Well, just got back from the "ghetto" .. excuse me.. Fais Do Do .. and I 
thought I'd post a few observations about the shows the last couple of 
nights.

Let's see.. Well, first of all Friday night's show was the unofficial 
Eugene Edwards CD release party and he got to do a full set.  Even 
though he went on an hour late, I didn't mind.   His new CD is going to 
be high on my year end list.

The night kicked off with a solo performance from Chuck Lindo of the 
American Professionals.  I really enjoyed this guy and for the second 
time in a week, an IPO artist covered a TV theme song.  This time, it 
was a short version of "Super Chicken" (which he says will be up on his 
website sometime soon).   I picked up the CD but haven't had a chance to 
listen yet.

After two bands that were just "ehhh" for me, Barefoot Bride and Stellar 
(who were anything but, in my opinion), I didn't know what to expect 
from this band called Jupiter Sunrise, but I was pleasantly surprised. 
They even hopped offstage and went into the audience to sing an acoustic 
song called "Steal Me" (which you can find on their website to download 
by the way).

Tonight, I got down to the club about 7pm and noticed a bunch of film 
trucks set up.  Actually, to go back to the night before, I had seen 
posted around the area some pink "permit to film" stickers so I figured 
something had at least been going on.

It turns out, they were shooting a Velvet Revolver music video next door 
and were using the club for a holding area for the band.  The only band 
member I saw was Slash, and he was in and out of the place until they 
wrapped at 10 pm.  David got a "nod" of acknowledgement from him on his 
way out.  I think they shared a common "hat" bond or something like 
that.  :)

Rodney Bingenheimer was also in attendance (for the film shoot I guess) 
and came inside to watch some of the bands.

The first band tonight was a no - show. I don't remember their name but 
I put a voodoo curse on them for not showing up.

Tonight is sort of a long blur, but the night ended with 3 bands from 
the Kiss or Kill "collective" .. The Dollyrots (my favorite band at 
Nashville IPO), Bang Sugar Bang (aka "the wettest band in L.A.") and The 
Randies.  All three were good, although the mix was a little bad for the 
Dollyrots and Randies.  I couldn't hear the vocals hardly at all.  I 
picked up CD's by Peachfuzz, Trainwrecks, Bang Sugar Bang.. some others 
(like I said it's a blur)..

Tonight was my last night working merch but I plan on attending at least 
4 more shows..

Arthur "Sugar" Bang
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