January 2014 - The Sunset Strip

David J Of Bauhaus/Love & Rockets: Undead And Loving It!

This Saturday, the man responsible for penning such Goth rock essentials as “Bela Lugosi’s Dead” and “No New Tale to Tell” returns to The Sunset Strip spotlight for a one-night only intimate engagement at The Viper Room. Of late, the cult icon has been keeping his musical docket plenty full with the recently released reworking of his classic Bauhaus anthem, as well as a myriad of other side-projects.

Speaking to TSS.com about his upcoming show, the current status (or lack there of) of Bauhaus and reminiscing about jukebox jammin’ with David Bowie, Mr. David J seems to have no shortage of New Tales to Tell.

Tell us about “Bela Lugosi’s Dead (Undead Is Forever)” that you released a few months back. What is it about that song that just keeps drawing you back?

Gibson GuitarTown Charity Auction Set For Feb. 21, Benefiting Music For Relief Disaster Relief

Get ready to place your bids! The 2013 round of 10-foot tall Gibson guitar art sculptures that have lined The Sunset Strip will end their tour on Friday, February 21, 2014, when they are auctioned for charity at a gala event at Bonhams in Los Angeles. This is the third installment of the annual public art project, and all proceeds from this auction will benefit Music For Relief, the nonprofit organization founded by members of Linkin Park to support disaster relief, provide aid to survivors of natural disasters and support the prevention of such disasters via environmental programs.

Forks Up! DineLA Restaurant Week Returns Jan. 20-31

DineLA Restaurant Week returns for its winter edition starting today through Jan. 31. The dining event highlights the diverse culinary experiences throughout the Los Angeles area. For 12 days, diners can enjoy specially priced prix-fixe lunch and dinner menus at some of the area’s best restaurants.

Sunset Strip restaurants participating in the 2014 winter Restaurant Week include: