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The Zombies | Twilight Concert Series | Santa Monica Pier | 8/21/14 [PHOTOS]

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When I was approved to shoot The Zombies at the Santa Monica Pier, I was giddy. Being a supreme music dweeb, I was fully aware of their impact in popular music. Their sound basically redefined rock music.

I’d try to wax poetic about how amazingly (and truthfully, surprisingly) they performed on the summer eve, but Bob Lefsetz, a noted music writer, already wrote everything, and more, that I would have not so eloquently put pen to pad. CLICK HERE to read his stellar review.

The fact that two of the original members, Colin Blunstone and Rod Argent, both 69, are still in prime form was wonderful to witness. If you weren’t there, you missed out on a legendary performance, or legendary music, by legends. Your loss.

CLICK HERE to check out a collection of Instagram videos of some of the songs The Zombies performed at this concert.

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Mystic Braves | Twilight Concert Series | Santa Monica Pier | 8/21/14 [PHOTOS]

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With the distinct honor of opening for the legendary The Zombies, Mystic Braves took the stage and served up a worthy appetizer of psychedelic rock to the masses. Now based in Echo Park, and signed to local label Lolipop Records, this band’s live performance, with their organ tinged sound, made me imagine what it would have been like if I had been alive to attend a Doors concert.

Band members Julian Decatenzeiler, Tony Malacara, Cameron Gartung, Shane Stotsenberg and Ignacio Gonzalez seamlessly played their brand of surf/garage rock with gusto and left the audience ready for the main course.

I couldn’t find a setlist online, but you can CLICK HERE to check out a collection of Instagram videos of some of the songs Mystic Braves performed at this concert.

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August 27, 2014August 26, 2014 by dklee13 Categories: ConcertsTags: concert, concert photos, concert review, Instagram Video, Mystic Braves, Psych Rock, Psychadelic Music, Psychadelic Rock, twilight concert, twilight concert series, Twilight Concerts Leave a comment

Myron & E | Echo Park Rising | 8/16/14

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THE ACT: Myron & E | Facebook | Twitter | Website

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THOUGHTS: I’m a big fan of throwback R&B and soul, and Myron & E do a pretty damn good job at it. I was hoping that they would have had a brighter lighting setup for their set so that I could snap some decent pics, but good light was hard to come by. Oh, well. Caught their act for the first time at The Beach Ball Festival: Soul Revue festival in September 2013, so I won’t rehash what I wrote about them then, here. If you love that classic R&B sound, you should check them out. Nuff’ said.

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August 26, 2014August 27, 2014 by dklee13 Categories: ConcertsTags: concert, Concert Photo, Concert Photographer, Concert Photography, concert pic, concert pics, Echo Park Rising, Myron & E Leave a comment

together PANGEA | Echo Park Rising | 8/16/14

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THE ACT: together PANGEA | Facebook | Twitter | Website

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THOUGHTS: At the suggestion of a friend, I went to the Echoplex to check out together PANGEA. Thank god I had a photo/media pass, because the line to get in was ridiculous. When I stepped inside, it was a packed house. All the kids waiting to get inside? Yup, they were probably going to miss the show. When the music started, the band’s raw rock music pounded through the house speakers, and the crowd went crazy. Now, I’ve been around the block or two, and I’ve been in the middle of mosh pits and crowd surfers back in the day, but this was just nuts. Guys and gals jumped onto the stage to dive back into the audience. Some dude even stage-dove holding a skateboard in his hands (that guys was eventually kicked out, and “subdued” by three security guards), and fans up in the front had to be dragged to safety. It was wild. It was chaotic. Thank god, I didn’t have to be in that crowd. The music kicked ass, but I spent my time crowd watching. Truly a spectacle.

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August 26, 2014August 27, 2014 by dklee13 Categories: Concerts, UncategorizedTags: concert, Concert Photo, Concert Photographer, Concert Photography, concert pic, concert pics, Echo Park Rising, echoplex, together PANGEA Leave a comment

Gavin Turek | Echo Park Rising | 8/16/14

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THE ACT: Gavin Turek | Facebook | Twitter | Website

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THOUGHTS: Performing on the Echo Park Rising Main Stage, Gavin Turek brought her infections energy to the stage and had the crowd moving to her upbeat sounds.Though it may not be the kind of music that I’d personally listen to, I’d buy her CD if it’ll get the girls I know to shake their groove thing like her fans in the audience did.

