#MusicMonday Spotlight: Sad Robot
Celebrate Record Store Day At SoundCheck Hollywood
Happy Record Store Day, friends! Get out and support local record stores and music at SoundCheck Hollywood's third annual Record Store Day party.
Today's events kick off at 3 p.m. and include live performances, special releases and limited/special edition Record Store Day releases. Young Guns will perform an acoustic set at 3 p.m. as well and As I Lay Dying is stopping by at 7 p.m. for a signing session.
For more information, visit www.facebook.com/SoundCheckHollywood.
Photo courtesy of Genie Sanchez.
Lowriders And Laughs: Cheech & Chong Light Up The Roxy
Legendary comedians and cannabis supporters Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong returned to their roots this week, celebrating the release of their new film, Cheech & Chong’s Animated Movie, at The Roxy Theatre. The green carpet event featured a parade of lowriders, treats from the Munchie Machine food truck and complimentary beverages, including the “Bong Water” cocktail.
Guests in attendance included producer and Roxy co-founder Lou Adler — who helped make Cheech & Chong household names with Up In Smoke in 1978 — Tommy Davidson, Hal Sparks, Cisco Adler, Marisa Saks, DJ Josh LeCash, Yvette Yates, Lance Broadway and Alonzo Bodden.
Photos courtesy of Genie Sanchez
Sunset Strip Market Returns May 2!
Good news for all fans of farmers' markets, food and fun. We are happy to announce that the Sunset Strip Market will begin its 2013 season on Thursday, May 2! The seasonal market will take place every Thursday night from May through October at the City of West Hollywood public parking lot located at 8755 Sunset Boulevard. The re-launched Market will also feature extended summer hours, operating from 6-10 p.m.
Fun, Free Nights On The Sunset Strip! (That’s No Joke)
Who said that free and fun should be mutually exclusive? A host of Sunset Strip venues and businesses are doing their best to bring you free and affordable nights of fun each and every week. So you can save your money for the bar (or the taxi ride home) and party with us!
New #MusicMonday Spotlight: Liza Oppenheimer
Los Angeles has long history of inspiring and cultivating new musicians, and The Sunset Strip has directly supported and launched countless music careers. Each Monday TheSunsetStrip.com will focus on a new, local band to keep your eye and ears on, so you can say you knew them when. THIS WEEK:
Sunset Strip Business Association Gives Back To The Community, Donating $145,300 To Charity
We are happy to announce that the Sunset Strip Business Association (SSBA) raised more than $145,300 to support local charities throughout the past two years! Beneficiaries of the donations include local organizations that support music education in schools, provide services and programs for homeless youth in Los Angeles and that provide drug and alcohol treatment services. The charitable giving is part of the SSBA’s goal to build and support community efforts.