April 2012 - The Sunset Strip

American Reunion Star Thomas Nicholas Plays Real Life Musician

Best known for his role as “Kevin Myers” in American Pie and the just released American Reunion, the band that bears Thomas Ian Nicholas’ name, is not just another one of those actor vanity projects. With a following built off the sweat and toil of hundreds of live shows, and three full length records, the Thomas Nicholas Band (TNB) is “the real deal!”

Before heading to tonight’s show at The Viper Room, catch up with this true blue actor/rock n’ roller as he candidly discusses his new flick, getting tossed out of bars, and why his band doesn’t suck.

So you got a lot going on right now with the band, the movie (American Reunion) and everything else; you’re just all over the place?

Sunset Deli Celebrates Its Birthday With Free Sandwiches!

The Sunset Deli is celebrating its third anniversary today, but it’s the guests who are walking away with the gifts. From 12-2 p.m. the sandwich shop will be thanking loyal customers by offering a free lunch.
Guests can choose from six-inch sandwich offerings, including turkey, turkey pastrami, chicken breast, ham, tuna salad, egg salad or chicken salad. One sandwich per person, only.
Stop by and wish them a happy birthday!

The Eveleigh Brings The Farm, And Education, To The Table With Sunday Suppers

The Eveleigh is taking the “farm to table” dining movement to the next level with their monthly Sunday Supper dinner series. The new series focuses on seasonal, market-driven produce and includes a 30 minute educational component in addition to a family-style dinner.
The first Sunday Supper was held March 18 and featured produce from Windrose Farm as well as a lamb butchery lesson prior to the dinner. Chef Jordan Toft showed guests firsthand how to properly butcher an entire animal from head to toe to get the freshest meat and utilize the entire animal. Bill Spencer, owner of Windrose Farm, was in attendance to add his knowledge on biodynamic agriculture, the difference between hoggets and lambs, and the process of farming local produce.

TheSunsetStrip.com Exclusive Interview: Guitarist & Author Eric Erlandson

This month marked the 18th anniversary of the passing of Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain. A sudden and unexpected tragedy that has come to signify the end of the “alternative rock” movement’s golden era.

The event carried additional weight for guitarist Eric Erlandson (Hole, solo artist), Cobain’s close friend, confidant, musical collaborator, and sometimes trusted “watch-over.” Erlandson is finally confronting and coming to terms with the event that changed his life and the music world forever with a collection of 52 prose poems titled Letters to Kurt. TheSunsetStrip.com recently spoke with Erlandson to discuss his poetic collection, Buddhism, book tours, Hole and his favorite Sunset Strip memories.

The Sunset Strip Invades Your TV In ABC’s “Sunset Boulevard” Special!

Tune in (or set your DVRs) this Saturday, April 21 from 9:00 – 11:00 p.m. ET/PST to catch The Sunset Strip, as the world famous boulevard is featured in ABC’s “20/20” two-hour special “Sunset Boulevard.” The Sunset Strip is one of the sections of the 22 mile boulevard’s stretch included in the broadcast that reveals some of the riveting stories and pivotal moments in the make-it or break-it world of Sunset Boulevard.
The special includes interviews with Johnny Depp, Slash, Keanu Reeves, Mickey Rourke, Alice Cooper and Hugh Hefner, all featured in the recent documentary Sunset Strip The Movie. Lou Adler, owner of famed Sunset Strip nightclub The Roxy Theatre, and his son Nic Adler, who currently runs it, are both interviewed and allowed ABC unprecedented access on and off stage to the Sunset Strip’s most legendary and influential music venue.

The Comedy Store Announces 40th Anniversary Lineup, Featuring A Comedic Journey Through The Decades

This Saturday, April 21, influential Sunset Strip landmark The Comedy Store will celebrate 40 years of laughs with a star-studded comedy show featuring rising comedians of today and famous alums in attendance.

The lineup includes performances by Comedy Central “Roastmaster” Jeffrey Ross, Paul Rodriguez, Louie Anderson, Paul Mooney, local NBC weatherman and former Comedy Store performer Fritz Coleman, Argus Hamilton, Dom Irrera, Jimmy Shubert, Tony Clifton, ventriloquist Willie Tyler & Lester, Comedy Store co-founder and comedian Sammy Shore, Chris Spencer, Guy Torry, Don Barris, Natasha Leggero, John Caparulo, Rick Ingraham, Brian Holtzman, Taylor Negron, Jeff Altman and Carrie Snow.

The Comedy Store & The Rainbow Prepare For 40th Anniversary Celebrations

Two influential Sunset Strip landmarks, The Comedy Store and the Rainbow Bar & Grill, are set to celebrate their upcoming 40th anniversaries by hosting special events to mark the occasion. This Sunday, April 15, the Rainbow will host an outdoor party from 5:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. featuring a dozen bands set to perform on an outdoor stage and inside the Rainbow.

On Saturday, April 21, The Comedy Store will continue the party when they celebrate 40 years of laughs with a star-studded comedy show featuringrising comedians of today and famous alums in attendance.

Easter Sunday – And Passover – Brunching & Boozing

Sunset Strip restaurants are hosting an assortment of Easter Brunches and special Passover menus this weekend. Hop on over and check them out:

Spring Fashion Blooms At Live! On Sunset

Spring is in the air and warmer weather and sunnier skies here. To celebrate, Live! On Sunset recently hosted a Spring Runway Party showcasing the season’s new trends.

The store was fully stocked with new clothing and accessories for spring, along with an open bar and an even bigger open candy bar with mini cupcakes. “Fun!” is definitely the word of the season as models not only walked the catwalk but danced an intricate and well composed routine to live music on stage, demonstrating that movement, bold color, texture and self-expression are what’s in style.