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FRANK
BLACK TO KEYNOTE 2004 DIY CONVENTION
LOS
ANGELES (January 6, 2004) _ The fourth annual DIY
Convention: Do It Yourself in Film, Music & Books
has announced that its Feb. 5-7 event will be keynoted by
alternative music pioneer Frank Black.
The
three-day gathering will be held in Hollywood at the Barnsdall
Art Park and The Derby nightclub, offering panels,
workshops and showcases focused on independent musicians,
authors, filmmakers and entrepreneurs.
From
the beginning of his career as a founding member of the
seminal Boston alternative rock group the Pixies, through
his pioneering solo work with digital downloads and unedited
releases, Frank Black has been an uncompromising and adventurous
artist whose music has always been at the forefront of the
next wave.
Black
will discuss his career, the state of the entertainment
industry and his surprising plans for the coming year in
a one-on-one conversation with fellow Boston refugee and
noted journalist/radio talkshow host Johnny Angel.
Regular
registration for a full pass to the 2004 DIY Convention
is available now at www.diyconvention.com
or by calling 323-665-8080 with a credit card. Regular registration
deadline ends Jan. 15.
In
addition to Black, confirmed panelists for the 2004 DIY
Convention include Kevin Martin, former frontman of Candlebox;
CDBaby founder Derek Sivers; Dead Kennedys lead singer Jeff
Alulis; Grammy-nominee Cathy Richardson; DIY pioneer Gary
Wilson; "American Yearbook" director Brian Ging;
and print-on-demand specialist John Harnish. The full lineup
for the 2004 DIY Convention will be announced shortly.
2004
DIY Convention passes include admission to the 2004 DIY
Music Festival finals at the Derby nightclub in Hollywood
and the 2004 DIY Film Festival finals at Barnsdall Art Park;
the gala DIY opening night party; plus the full day of panels,
workshops and exhibits on Saturday at Barnsdall.
The
DIY Film and DIY Music festivals are still accepting entries
through Jan. 25, 2004. Registrants can enter at www.diyconvention.com
or call our offices at 323-665-8080. Entrants are eligible
for prizes and screenings in various cities throughout the
year.
The
2004 DIY Convention is sponsored by BMI; Primera's Bravo
CD/DVD Disc Publisher; Discmakers; Sound Exchange; CDBaby.com;
ProductionHub.com; Luck Media & Marketing; Sonicbids;
Bryan Farrish Radio Promotions; Imagic; Final Draft Screenplay
Software; Lone Eagle Publishing; Alcasid.com and HearItAgain.net.
To
join our mailing list for our upcoming shows in Austin,
New Orleans, New York, San Francisco, and other cities,
visit www.diyconvention.com.
The
Derby is located at 4500 Los Feliz Blvd. (at Hillhurst)
in Hollywood. (323) 663-8979
WHEN
YOU PUT ON THE PARTY HATS ON NEW YEAR'S EVE,
MAKE SURE IT'S THE DERBY!
* * *
THE DERBY presents Steve Lucky and the Rhumba Bums to "SWING"
in the New Year
* * *
Party Admission includes Buffet, Party Favors and Champagne
Toast!
Steve
Lucky & The Rhumba Bums Featuring Miss Carmen Getit,
SWING in the New Year on Wednesday December 31st
at the ever glamorous Hollywood landmark, THE DERBY.
THE DERBY is pulling out all the stops, and were not just
talking about champagne corks! Admission on New Year's Eve
will include a buffet, party favors and champagne toast
at midnight. Of couse the toast will be followed by a rousing
set by Steve Lucky and the Rhumba Bums!
Steve Lucky and the Rhumba Bums are a highly entertaining
band from San Francisco featuring Steve Lucky's soulful
piano and vocals and the vivacious Miss Carmen Getit's vocals
and acclaimed guitar work.
It's the one-two punch of solid musicianship and clever
on-stage banter that has critics and audiences alike drawn
to their magnetic, jumping and jiving performances worldwide.
General Admission is $40 and that includes buffet, party
favors and champagne toast at midnight. A Table (2 person
min) is $75 per person and Booths (4 person min) are $100
per person for the discriminating guest and includes all
of the above New Year's Eve fare.
Dress appropriately, New Years Eve at THE DERBY is the event
of the year!
Doors Open at 8:00 PM. Always 21 and over.
General
Admission: $40 per person (includes buffet, party favors,
champagne toast at midnight)
Table (2 person min) $75 per person (includes buffet, party
favors, champagne toast at midnight)
Booth (4 person min) $100 per person (includes buffet, party
favors, champagne toast at midnight)
Tax and gratuity extra.
For
information on Steve Lucky and the Rhumba Bums visit: www.luckylounge.com
The
Derby is located at 4500 Los Feliz Blvd. (at Hillhurst)
in Hollywood. (323) 663-8979
INDIE STAR POWER ON DISPLAY
AT THE DERBY ON DECEMBER 23rd
* * *
THE DERBY
& LUCK MEDIA BRING TOGETHER TOP INDIE ACTS
FOR PRE-HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA
* * *
The
Derby
and Luck Media & Marketing, Inc. have
put together an extravaganza and holiday party with enough
indie star power to light New York's Rockefeller Center Christmas
tree on Tuesday, December 23rd.
Critically
acclaimed Los Angeles singer-songwriter Eric Anders
will bring his soul-baring repertoire to the Derby stage.
Anders CD "NOT AT ONE" was named "One of the best
CD's I have ever heard!" by Derek Sivers, Founder of CDBaby.com.
Eric Anders, whose song "Halcyon Days" is a hit on
AAA radio, will be performing songs from his introspective
debut album as well as new compositions. This rare Los Angeles
performance is the end of the band's west coast tour.
A homecoming of sorts for Anders as he lives within a stones
throw of the historic Derby nightclub. www.ericanders.com
The
Dre Allen Project
featuring Dawn Robinson of En Vogue/Lucy Pearl fame
returns to The Derby as part of their "Grass Roots Road Trip"
west coast tour. Named "One of Southern California's Top Unsigned
Artists" by Music Connection Magazine in the December
2003 issue, The Dre Allen Project is an indie-music success
story that continues to unfold and the man and his music are
a testament to the strength of the human spirit. www.thedreallenproject.com
Marc
Seal, one of the top "Guitar Slingers" in the west
and international guitar sensation with a fan base in over
40 countries, will plug in at The Derby for a high voltage set
around 10:00 PM. The not-to-be-missed performance by
this guitar virtuoso will show why Guitar Center has given
their "Seal of Approval" on Marc for wildly popular in-store
guitar clinics and on-line showcases. Marc and his solid band
of top players will be performing cuts from his forthcoming
CD. www.marcseal.com
Oaklahoma
City's The Stellas bring their 3 minute anthems
of love, loss and longing to Los Angeles. The Sonic
Blitz Records recording artists are fast becoming college
radio favorites with their latest release Music For Umbrella's.
The duo consists of Rachel Duncan's sweet vocal and shredding
guitar work, tempered with John London's drumming and programming.
Don't compare them to The Donna's or the White Stripes as
this is tastier than what the deep-pocketed labels are producing
as of late. www.thestellasloveyou.com
Though
Spaceshot may be a relatively new band on
the scene, its members are seasoned musicians. Hailing from
Long Beach, California, the trio has little in common with
the ska and punk genres most often associated with their hometown.
Instead, Spaceshot fuses a wall-of-emotion with a penchant
for melody and intelligent prose. www.spaceshotmusic.com.
Doors
Open at 8:00 PM. Always 21 and over.
