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Well I love Music and I love Photography so I’ve decided to combine both and start a music and photography blog! The general idea is go to shows take pictures, post pictures, maybe write a little review, then cross my fingers and hope someone appreciates it.

Please feel free to email me at lucy.bussell@gmail.com with questions or to join me for a show!

More About Me

I’ve got a big mouth, a big laugh, big boobs, big dreams, a bigger heart. I’m a non-stop talker, facebook stalker, picture taker, rule breaker.

I love bright sky, bright smiles, bright people, people who listen, glisten, people who care, people who dare, being different, being comfortable, being crazy, lazy, funny, spending money. Dancing till I hurt, sharing a dessert, a moment, a friendship, a life, a family.

Singing in tune, singing in cars, singing in bars, staring at stars, warm summer sand, warm summer fruit, warm summer nights. International flights. Walking in snow, going with the flow, making new friends, making fun, making dinner, making love. Easily amused, easily confused, easily bemused. Stubborn, gullible, capable, memorable.

I recycle, reduce, reuse, but waste time, calories, money. I try not to regret, try not to judge, try not to be fake, a flake, out of control, bad to my soul. I appreciate, understand, love, live, every day.

Music I Like

Beatmo
Buraka Som Sistema
Ceci Bastida
The Daylights
The Disco Biscuits
HoneyHoney
Imaad Wasif
The Living Sisters
Mad Caddies
One Block Radius
The Passports
The Polyamorous Affair
Pretty Lights
Purple Melon
Ten Out of Tenn
Rebelution
Rusko
The Sounds
The Spring Standards
Steve Aoki
The Truth
Year Long Disaster
ZaZa

LA Venues

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7 February 10

Willoughby were the next band to play at The Bootleg on Tuesday and to be completely honest, I wasn’t sure how I was going to feel about them. I had listened to a few songs on myspace and knew that it was going to be very mellow but wasn’t totally sold. Live, these guys were awesome! Gus Seyffert, the brains behind Willoughby, has one of the most interesting voices I’ve ever heard, and after listening for a few moments I realized how absolutely perfect it is. The over-all sound he has created is haunted and passionate, restrained and beautiful. I’ve been listening on myspace for the past couple of days now and am really digging what I hear. My favorite song is definitely Story, give it a listen and let me know what you think!

Upcoming Shows:
No shows scheduled at this time :(

6 February 10

At the recommendation of Ms. Kelli Shives I made my way downtown on tuesday to catch the first night of Ferraby Lionheart’s residency at The Bootleg Theater (for free!). Kelli had assured me that it would be an amazing night of music but I was suprised when I absolutely loved all three bands. I got there just as The Living Sisters were setting up. I had listened to them for a few seconds on MySpace and knew that I was in for something different and cool. All three are beautiful, have amazing voices and together they make some of the most incredible harmonies I’ve ever heard. Their energy on stage was contagious and I was totally smiling and laughing along with them in the crowd. The style of music is kind of hard to describe, they almost have a 50’s Doo Wop feel, but I’d say to just click on the myspace link and listen to How Glad Am I for the full effect. From the first song till the very last note they had the whole crowd enchanted, and I can’t wait to see them again.

Upcoming Shows:
Mar 25 2010 8:00P El Rey w/ She & Him Los Angeles, California
Mar 29 2010 8:00P Bowery Ballroom w/ She & Him New York, New York

Posted: 4:53 AM

  • Show: John Heard Trio
  • Venue: Charlie O’s
  • Date: Saturday- Jan. 30, 2010
  • Style: Jazz
  • Highlights: “There’s nothing more Rock and Roll than Jazz” -Brock

This is totally out of order and from way out in left field but I had to share the photos I took at Charlie O’s last saturday. After trying to decide with Brock for well over an hour which local band to go check out that night, we happened upon an ad for the infamous jazz club and the John Heard Trio. It wasn’t long before we realized it was really the only option that made sense so we hopped in the car, made our way over to the valley and thank god we did. The John Heard Trio totally blew us away. On this particular night they featured the incredible Don Menza on saxophone and it was raw, full of emotion and basically musical perfection. John Heard himself is the bassist in the trio, and he somehow pulled off 5 minute bass solos that were clearly the result of years playing with the best jazz musicians in the world. They played for at least two hours and it never got old, in fact, I would have listened all night if they’d have let me. I highly recommend checking out the Jazz scene at Charlie O’s when you get the chance, The John Heard Trio are sure to satisfy all your musical cravings.

