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Motley Crue Named 2011 SSMF Honorees!

We’re thrilled to announce that rockers MÖTLEY CRÜE are returning to their Sunset Strip roots on Aug. 18 as the official honorees of the fourth annual Sunset Strip Music Festival! The award ceremony at the House of Blues Sunset Strip will celebrate the band’s influence on the music boulevard and kick off the three-day festival.
"It’s an honor to be recognized by the Sunset Strip Music Festival," said drummer Tommy Lee. "It means a lot to us that we are recognized for our contribution to this historic place."
Mötley Crüe started their career on The Sunset Strip, as they performed many nights at the Whisky A Go-Go and The Roxy Theatre. The band also filmed their “Kickstart My Heart” video at the Whisky and for a while lived just up the street from the venue on Clark Street, making The Sunset Strip their official home.

The Sunset Strip Is Headed To SXSW!

The Sunset Strip is packing up and heading east to Austin, Texas, for five days of music, comedy and lots of barbecue, queso and margaritas during SXSW! Are you going? Grab your boots, stop by and say howdy!
Sunset Strip venues The Roxy Theatre and The Comedy Store will roll into town to host multiple nights of entertainment in Austin. The Roxy is bringing the best of L.A. to the Lone Star state, when they take over the Rusty Spurs venue (405 E 7th Street) on March 16 and 17 for their SXSW “AUSTINROX” party, showcasing some of The Strip’s top talent. Lineups include:

Award-Winning Parties, Events On The Strip This Weekend

Just because you’re not on the guest list for Vanity Fair’s Oscar party at the Sunset Tower Hotel or Soho House’s viewing party doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate and party like an A-lister this weekend. There are many great events – many even free! – this weekend on The Sunset Strip, so grab your sunglasses and best paparazzi smile and come join the fun.

Salt, No Salt, Frozen Or On The Rocks?

Why should you celebrate National Margarita Day? 1. The sun is shining. 2. Do you really need a reason to indulge in this classic cocktail? Here are some of our top margarita picks – from classic to new twists – on The Strip.

The place: Asia De Cuba Bar (ADCB)
The specialty: Lemongrass Lychee Margarita. Milagro tequila, orange liqueur, lemongrass syrup and lime juice. ($14)
www.mondrian.com

The place: Cabo Cantina
The specialty: The T.J. Classic. Jose Cuervo tequila, triple sec, orange juice, sweet and sour and fresh lime juice. Two-for-one prices from 4-8 p.m.
www.thecabocantina.com

The place: The Den
The specialty: The Siesta. Antiguo Blanco, St. Germaine, grapefruit and lime juice, served on the rocks ($10).
www.thedenofhollywood.com

Dine And Dash With Warner Drive

Local legends and Sunset Strip Music Festival alum Warner Drive will take the stage at The Roxy Theatre on Friday, Feb. 25, to celebrate the release of their new album, K-Go! Their first full length in almost four years, The Sunset Strip staples are poised to unleash their brand new recording – featuring an all new lineup – on the unsuspecting rock n’ roll masses.

To fuel up for their big CD release party, the band – Jonny Law (vocals), Albert Winkler (guitar), Candice Levinson (guitar), Elvis James (bass) and Jonny U (drums) – hit another staple on The Strip, Duke’s West Hollywood, for some late night burgers, grilled cheese and brews. Now open until 4 a.m. on weekends (Thursday-Saturday), Duke’s has become the place for revelers to recoup after a night of debauchery on The Sunset Strip.

Valentine’s Day Guide

Whether you love it, you hate it, it’s in or outdated…Valentine’s Day is upon us. Don’t repeat the 2008 "incident" when you attempted to take down an entire cheesecake while simultaneously synching Dark Side Of The Moon to The Wizard Of Oz. Plan ahead this year.
Luckily, The Sunset Strip has your V-Day weekend plans covered, whether you want to party with singles, are searching for an intimate rooftop dining experience or want to learn how to craft the perfect love song. This is your one-stop, 100% fun destination.

The Strip Is On Fire Tonight

Tonight, acclaimed indie dance-pop group Friendly Fires is taking over The Sunset Strip with not just one, but two shows on the boulevard. The magic begins at The Roxy Theatre as the band headlines a night of music that also features sets from favorites Superhumanoids and the always enjoyable Foster The People.

Your Guide To Super Bowl Viewing Parties

Fans of football and fried foods will rejoice this Sunday as Super Bowl XLV takes over living rooms across the country. For those looking to kick their game watching experience up a notch – perhaps peppering it with some live music, a complimentary halftime buffet or sprawling views of the city – you are in luck as The Sunset Strip has all of your options covered. So leave the party prep and cleanup for someone else and join us this Sunday.

Game + Live Music: Key Club
KROQ will host their official Big Game Party at the Key Club. Doors at 1 p.m. with a performance by the Dirty Heads following the game. Entrance is free but is first come, first served. www.keyclub.com

Complimentary Halftime Buffet: Rainbow Bar & Grill
The Rainbow will open at 2 p.m. on Sunday to show the game. A FREE buffet will be served at halftime. www.rainbowbarandgrill.com

Rock Of Ages, Gowalla Launch Sunset Strip Scavenger Hunt

You’ve rocked out to Journey and Pat Benatar in the comfort of your own home. And chances are you’ve dazzled karaoke audiences with your flair for Foreigner. Now’s your chance to bring that raw talent to the big stage as Rock Of Ages launches a three-week scavenger hunt on The Sunset Strip, with the grand prize winner receiving a walk-on role in the hit Broadway musical’s L.A. run.

Francis And The Lights Kick Off The Strip’s Best Nighttime Pool Party

The Skybar pool deck may seem like an unlikely music venue for most, but a crowd of well-mannered, indie music devotees were packed poolside on Jan. 14 to enjoy a great night of music with New York-based ’80s throwback band Francis And The Lights as part of Mondrian Sessions live music series.

Francis And The Lights, who recently toured with pals MGMT, jump-started the 2011 series appropriately with songs like "In a Limousine" and "Get in the Car." The crowd was into it – swaying along to every note. Mojitos, an unseasonably hot winter night and sweeping views of the city added to the swanky late night pool party scene.

The series continues Friday, Feb. 11 when L.A. natives Fool’s Gold perform, weaving together Western pop aesthetics with African rhymes and melodies. That performance is then followed by Ted Leo, Dum Dum Girls, Lykke Li and more!