gang finally did meet Snuffy in the fall of 1985, I met TD last July 4th weekend, walking around the streets of Long Beach (or as we call it – the land ... Read More

Triple Bordego TRiP Back To The 1990′s

Categories: Local, Punk

Triple Bordego 04/22/10 TRiP Lounge - Santa Monica, CA Words/Photos/Videos by concertconfessions.com I should probably just get it out in the open that I am typing this from the former cubical of one of the members of Triple Bordego. For years, I would get e-mails saying “hey man, my band is playing” and for years I would say “dude, I really want to go, but band XXX is in town and I already have tix.” Finally, our two paths came together, as the underground Los ... Read More

Send The Sages Wild West Whiskey Shoot Out

Categories: Local, Rock

Send The Sages 04/02/10 Whiskey A Go Go - West Hollywood, CA Words/Photos/Video by concertconfessions.com I seem to recall that it was Easter weekend 1999 (I could be totally wrong) when my friends and I made our monthly trip to the Cactus Club in San Jose to see local favorites Papa Roach.  Only this night was very different as we would finally get a chance a band out of Southern California that P-Roach had been raving about for months.  That band was Alien Ant Farm, ... Read More

In Honor Of Good Friday West Hollywood Was Filled With Bad Music

Categories: Local

Words/Photos/Videos by concertconfessions.com Chances are, no matter where you live in the world, you have heard of the world-famous Whiskey A Go-Go on the Sunset Strip. Anyone who loves music and drives down the strip for the first time will undoubtedly get goosebumps when their eyes focus on the landmark where the likes of Motley Crue and The Doors got their start. However, these goose bumps quickly fade away when one learns the truth regarding the Whiskey. Inside the walls, it is not ... Read More

USELESS KEYS Warm Up The Viper Room

Categories: Alternative, Indie, Local

USELESS KEYS 01/08/10 The Viper Room - West Hollywood, CA Words/Photos/Video by Justin/concertconfessions.com Often times in Los Angeles, music fans blow off opening acts and only show up for the main event. On the second Friday of 2010, I did the exact opposite. Last summer when I walked in on USELESS KEYS’ set closer at The Roxy, I was so impressed I promised myself I would seek them out again. Not one to break a promise, the Los Angeles-based band’s set at the Viper Room ... Read More

LINKS Prove To Hollywood Why It’s Better To Be A Knight Than An Idol

Categories: Indie, Local

LINKS w/ Misdelphia 05/20/09 Alterknit Lounge @ Knitting Factory - Hollywood, CA Words/Photos/Videos by Justin Just nine short subway stops from the venue where the shocking conclusion of American Idol was held, two unknown bands were being judged by a much smaller, but just as important audience. As I walked into A&R Knight inside the Alterknit Lounge @ Knitting Factory Hollywood, I was greeted to the sounds of five young men who call themselves Misdelphia. Hailing from San Diego, I caught the last two songs ... Read More

A Night to Remember With Hydrosonic

Categories: Local, Rock

A Night to Remember By: Jen Bonfiglio Thursday, March 19, I was so excited to head down to one of my favorite venues, BackBooth. In my opinion, it is one of the best places to see a show. My friends and I have been looking forward to this night for more than a month. The lineup was awesome: In Violent Times, Hydrosonic, Awestruck, and The Rise of Defiance. These are some of the best local bands around right now. I couldn’t wait for it ... Read More

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