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The Dollyrots “Eat My Heart Out” LP reissue and Buzzcocks tour dates

In 2004, The Dollyrots first album “Eat My Heart Out” was released as a vinyl LP on Dionysus Records and CD on Lookout / Panic Button Records.  Shortly after the album’s release, both versions  sold out.  This week, Dionysus Records in conjunction with The Dollyrots have pressed up 500 copies of “Eat My Heart Out” on blue and white opaque vinyl with a download coupon which includes the entire album plus three bonus B sides, just in time for their tour supporting The Buzzcocks. Some of the pressing will be sold on tour, some will go into distribution and a few will be sold via Dionysus Mail-Order.

The Dollyrots are inspired by the early ’60s Brill Building song-writers and the related girl-group sound of the same era, with the attitude and attack of The Ramones. Their current albums are on Joan Jett’s Blackheart Records.

Here are their upcoming tour dates! Go see ’em and pick up the new reissue  or click here to buy the album directly from Dionysus Records.


THE DOLLYROTS TOUR SUPPORTING THE BUZZCOCKS

  • May 11 Black Cat Washington, DC
  • May 12 Ottobar Baltimore, MD
  • May 13 The Fillmore NYC, NY
  • May 14 Trocadero Philadelphia, PA
  • May 15 Crazy Donkey Farmington, NY
  • May 17 Paradise Rock Club Boston, MA
  • May 18 Le National Montreal, Canada
  • May 19 Opera House Toronto, Canada
  • May 21 Peabody’s Cleveland, OH
  • May 22 Detroit St Andrew’s Hall
  • May 23 Double Door Chicago, IL
  • May 24 Fine Line Music Café Minneapolis, MD
  • May 26 Pyramid Cabaret Winnipeg, Canada
  • May 28 New City Compound Edmonton, Canada
  • May 29 Republik Calgary, Canada
  • May 31 Venue Vancouver, Canada
  • June 1 Berbati’s Pan Portland, OR
  • June 2 El Corazon Seattle, WA
  • June 4 Uptown Oakland, CA
  • June 5 Cub Nokia/LA Live Los Angeles, CA
  • June 6 House Of Blue’s Anaheim, CA
  • June 7 House Of Blue’s San Diego, CA
April 29, 2010by Dionysus Records
Dionysus bands, Dionysus mail-order cart, Dionysus Records, exotica, Vinyl reissues

Tiki Tones “Suburban Savage” reissue review by Jason Gelt

Jason Gelt of LA Examiner reviews the new Tiki Tones “Suburban Savage” LP repress on Dionysus. This limited repress of 400 comes from the original plates and comes with a free digital download coupon. The record is distributed (as is the entire Dionysus catalog) by Independent Label Coalition Distribution (ILC).  Click this link to order directly from Dionysus Records.

April 19, 2010by Dionysus Records
Art, Dick and Jane, DJ Lee, downtown Los Angeles, Events, Los Angeles area events, Lounge music events, Stuff We Like

4/24: Jerico presents Ode to the Bohemian Cocktail Party Downtown LA

Jerico Presents Cocktails and Art Adventure Series – Ode to The Bohemian “The Beat Generation” Cocktail Party # 4


Saturday  April 24 , 8pm-LATE

e3rd Lounge
734 East 3rd Street
Los Angeles CA 90013
Ph – 213-680-3003

LA Artists Celebrate the Downtown Renaissance with an Ode to the Bohemian Event!

Featured Musical Guests, and Artists:
Emmeric Konrad- Art Event MC
Sia Aryai- Foto Nostalgia ” The Pin Up Experiment”
Dick and Jane- Urban Folk
Dj Lee Joseph – Records of the Beat Generation
Vj Terry Ellsworth – Vintage Visuals
Cristian the Blacksmith – Live Clay Sculpture
Jerico Woggon – Blacklight Art Installation

Featured Poets :
Richard McDowell “The Poet Laureate of Downtown LA 2009”
Jiggsaw
Beanie Manifesto
Tiger Moon
Bus Stop Prophet

Cocktail Napkin Art Invitational Vol #3
The last 2 shows we had over 200 artists join our Cocktail Napkin Art Dept. We provide the pens and the napkins

Admission
$10 donation or $5 Bucks with recession story of 75-100 words, written prior  or at the door or JERICO’S RECESSION CONFESSIONAL (brought to you by INSURGENCY INC), easy way to save a few bucks, step into the booth and tell us your hard luck story. Live Confessions will be featured at www.insurgencyinc.com following the event.

