It's a holiday weekend! Before summer slides into Fall, get out there and see some live music. Our picks below.
Photographer Paul Redmond hit the street along Sunset Boulevard on Saturday to capture these images of the ad hoc event happening there.
This week we catch up with music PR wiz Amanda Ornelas as she runs down some of her eastside favorites.
Live music picks for the week in and around the Eastside.
Is your kid a budding artist? They could win Blick premium art supplies and bragging rights in a poster competition sponsored by Mayor Villaraigosa.
The city is threatening to withhold permits until Sunset Junction settles up their bill from last year, while organizers claim the $267,000 bill is bogus.
The second annual New LA Folk Festival took place last weekend at the Zorthian Ranch. A rousing success, we caught up organizers James Cartwright and Daiana Feuer to get the post-fest skinny.
A standing-room-only crowd gathered to watch magician, singer and quirky performer Rob Zabrecky headline a twisted show at the Steve Allen Theater.
Iam8bit Productions is unveiling its new space in at Mohawk Bend with a show on art inspired by 1980s video games
Former frontman for the band Possum Dixon turns to slight of hand leading a colorful lineup of family entertainment at the Steve Allen Theatre tonight.
Musicans talk about the festival's local feel and the tightness of the Echo Park community.
Four stages transformed the Zorthian Ranch, high in the hills above Altadena Saturday. Echo Park resident Daiana Feuer produced the event.
The John Marshall High School graduate, best known for her role as "Cha Cha" in Grease, was 63.
Requa's work, currently on display at Chroma Studio, explores themes of sensuality, humanity and dreamscapes.
Competitors will gather, glazed and otherwise, this Sunday to have their high cholesterol treats judged in an assortment of categories.
The undergound jazz scene finds a home on the last Thursday monthly.
Lots of varied music happening around town this weekend. Our picks below.
A founder of this Echo Park institution shares what she's listening to.
A video interview with the creators of Dub Club. They tell all about the beginning of the club and the art of the selector.
This week we catch up with photographer, painter and musician, Sterling Andrews.
Sancho presents author Danielle de Picciotto and Alexander Hacke of the legendary music group Einsturzende Neubauten.
Click through to find out how you can attend the show tonight as our guest.
Lee Boek wrote and stars in the production this Friday and Saturday. Click through to see how you can get free tickets.
The School of Rock's All Stars Tour 2011 stops at The Echo Sunday and benefits the Ronald McDonald House.
Fans of Echo Park soul-pop lost one of the best last week as news made the rounds that Le Switch have decided to disband. We catch up with founder, and principal member, Aaron Kyle after the jump.
Bob Marley's youngest son Damian performed live at the Dub Club on June 29, 2011.
Damian Marley singing "Road To Zion" Live at the Dub Club June 29.
Fireworks with Hall & Oates, Love Grenades and others make for an explosive holiday weekend.
Get crafty with your little ones this Fourth of July! Feel free to blast Katy Perry's "Firework" while making your creations!
Click through to find out more about "Paradise Lost: Shadows and Wings" and how you can attend the sold-out performance on Saturday.
Today we hear from Echo Park's Dane Sundseth--artist manager deluxe--as he hips us to his favorite neighborhood haunts.
The author and artist from Angeleno Heights was remembered on Saturday with a panel discussion.
Special to Echo Park Patch visitors. Click through to find out how to win tickets to a performance of "American Addict" at the Hollywood Fringe Festival.
Follow up interview with author Jim Miller about his book "Niceness in the Nineties".
The teachers came out to make it a "Motown" night at the Conservatory's recent fundraiser at El Cid.
Special to Echo Park Patch visitors. Click through to find out how to win tickets to Thursday's performance by Dublin's The Company.
Jim Miller read from his new book on the scene and musicians from the time performed.