General
Admission is $10.00
Music
Industry and Media contact Luck Media for guest list. info@luckmedia.com
or (310) 860-9170
WHEN
YOU PUT ON THE PARTY HATS ON NEW YEAR'S EVE,
MAKE SURE IT'S THE DERBY!
* * *
THE DERBY presents Steve Lucky and the Rhumba Bums to "SWING"
in the New Year
* * *
Party Admission includes Buffet, Party Favors and Champagne
Toast!
Steve
Lucky & The Rhumba Bums Featuring Miss Carmen Getit,
SWING in the New Year on Wednesday December 31st
at the ever glamorous Hollywood landmark, THE DERBY.
THE DERBY is pulling out all the stops, and were not just
talking about champagne corks! Admission on New Year's Eve
will include a buffet, party favors and champagne toast at
midnight. Of couse the toast will be followed by a rousing
set by Steve Lucky and the Rhumba Bums!
Steve Lucky and the Rhumba Bums are a highly entertaining
band from San Francisco featuring Steve Lucky's soulful piano
and vocals and the vivacious Miss Carmen Getit's vocals and
acclaimed guitar work.
It's the one-two punch of solid musicianship and clever on-stage
banter that has critics and audiences alike drawn to their
magnetic, jumping and jiving performances worldwide.
General Admission is $40 and that includes buffet, party favors
and champagne toast at midnight. A Table (2 person min) is
$75 per person and Booths (4 person min) are $100 per person
for the discriminating guest and includes all of the above
New Year's Eve fare.
Dress appropriately, New Years Eve at THE DERBY is the event
of the year!
Doors Open at 8:00 PM. Always 21 and over.
General
Admission: $40 per person (includes buffet, party favors,
champagne toast at midnight)
Table (2 person min) $75 per person (includes buffet, party
favors, champagne toast at midnight)
Booth (4 person min) $100 per person (includes buffet, party
favors, champagne toast at midnight)
Tax and gratuity extra.
For
information on Steve Lucky and the Rhumba Bums visit: www.luckylounge.com
The
Derby is located at 4500 Los Feliz Blvd. (at Hillhurst)
in Hollywood. (323) 663-8979
The
Holidays in Tinseltown would not be the same without The
Derby! The World Famous Derby is a fantastic place
to host your most important event. Countless music, film,
and television enterprises have found The Derby to be the
perfect location for holiday and special event parties.
The
Derby Room cater's to any event whether it's blooper reels
on the wall mounted screen, or "gambling" tables
and palm readers. Or you can do something unique and intimate.
Music is also always an option, from a full swing band to
R&B sensations, to DJs and Disco bands. The Derby can
achieve the perfect ambiance for your event.
The
Derby is conveniently located next to the fabulous Louise's
Trattoria. The California-Italian cuisine will make your
dining experience unforgettable. Whether your party desires
a buffet style evening or a private formal dinner, The Derby
will create a lasting holiday memory for all.
Please
feel free to contact us for a daytime tour or complimentary
admission to experience The Derby in full swing.
THE
DERBY
PRESENTS PLATINUM SELLING ARTIST & R&B SENSATION
JON B.
ON NOVEMBER 5th
WHO:
THE DERBY Nightclub Presents JON
B.
WHAT: DreamWorks recording artist & R&B sensation
Jon B. will performing live November 5th at THE
DERBY. Jon will be performing some of his old tunes from
his past platinum albums as well as songs from his upcoming
new album, which will hit stores in February 2004. Also performing
are Neo-soul goddess Mirrah, R&B artist Black Keith, R&B
/hip-hop artist Aaron G and R&B artist Johnny Michael
with DJ 4 Real spinning hot beats between sets.
WHERE: The
Derby, located at 4500 Los Feliz Blvd. (at Hillhurst)
in Hollywood. (323) 663-8979
$20.00 admission with advance RSVP or $25.00 night of show
(pay @ door).
For reservations call (323) 663-8979 or derbyhollywood@aol.com
or RGMRRecords@aol.com
WHEN: Wednesday, November 5th 2003- Doors open @ 8:00p.m.,
21 & over
-
HALLOWEEN -
* * *
THE DERBY Presents
The Velvet Hammer Burlesque
Featuring a Cavalcade of "Nudie Cuties"
On Friday, October 31st
* * *
Starring:
The Poubelle Twins, Bobby Pinz, Princess Farhanna,
Sparkle Diamond, Miss. B. Haven, Sissy Spanks,
Scarlette Fever and The Electric Venus
In"Passage 'a L'Enfer" (Passage To Hell)
Hosted by Blaine Capatch
Mesmerizing
Magic, Mirth and Merriment will be had this "All
Hallows Eve" as THE DERBY presents The
Velvet
Hammer Burlesque at the world famous Hollywood haunt.
On Friday October 31st, a cavalcade of nudie cuties
will be featured in "Passage 'a L'Enfer"
(Passage to Hell) hosted by Blaine Capatch and starring The
Poubelle Twins, Bobby Pinz, Princess Farhanna, Sparkle Diamond,
Miss. B. Haven, Sissy Spanks, Scarlette Fever and The Electric
Venus. Live Music from Mr. Uncertain and The Maharaja
of Melody DJ Millionaire.
The
Velvet
Hammer Burlesque, which has become the core influence
on America's burlesque revival, had it's premiere at The Derby
in September to a standing room only "wolf whistling"
audience. The Velvet Hammer combines silly vaudeville skits,
sly social commentary, frisky dancing, and striptease with
hot, swarthy jazz, served up with those World Famous Derby
Martini's.
Tickets:
$15
Showtime: 9:00 PM
21 and over
Costumed attire suggested for the Concientious Socialite
www.velvethammerburlesque.com
The
Derby is located at 4500 Los Feliz Blvd. (at Hillhurst)
in Hollywood. (323) 663-8979
NBCs
"Will & Grace" Star Megan Mullally
and Vicki Randle Headline
Chick Singer Nights 15th Anniversary Show
at The Derby Saturday November 1st
Chick
Singer Night, the nations original and longest-running
songfest for female artists, celebrates 15 years with anniversary
shows across the country. It all begins in Los Angeles at
The
Derby on Saturday, November 1st. Featured artists
include Emmy award winning actress Megan
Mullally who plays Karen Walker on NBCs
Will & Grace and Vicki Randle, the
featured vocalist/percussionist for the Jay Leno and The
Tonight Show Band. Also performing are Gretchen Bonaduce
(wife to Danny of The Other Half and radio station
Star 98.7), Mindy Stein (backing vocals for Fleetwood
Mac, Don Henley) and a mix of local independent female artists.
Chick
Singer Night (CSN) started in Chicago back in 1988 and has
grown into a nationwide performance network for female artists,
currently running in 7 cities (Chicago, Los Angeles, New York,
Nashville, Miami, Las Vegas and Hawaii). The night is an open
forum for female artists; all levels of experience, all styles
of music, all walks of life.
All
proceeds from the CSN Anniversary shows will benefit Breathe
A Foundation for the Artist. CSN founder Lori Maier
is president of the nonprofit organization, whose mission
is to help artists in all aspects of their creative lives.
Breathe is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation dedicated to
the needs of all artists.
For
more information on Chick Singer Night, please visit www.ChickSingerNIght.com
The Derby
Chick Singer
Night 15th Anniversary Show in Los Angeles
Saturday,
November 1, 2003
8 p.m.
Tickets are
$20 pre-show, $25 at the door.
2003
DIY BOOK FESTIVAL SETS AWARD CEREMONY
Gala Literary Celebration to Benefit Beyond Baroque
HOLLYWOOD,
CA (September 24, 2003) _ The 2003 DIY Book Festival awards,
a celebration of independent authors and publishers, will
this year benefit Beyond Baroque Literary Center of Venice,
California.