Bohemians, Lofts and Downtown Los Angeles
This night honors “The Beat Generation,” who defined freedom of expression on so many levels. Taking themselves to higher states of conciseness using simple tools such as the American road, a glass of wine, caffeine and a typewriter; the new bohemians of their time broke ground for us. The typewriter is now a keyboard, but the beat still goes on — we are in the same circus with a different set of clowns. Since 1978, the artists of our time have come to Downtown Los Angeles with that same pioneer spirit, following the “low rent” dream. This is the artist family tree, growing and sinking its creative roots into the soil of Downtown Los Angeles. We gather to celebrate the Bohemian lifestyle in our Year of 2010 with an event that has its roots in 1940’s. This is rise of the Renaissance of Downtown Los Angeles that is at the core root about artists living the dream. Come celebrate this special time of magic centered in the “Last Great American City.” We are the Lost Angels, we have the Beat. This is an Event to Honor the Beat Generation of the 1940s, 1950s and early 1960s “Beatniks.” The Torch has been passed, and we keep it burning!

Many words about the Bohemian culture describe what is happening now in Downtown LA. The Artists are moving to Downtown LA in numbers, just like SOHO in the past. Soho was a manufacturing zone transformed into an artist in residence situation, coining the term “LOFT” in historic manufacturing buildings. At the time, artists illegally lived in these large lofts, ignoring the zoning violations, and making use of the abandon and dormant space as a result of the bad economy in New York City. This is our situation here in DTLA now. The term “Bohemian” as related to Bohemianism – i.e. describing the nontraditional lifestyles of marginalized and impoverished artists, writers, musicians, and actors in major European cities – emerged in France in the early 19th century when artists and creators began to concentrate in the lower-rent, lower class gypsy neighborhoods.


Cocktails and Art Party #1 was Ode to The Rat Pack 1/14/10
Cocktails and Art Party #2 was Ode to The Lounge Lizard 2/27/10
Cocktails and Art Party #3 was Ode to The Blues 3/17/10
Cocktails and Art Party #4 is Ode to the Bohemian 4/24/2010

Event contact: Jerico Woggon 213-700-9115

April 19, 2010by Dionysus Records
Art, Book reading, East Hollywood, Events, Free Event, La Luz de Jesus, Los Angeles area events, Lounge music events, Stuff We Like

4/23: Legendary poster artist Lindsey Kuhn event at La Luz de Jesus Gallery

Lindsey Kuhn: “Lure of the Swamp” book signing

Friday, April 23, 2010, 6 – 9 pm
La Luz de Jesus Gallery

4633 Hollywood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90027
323-666-7667 Fax: 323-663-0243
www.laluzdejesus.com

Since 1984 artist and screen-printer Lindsey Kuhn has been creating posters for rock shows worldwide. Credited with helping revive the lost art of the “rock poster,” Kuhn keeps the D.I.Y. ethic alive by continuing to print and sell his own work as well as the works and merchandise of other artists through his print company, SWAMP.

“Lure of the SWAMP“ is Kuhn’s first book. Featuring 104 full-color pages with images of over 450 rock posters, “Lure of the SWAMP” chronicles 26 years of Lindsey’s printing history in images and text.  The book has contributions from Kozik, Pushead, Ron Donovan, Tim Kerr, Michelle “Hell” Carr, Eric “Emo” Hartman, Stainboy and many others.

Kuhn will make an appearance at La Luz to sign his book and will bring with him several of his rock posters; some new and some old, going back as far as the Jabberjaw days. In addition, Kuhn will bring several art prints, some originals and a few copies of the hardback version of “Lure of the SWAMP” along with a screen print laminated version of the book in a limited edition of 75 pieces. Other merchandise such as stickers and a toy or two will also be available.

“If there is one thing that makes America great, it’s a special type of self made pioneer, the true D.I.Y…The Trail blazer!  That unique person that grabs a hold of his world and his culture and molds it into energy and momentum.  There’s an old term for it, STOKED.  And Lindsey is a being, STOKED to the fullest!”- Frank Kozik

“Lure of the SWAMP”, 104 pages, 12.1 x 8.7 x 0.3, first edition published by SWAMP. ISBN-13: 978-0578043500 – www.swampco.com

April 19, 2010by Dionysus Records
Art, Book reading, East Hollywood, Events, Free Event, La Luz de Jesus, Los Angeles area events, Los Feliz, Stuff We Like

4/3: Fillmore West + Greatful Dead artist Dennis Larkins book signing at La Luz

Saturday, April 3, Dennis Larkins’ “Startling Art: Revealing the Art of Dennis Larkins” book signing follows the artists’ exhibition opening at La Luz de Jesus Gallery

