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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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4 March 10

  • Show: An Evening of Cock Rock (Imaad Wasif w/ Avi Buffalo)
  • Band: Avi Buffalo
  • Venue: Spaceland
  • Date: Thursday Feb. 18, 2010 
  • Style: Alt. Rock
  • Highlights: ”What’s In It For” -Best Song Ever !

This was the second time that I’ve seen Avi Buffalo since moving in September. The first time was in a backyard for a cool FMLY event but i couldn’t wait to see then in a more traditional venue and it seemed way too perfect when I found out they were opening up for Imaad Wasif at Spaceland. While they seem pretty young, they have an awesome vibe and some really catchy songs, including What’s In It For- the song I mentioned in the highlights section. I love how some of the songs sound a little vintage and the fact that the keyboard player and the drummer are both cool girls is awesome too. Some of the songs are pretty mellow but they really know how to rock out, something I always appreciate. Definitely catch Avi Buffalo if you’re looking for something a little different and it looks like there will be a ton of opportunities all over the country in the next few months!

Upcoming Shows:
Mar 4 2010 8:00P First Unitarian Church with Rogue Wave Philly, PA
Mar 5 2010 8:00P Nightclub 9:30 with Rogue Wave Washington DC
Mar 6 2010 8:00P Cat’s Cradle with Rogue Wave Carrboro, North Carolina
Mar 8 2010 8:00P The Loft with Rogue Wave Atlanta, Georgia
Mar 9 2010 8:00P Mercy Loung with Rogue Wave Nashville, Tennessee
Mar 10 2010 8:00P Bottletree with Rogue Wave Birmingham, Alabama
Mar 12 2010 8:00P Harvest of Hope with Rogue Wave Elkton, Florida
Mar 13 2010 8:00P The Social with Rogue Wave Orlando, Florida
Mar 15 2010 8:00P One Eyed Jacks with Rogue Wave New Orleans, Louisiana
Mar 16 2010 8:00P Warehouse Live with Rogue Wave Houston, Texas
Mar 17 2010 8:00P The Loft with Rogue Wave Dallas, Texas

28 February 10

Ok I have to make this quick because I have to pack! I’m moving into my own apartment in the next couple of days and I have so much shit to do!

So Dios played a free show at the Troubadour last Tuesday to honor their record release. Aparently they have been working on perfecting the album for a few years now and so this event really meant a lot to them and it definitely showed. Each song was beautifully crafted and something they should definitely be proud of. I was very stuck on how much they reminded me of a modern Pink Floyd, I mean really, could I pay them a bigger compliment than that? Joel Morales, the mastermind behind Dios, is an incredibly talented songwriter and musican and I love how local he is. The kid is from Hawthorne! Check out Dios asap, they are so epic.

Upcoming Shows:
Mar 19 2010 4:00P SXSW (with Those Darlins, Jason Collett) AUSTIN, TX

27 February 10

I’d heard of The Henry Clay People from a few reliable sources around town so I was stoaked when I was able to catch them opening up for the Dios record release show last tuesday. I’m so happy I was finally able to see them play because they rocked and I’m now a huge Henry Clay People fan. Their music is simple, fun and full of passion, just the way rock is supposed to be. It was danceable but could never be classified as pop, the lyrics were catchy but not cheesey. Joey and Andy, the front men, are like two peas in a pod and the layered vocal effect makes their sound 10x more interesting than any standard rock song. My advice to LA music lovers is this… keep a close eye on The Henry Clay People because they aren’t going anywhere except up.

Upcoming Shows:
Mar 17 2010 8:00PSXSW AUSTIN
Mar 18 2010 8:30PSXSW - Billions Showcase @ Club de Ville AUSTIN, Texas
Mar 19 2010 8:00PSXSW AUSTIN
Mar 20 2010 8:00PSXSW AUSTIN
May 7 2010 8:00P Avalon Ballroom w/Drive-By Truckers Hollywood, California
May 8 2010 8:00P The Fillmore w/Drive-By Truckers San Francisco, California

23 February 10
Playlist by Lucy Luv Photography

This is a playlist I’ve created on Myspace featuring all the amazing bands I’ve had the pleasure of seeing live and photographing recently. Check it out!

20 February 10

  • Show: The Passports
  • Venue: Spaceland
  • Date: Thursday February 11, 2010 
  • Style: Rock / Pop 
  • Highlights: Free CD’s!!!

