Email Author GRACE LE

2010 Stories by GRACE LE

• Justin Nozuka

  published September 2, 2010

  If you dig the musical sensibility of Jason Mraz even while disembodied from that adorable lop-sided smile, then listening to Justin Nozuka should... More >>

• Cold War Kids

  published July 29, 2010

  If you find yourself in the mood for tall waves, big sounds and a killer sunset, head on out to the 2010 U.S. Open of Surfing where local... More >>

• An Evening of Experimental Music

  published July 15, 2010

  Once a month, the Puka Bar hosts the Long Beach Musicians League for a night of experimental music. Broaden your mind and open your ears as live... More >>

• Spiders From Bars

  published July 8, 2010

  What do Alex Hernandez of Alex's Bar, Rob Covacevich of Delta Nove, Jesse Wilder of Mr. Mister Miyagi, Steve Soto of the Adolescents, Matt... More >>

• Dirty Little Secrets Burlesque

  published July 8, 2010

  Rock burlesque troupe, the Dirty Little Secrets, have been shaking their assets all across the Los Angeles and Orange County area. These nine sexy... More >>

• Minibosses

  published July 1, 2010

  If the mention of Castlevania or Super Mario tickles your brain with bubbles of sweet reminiscence, then it’s time to dust off that little... More >>

• Blondie Day

  published June 24, 2010

  The folks of Mannequin have come together to bring us a night of '80s flashback fun with all the hair and neon-colored trimmings. In addition to ... More >>

• Light-Bulb Mouth Radio

  published June 24, 2010

  Ever wonder if a place exists in which you can sip Champagne from a can and still look chic? Well, it doesn't. But if it did, the setting would be... More >>

• Soulstice Lovefest

  published June 17, 2010

  Celebrate the coming of summer with the rest of the Long Beach Community and enjoy an entire day music, art, dance and wide-open spaces. The... More >>

• Tinkertoy: Build Your Imagination

  published June 10, 2010

  Challenge and inspire the little tykes in your life the old-school way by peeling that Wii remote out of their hands and replacing it with... More >>

• Raw

  published April 22, 2010

  What better way to celebrate Earth Day than by attending an arts and culture blowout whose proceeds go to an organization devoted to promoting... More >>

• The Boxcar Children

  published April 22, 2010

  If you ever built a pillow fort, went backyard camping or spent hours in your closet waiting for Mr. Tumnus to take you to Narnia, chances are you... More >>

• Speakeasy II

  published April 8, 2010

  Attention compulsive toilet paper roll collectors, gift wrap savers and Esty-holics! The kindly folk at the Handmade Brigade are at it again,... More >>

• The Zinfandels

  published March 18, 2010

  The Zinfandels, much like the robust libation, are meant to be enjoyed with company at at a leisurely pace. This Garden Grove rock quartet creates... More >>

• Quadrophenia

  published February 18, 2010

  Quadrophenia puts on its party hat and invites y'all on down to the Crosby to drink a little whiskey and do a two-step in honor of its one-year... More >>

• Gestapo Khazi

  published February 18, 2010

  Gestapo Khazi is a lo-fi whirlwind of hard-driving rhythms, haunting guitar riffs and punchy punk rock vocals. The sound that emanates from this... More >>

• The Red Light Special

  published February 11, 2010

  The magnificent thing about a pre-Valentine's Day celebration is that it swings both ways (and we mean that in the sexiest way possible). The... More >>

• Venus Infers

  published February 4, 2010

  Huntington Beach's little diamond in the rough, Venus Infers will someday give people across the country something other than the Offspring to... More >>

• The Vespertines

  published February 4, 2010

  Psychedelic jazz ensemble, the Vespertines, really know how to lay down the sounds to get a party started. Their performances are action-packed,... More >>

• Dirty Little Secrets Burlesque

  published February 4, 2010

  Rock burlesque troupe, the Dirty Little Secrets, have been shaking their assets all across the Los Angeles and Orange County area. These nine sexy... More >>

• Keb' Mo'

  published January 14, 2010

  Keb'Mo' is the self-proclaimed (and not so missing) link that connects us to the spirit of the Delta blues. The sound, made famous by the likes of... More >>

• Poncho Sanchez

  published January 7, 2010

  Yeah, Sunday is technically a weeknight, but there's no need to pout over having to face another Monday morning when you've got acts like Pancho... More >>