Saturday, April 3, 6pm – 9pm

La Luz de Jesus Gallery

4633 Hollywood Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA 90027

Phone: (323) 666-7667

www.laluzdejesus.com

Opening at La Luz de Jesus Gallery on April 2nd (alongside fellow pop-surrealist Max Grundy), Read Between the Lines: The Art of Dennis Larkins, is a three-week show – his first L.A. showing in three years – featuring a new body of painted three-dimensional-relief extravaganzas on display for the first time. Pioneering and refining a bold new approach to artistic expression, Dennis works in a style forged from both traditional and space age ingredients, creating layered works of arresting depth and intense optical punch. Growing up bathed in the glow of the Atomic Age is bound to scramble any thinking person’s circuits. Dennis has been turning to art to heal his radiation burns from the time America started planting its own mushroom forest out in the Nevada desert a few decades ago.

The opening accompanies the release of Larkins’ book, Startling Art: Revealing the Art of Dennis Larkins (published by La Luz De Jesus/Last Gasp), which takes an often-irreverent look at one man’s creative journey, both personal and professional. From his legendary posters for the Grateful Dead and monumental set designs (including many never before published photos of his days with Bill Graham Productions) to the meat of the book, a riotous smörgåsbord of pulp-surrealist fine art, page after picture-packed page reveals the startling contents of one of the “great unrecognized creative minds of the past half century.”

Come out to La Luz de Jesus Gallery on Friday, April 2nd, to meet the artist at the opening reception of his new show, “Read Between the Lines”, then come back on Saturday, April 3rd, for the launch of his new book, where Dennis will be available to sign copies.

For more of Dennis’ art and history, visit www.startlingart.com.

April 2, 2010by Dionysus Records
Art, Atwater Village, East Hollywood, Events, Free Event, La Luz de Jesus, Los Angeles area events, Los Feliz, Stuff We Like

4/2: Scott Hove’s monster cakes at La Luz de Jesus Gallery II

All American Softy and treats by The Nickel pastry chef Sharlena Fong will be avalible during Scott Hove’s “Iced Out” exhibition at the newly expanded La Luz de Jesus Gallery!

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La Luz de Jesus

Gallery II

Scott Hove “Iced Out”

April 2 – 25, 2010

Artist reception: Friday, April 2, 2010 ~ 8 pm – 11 pm

La Luz de Jesus Gallery

4633 Hollywood Blvd

Los Angeles, CA 90027

323-666-7667 Fax: 323-663-0243

www.laluzdejesus.com

ART


“Iced Out” is a celebration of the artificial, acknowledging our tendency to embrace illusion in order to feel safe and receive emotional gratification. The fake cake sculptures, with their display of beauty and potential for satisfaction, lure the viewer into a sense of anticipation. They also contain elements, not immediately seen, that create a sense of anxiety and fear. This in turn creates a visual and emotional resonance that is intended to represent what we all have to deal with in our lives every day…the hunt for satisfaction and the anxiety that we won’t get it.

Scott Hove
‘s works encompasses a broad variety of media, from sculptural installations to painting. The cakes are formed using carvable polyurethane foam and plywood. They are frosted with a variety of acrylic media and accessorized with fake fruit and other objects found in stores or on the street.  The materials and techniques borrow from traditional and decorative arts and craft to render the oftentimes jarring objects and fantasy installations.

TREATS

All American Softy was started by Mike Munsantry, a former NY Police officer — who after being on duty during the tragedy at the September 11 World Trade Center and over a year afterward at Ground Zero during clean-up — packed up, moved west and started a “Mister Softee” style ice cream truck. All American Softy serves up soft serve ice cream cones dipped in chocolate with sprinkles, root beet floats and slushies, hot pretzels and hot drinks like espresso, tea and hot chocolate. Frank Sinatra and other smooth lounge sounds gently flow from the speakers of the spotless stainless steel All American Softy truck. www.allamericansofty.com

Sharlena Fong is the pastry chef at downtown L.A.’s Nickel Diner. The classically trained chef has worked in the kitchens of Danny Meyer, Thomas Keller and Joachim Splichal, and now makes her name with a menu comfort desserts such as Pop-Tarts with homemade jam, Ding Dongs with vanilla buttercream and other entirely decadent and delicious treats. www.nickeldiner.com

Fong’s pastries and All American Softy will sweeten up this fabulous opening AND celebrate of the expansion of La Luz de Jesus Gallery!