So by now I’m sure you guys know how I feel about The Passports but there’s no way I’d pass up an opportunity to talk about them, especially since they are one of my favorite bands right now. Their show at Spaceland was very intimate and totally goofy as usual. Casey and Rob have such an ease up on stage, it seems like they’ve been doing it for years, so I was super suprised when I found out that they have only been together for a few months. The smooth four part hamonies make me smile everytime and by the end of the show I’m always dancing and singing along. It’s such a loving tribute to old school Beatles and The Beach Boys that it’s impossible to feel anything but pure joy when you’re listening. They played all my favorites (as usual) and they are such cool guys that they were pretty much throwing free CDs into the crowd. This summer as you are driving along the coast with the windows down, you’re going to want to be blasting the The Passports. Trust me.

Upcoming Shows:
Mar 4 2010 8:00P The Mint - ALL AGES SHOW! Los Angeles, California
Jul 23 2010 8:00P International Pop Overthrow Los Angeles, California

19 February 10

So first off I would like the apologize to all of my loyal readers for being such a slacker lately. I have so many pictures to post that every time I’ve had a chance to sit down and post something I get overwhelmed and have to stop. Haha and besides, I am having so much fun right now and the weather has been so nice, that I can’t justify spending all day in front of the computer. Anyway, I’d also like to apologize for the horrible quality of some of my recent pictures. The lighting has been so bad at a few of these places and there’s only so much a girl can do :). So without further ado… I’d like to tell you guys about one of my new favorite bands- Helen Stellar (i know, awesome name right?)

  • Show: Helen Stellar
  • Venue: Spaceland
  • Date: Friday February 5, 2010 
  • Style: Indie / Shoegaze / Rock
  • Highlights: I love them so much the whole thing was a highlight haha

Well for those of you that keep up with my ramblings, you probably remember that I gushed about Helen Stellar back in December when they opened up for The Mere Mortals at Spaceland. Well this show, which they headlined, was even more incredible. They all play with such intensity that I think it would be hard for someone to dislike their music. It’s rock, but with a cool modern twist. It’s almost restrained but so passionate. It fills this little musical void inside me that I didn’t even know I had. Listening to Jim’s voice and his lyrics is a trip in itself and they rest of the guys fit so well it just feels right. I’m super proud to announce (i’m not sure they’ve even announced it yet) that they scored a residency at Spaceland in April and I hope that you all take my advice and come rock out!

Upcoming Shows:
Mondays in April at Spaceland in Silverlake!!

15 February 10

  • Show: The Black Apples
  • Venue: The Echo
  • Date: Monday - February 8, 2010 
  • Style: Rock / Surf / Psychedelic
  • Highlights: Two Drums, Laid Back Surf Vibe mixed with Rock and Roll

So now that there are at least 4 places with free music on Monday nights we felt the need to extensively research all of the bands and we ended up at The Echo (yet again) for the Useless Keys residency. We didn’t stay for the main act, but we did catch The Black Apples and they were really amazing. These guys have such a cool vibe going on and somehow I’m sure they are super nice guys even though I didn’t get the chance to talk to them. Just like the style claims, it’s a total mix of rock, psychedelic and surf. Sounds impossible right? All the guys are really great musicians, (I was loving the bass line) the singer ran back to a drum set and started playing while singing, and the guitarist was going off on the most ridiculous surf riffs. Turns out the huge crowd was mostly there to see The Black Apples and it’s no suprise why. These guys are great and I can’t wait to see them play again. Amazingly enough they have a bunch of awesome sounding shows coming up so hopefully I’ll see you there!

Upcoming Shows:
Feb 19 20108:00P Live on KXLU Los Angeles, California
Feb 28 20108:00P Alex’s Bar w/ The Like & Blood bath Long Beach, California
Mar 5 20108:00P Pehrspace Los Angeles, California
Mar 6 20108:00P Stork Club w/ Zodiac Death Valley Oakland, California
Mar 21 20108:00P Echo Curio w/ Electric Jellyfish Los Angeles, California
Mar 25 20108:00P Hyperion Tavern w/ The Coals Los Angeles, California

12 February 10

So I have never flaked on one of these before but I have a millions shows back logged right now AND I am going to see Ferraby again this Tuesday (I promise an actual review) sooo you are going to have to trust me on this… Amazing. He’s playing for FREE tuesdays this month at the Bootleg Theater. Really… why wouldn’t you check it out?

Upcoming Shows:
Feb 2 2010 8:00P Bootleg Theater Los Angeles, California
Feb 9 2010 8:00P Bootleg Theater Los Angeles, California
Feb 16 2010 8:00P Bootleg Theater Los Angeles, California
Feb 23 2010 8:00P Bootleg Theater Los Angeles, California

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

Themed by Hunson. Originally by Josh