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Tag Archives: Los Angeles
De De Mollner’s Sunset Strip (With a Few Detours Along the Way)
Blowhard, Esq. writes: After reading Paleo Retiree’s ultra-groovy interview with De De Mollner about her days as a go-go dancer in 60s L.A., I couldn’t help but wonder about some of the Sunset Strip locations she mentioned. A few of … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Music, Performers, Photography, Travel
Tagged Amoeba Music, Capitol Records building, Chateau Marmont, Cinerama Dome, Ciro's, Crossroads of the World, Dan Tana's, Falling Down, Hollywood, Hollywood & Vine, KHJ Studios, Los Angeles, Lucy's El Adobe, Martoni's, Mel's Drive In, Musso & Frank Grill, Nickodell's, Pandora's Box, Paramount Pictures, Sunset Sound, Sunset Strip, The Brown Derby, The Comedy Store, The Trip, The Troubadour, The Whiskey, Tower Records, Trocadero, West Hollywood
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Blowhard, Esq. writes: GQ presents its list of the 21 books from the 21st century every man who wants to bang an NPR listener should read. The intro says they spent “months” creating the list which is surprising given that it … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Art, Books Publishing and Writing, Linkathons
Tagged Big Brother, in vitro meat, Los Angeles, Photoshop
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“I Was Looking for a Street”
Blowhard, Esq. writes: As the quote I posted a few days ago implied, I just read the first volume of crime writer Charles Willeford’s memoirs. It might be one of the best things I’ve ever read. The book covers the … Continue reading
Posted in Books Publishing and Writing
Tagged autobiography, Charles Willeford, Great Depression, Los Angeles, memoirs
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Inside the Walt Disney Concert Hall
Blowhard, Esq. writes: Since Sir Barken Hyena was unable to get a look inside the Disney Concert Hall, I thought I’d post these pictures I took in December. Besides, while the exterior is famous, I usually see far fewer pictures … Continue reading
Shakin’: An Interview With De De Mollner
Paleo Retiree writes: Yesterday I expressed my enthusiasm for ’60s go-go dancing, which I consider to be a majorly underappreciated popular artform. Who doesn’t love the girls who dance behind rock acts? But how much do you know about them? … Continue reading
Posted in Music, Performers
Tagged 1960s, De De Mollner, go-go dancing, Los Angeles, popular culture
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Open Mic Night
Blowhard, Esq. writes: When was the last time you attended a comedy open mic? Recently I went to one and it was a strange and interesting experience.
Posted in Performers
Tagged Big Trouble, bombing, Comedy, Dan O'Shannon, grinding, Holy Fuck, Los Angeles, stand-up
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Blowhard, Esq. writes: I recently had dinner with Lady and Sir Barken Hyena at animal in West L.A. All three of us recommend the shrimp and rabbit sausage spring roll in the green curry sauce. Awesome gallery of vintage beer ads from … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Art, Books Publishing and Writing, Food and health, Linkathons, Politics and Economics, The Good Life
Tagged A.P. Bowman, California, Feminism, James Joyce, lizard people, Lloyd Fonvielle, Los Angeles, Nixon, NSFW, Obama, panties, Polly Frost, The Traditionalist, Whole Foods, yes I said mango salsa gimme a break
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The L.A. Conservancy’s Art Deco Walking Tour
Blowhard, Esq. writes: Recently, I attended a walking tour offered by the Los Angeles Conservancy, a charitable organization tasked with “preserving and revitalizing greater Los Angeles’ architectural heritage.” (Don’t laugh.) These tours are offered every weekend of such places as the … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Food and health, Photography, Travel
Tagged art deco, Beaux Arts, Biltmore, building codes, Claud Beelman, Donald D. Parkinson, Eastern Columbia Building, gay cruising, Hart Crane, John B. Parkinson, L.A. Conservancy, Los Angeles, Mission Revival, Oviatt Building, Parkinson & Parkinson, Pershing Square, Ricardo Legorreta, Romanesque Revival, Santa Muerte, SCE Company Building, Sun Realty Building, Title Guarantee Building, Umami Burger, UMAMIcatessen, Union Station
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Garfunkel and Oates in West Hollywood
Blowhard, Esq. writes: Thanks to a FB friend who tipped me off, not to mention Fabrizio for introducing me to them in the first place, I took in Garfunkel and Oates, a.k.a. Riki Lindhome and Kate Micucci, at the Largo … Continue reading
Posted in Music, Performers
Tagged Aimee Mann, Cesar Pelli, Comedy, Entourage, Fiona Apple, Garfunkel and Oates, gluten-free, John C. Reilly, Jon Brion, Kate Micucci, Largo, Los Angeles, Pacific Design Center, Riki Lindhome, Sarah Silverman, Tenacious D, Tom Brousseau, Toyota Prius, Trashy Lingerie, Urth Cafe
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A bit of the Old West in suburban L.A.
Blowhard, Esq. writes: Enjoy this montage from my days as a ranch hand visit to see The Question Lady perform her new show.
Posted in Animals, Photography
Tagged Altadena, California, donkey, horses, Los Angeles, San Gabriel Valley
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