The
event, to be held on October 2ND at The Derby nightclub
in Hollywood, will feature exhibits, spoken word performances
and music by some of Beyond Baroque's most distinguished alumni.
Doors open at 7 p.m., with the awards starting at 8 p.m. The
Derby is located at 4500 Los Feliz Boulevard at the corner
of Hillhurst.
Performers
on the evening include John Doe of X; Paul Krassner, called
"the father of the underground press" by People
magazine; Pleasant Gehman, author of "The Underground
Guide To L.A."; Larry Jaffe, International Readings Coordinator
for the United Nations Dialogue Among Civilizations Through
Poetry program; Adam Parfrey, author and proprietor of Feral
House, one of the country's leading independent publishers;
S.A. Griffin, poet and spoken word avatar; and Shawna Kenney,
author of "I Was A Teenage Dominatrix."
Advance
tickets for the DIY Book Festival awards ceremony are $15,
available online at www.diyconvention.com or by calling 323-665-8080.
Beyond
Baroque is a 35-year old landmark bookstore/performance space/publisher
at the cultural heart of Southern California.
Formed
in 1968 by a group of writers with the publication of an avant-garde
poetry magazine, the center has grown into a hub for readings,
performances, special events, and ongoing educational classes,
including its long-running Wednesday Night Poetry workshop.
Among its most important missions is Beyond Baroque Books,
dedicated to important work that is unavailable elsewhere.
Entries
for the 2003 DIY Book Festival competition are being accepted
through midnight, September 25th at www.diyconvention.com
or by calling 323-665-8080. The DIY Book Festival will consider
self-published or independent publisher non-fiction, fiction,
children's books, how-to, photography/art, comics, 'zines,
fan fiction and e-books released after Jan. 1, 2001.
All
entries must be in English and have been self-published or
issued by an independent house that has published less than
50 works since the entry cut-off point. Competition winners
receive cash, travel, software and independent book selections.
The
2003 DIY Book Festival is sponsored by Soft Skull Press, Final
Draft Screenplay Software, Alcasid.com, the DIYReporter.com
and JM Northern Media.
The
Derby is located at 4500 Los Feliz Blvd. (at Hillhurst)
in Hollywood. (323) 663-8979
KRISTINE
W
CELEBRATES HER NEW CD "FLY AGAIN"
AT A LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY FUNDRAISER
TO BE HELD AT THE DERBY ON OCTOBER 15TH
(Los
Angeles) - Pop artist Kristine
W celebrates her new Tommy Boy Records CD release,
FLY AGAIN at the legendary Los Feliz club, The
Derby on Wednesday October 15. Her long-awaited
CD is released nationally on October 21. A portion of proceeds
from the event will benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma
Society.
Kristine
broke into the music scene in the late 90s with hits
like "Stronger", "Land of The Living",
and "One More Try." In 2001, while on tour singing
her hits from her previous 2 albums, including the single,
"Stronger," she was getting weaker and weaker. Plagued
by night sweats, confused and bruised, she knew instinctively
that whatever was wrong with her was out of her control. She
began a battery of tests that led to a bone marrow biopsy
and a diagnosis of acute myeloid leukemia (AML). During her
treatment she lost many close friends who lost the battle
to the disease.
On
September 11, 2001, she underwent a stem cell transplant,
fighting for her life, while others in the World Trade Center
were losing theirs. It was a harrowing experience for her.
However, it was her music that proved to be a constant companion
and inspiration to her during her months of isolation. It
is through her music now, that Kristine W hopes to inspire
others to fight the good fight and FLY AGAIN.
Kristine
has joined forces with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
along with The Derby in Los Angeles, to help benefit and bring
awareness for the organization, which was a great resource
for her during her illness. The Derby lost one its own, longtime
co-owner, Tammi Gower, to cancer this summer. So this collaboration
also pays tribute to the legendary Los Angeles club-owner.
DATE:
Wednesday, October 15, 2003
TIME: 8:00pm
LOCATION: The Derby, 4500 Los Feliz Blvd.(at Hiilhust),
Los Angeles
TICKET PRICE: $25
TICKET INFO: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society 310-216-4734
CONTACT
INFORMATION
Kristine W: Howie Simon @(323) 822-0168
The Derby: Steve Levesque @ (310) 860-9170
The
Derby is located at 4500 Los Feliz Blvd. (at Hillhurst)
in Hollywood. (323) 663-8979
2003
DIY BOOK FESTIVAL SETS AWARD CEREMONY
Gala Literary Celebration to Benefit Beyond Baroque
HOLLYWOOD,
CA (September 24, 2003) _ The 2003 DIY Book Festival awards,
a celebration of independent authors and publishers, will
this year benefit Beyond Baroque Literary Center of Venice,
California.
The
event, to be held on October 2ND at The
Derby nightclub in Hollywood, will feature exhibits,
spoken word performances and music by some of Beyond Baroque's
most distinguished alumni. Doors open at 7 p.m., with the
awards starting at 8 p.m. The Derby is located at 4500 Los
Feliz Boulevard at the corner of Hillhurst.
Performers
on the evening include John Doe of X; Paul Krassner, called
"the father of the underground press" by People
magazine; Pleasant Gehman, author of "The Underground
Guide To L.A."; Larry Jaffe, International Readings Coordinator
for the United Nations Dialogue Among Civilizations Through
Poetry program; Adam Parfrey, author and proprietor of Feral
House, one of the country's leading independent publishers;
S.A. Griffin, poet and spoken word avatar; and Shawna Kenney,
author of "I Was A Teenage Dominatrix."
Advance
tickets for the DIY Book Festival awards ceremony are $15,
available online at www.diyconvention.com or by calling 323-665-8080.
Beyond
Baroque is a 35-year old landmark bookstore/performance space/publisher
at the cultural heart of Southern California.
Formed
in 1968 by a group of writers with the publication of an avant-garde
poetry magazine, the center has grown into a hub for readings,
performances, special events, and ongoing educational classes,
including its long-running Wednesday Night Poetry workshop.
Among its most important missions is Beyond Baroque Books,
dedicated to important work that is unavailable elsewhere.
Entries
for the 2003 DIY Book Festival competition are being accepted
through midnight, September 25th at www.diyconvention.com
or by calling 323-665-8080. The DIY Book Festival will consider
self-published or independent publisher non-fiction, fiction,
children's books, how-to, photography/art, comics, 'zines,
fan fiction and e-books released after Jan. 1, 2001.
All
entries must be in English and have been self-published or
issued by an independent house that has published less than
50 works since the entry cut-off point. Competition winners
receive cash, travel, software and independent book selections.
The
2003 DIY Book Festival is sponsored by Soft Skull Press, Final
Draft Screenplay Software, Alcasid.com, the DIYReporter.com
and JM Northern Media.
The
Derby is located at 4500 Los Feliz Blvd. (at Hillhurst)
in Hollywood. (323) 663-8979
Premiering
Saturday, Sept. 20th 2003
THE DERBY is proud to present for the very first time...
The Velvet Hammer Burlesque
&
I Cant Believe Its Not Comedy!
* * *
A Monthly Cavalcade of Comedy, Frolic and
Live Bawdy Adult Entertainment
As You Like It!
The
Velvet Hammer Burlesque, which has become the core influence
on America's burlesque revival, teamed with the hilariously
offbeat sketch-comedy troupe I Can't Believe It's Not Comedy,
premieres at The Derby on Saturday, Sept. 20th 2003.
The cavalcade of comedy, frolic and live bawdy adult entertainment
is set to be a monthly presentation at the World Famous Hollywood
supper club.
