Interview with Wavves -- new album V, acid trips, LA shows and more

Interview with Wavves -- new album V, acid trips, LA shows and more
Mark E. Ortega
GrimyGoods.com
September 10, 2015

Earlier this summer, I saw San Diego garage punk rockers Wavves perform a highly spirited set at Atlanta’s Shaky Knees Music Festival. It was quite a sight to see as I never saw so many full $8 beers being tossed in the air in pure jubilation.

That’s the kind of excitement these guys jolt out of people. Their live shows are a great representation of the band – just one massive party. Bodies went flying in every direction and the band fed off their energy. They have upcoming LA dates on Sept. 12 at the Troubadour and Sept. 14 at the Teragram Ballroom.

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Will Butler of Arcade Fire takes infamous energy to Troubadour for solo gig

Will Butler of Arcade Fire takes infamous energy to Troubadour for solo gig
Mark E. Ortega
GrimyGoods.com
May 28, 2015

Will Butler is well-known for his antics on stage as a member of Arcade Fire. Having released his first solo effort earlier this year, he made his first appearance in Los Angeles from underneath older brother Win Butler’s shadow at the Troubadour last night. That energy was there in spades.

I had just seen Butler perform the previous weekend at Sasquatch! Music Festival, his set kicking things off at 1 PM on the main stage on Saturday. Though it sounded rather good with The Gorge directly behind him and his touring band, it sounded that much better in the more intimate Hollywood venue.

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Kitten packs two nights of rock into one unforgettable night at Troubadour

Kitten packs two nights of rock into one unforgettable night at Troubadour
Mark E. Ortega
GrimyGoods.com
April 6, 2015

Friday night, Los Angeles rocker Chloe Chaidez and her band Kitten went so hard at The Troubadour that the singer strained her voice and had to postpone the second of two scheduled nights at the famed Hollywood venue. Those that were able to squeeze into the sold-out show on Friday were treated to a memorable performance. Chaidez went the extra mile to make the show extra special — overcoming a number of technical glitches and a voice that at times wouldn’t cooperate — really solidifying her reputation as one of LA’s premier performers.

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GROUPLOVE cover Beastie Boys' "Sabotage" at intimate Troubadour gig

GROUPLOVE cover Beastie Boys' "Sabotage" at intimate Troubadour gig
Mark E. Ortega
GrimyGoods.com
January 28. 2015


Saturday night, GROUPLOVE performed their first show in three months at West Hollywood’s Troubadour in an effort to generate money for singer and guitarist Christian Zucconi’s cousin John Toomey, who is in need of a kidney transplant.

It was a rare opportunity to see one of indie rock’s fastest-rising bands in a much more intimate setting and they did not disappoint. Along with churning out fan favorites, GROUPLOVE added a song to their encore that wasn’t previously planned — a cover of the Beastie Boys classic jam “Sabotage” (watch the video below). The band mentioned having only played the song at Lollapalooza last year. Both Zucconi and vocalist Hannah Hooper showed their rhyming skills during the inspired performance.

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