TONIGHT IN LOS ANGELES: JAPANDROIDS & SURFER BLOOD @ THE ECHO

Another great Aquarium Drunkard Presents show happens tonight at The Echo with everyone's hip band, JAPANDROIDS, with support from also hot, SURFER BLOOD. Quite a line up, the perfect shake off of all the grub you put down yesterday. 

TONIGHT IN LOS ANGELES: THE ANTLERS + TWIN TIGERS

It's not surprise that when there is a great show in LA, half the time it's presented by AQUARIUM DRUNKARD. Tonight's triple bill at The Bootleg Theater of MINUS THE BEAR, THE ANTLERS and TWIN TIGERS proves once again that their taste is on the top shelf. Minus The Bear have always been their indie selves, but it's the runaway train that is THE ANTLERS that have people talking everywhere. Our new favorites out of Athens, GA, TWIN TIGERS open up, so be sure to get there early so you don't miss them.

BOOK RECOMMENDATION: MEMPHIS & THE DELTA BLUES TRAIL

Memphis & the Delta Blues Trail: A Complete Guide
by Melissa Gage & Justin Gage

If you are a daily reader of AQUARIUM DRUNKARD, then you are already familiar with the unlimited passion for music and it's history that Justin Gage puts into each and every post. Between his radio show, his blog, his record label (Autumn Tone) and his AD Presents parties, the guy has plenty going on and it always is linked to quality music with integrity. So what's a guy do with his spare time? He gets in a car with his wife and travels all the dusty backroads of this country tracking down old blues tails and legends like a regular modern day Alan Lomax. The book release is already grabbing some attention, but in typical JG fashion, he shrugs it off as no big deal, just a guy obsessed with music. Grab it off of Amazon or at here.

TONIGHT IN LA: THE CAVE SINGERS @ SPACELAND

Our friends over at AQUARIUM DRUNKARD are presenting a band we adore, Seattle's THE CAVE SINGERS tonight over at Spaceland. The experimental act, POCAHAUNTED, are supporting.

TONIGHT IN LOS ANGELES: CHAD VANGAALAN & WOMEN

If you're looking for a gig tonight in LA, head to Spaceland for the Aquarium Drunkard presents show with CHAD VANGAALAN and WOMEN. $12.

TONIGHT IN LOS ANGELES: INTRICATE MACHINES @ SILVERLAKE LOUNGE

If you got a taste of INTRICATE MACHINES live on our Future Sounds radio show four weeks ago, then you'll have some idea what you're in store for tonight at the Silverlake Lounge.

Also live tonight is our local fav's THE MUSLIMS, who are opening for the legendary WIRE for an AQUARIUM DRUNKARD PRESENTS at Echoplex.

THE RUMBLE: LOS ANGELES LINE UP ANNOUNCED

Round 2 is back at the 3 OF CLUBS next Thursday night with POP LEVI and LE SWITCH. Also on board is AMPLIVE (Zion I) and our resident DJ's MiCHAEL.

It's FREE if you RSVP here http://sonicliving.com/therumble-LA
$5 D.O.S.

Free beer from Firestone Walker Brewing from 8:30PM-9:30PM if you RSVP, plus giveaways from Vestalife and TankFarm Clothing.

TONIGHT IN LOS ANGELES - FIRST EVER RUMBLE: LA

It's FREE if you RSVP here > http://sonicliving.com/therumble-LA

We've added CARLOTTA to the line up tonight, for 4 bands. We're lucky to have NICO VEGA headline the show tonight, we'll see if that small back room can handle Aja. BLACK GOLD flies into LA for one of a handful of shows, and yesterday we were graced with an office visit by Iceland's DIKTA, and some delicious Icelandic vodka.

Drink specials early from Sake2me and plenty of giveaways from Vestalife and TankFarm Clothing for those that get their first. See you down there.

THIS THURSDAY - THE RUMBLE: LOS ANGELES @ THE 3 OF CLUBS

This Thursday at the 3 OF CLUBS in Hollywood we're bringing THE RUMBLE to Los Angeles!
Believe it or not, headlining this tiny club are NICO VEGA (FS29) a band we've watch grow from Future Sounds Tour opening act, to one year later headlining everywhere. We're touched by their loyalty and wanting to help launch the Rumble: LA by playing this small room and showing some luv.

Joining Nico Vega will be BLACK GOLD from Brooklyn, in town for only a couple of days, and opening will be DIKTA (FS26) all the way from Iceland, playing their first ever dates in Los Angeles.

DJ's MiCHAEL are on the decks and the party is FREE if you RSVP and get there before 10pm at http://sonicliving.com/therumble-LA

We've teamed up with AQUARIUM DRUNKARD on this one, as well as our partners up North at THE OWL MAG and SONICLIVING and this week we'll be giving away swag from TANKFARM CLOTHING and VESTALIFE.

Again, this Thursday night at the 3 Of Clubs - 1123 Vine Street (Santa Monica & Vine)

Free if you RSVP
$5 DOS

Come early, there is no guarantee that you'll get in once this place goes over capacity.

THIS WEEKEND IN LOS ANGELES: FLEET FOXES (X2)

Aquarium Drunkard presents two chances to see everyone's darling, FLEET FOXES, this weekend at The Echo and then at Spaceland. Critics love them, fans adore them, they simply create some pretty amazing music. I've said it a number of times but 'Oliver James' may be the prettiest song of 2008 - name a better one?

Download ''Oliver James" here (mp3 courtesy of Red Admirable)