The
Velvet Hammer combines silly vaudeville skits, sly social
commentary, frisky dancing, striptease with hot, swarthy jazz.
The Derby hipsters will marvel and wolf whistle at the kind
of naughty entertainment our grandparents enjoyed.
The
Sacramento based I
Can't Believe It's Not Comedy troupe will provide live,
bawdy adult entertainment in an unsettling, will-I-go-to-hell-for-laughing-at-this
presentation of sketch comedy.
The
Derby continues to set the trend by bringing the hottest cutting
edge entertainment to the Los Feliz neighborhood of Hollywood.
Genteel attire suggested for the conscientious Socialite.
Tickets:
$10 Showtime: 9 P.M. 21 and over
For
October, November, December events visit:
www.notcomedy.com
www.velvethammerburlesque.com
The Derby
is located at 4500 Los Feliz Blvd. (at Hillhurst) in Hollywood.
(323) 663-8979
BLAME
STEVE LUCKY & THE RHUMBA BUMS
FOR IGNITING EUROPE'S SWELTERING HEATWAVE THIS SUMMER!
STEVE, CARMEN & THE BUMS WERE HOT! HOT! HOT!
* * *
Highly Anticipated set at THE DERBY on
September 27th is sure to be COOL MAN, COOL!
Steve
Lucky & The Rhumba Bums Featuring Miss Carmen Getit,
SWING back stateside fresh from their ambitious European
tour to ignite The Derby on Saturday, September 27th.
You have no doubt heard of the recent heat wave that cooked
the European continent in July and August this summer. Meteorologists
are at a loss to explain exactly why temperatures were so
high.
To find the cause of this heat wave all one needs to do is
ask one of the 3500 people that were at the Montreux Jazz
Festival Parc Vernex stage on July 19th. Steve Lucky &
The Rhumba Bums were HOT!!!
Or ask the crowd at La Boca del Lobo in Madrid or at La Boite
in Barcelona the last week of July, they'll tell you that
Steve, Carmen and the Bums were COOKIN'!
There is no doubt in the minds of the 5000 folks at the Summer
Jamboree in Sengalia, Italy on August 23rd why it was sweltering.
Steve Lucky & The Rhumba Bums were SMOKIN'!
Steve
Luck and the Rhumba Bums are a highly entertaining band from
San Francisco featuring Steve Lucky's soulful piano and vocals
and the vivacious Miss Carmen Getit's vocals and acclaimed
guitar work.
It's the one-two punch of solid musicianship and clever on-stage
banter that has critics and audiences alike drawn to their
magnetic, jumping and jiving performances worldwide. Dress
appropriately, it's gonna be Hot!
www.luckylounge.com
Doors
open at 7:00 PM unless otherwise noted. Swing Nights are $10.
This includes swing dance lessons at 8:00PM & 9:00PM
Always
21 and over.
The
Derby is located at 4500 Los Feliz Blvd. (at Hillhurst)
in Hollywood. (323) 663-8979

THE
DERBY HOSTS ART CRAWL 6
KICK OFF PARTY SEPTEMBER 19th
* * *
Art DEVO-tee's of Mark Mothersbaugh
in store for first LA showing since 1984
WHAT:
Art Crawl 6 Kick Off Party - 2003
Art Crawl 6 returns boasting over 25 art galleries
that reflect the flourishing art scene in the Los Feliz, Silver
Lake, and Echo Park communities of Los Angeles. Besides the
overwhelming amount of contributing galleries, Art Crawl 6
is excited to include a kick off party, hosted by The Derby,
as well as the participation of the City of Los Angeles
Municipal Art Gallery in the recently renovated Barnsdall
Art Park. Art Crawl 6 is a free, self-guided, three-day event
promoting access and insight into this dynamic area where
the future of art in Los Angeles is taking shape.
OF SPECIAL INTEREST: Art exhibition of artist, composer
and rock icon Mark
Mothersbaugh. Mothersbaugh changed music forever as
a founding member of DEVO and will show his devolved
art pieces at The Derby for the first time in Los Angeles
since 1984.
PERFORMING: Performance artists such as video vigilante
The TV Sheriff, visual artist Simone
Gad and Freedom Corp. International. Musical performances
on the Derby stage is to include the psycho metal sounds of
Green
Jelly and synthesized sounds of Nu-Tra.
WHERE: The Derby, located at 4500 Los Feliz Blvd. (at
Hillhurst) in Hollywood. (323) 663-8979
Valet parking is available, and dinner is served until midnight.
$5.00 admission for Art Crawl 6 Kick Off Party.For
reservations call (323) 663-8979 or derbyhollywood@aol.com
WHEN: Friday, September 19, 2003 - 8:00 PM to 2:00
AM
For complete event information on Art Crawl 6 visit: http://www.ceart.com/artcrawl/index.html
Contact:
James Levesque 310-860-9170
Info@luckmedia.com
or www.luckmedia.com
GET
SET GO's national tour commences September 11th
with a kick-off at THE DERBY in Hollywood
* * *
TSR Records announces release of the GET SET GO
debut album So Youve Ruined Your Life
GET
SET GO's national tour commences September 11th
with a kick-off at THE DERBY in Hollywood. The band
takes the stage at 10:00pm performing tracks from their new
CD, So You've Ruined Your Life, which includes the
single Break Your Heart which is receiving national
airplay.
Two
of the members of Get Set Go, Mike TV (guitar, vocals) and
Dr. Modo (bass) grew up and attended high school together
in Palm Desert, California. Their first band, The Spriggans,
were part of the "generator" band scene that spawned
groups such as Queens of the Stone Age, Brant Bjork and the
Operators, Fatso Jetson, Mondo Generator, and Eagles of Death
Rock.
Mike and Modo descended upon the Los Angeles indie punk scene
and teamed with Amy Wood (drums), who grew up in rock as the
daughter of a musician and began playing drums at the age
of seven.
Vigorously supportive of their fellow bands, Get Set Go founded
the Launchpad scene in L.A. based at Mr. T's Bowl, Spaceland,
the Echo and The Knitting Factory. Since its humble beginnings
in 1998, the scene has grown to over 150 regular bands including
such well know groups such as Vendetta Red (Epic), Ozma (Kung
Fu), Electric Eel Shock (Eat Rice), Critter Jones (Maverick),
Go Betty Go, The Peak Show (Capitol), Service Group (Squid
v. Whale), and Stereotyprider (Suburban).
Playing frequent shows as one of the top bands in the Launchpad,
Get Set Go quickly became a Los Angeles favorite, garnering
critical praise and a massive underground following which
piqued the interest of labels. In the Fall of 2002, GSG completed
its first three-song demo CD which lead to a deal with indie
label TSR Records just two months later.
In April 2003, GSG began recording their debut album with
Ben Vaughn (Ween, Arlo) as producer and Matt Thorn (The Eels,
The Muffs) as mixer. Those sessions produced the trios
devastatingly catchy debut album So You've Ruined Your
Life.
BEEF
FILM THAT TAKES A DEFINITIVE LOOK AT THE URBAN WAR OF WORDS
TO HAVE SPECIAL L.A. SCREENING AT CLUB DIY AT THE DERBY IN
HOLLYWOOD, THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 4TH, 9 PM
Q&A WITH
FILM EXECUTIVE PRODUCER QUINCY D. JONES III AND DIRECTOR PETER
SPIRER TO FOLLOW SCREENING
BEEF,
the much anticipated film that deals with the urban war of
words will have a special Los Angeles screening, Thursday,
September 4th, 9 PM, at Club DIY (Do It Yourself) at The Derby
nightclub in Hollywood. The project takes a definitive look
at the deep and harsh world of high profile "beefs"
among such rap artists as Jay-Z, Nas, 50 Cent, Ja Rule, DMX
and others.