Upcoming Shows:
Every Friday and Saturday night in February 8pm till midnight

5 February 10

  • Show: 60-Watt Kid
  • Venue: Spaceland
  • Date: Monday- Feb. 1, 2010 
  • Style: Psychedelic Rock
  • Highlights: Crazy visual effects and Talking Heads style vocals

I will try to make this short and sweet, I promise. 60-Watt Kid was the only band worth noting at Spaceland on Monday night. They are a futuristic psychedelic rock band from California whose live show is an experience that will leave you feeling confused but oddly satisfied. At times it could be compared to The Talking Heads, but for the most part it was unlike anything I’d seen before. The enthusiasm and musical talent were there, that’s for damn sure. You’ll have to check them out for yourself if you want to know more because honestly it’s something you have to experience first hand.(And luckily they have a bunch of shows coming up!)

Upcoming shows:

Feb 13 2010 3:00P The Underground Lovolution Laguna Beach, California
Feb 20 2010 8:00PSoda Bar w/ Vaginals San Diego, California
Feb 21 2010 8:00P Show Cave w/ Zombelle (record release party), White Widow, E & E, Hosted by Kim Fowley Eagle Rock, California
Feb 25 2010 8:00P Alex’s Bar w/ Avi Buffalo Long Beach, California
Feb 28 2010 8:00P Mc Werld with Tan Dollar (All Ages) Venice Beach, California

1 February 10

So the headling band at The Viper Room in West Hollywood on Thursday was called HoneyHoney, and honestly I’ve been listening to their music ever since I left the place that night. Suzanne has an amazing voice, it’s full of soul, and the on stage chemistry with bandmate Ben is totally part of the appeal. Ben is an incredible musician and every song manages to sound exactly right. Catchy but not poppy, melodious at times but not at all boring. They sang a down tempo version of their single, Little Toy Gun (found on their myspace) that really caught my attention and I’m on a mission to find that live version for my ipod. Anyway, definitely check out HoneyHoney because their music is right on and you’ll like it (i promise).






Upcoming Shows:
no shows scheduled as of 2/1 :(

31 January 10

So on Thursday night I realized it had been a while since I’d stopped by The Viper Room in West Hollywood and is just so happened that HoneyHoney, a local duo I’d heard about through a friend were scheduled to play there that night, perfect. I got there in time to catch The Truth, an LA based soul band that impressed me to no end. They called themselves California Soul, which I have decided is music that basically anyone could sit back and chill to. The group is led by Kevin Circosta’s soulful vocals but these guys are so impressive musically, jamming away over reggae harmonies, and seamlessly integrating hip hop vibes and a horn section. This is exactly the kind of music that I love and love to tell people about. I can’t wait to see them again.

Upcoming Shows:
March, 17 2010 08:00 PM - SXSW - Austin, Texas
March, 18 2010 08:00 PM - SXSW - Austin, Texas
March, 19 2010 08:00 PM - SXSW - Austin, Texas
March, 20 2010 08:00 PM - SXSW - Austin, Texas

30 January 10

After telling Brandon from the Dakota Lounge about this amazing band I’d seen, The Passports, I was very excited when I found out that he’d taken my suggestion and booked them to play on indie night. I saw them play first at The Viper Room a few months back (see my pictures and review here) and loved them right away. From their old school harmonies to their hilarious on (and off stage) antics, Casey and the rest of the guys are totally cool and always put on a great show. The songs are playful and catchy and it helps that they are all such talented musicians. I see big things in the future for The Passports so you should check them out sooner rather than later!

