The Echo Turns 10!

Voted by Filter Magazine as one of Los Angeles’s top 5 music venues, The Echo is coming-up on it’s 10^th anniversary this December 3^rd.

An eastside gem, the Echo has featured prime artists such as Beck, Band of Horses, The Decembrists and Vampire Weekend. Its helped launch the careers of acts with their notorious free residencies - including recently Foster The People (resident in early 2011).

Whether musical karma or just the vibe and standards of it’s surrounding, if you see an unknown artist at the Echo, chances are they could blow up soon after (Chain Gang of 1974, Tic Tic Boom!, Polaris At Noon, Cassettes Won't Listen and many more are all playing the residency this month). But the Echo wears many hats; a venue that showcases fresh talent, hosts legit dance parties and simply remains a prime spot to hit the bar on a weekend night (Funky Sole, the free DJ fueled soul-funk dance party event on Saturdays is always good). It drew such attention that it ultimately opened Echoplex downstairs.

To thank all fans of the Echo in celebration of their 10 years, SUPERGOODMUSIC is excited to giveaway tickets to a few shows at this favorite hot spot in the next coming weeks.

Starting tonight, a few of you had the chance to win tickets to the Echo for 11.11.11, featuring Austra, Grimes and Baron Von Luxxury! It’ll be an evening filled with ornate and highly creative sounds from the underground disco beats of Baron Von Luxxury to the catchy synth-gothisms of Grimes, and Canadian trio Austra.

If you missed out on that - Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears with support from Sheepdogs is gonna stir up a stage of funky rock-soul and hot harmonies in the Echoplex downstairs. Its $18+ and tickets are $17 at the door. Unfortunately we don't have tickets to giveaway to that show - but I promise it will be excellent. Just check out this video from Black Joe Lewis - "Livin In The Jungle" - if you're not convinced.

Pinot - The New L.A. Jam Funk Band To Watch

SUPERGOODMUSIC got funked up on some Pinot at the Roxy on Saturday November 5^th, and it proved a perfect reminder of what live music can do to an audience. Every person at The Roxy found their groove, and some found moves they had only seen on TV or in The Black Keys video for "Lonely Boy."

Pinot’s funky foundation peppered with everything from dance music to jazz created the perfect storm on the floor causing every waist to swivel, head to bob, and foot to tap. Delta Nove played a very solid set as usual, but the entire night had the aura of a “passing of the torch” as Pinot posted the set to remember. Pinot’s pocket was tighter, the arrangements more interesting, and the dynamic swells came at just the right moments kicking the party into a new gear every time. Its apparent that Pinot is taking the L.A. funky jam scene to the next level with the help of a remarkable vocalist in G. Curtis.

If you are a fan of Delta Nove and weren't at the show, you owe it to yourself to check out Pinot. The sheer tightness of the band alone created an instant respect for the players on stage, and once each member had their turn in the spotlight it was clear Pinot found something that works. If you have friends that think they can’t dance, take them to a Pinot show. If you haven’t already opened a new window to check out Pinot’s website you can do so here < http://www.pinotfunk.com/PINOT/PINOT.html>, and check in with SUPERGOODMUSIC for news on when you can get down with a funky glass of Pinot next.

Radiohead Announce Dates for US Tour in 2012

Radiohead is giving fans reason to celebrate this week with their announcement of an official 2012 U.S tour!

Making their first stop on February 27th at the American Airlines Arena in Miami, this highly exclusive and ultra-amazing band will rock what may be some of the most anticipated concerts of the year. Led by the great Thom Yorke, the band will set sail in support of their eighth album, "The King of Limbs."

Whether they’re making music or touring, Radiohead definitely knows how to heighten our excitement, allowing for a lengthy period of absence between creative projects. The band’s last full-scale statewide tour closed in August of 2008, leaving a heavy four-year hiatus, which added more than enough fuel to their fans’ gusto.

Selling more than 200,000 copies since its February release, “The King of Limbs” adds to their already extensive repertoire of breakthrough music. The tour will feature indie-rockers, Other Lives, who’ve already made a mark touring with Bon Iver. Their haunting and ethereal sound is sure to compliment the unconventionally innovative feel Radiohead will bring to this tour.

With a limited amount of cities listed on their site as of today, it’s still too early to regard their tour dates as concrete, especially considering major cities like Los Angeles and New York have yet to make the bill. General tickets for the shows will go on sale this Saturday, while SUPERGOODMUSIC waits for Radiohead to announce more dates SOON.

So far, here are some set dates:


» February 27 - Miami, FL @ American Airlines Arena


» February 29 - Tampa, FL @ The St. Pete Times Forum


» March 1 - Atlanta, GA @ Philips Arena


» March 3 - Houston, TX @ Toyota Center


» March 5 - Dallas, TX @ American Airlines Center


» March 7 - Austin, TX @ Frank Erwin Center


» March 9 - St. Louis, MO @ Scottrade Center


» March 11 - Kansas City, MO @ Sprint Center


» March 13 - Broomfield, CO @ 1stBank Center


» March 15 - Glendale, AZ @ Jobing.com Arena

VV Brown Hits The Town

British Queen, VV Brown is putting her fingerprints on Los Angeles this week, playing two hot shows. One is tonight at Los Angeles’ Bardot for "It's a School Night" and then Wednesday at The Hotel Café, where Vanessa “VV” Brown plans to take you on a musical high.