April 2, 2010by Dionysus Records
Art, East Hollywood, Events, Free Event, La Luz de Jesus, Los Angeles area events, Los Feliz, Stuff We Like

4/2: Max Grundy and Dennis Larkins art exhibition at La Luz de Jesus Gallery

La Luz de Jesus

Gallery I

Max Grundy “Out of Order“

Dennis Larkins: “Read Between The Lines – The Startling Art of Dennis Larkins”

April 2 – 25, 2010

Artist reception: Friday, April 2, 2010 ~ 8 pm – 11 pm

La Luz de Jesus Gallery

4633 Hollywood Blvd

Los Angeles, CA 90027

323-666-7667 Fax: 323-663-0243

www.laluzdejesus.com

Max Grundy “Out Of Order”

“My work conveys a concept of the future from the perspective of the past. I infuse each of my images with rebelliousness, industry, freedom, conflict and impending disaster” states artist Max Grundy. By paralleling the Atomic Era and today’s times of terror, social and political pressures, Grundy gives his work a narrative that is both familiar and unprecedented. Created with enamel on aluminum panel, “Out of Order,” Grundy’s new body of work, portrays the tension created between man and technology and the impending apocalypse. Grundy’s interest in vintage 40’s/50’s era poster design is major inspiration on his art. He admires its use of unusual perspective, limited color palette, dramatic text and design to create maximum effect. Flat shapes and clean design are conducive with the time period of influence. Grundy believes this style has the ability to reach out and grab a viewer because of its economical graphic quality. Grundy’s works have been collected by the likes of Metallica’s James Hetfield, producer J.J. Abrams, Hell’s Angels founder Sonny Barger and “Overhauling” host Chris Jacobs. With a B.F.A. in Illustration and an M.F.A. degree in painting, drawing and art history, Grundy lives and works in Los Angeles, California as a full time artist. www.maxgrundy.com

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Dennis Larkins: “Read Between The Lines – The Startling Art of Dennis Larkins”

Many years ago, when dinosaurs roamed the Earth and played loud rock music, multi-media dimensional assemblage and fine artist Dennis Larkins was busy bringing set design out of the Paleolithic with revolutionary arena rock stage concepts. Under the aegis of legendary promoter Bill Graham, Larkins brought a vision of monolithic drops to life in the form of towering painted backdrops and scrims. Taking what he’d learned as a painter of stage backdrops for the San Francisco Opera, Larkins almost single-handedly designed and painted the set decorations for the annual “Day on the Green” music festivals, such as the original legendary “Monsters of Rock” festival (featuring Aerosmith and Ted Nugent), concerts for Led Zeppelin (in what would prove to be their last American concert), the Eagles, Journey, and many more legends of Seventies rock.

Bill Graham Productions’ development of the stadium/arena as a venue for concerts, demanded performances that delivered a memorable show not only in terms of the music, but in the visual aspect as well. Larkins was one of the earliest developers of these revolutionary new staging concepts. Working from a design, often conceptualized in conjunction with BGP producer Peter Barsotti and executed in a matter of days, Larkins would literally hand paint and hang extremely large, full sized backropdrops from the stage superstructure. . In addition, Larkins also performed yeoman’s work as a graphic artist for BGP producing t-shirt designs and posters. Larkins career as a set designer reached its zenith when he designed and implemented the Rolling Stones 1981 American tour set package in conjunction with Japanese graphic artist Kazú.

In the next two decades, Larkins saw an evolution into a respected career in themed exhibit and attraction design, taking a job in the Disneyland Parade Float Shop, where all those nifty floats you see making their way down Main St. three to five times a day are constructed.  Soon after, Larkins moved up to a desk job as a Walt Disney Imagineer.  He later went on to work for a diverse spectrum of theming outfits, both on a freelance basis and as full-time employee, from the Korean company SuperTech to local contractor SpectraF/X,  from MCA/Universal to Warner Bros. Studio Stores to Sega GameWorks. Larkins filled what free time he had with his own work in fine art.  It was during the ‘70s and ‘80s that Larkins developed and refined his dimensional technique, at first with great gobs of paint, later in mixed media using various plastics and flexible materials.

“Read Between The Lines…” accompanies the release of Larkins’ book, “Startling Art: Revealing the Art of Dennis Larkins” (published by La Luz De Jesus / Last Gasp)  which takes an often-irreverent look at one man’s personal creative journey, both personal and professional.  From his legendary posters for the Grateful Dead and monumental set designs including many never before published photos of his days with Bill Graham Productions, to the meat of the book, a riotous extravaganza of pop-surrealist fine art, page after picture-packed page reveals the startling contents of one of the great unrecognized creative minds of the past half century.

Larkins earned his BFA degree from the Kansas City Art Institute with post graduate studies at Yale University and at Colorado U. in Boulder. Larkins’ art is in the collections of the Bill Grahm estate, Morgan Spurlock, John Malkovitch, Carl Gottlieb, Don Henley, “Cheech” Marin, Taran Smith, Jay Nailor and Billy Shire.

April 2, 2010by Dionysus Records

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