Upcoming Shows:
Feb 10 9:00P Spaceland - W/Silent Star and Imagine Dragons Los Angeles, CA
Feb 12 11:00P Hotel Cafe w/the Idyllists Hollywood, CA
Mar 4 8:00P The Mint - ALL AGES SHOW! Los Angeles, CA
Jul 23 8:00P International Pop Overthrow Los Angeles, CA

28 January 10

  • Show: Steve Aoki
  • Venue: Avalon, Hollywood
  • When: Friday- January 22, 2010
  • Style: Electronica
  • Highlights: Champagne sprayed over crowd, Kid Cudi POH Remix

On Saturday night I went to Brad Hoss’s bday party at Bardot with the YouTellConcerts.com crew and we got to catch Steve Aoiki at Avalon. Steve Aoki is one of the best DJ’s in LA right now and this night was no exception. He always puts on a great show and the crowd was going nuts as usual. I love his amazing mixes and he played the kid cudi pursuit of happiness remix, always a crowd pleaser. Definitely make sure you get to see Steve Aoki if you love dancing to incredible electronic music!

Upcoming Shows:
Fri, Jan 29 08:00A Soho Fridays @ This Is London Toronto, Ontario
Sat, Jan 30 08:00A Mur Mur Alantic City, New Jersey
Tue, Feb 02 08:00A Blush Boutique Nightclub Las Vegas, Nevada
Thu, Feb 04 08:00A V20 Thursday @ V20 Long Beach, California

Posted: 12:05 PM

  • Show: Maus Haus
  • Venue: Silverlake Lounge
  • When: Thursday- January, 21, 2009
  • Style: Experimental
  • Highlights: Flute! Trombone!

Alright so if you guys will let me jump back to last thursday real quick I’ll tell you about the headlining band at the Silverlake Lounge, Maus Haus. Hailing from San Francisco, I had no idea what to expect. With a total of 3 synth’s on stage I was intrigued, but was totally sold when I saw them whip out a flute and trombone. I’d definitely say that Maus Haus is an experimental group, but instead of leaving you confused it just makes you want to dance. Actually I’m listening on myspace as I write this and am totally chair dancing and thinking about the next time I can see them live.

Upcoming Shows:
Feb 27, 2010 Noise POP: Mezzanine w/ !!! (CHK CHK CHK) San Francisco, CA

25 January 10

The Californian

The Californian

The Californian

The Californian

Melanoid

Melanoid

Melanoid

Melanoid

Wow so it’s very late/early on Monday morning and I am VERY sad to report that my camera is broken! Not sure what’s going on with it, all of a sudden it just can’t take a picture. I’m planning to take it somewhere tomorrow to see if it can be fixed, otherwise I’m going to have to get a new one (somehow). It’s probably about time for an upgrade anyway since I bought that camera back when I had no clue how much I’d like taking pictures and have reached the point (i think) where I’d like to kick it up a notch.

Anyway, enough about me- let’s get to the music! On Thursday night I went to the SilverLake Lounge for a show that I found on LA Weekly. The Headlining act, Maus Haus sounded very cool on mypsace and I was pleasantly suprised to find that the other bands were good too. The first band I caught was called Melanoid and the first thing I noticed was a freaking accordion (very random, but I love random musical suprises!) These guys play a kind of mellow alternative indie and it was right up my alley. The guitarist was really going crazy on his guitar, and the singer John’s voice sounded great and was mellow and so soothing. I definitely was a fan of their sound and look forward to seeing them play again around town.

The closing band was totally different than the Melanoid but very awesome in their own right. They were callled The Californian and aparently this was their first ever show! It seemed that the mics were giving them some trouble, but I was still able to enjoy their modern version of old school surf rock. It’s early days yet for this group but I can see them making quite an impression on the LA music scene. I mean this is where surf rock was born!

Themed by Hunson. Originally by Josh