Sylvan Esso proves worth the wait at #30DaysInLA show at Fonda Theatre

Sylvan Esso proves worth the wait at #30DaysInLA show at Fonda Theatre
Mark E. Ortega
GrimyGoods.com
November 4, 2015

If there’s one thing I’m a bit iffy on with Red Bull Sound Select’s #30DaysInLA series, it’s the tendency for the headliners to not go on stage until really late at night.

I realize they are trying to get people in the doors to see the opening acts — as Red Bull put together this concert series for really cheap tickets in an effort to highlight artists they’re trying to “break” (hence the blue fluorescent BREAK MUSIC signs you’ll see at all of these events throughout November). But looking around the Fonda Theatre, you could see people were growing anxious as 11 pm approached and electro-folk darlings Sylvan Esso hadn’t taken the stage yet.

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Red Bull Sound Select's #30DaysInLA lineup announced: Grimes, Flume, Chromeo, TV On the Radio, and more!

Red Bull Sound Select's #30DaysInLA lineup announced: Grimes, Flume, Chromeo, TV On the Radio, and more!
Mark E. Ortega
GrimyGoods.com
September 9, 2015

Last year, Red Bull Sound Select did the unfathomable and put together a completely-booked November featuring big-name and rising artists playing in mostly small or peculiar venues, as well as some special events mixed in. What it meant was there was something awesome to do every day of the month, from seeing Run the Jewels tear up the Echoplex with Travis Barker to Bad Religion at the Mayan and too many things in between. They had raffles, put some talented artists they were pushing on the undercards, and even provided free parking if you showed up early.

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Sasquatch! 2015 Roundup - the good, the bad and the surprising

Sasquatch! 2015 Roundup - the good, the bad and the surprising
Mark E. Ortega
GrimyGoods.com
May 26, 2015

This past Memorial Day Weekend, I flew from Los Angeles to Seattle for my first ever Sasquatch! Music Festival at The Gorge. I found a ride and camp mates via a ride-sharing site and arrived Thursday mid-afternoon, with the music kicking off Friday and extending all the way through the Monday holiday. It was my first four-day festival experience.

What made Sasquatch stand out from the rest of the festivals I’ve been to? It’s pretty much ONLY camping. It’s loads different from my previous music festival camping experiences at Coachella the past two years.

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Father John Misty, Sylvan Esso upstage headliners Saturday at Hangout Fest

Father John Misty, Sylvan Esso upstage headliners Saturday at Hangout Fest
Mark E. Ortega
GrimyGoods.com
May 18, 2015

The weather forecast in Gulf Shores for day two of Hangout Fest was not looking great as the day approached. Somehow, the skies held up and it turned out to be a beautiful day packed full of awesome music and good times.

The headliners were upstaged by some of the talent on the undercard on a light Saturday.

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Sylvan Esso cranks up the heat at Coachella in Mojave tent

Sylvan Esso cranks up the heat at Coachella in Mojave tent
Mark E. Ortega
GrimyGoods.com
April 11, 2015

Electronic duo Sylvan Esso helped welcome Coachella’s audience as they were still arriving on Friday after a raucous early set at the Mojave tent.

Nick Sanborn was a magician on his gear as he mixed vocalist Amelia Meath’s vocals live as she sang them. The two were able to get people dancing to their song “H.S.K.T.,” everyone singing back “My head, my shoulders, knees and toes” as large dance circles began to form.

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9 Lesser-Known Acts You Need to See at Coachella

9 Lesser-Known Acts You Need to See at Coachella
Mark E. Ortega
GrimyGoods.com
April 1, 2015


Coachella is less than 10 days away! As you start going into Coachella mode and planning your course of action, make sure to check out some lesser known bands this year to get the real Coachella experience. Sure, Jack White, Drake and AC/DC are all a sight to see live — but so are the smaller acts. You just don’t know it yet. After all, that is what Coachella was once all about.

Below we’ve selected nine lesser know bands you need to see this year at Coachella 2015! While we’re no stranger to these bands and have covered many of them numerous times, a lot of Coachella-goers have no idea how great these bands are live. So do yourself a favor and schedule them into your Coachooser.

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