Thursday, September 25, 2008

Out to explore the neighborhood; apparently the surrounding area, Angelino Heights, was the first official neighborhood in Los Angeles. Brunch with the crew at Barragans for some excellent huevos rancheros, bloody marry’s, and Mexican coffee; Tommy vows to eat only Mexican this whole trip. Then, next door to a Latino voodoo shop for fetishes, "quit your job" potions and dirty magazines, then over to the Evol Music for a lug tuner and sticks, then to the mexi-mart where Tommy was converted to Mexican Coca-Cola made with real sugar! Tommy, Nate and I then split up for Malibu to pick up merch from Philip’s restaurant called South. Then, back to the Keller house to set up drums that Calvin has been cool to let us borrow for the shows; then a quick run through of Safe and Seduction before load in at Bordello which apparently used to be a downtown brothel, but now an absolutely beautiful Victorian decorated venue, awash in blood red walls and gold interior, along with chandeliers and hard woods. On as the second act of three, our first ever L.A. show is both raw and powerful. The stage looks fantastic; ornate masks and shrines, theres even a sarcophagus! We load out, do a quick round of networking, and venture to a club further downtown for more networking; then back to Keller house to meet up with the crew for homemade artichoke dip, more tequila, and front porch shenanigans.

Soundtrack: Captain Beefheart – Autumn’s Child