The
screening will be followed by a Q&A with BEEF executive
producer Quincy D. Jones III (QD3) and director Peter Spirer.
BEEF will be released on DVD September 30th via Image
Entertainment.
"The
idea and motivation for making Beef came from being
close with Tupac," says Jones. "We did a lot of
music together, and when we lost him, I was impacted heavily.
That loss inspired me to analyze other beefs in hip hop to
show the very real effect these beefs have on the lives of
the artists as well as their families."
The
DIY Convention teaches musicians, filmmakers, authors and
entrepreneurs to create, promote, protect and distribute independent
film, music and books. The Derby is located at 4500 Los Feliz
Blvd (at Hillhurst) in Hollywood.
Pre
registration for Club DIY is available at www.diyconvention.com
Admission is $10.
IF
ALL THE STARS WERE PRETTY BABIES...
* * *
HOLLYWOOD'S HOTTEST CABARET ACT "PRETTY BABIES"
HEADLINE THE DERBY WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 17th
Hollywoods
"Pretty Babies," have been drawing sellout
crowds to every venue they perform. A show In Style
Magazine has called "a breath of old fashioned,
big city swank," the Babies continue to impress and inspire
new legions of fans. "You can expect to be taken to another
place entirely by the Babies," said Peter McQuaid of
New York Times Magazine.
Not
your normal bar act, Pretty Babies are fronted by actresses
Zooey Deschanel (Almost Famous, All the Real Girls)
and Samantha Shelton (White Oleander) and backed by
an eight-piece ensemble. Inspired by Judy Garland, Billie
Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald their music and fashion remain
true to the times.
*Doors
open at 7:00 PM unless otherwise noted. Pretty Babies perform
at 9:00 PM.
Tickets are $15.00 at the door.
The Derby is located at 4500 Los Feliz Blvd. (at Hillhurst)
in Hollywood. (323) 663-8979
For more information on Pretty Babies contact:
Daniel Weiner, Phone (323) 655-0101, Fax (323) 655-2204, assistant@seven-summits.org

Photo
Left to Right: "Pretty Babies" Samantha Shelton
and Zooey Deschanel bring their cabaret act to THE DERBY September
17th.
CLUB
DIY SETS NEW PANEL, PERFORMANCES
HOLLYWOOD
(August 26, 2003) _ The DIY Convention: Do It Yourself in
Film, Music & Books has set the sixth edition of a series
spotlighting top independent talent.
On
Thursday, September 4th, the new CLUB DIY will present
an evening of live music, a film screening, and a special
panel discussion at the Derby nightclub in Hollywood,
located at 4500 Los Feliz Blvd. CLUB DIY is held on the first
Thursday of each month at the Derby.
Paid
admissions who pre-register by phone (323-665-8068) with a
credit card before September 4th will receive a free transcript
of our "How To Sell 10,000 CDs" panel. The event
is also open to the public.
CLUB
DIY's featured panel presentation on September 4th will be
"Indie, Major or DIY," a free-ranging discussion
on the various paths to music success with and without a record
label. The focus will be on what labels look to sign, how
they work with artists, and whether signing with a major or
independent label is the right move for your career.
The
discussion will be moderated by DIY Convention chairman Bruce
Haring and will feature Dre Allen, who has produced projects
for Babyface and Master P and signed with 10 record labels,
only to see the projects dropped before release; Dawn Robinson,
a member of platinum-selling Atlantic recording artists En
Vogue; Bryan Sheffield, owner of Doghouse Records (All-American
Rejects, Limbeck); Graham Macrae, coowner of Sealevel Records
(Kennedy, Vanderslice); and Ian Faith, founder of Sarinjay
Entertainment (Boo-Yaa Tribe).
The discussion will commence at 8 p.m. on that evening, preceded
by a networking cocktail party at 7 p.m. featuring music by
Digital CutUp Lounge, one of the leading electronic music
groups to emerge from the dance music scene in Asia. Featuring
John von Seggern [computer] and Andrew Pask [saxophone], the
duo mixes the latest downtempo, dub, and electronica sounds
with live jazz.
Live
music performances will follow the discussion. Featured will
be Fruit, an all-female act from Australia embarking on its
U.S. tour; and Dre Allen, whose new CD will be out in 2004.
Other music acts will be announced shortly.
The
night will also feature a screening of the hip-hop film "Beef"
at 9 p.m. The film features a definitive look at the deep
and harsh world of high profile "beefs" among such
artists as Jay-Z, Nas, 50 Cent, Ja Rule, DMX and others. The
screening will be followed by a Q&A with director Peter
Spirer, moderated by DIY Film Festival programming head and
feature film director Richard Martini.
Selections
for screening and music performance slots for future Club
DIY dates in Los Angeles and other cities are done through
the 2004 DIY Music Festival and the 2004 DIY Film Festival.
Entry for both is at www.diyconvention.com
under "upcoming events."
The
DIY Convention teaches musicians, filmmakers, authors and
entrepreneurs to create, promote, protect and distribute independent
film, music and books. To join our mailing list or to register
for our upcoming shows in Los Angeles, Nashville and New York,
visit www.diyconvention.com.
DIY
BOOK FESTIVAL OCT. 2nd in Los Angeles
DIY CONVENTION/NASHVILLE SEPT 13th
DIY CONVENTION@CMJ in NEW YORK Oct. 25th
register at www.diyconvention.com
The
Derby is located at 4500 Los Feliz Blvd. (at Hillhurst)
in Hollywood. (323) 663-8979
www.the-derby.com
TAMMI
GOWER MEMORIAL TO INCLUDE PERFORMANCE
BY ROYAL CROWN REVUE AT THE DERBY
* * *
Band to pay tribute to The Derby owner Tammi Gower
who shaped the L.A. Swing Scene
Who:
Royal Crown Revue, Tammi Gower Memorial friends, employees,
musicians.
What:
The Royal Crown Revue will perform at the Tammi Gower Memorial
at 6:45 PM. Tammi Gower, owner and founder of The Derby,
the trend-setting and world-famous nightspot in the Los Feliz
area of Hollywood, CA, passed away the morning of Saturday,
August 9, 2003, from complications of cancer.
When: Tuesday, August 12, 2003- Memorial starts at
5:00 PM
Royal Crown Revue performs at 6:45 PM
Where: The Derby, 4500 Los Feliz Blvd. (at Hillhurst),
Hollywood CA (323) 663-8979
TAMMI
GOWER
OWNER & FOUNDER OF THE WORLD FAMOUS
THE DERBY
NIGHTCLUB IN LOS ANGELES PASSES AWAY ON AUGUST 9, 2003
OBITUARY
Tammi
Gower, owner and founder of The Derby, the trend-setting
and world-famous nightspot in the Los Feliz area of Hollywood,
CA, passed away the morning of Saturday, August 9, 2003, from
complications of cancer.
Born
Tamar Ellen Chait on November, 12, 1951 in Los Angeles, Tammi
died peacefully in the arms of Tony Gower, her husband, long-time
business partner and best friend. Also with Tammi were members
of her family. In addition to her husband Tony, she is survived
by her brothers Jon Chait of Chicago, Bill Chait of Los Angeles
and was the much-loved aunt of Jamie, Eli, Brittany, Meredith
and Zoe.