The beautiful songstress infuses raw elements with an upbeat mixture of rock, soul and pop. Buzzing off her second, upcoming full-length album, her single "Children" (featuring Chiddy of Chiddy Bang) marks the tone for Lollipops and Politics. Set for release on February 7, 2012, Lollipops and Politics is simply, “a positive way to somehow talk about some serious things (VV).”

Having appeared on Ellen, Rachael Ray, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, The Late Show with David Letterman and then hitting the road with Maroon 5 for its 2010 North American tour, on top of performing on BET’s Black Girls Rock show alongside the legendary Mary J. Blige and Jill Scott, it’s no question that Miss Brown’s latest album is a brilliant product of a highly inspirational year.

You can RSVP for tonight's show at Bardot here. You can purchase tickets to The Hotel Cafe here. We will be giving away a pair of tickets to Wednesday's show as well. Participate in the contest by e-mailing contest@supergoodmusic.com or tweeting @thehotelcafe @supergoodmusic and @vvbrown.

Das Roxy

Had the privilege of attending a near capacity Das Racist and Danny Brown show on Thursday night at the esteemed Roxy. While it may not have been the most epic show I've ever seen there - the eclectic hip-hop group brought their unique energy and lyrics to the stage, all draped with ethnically diverse swag.

With swirling Bart Simpson visuals and lots of movement on stage, you may have thought you or the act was on drugs. While I can't confirm or deny the latter - the visual frenzy and frenetic energy excited the crowd - which was packed in to absorb the stylings of Heems, Kool A.D. and Dap. My favorite was, of course, "You Oughta Know" with the Billy Joel sample. Clearly its not on Relax, their official commercial release which dropped on September 13, 2011, but a handful of the material was including "Power" - the song that featured touring mates Danny Brown and Despot.

Das Racist still is growing as a performance group - but their chemistry is apparent and they're clearly having fun. If you missed them this week - don't sleep on them next time as I'm sure it will be another amazing line-up.

You can buy Relax on CD or vinyl here.

For other upcoming stacked hip-hop shows - consider Method Man, Curren$y and Big Krit tonight at The Music Box and DJ Abilities, Binary Star (Reunion Show!) and Kosha Dillz with support from Azad Right, E-Train and Jayk Gallagher at The Viper Room on Tuesday. Tickets for that can be found here.

The Central SAPC: One of L.A.'s Most Intimate Venues

SUPERGOODMUSIC wants to give praise where praise is do. Santa Monica based music enclave Central Social Aid and Pleasure Club, a more recent addition to Los Angeles’ prominent group of venues, has all the right fixings to make it an iconic spot in this music-infested town.

Fitting its title perfectly, a team of music-club veterans from Los Angeles, San Francisco and New Orleans designed the Central SAPC so that music-lovers could relax and rock-out all in one place; a home away from home, for all you Angelenos. With two rooms that ooze great vibes, you can chat by the rustic fireplace in the main “watering hole” or watch your favorite, or soon to be favorite, band jam in a separate room conveniently equipped with a second bar. We've elected to the westside music stomping grounds as the site of our weekly FREE indie rock residency - which goes down every Tuesday and this month is truly #dopesauce because Kiev is playing.

The venue was formerly 14 Below before a massive renovation and face lift changed it into the establishment it is today. To properly invite you to this cozy venue that’s bubbling with fresh talent, SUPERGOODMUSIC is giving away tickets to a couple Central shows this month:

11/12: Purple Melon with Outernational

11/19: Jam in the Van presents: Chali 2NA and The House of Vibes with MTHDS and Special Guests

To enter our giveaway - either send an e-mail to contest@supergoodmusic.com or tweet out @supergoodmusic and @thecentralsapc along with the headlining artist (either @purplemelon or @chali2na). If you're feeling the twitter love - mention @jaminthevan and @mthds too.

Enjoy your weekend!

2 Master Bands Perform Together: My Morning Jacket with Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings at Gibson Amphitheatre

One of the best live acts on the scene, My Morning Jacket plays the Universal Gibson Amphitheatre on December 1st with soul revivalists, Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings.

MMJ, led by vocalist/guitarist “YimYames”, does more than just blow you away with their larger than life performance - they test your, the audience’s, concert endurance. With a reputation of playing 2-4 hour-long sets that rumble venues from start to finish, you can expect a long night of high caliber guitar fueled music that won’t have any attendees sitting in their seats. Enjoy a recent performance from Later with Jools Holland.

But this is not a night to miss the opening act. Her royal highness of soul and funk, Sharon Jones will get you amped, sending effervescent vibes to your feet with the help of her illustrious band, The Dap Kings. Despite coming in a small package, this woman knows how to start a giant party. With more energy than those half her age, Sharon Jones cuts a major rug in 4-inch heals, putting many of her young followers to shame.

This night of powerhouse music will most definitely scale your personal concert anthology. It’s not everyday that groups such as My Morning Jacket and Sharon Jones &The Dap Kings play the same show. So, to add to your excitement, SUPERGOODMUSIC is playing Santa (yes, in November) and giving away tickets to a lucky few … e-mail contest@supergoodmusic.com to enter or tweet @supergoodmusic @livenationLA and also visit our facebook page, like it and make a comment about wanting some MMJ tickets. The more you participate, the more likely you are to win. We'll be giving away 3 pairs of tickets before December 1st - so keep checking in!