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The Black Dahlia Murder Make Their Triumphant Return to the Roxy

Having played The Roxy for free just two months earlier, The Black Dahlia Murder returned to the famed Sunset Strip Venue, selling it out in advance. With a lineup featuring fellow Death Metal bands from around the planet, it was an intense evening indeed.

moe. Makes A Trip To Downtown Los Angeles

A day shy of the eleven year anniversary of my first show, I headed downtown to check out east coast jam titans moe. at Club Nokia. After leaving a bad taste in my mouth back in 06, could moe. and I repair our broken relationship? Click here to find out.

Taj Mahal Trio Brings The Blues To Moscow

Sometimes these blurbs write themselves. What more can I say but welcome to new CC writer "Thenaturalstoner" who went all the way to Moscow, Idaho to watch Taj Mahal play with a bunch of Jr. High aged kids. An interesting evening indeed, this is a must read.

Dinosaur Jr. Rocks W. Hollywood w/ Free Show

Inspired by the low low price of nothing, and a rocking review from Mr. Jay Porks himself, headed into West Hollywood to check out living 90's Alt rock legends Dinosaur Jr. The power trio rocked a packed room of flannel wearing guitar rock fanatics.

Them Crooked Vulture Promote Drinking & Swearing on TV in NYC

Fresh off their debut appearance on SNL, Them Crooked Vultures (featuring Josh Homme, Dave Grohl and John Paul Jones) snuck into the Roseland Ballroom for a blistering set of blues based stoner-RIFFic math rock. Check out JayPorks review here!

Jul 11, 20090

A Night At The Roxy with Into The Presence

Categories: Indie, Rock

Useless Keys/Into The Presence 07/09/09 The Roxy Theatre - West Hollywood, CA Words/Photos/Video by Justin So there I was Thursday night, standing outside the Roxy Theater chatting with The Maldonado brothers when adult film legend Ron Jeremy strolled by. As scenesters sucked on cancer sticks oblivious to their surroundings, we watched as a homeless man tried to sell the King of Porn roses as he made his way up the strip to the Rainbow Room. Just another Thursday night in Hollywood, I suppose. A few hours ... Read More

Apr 8, 20090

Puscifer Creates Gospel Music You Can Grind To

Categories: Alternative, Gospel, Rock

There is a time to think for yourself, and question authority. There is also a time to simply respect the wishes of someone you deeply admire. At Club Nokia in downtown Los Angeles this past Saturday night, I listened to the pre-taped video message by Major Douche (AKA Maynard James Keenan), and did not take flash photography or videos (I did sneak one cell phone photo) of Puscifer (pronounced by most as pussy fur), the latest mind blowing project by the Tool/A Perfect ... Read More

Apr 1, 20090

My Interview With Into The Presence

Categories: Alternative, Rock

This past Monday night, for 30 minutes I was blessed enough to speak with Luis Carlos Maldonado & Tim Alexander of Into The Presence. I am well aware that this is a live site (and fingers crossed a new ITP review will be posted Sunday) but this was something very special for me, and I would like to share it with you (as well as expose this great up and coming band). The interview (posted on MTVnews) is in two parts and ... Read More

Mar 15, 20091