Tammi
Gower launched The Derby in April of 1993 along with co-owner
Tony Gower, turned it into one of the most acclaimed supper
clubs in the history of Los Angeles. On April 11, 2003, to
commemorate the 10th anniversary of The Derby and to recognize
the major impact on the revitalization of the entire Los Feliz
area, Mayor James K. Hahn proclaimed The Derby Day in the
City of Los Angeles and also bestowed upon Tammi Gower
a personal commendation for her outstanding accomplishments
for the community. The proclamations were presented in a special
ceremony by Tom LaBonge, Councilman of the 4th Council District
of Los Angeles that includes Los Feliz. Tammi was very proud
to make her home in Los Feliz and helped preserve and renovate
her house previously owned by Our Gang/Little Rascals
filmmaker Hal Roach.
Mrs.
Gowers crowning achievement and legacy is The Derby,
located at 4500 Los Feliz Blvd. (at Hillhurst). The building
was originally built by Cecil B. DeMille in 1928, was one
of five original Brown Derby locations 1940-1960 and served
as the exterior of Arnolds Drive In on the hit TV series,
Happy Days, in the 70s. Prior to Tammi taking over
the location in 1993 it was a run-down restaurant and the
area had become terribly blighted. With a strong vision, creativity
and passion, Tammi created a venue that brought back the glamorous
glory days of early Hollywood, while insisting on a no-snobs
atmosphere for her establishment. The new clubs rich
retro styling along with the booking policy of she and partner
Tony, soon attracted Hollywoods top stars as customers
including Mel Gibson, Julia Roberts, Jack Nicholson, Cameron
Diaz, Bob Hope, Whoopi Goldberg, Jennifer Lopez to name a
few. Not to mention helping to launch the careers of innovative
neo-swing bands Big Bad Voodoo Daddy and Royal Crown Revue,
by providing industry awareness, media coverage and a residency
to develop strong fan followings. Top name performers that
have also graced the Derby stage include Bruce Springsteen,
Cheap Trick, Brian Setzer, Live, Roger Daltry of The Who and
landmark artists such as Tex Benacke, Ruth Brown, Robert Gordon,
Gene Vincents Blue Caps and Sam Butera. The Derby has
been the location for numerous film and music video shoots
including Swingers and Speed, and is a wrap
party and holiday celebration destination for productions
such as ER, MTV, The Grammys, Just Shoot Me, Charmed, Legally
Blonde 2, to name a few. Tammis weekly free swing
dance lessons brought back touch-dancing to a new generation
and even led to many romances and marriages with wedding receptions
held at (you guessed it!) The Derby.
In
its first 10 years, The Derby and events hosted by Tammi Gower
have garnered significant media coverage locally, nationally
and internationally by such outlets as MTV, Los Angeles
Times, CNN, Entertainment Tonight, Extra, E!, Access Hollywood,
TV Guide, Hollywood Reporter, Variety, Glamour, The Food Network
and is even listed as a "must see" Hollywood
hot spot in international travel guides drawing tourists from
as far away as Japan, Great Britain and Germany.
Most
of all Tammi Gower was a warm and generous friend to many
and could be counted on for support in times of greatest need.
She loved helping her friends, family, employees, customers
and community and will be missed by all. A private cremation
took place in accordance with Tammis wishes.
Fittingly,
a Memorial Service to celebrate the life and spirit of Tammi
Gower will take place at The Derby on Tuesday, August 12,
5 pm to 8 pm and is open to all her friends, family, valued
customers and business associates. Additional information
available by contacting Steve Levesque at 310-860-9170 or
steve@luckmedia.com.

THE
DERBY HOSTS ART CRAWL 6
KICK OFF PARTY SEPTEMBER 19
* * *
Art DEVO-tee's of Mark Mothersbaugh
in store for first LA showing since 1984
LOS
ANGELES - Mark your calendars art lovin Angelenos! September
19-21, 2003
Art Crawl 6 returns boasting over 25 art galleries
that reflect the flourishing art scene in the Los Feliz, Silver
Lake, and Echo Park communities of Los Angeles. Besides the
overwhelming amount of contributing galleries, Art Crawl 6
is excited to include a kick off party, hosted by The
Derby, as well as the participation of the City of Los
Angeles Municipal Art Gallery in the recently renovated
Barnsdall Art Park. Art Crawl 6 is a free, self-guided, three-day
event promoting access and insight into this dynamic area
where the future of art in Los Angeles is taking shape.
A grand opening party to kick off Art Crawl 6 will be held
at The Derby, 4500 Los Feliz Blvd. (at Hillhurst Ave.) from
8 pm to 2 am on September 19, the first Friday night
of the event. Crawl for a few hours, close down the galleries,
then stop by The Derby and hang out with the artists, curators,
and collectors that make up this eclectic scene.
Of special interest is the de-evolutionary exhibition of artist,
composer and rock icon Mark
Mothersbaugh. Mothersbaugh changed music forever as
a founding member of DEVO and will show his devolved
art pieces at The Derby for the first time in Los Angeles
since 1984.
There is a $5 cover charge to attend the party, which
will include performance artists such as video vigilante The
TV Sheriff, visual artist Simone
Gad and Freedom Corp. International. Musical
performances on the Derby stage is to include the psycho metal
sounds of Green
Jelly and synthesized sounds of Nu-Tra.
For complete event information on Art Crawl 6 visit: http://www.ceart.com/artcrawl/index.html
Friday, September 19, 2003
8:00 PM to 2:00 AM
Valet parking is available, and dinner is served until midnight.
$5.00 admission for Art Crawl 6 Kick Off Party
at The Derby
For reservations call (323) 663-8979 or derbyhollywood@aol.com
The
Derby is located at 4500 Los Feliz Blvd. (at Hillhurst)
in Hollywood. (323) 663-8979
www.the-derby.com
CLUB
DIY SETS NEW PANEL, PERFORMANCES
HOLLYWOOD
(July 29, 2003) _ The DIY Convention: Do It Yourself in Film,
Music & Books has set the fifth edition of a series spotlighting
top works from its DIY Film Festival and DIY Music Festival.
On
Thursday, August 7th, the new CLUB DIY will present
an evening of live music, film screenings, and a special panel
discussion at the Derby nightclub in Hollywood, located
at 4500 Los Feliz Blvd. CLUB DIY is held on the first Thursday
of each month at the Derby.
Paid
admissions who pre-register by phone (323-665-8068) with a
credit card before August 6th will receive a free transcript
of our "Music Publishing: Your Questions Will Be Answered!"
panel. The event is also open to the public, with admission
priced at $8 before 9 p.m.
CLUB
DIY's feature presentation on August 7th will be "The
Only Bad Publicity Is Your Obituary," a free-ranging
discussion on the various methods of getting the word out
on your film, music or book project, including publicity,
street teams, advertising and marketing. The discussion will
be moderated by DIY Convention chairman Bruce Haring and will
feature Sheryl Northrop of Baker/Northrop, longtime publicist
for Weird Al Yankovic; Kathy Acquaviva, former publicist for
Great White; Julie Doppelt of HooplaPR, who handled O.A.R.'s
rise; Josh Mills, the lead PR man for Dead Kennedys; and Steve
Levesque, head of Luck Media & Marketing, a leading independent
PR firm whose clients include Heart, Dick Dale and the Wondermints.
Independent
musicians, label owners, entrepreneurs, filmmakers and anyone
who sells goods online are urged to attend.
The
discussion will commence at 8 p.m. on that evening, preceded
by a networking cocktail party at 7 p.m. featuring music by
Digital CutUp Lounge, one of the leading electronic music
groups to emerge from the dance music scene in Asia. Featuring
John von Seggern [computer] and Andrew Pask [saxophone], the
duo mixes the latest downtempo, dub, and electronica sounds
with live jazz.
