Alternatives

The L.A. Alternative has made quite a name for itself in the last year. A cooler, updated look, improved writing, greater visibility. And they're throwing monthly shows with great bands now, too. Last night was July's event. The night featured Totally Radd!, Darker My Love, and the newest incarnation of Midnight Movies. That's right - they replaced Jason, and Gina has come out from behind the drum kit (for the most part) making the former three-piece a quartet. Their new drummer, another female, is Stevie's new local favorite. I think it helped that she had sparkly Ludwigs. And don't cry for Jason; he was there to support his friends (yes, they're still friendly) and I got the 411 on the new band he's formed. They haven't settled on a name yet, but you can expect more rock and a big unveiling very soon. The party went down at the way too hot (put in a ceiling fan, please!) yet super-cool Little Radio warehouse, where there was plenty of Jameson on hand for Stevie. Well, almost. I think his last drink of the night was actually Cutty Sark (ew...) cuz they ran out. And the highlight for me? Possibly a job - freelance, of course - shooting the fall web update for a cool store called Apartment 3. Sweet!

Speaking of photo shoots, check out my recent web update with new shots of The Vacation, Phantom Planet, and more for American Rag and Filter.