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Dana Point and Junip at the Troubadour

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We wanted to surf Doheny State Beach, and after a quick argument we came to the conclusion that I (as always) and Google Maps were right, Doheny State Beach is in fact the same thing as Dana Pont, where we surfed a few weeks ago. Didn’t really matter though, as I really liked that place! The low tide made it easy and I was hanging out with all the 5 year old kids that were still better than me…

The best way to end a good surf weekend? Watch Junip at the Troubadour while having a beer and a greasy pizza!

Primal Scream at the Fonda

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I scored free tickets to see Primal Scream at the Fonda! I’ve seen them many times before, but the last time I saw them was 11 years ago in London… The Fonda is an awesome venue and Primal Scream did a great set!

I have to figure out the settings on my phone, why is it taking all these funky images?

More Culture Collide

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I woke up and thought I should do myself a favor and hike up the Baldwin Hill. Once back down I noticed they had a Cross Fit contest. It looked exhausting, I am clearly doing something wrong.

I should have taking a nap during the day, but I am really bad with naps so by the time we got back to Culture Collide I was tired, I am getting old… but managed to stick around to see the Raveonettes play the Echoplex at midnight. I’ve always found this painting hanging over the mixer table at the Echoplex a little disturbing.

More Culture Collide

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I woke up and thought I should do myself a favor and hike up the Baldwin Hill. Once back down I noticed they had a Cross Fit contest. It looked exhausting, I am clearly doing something wrong.

I should have taking a nap during the day, but I am really bad with naps so by the time we got back to Culture Collide I was tired, I am getting old… but managed to stick around to see the Raveonettes play the Echoplex at midnight. I’ve always found this painting hanging over the mixer table at the Echoplex a little disturbing.

Culture Collide

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I really like Culture Collide, but had not studied the bands this year, so I was a little indifferent as to what to see and where, I mostly just went with the flow…
Float Fall from Belgium;

Kid Karate from Ireland;

The Deer Tracks from Sweden;

Miami Horror from Australia;

The XX at Hollywood Bowl

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I think this might be my last show at the Bowl for this season. They gave out free wine samples, I tried 3!

I didn’t expect much out of the show as I kind of think the XX is a little depressing, I mostly went because I wanted to hang out with friends. The band was good though, and the light show was awesome!

Jimmy Cliff at Santa Monica Pier

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I used to go to a lot of the Twilight Series shows at the pier a few years ago, but then I’ve been busy doing other things so I have not been a while. Jimmy Cliff was closing out the series this year with an awesome show! I am so glad I beat my jet lag and went to the show!

FYF Fest Day 2

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It’s pretty awesome that FYF Fest is downtown Los Angeles, because that means I could go home and sleep in my own bed and go for a burger brunch at City Tavern today!

We had a late start because we are old and tired from day one.