Live
music performances will follow the discussion. Featured will
be Randi Driscoll, whose song "What Matters" has
raised over $25,000 for the Matthew Shepherd Foundation; Holly
Light, winner of the 2002 DIY Songwriter of the Year award;
singer/songwriter Sherstin, whose music will be featured in
the DVD release of the first season of the TV show "Roswell";
and the all-female punk of The Randies.
The
night will also feature a screening of the 2003 DIY Film Festival
best screenplay winner, "Mind Games" at 9 p.m. The
screening will be followed by a Q&A with director Adrian
Carr, moderated by DIY Film Festival programming head and
feature film director Richard Martini.
Selections
for screening and music performance slots for future Club
DIY dates in Los Angeles and other cities are done through
the 2004 DIY Music Festival (www.diymusicfestival.com) and
the 2004 DIY Film Festival (www.diyfilmfestival.com). Potential
candidates can also bring their material to the Derby and
sign up.
The
DIY Convention teaches musicians, filmmakers, authors and
entrepreneurs to create, promote, protect and distribute independent
film, music and books. To join our mailing list or to register
for our upcoming shows in Nashville, New York and San Francisco,
visit www.diyconvention.com.
The Derby is located at 4500 Los Feliz Blvd. (at Hillhurst)
in Hollywood. (323) 663-8979
www.the-derby.com
THE
DERBY HOSTS THE HOTTEST
INTERNATIONAL POP OVERTHROW ACTS
INCLUDING "GIRLS NIGHT OUT AT IPO" ON JULY 23
Thousands
of fans from around the Los Angeles area, the country, and
the world will converge on Los Angeles this summer as International
Pop Overthrow (IPO) explodes into its 6th year! IPO Los
Angeles will feature more than 180 of the best pop artists
from around the world, who play in several venues throughout
Los Angeles from July 18-August 3. The Derby's line-up includes
a special theme night "Girls Night Out at IPO,"
on July 23rd. Also on July 23rd there will be a "Meet
and Greet" from 4:30 - 6:30 PM and a raffle for a guitar
give-away from Daisy Rock Girl Guitars.
All Derby IPO shows are $8 at the door.
The Derby's line-up and performance times:
Wednesday,
July 23 - "Girl's Night Out at IPO"
4:30 - 6:30 PM Meet and Greet*
8:00 Beth Thornley
8:30 Kristi Callan
9:00 Wendie Colter
9:30 Wendy Ip
10:00 Kim Fox
10:30 Saucy Monky
11:00 Lisa Mychols
Monday,
July 28
7:30 Ken Sharp
8:00 Tripsitter
8:30 Scott Bennett
9:00 Morty Shallman
9:30 The Better Days
10:00 Cosmo Topper
10:30 Martin Luther Lennon
11:00 Plasticsoul
For up to the minute event information and other venues hosting
IPO events, please refer to the International Pop Overthrow
website at www.internationalpopoverthrow.com
If you would like to attend the shows, please dont hesitate
to call at (818) 386-0108, or e-mail at intlpop@earthlink.net,
and you will be placed on our Industry Guest List.
Admission
is $8 at the door.
*Doors open at 7:00 PM unless otherwise noted.
The Derby
is located at 4500 Los Feliz Blvd. (at Hillhurst) in Hollywood.
(323) 663-8979
GOTHIC
BEACH STUDIO IN ASSOCIATION WITH DOMINATION
PRESENT BLADE'S 50TH AT THE DERBY AUGUST 8
* * *
EXCLUSIVE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PERFORMANCES
* * *
CD RELEASE PARTY WITH GIVEAWAYS COURTESY OF METROPOLIS RECORDS
Room
One
Exclusive US Show
DECODED FEEDBACK
THE
LAST DANCE
BABYLAND
DJ
Insomniac & DJ Melody (Domination Presents/LA) & DJ
Damian Plague (QXT's/NJ)
Room
Two
Dance Room with DJ Erika, DJ Doomie DJ Rev John & DJ Juan
Alternativah
CD Release Party with giveaways courtesy of Metropolis Records
for Funker Vogt "Revivor" & Velvet Acid Christ
"Hex-Angel (Utopia-Dystopia)
21+
with I.D.
8:30
pm - 2:00 am
$8
Cover before 10:30 pm with Flyer or Email Discount
$10 Cover without a flyer and after 10:30 pm
More
Info @
www.domination-presents.com
www.gothicbeachstudio.com
(714) 745-4364 - Domination Presents Info Line
(562) 436-9886 - GBS Info Line
THE
DERBY
TO HOST AVALON THEME EVENTS
* * *
WOMEN AND THE FEMALE PERSPECTIVE
ARE SPOTLIGHTED WITH A VARIETY OF ARTISTS
* * *
"INDEPENDENCE" JULY 31 AND "CULTIVATION"
AUGUST 21
Avalon
is a monthly event spotlighting a variety of talented artists.
Michele Bass, of Mystik Alchemy, approached Jan Tompkins,
of United Divas, with the idea of coming together to showcase
talents from both of their communities, with an emphasis on
women and the female perspective. The event is hosted at The
Derby is an amazing venue that provides 2 areas to feature
musicians, DJ's, fashion, performance and visuals. Graphics,
video, and photography will be displayed in both areas of
the club. Each Avalon event represents a theme; Thursday,
July 31, is "Independence" and Thursday,
August 21, is "Cultivation." Many of Avalon's
artists design their craft, whether it's music, painting,
photography, live visuals, etc., within the context of the
theme of the month.
INDEPENDENCE:
July 31, 2003
DJ's
Akiko-djakiko.com,sdp5.com,L.A.
Lorin-Bassnectar.net, S.F.
Tree (Michele Bass)-mystikalchemy.com, Green sector, L.A.
Ben
Milstein-elmconceptions.com, L.A.
Lady Jay-uniteddivas.com, Green Sector,L.A.
zhOne-psytrip,L.A.
FASHION
Cats Clothes Design-wearable art by Celeste Dye-www.catsclothesdesign.com
with DJ A.N.T.
DIGITAL
VISUALS/PHOTOGRAPHY/PAINTING
VJ Shinji-Video Art (visualmixer.com, rotundasoundsystem.com)
Autumn-Video Art (ancientfuturedreamscapes.com)
Jagger-Visual Art (ohmhome.com)
Eve-Painting
TAROT
Pilar
CULTIVATION:
August 21, 2003
DJ's
Jereme Oliver-Green Sector, Spundae, L.A
Lady Jay-uniteddivas.com, Green sector, L.A.
Nurotika-nurotika.tv, H2O, deepergroove, L.A.
Bluetech-waveform records, waveformhq.com, native:state
RD-elmconceptions.com, L.A
Tree (Michele Bass))-mystikalchemy.com, Green Sector, L.A
FASHION/PERFORMANCE
Miss Morgan
DIGITAL
VISUALS/PHOTOGRAPHY/PAINTING
Special Guest VJ TBA
Edean Amador-body wrap performance
Lesley Weinberger-graphics & painting (nurotika.tv)
Siobhan Prior-video art (booker agency, a liquid affair)
Anna Hawkey- photography
TAROT
Pilar
For
further information about Avalon, or to learn more about the
artists involved in past and future events and to see photos
from our past events, log onto:
http://www.mystikalchemy.com
http://www.uniteddivas.com
Avalon Info Line: (213) 403-1681
9:30 PM to 2:00 AM, 21 and over with ID
Donations:
$5.00 from 9:00 PM to 10:00 PM
$8.00 after 10:00 PM
The Derby is located at 4500 Los Feliz Blvd. (at Hillhurst)
in Hollywood. (323) 663-8979
www.the-derby.com
THE
DERBY
TEAMS WITH ENTERTAINMENT CATERER
PARAGON
* * *
NEW MENU PROVIDES HOLLYWOOD TASTEMAKERS
WITH A TRULY GOURMET EXPERIENCE
LOS
ANGELES - With its throwback to Hollywood's golden age of
glamour, The Derby is the preferred, unpretentious Hollywood
nightspot. What makes The Derby popular to its patrons
is its low-key, albeit, elegant atmosphere. Located in Los
Feliz, an eclectic community of artists, writers, actors,
and musicians, The Derby has become the spot to have
a drink and listen to some live rock, jazz, swing, blues and
the latest DJ. The Derby is a place where Hollywood goes to
relax, not just "to be seen".
