One Great Weekend w/ The Mars Volta & The Dead Weather

Sunday August 30th the Mars Volta killed it on stage at the Hollywood Palladium with hours of super high energy, great theatrical lighting and that amazing unique voice. Apparently Kat Von D was there too with her sister but I was too busy enjoying the show with my sister! It was still hot as hell out here in SoCal but it didn't matter. This was my first time at this particular venue, a little bigger than i had expected, I would have much rather seen them at Ventura theater but that show had sold out. Can't wait for the next show!

Friday August 28th I was lucky enough to find out about the free mini concert Jimmy Kimmel was giving with the new supergroup The Dead Weather. I had heard about Jack White and his new band but hadn't gotten a chance to check them out. It was my first time listening to any of their music and I was blown away!!!!! Allison had great energy, she was a rockstar on stage with a killer voice. I went straight to Best Buy and picked up the album and have not stopped listening to it since :)

Ink-N-Iron 2009 w/ Eagles of Death Metal, Tattoos, Hot Rods, and Art!

I look forward to Ink-N-Iron every year for the chance to see portfolios of amazing artists that come from all over in the beautiful Queen Mary in Long Beach. I have been to my share of tattoo conventions and this one takes the cake! There are amazing tattoos being made at every turn, greasers and pinup gals, classic movies, amazing music and hot rods on display.

Eagles of Death Metal took the stage around 10pm and rocked it! It was so much fun, I went crazy when "I really wanna be in LA" was played. They seem like some really cool guys and delivered a good old rock and roll show.