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August 26, 2014August 27, 2014 by dklee13 Categories: ConcertsTags: concert, Concert Photo, Concert Photographer, Concert Photography, concert photos, concert pic, concert pics, Echo Park Rising, Gavin Turek Leave a comment

Babies On Acid | Echo Park Rising | 8/16/14

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THE ACT: Babies On Acid | Facebook | Bandcamp

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THOUGHTS: Babies on Acid is Hawthorne native Joel Jerome’s band. They describe their music as psychedelic, thriftstore folk. Whatever you want to call it, it’s good. I found out after the fact that there was a merch booth at the Echoplex. Had I known that while I was there, I would have purchased his latest Burger Records cassette.

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August 26, 2014August 27, 2014 by dklee13 Categories: ConcertsTags: Babies On Acid, concert, Concert Photo, Concert Photographer, Concert Photography, concert photos, concert pic, concert pics, Echo Park Rising, echoplex, Joel Jerome Leave a comment

Tashaki Miyaki | Echo Park Rising | 8/16/14

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THE ACT: Tashaki Miyaki | Facebook | Twitter

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THOUGHTS: It was my first time ever catching a performance at Origami Vinyl (one of my favorite indie record stores in Los Angeles, BTW). Bands set up on the second floor that overlooks the LP racks, so I asked the venue if I could position myself in the circular stairwell to snap a few pictures. It was a challenge, but a couple of them came out decent. Didn’t have an angle on the bassist though. Oh, and I really dig the trio’s sound. Dunno too much about them, but I’ve followed them on their social media outlets to keep up with how they develop. They are touring with the Allah-Las soon, so make sure you catch them on tour. As an aside, female drummers are sexy. Just sayin’.

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Dreamland | Echo Park Rising | 8/16/14

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THE ACT: Dreamland | Facebook | Twitter

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THOUGHTS: Truth be told, I stumbled onto Dreamland’s set at Echo Park Rising because I wanted to test my camera out in the venue they were performing in (FYI, I don’t have the best camera equipment). Even though I knew nothing about the band, I enjoyed their music. Their sound reminded me of some of the rock bands I grew up with in the 90s. Maybe a little bit of a mix of Belle & Sebastian and The Pixies? Listen to some of their tracks and let me know what you think!

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August 22, 2014August 22, 2014 by dklee13 Categories: ConcertsTags: concert, Concert Photo, Concert Photographer, Concert Photography, concert photos, concert pic, concert pics, Dreamland, Echo Park Rising Leave a comment

Doja Cat | Echo Park Rising | 8/16/14

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THE ACT: Doja Cat | Facebook | Twitter

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THOUGHTS: The first thing that caught my attention when Doja Cat took the stage was her style. Her stylist should get a pat on the back, because Doja Cat’s features were striking. She, more specifically her face, was a lot of fun to shoot. Her music was as sultry as her appearance. Exuding a sensuality through her music, which is a combination of hip-hop and R&B, I’d expect her to get signed somewhere as both her image and sound are, at least in the current music landscape, marketable.

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August 22, 2014August 22, 2014 by dklee13 Categories: ConcertsTags: concert, Concert Photo, Concert Photographer, Concert Photography, concert photos, concert pic, Doja Cat, Echo Park Rising Leave a comment

GoldLink | Echo Park Rising | 8/15/14

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THE ACT: GoldLink | Facebook | Twitter

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THOUGHTS: When I first looked at the list of artists that were performing at Echo Park Rising, it was overwhelming. Over 300 acts, and I surely couldn’t review each act to find out who would be worth catching. I posted a query on my personal Facebook page and a buddy of mine who was a former A&R for Doggy Style Records suggested that I check out GoldLink. THAT was a good idea. GoldLink’s sound was clean, fun and relatable. With production that reminded me of the fun hip-hop of the 90s, I couldn’t help but bounce during his performance, and EVERYBODY in the joint was bouncing with me. A fantastic live performance, who’s lyrical delivery was clear and concise, it was fantastic act for me to end the first day of Echo Park Rising.