The Derby's glamorous reputation of catering to Hollywood
tastemakers made it a natural decision to team with Paragon
Catering Corporation for entertainment events. Paragon
Catering Corporation provides the client's personal vision
with impeccable food and excellent service. Specializing in
entertainment and corporate events, Paragon's philosophy is
to "let us cater... so that you may entertain..."
From high profile movie premieres, to record release and launch
parties, Paragon has undoubtedly made a mark within the industry
as well as the Los Angeles Community as the new "hot
thing" in Hollywood.
The Derby Room is the perfect VIP room with it's wall mounted
video screen, while the Derby Club is the place to showcase
the latest musical act on the world famous stage that has
hosted such legends as Bruce Springsteen, Cheap Trick, Moby,
Brain Setzer, Bonnie Raitt, Don Henley and The Who's Roger
Daltry to name a few.
Together, The Derby and Paragon Catering Corporation are sure
to make any entertainment event a glamorous, epicurean delight!
The Derby is located at 4500 Los Feliz Blvd. (at Hillhurst)
in Hollywood. (323) 663-8979
www.the-derby.com
THE
INTERNATIONAL POP OVERTHROW FESTIVAL
IS BACK IN LOS ANGELES FOR ITS SIXTH YEAR, JULY 18-AUGUST
3
* * *
THE DERBY HOSTS THE HOTTEST
INTERNATIONAL POP OVERTHROW ACTS
INCLUDING "GIRL'S NIGHT OUT AT IPO" ON JULY 23
Thousands
of fans from around the Los Angeles area, the country, and
the world will converge on Los Angeles this summer as International
Pop Overthrow (IPO) explodes into its 6th year! IPO Los
Angeles will feature more than 180 of the best pop artists
from around the world, who play in several venues throughout
Los Angeles from July 18-August 3. The Derby's line-up includes
a special theme night "Girls Night Out at IPO,"
on July 23rd. Also on July 23rd there will be a "Meet
and Greet" from 4:30 - 6:30 PM and a raffle for a guitar
give-away from Daisy Rock Girl Guitars.
All Derby IPO shows are $8 at the door.
The Derby's line-up and performance times:
Monday, July 21
7:30 Brian Lovely's Flying Underground
8:00 Spookey Ruben
8:30 Wonderdrug
9:00 P Hux
9:30 Phamous Phaces
10:00 Joey Stec & Lee Mallory
10:30 Mystery Pop
11:00 The See Saw
Wednesday,
July 23 - "Girl's Night Out at IPO"
4:30 - 6:30 PM Meet and Greet*
8:00 Beth Thornley
8:30 Kristi Callan
9:00 Wendie Colter
9:30 Wendy Ip
10:00 Kim Fox
10:30 Saucy Monky
11:00 Lisa Mychols
Monday,
July 28
7:30 Ken Sharp
8:00 Tripsitter
8:30 Scott Bennett
9:00 Morty Shallman
9:30 The Better Days
10:00 Cosmo Topper
10:30 Martin Luther Lennon
11:00 Plasticsoul
For up to the minute event information and other venues hosting
IPO events, please refer to the International Pop Overthrow
website at www.internationalpopoverthrow.com
If you would like to attend the shows, please dont hesitate
to call at (818) 386-0108, or e-mail at intlpop@earthlink.net,
and you will be placed on our Industry Guest List.
Admission
is $8 at the door.
*Doors open at 7:00 PM unless otherwise noted.
The Derby
is located at 4500 Los Feliz Blvd. (at Hillhurst) in Hollywood.
(323) 663-8979
CATCH
A SPECIAL CLUB DIY DISCUSSION
TUESDAY, JULY 1 BY TUNING IN SAMM BROWN'S "FOR THE RECORD"
ON KPFK-FM 90.7 10 p.m. to 11 p.m.
* * *
WIN FREE PASSES TO THE JULY 3 SHOW BY LISTENING!
LOS
ANGELES (July 1, 2003) _ The DIY Convention: Do It Yourself
in Film, Music & Books has set the fourth edition of a
series spotlighting top works from its DIY Film Festival and
DIY Music Festival.
On
Thursday, July 3rd, the new CLUB DIY will present
an evening of live music, film screenings, and a special "conversation
with." discussion at the Derby nightclub in Hollywood,
located at 4500 Los Feliz Blvd. CLUB DIY is held on the first
Thursday of each month at the Derby.
Paid
admissions who pre-register by phone (323-665-8068) with a
credit card before July 3rd will receive a free transcript
of last month's panel, "Music Publishing: Your Questions
Will Be Answered!"
Admission
at the door is $8 before 9 p.m. The event is open to the public.
CLUB
DIY's feature presentation on July 3rd will be "A
Conversation With Derek Sivers," a one-on-one discussion
with the CDBaby.com founder. The discussion will be
moderated by DIY Convention chairman Bruce Haring.
Sivers,
a former professional musician, circus clown, Warner Chappell
publisher and one of the online world's leading marketing
gurus, will discuss the secrets behind CDBaby's astonishing
success, which has seen the company sell over $3 million of
independent music in its short history. Independent musicians,
label owners, entrepreneurs, filmmakers and anyone who sells
goods online are urged to attend.
The
discussion will commence at 8 p.m. on that evening, preceded
by a networking cocktail party at 7 p.m. featuring music by
Digital CutUp Lounge, one of the leading electronic
music groups to emerge from the dance music scene in Asia.
Featuring John von Seggern [computer] and Andrew Pask [saxophone],
the duo mixes the latest downtempo, dub, and electronica sounds
with live jazz.
Live
music performances will follow the discussion. Featured will
be songwriter Barry Holdship, playing with his acoustic
trio; the country flavorings of Rick Monroe; the hard-charging
rock of Louden Swain; and the solo style of songwriter
Kat Parsons.
The
night will also feature a screening of the 2003 DIY Film Festival
documentary, "Bum's Paradise" at 9 p.m. Shot
on location at a Northern California homeless camp, the film
is highlighted by footage shot by the residents. The screening
will be followed by a Q&A with director Thomas McCabe,
moderated by DIY Film Festival programming head and feature
film director Richard Martini.
Selections
for screening and music performance slots for future Club
DIY dates in Los Angeles and other cities are done through
the 2004 DIY Music Festival (www.diymusicfestival.com)
and the 2004 DIY Film Festival (www.diyfilmfestival.com).
Potential candidates can also bring their material to the
Derby and sign up.
The
DIY Convention teaches musicians, filmmakers, authors and
entrepreneurs to create, promote, protect and distribute independent
film, music and books. To join our mailing list or to register
for our upcoming shows in Nashville, New York and San Francisco,
visit www.diyconvention.com.
BIG
BAD VOODOO DADDY
RETURNS TO THE DERBY JULY 9TH
* * *
SWING'N PARTY CELEBRATES CD RELEASE OF
"SAVE MY SOUL" AVAILABLE JULY 8TH
BIG
BAD VOODOO DADDY returns to the house that SWING built!
The Derby will showcase their latest grooves on Wednesday
July 9th to legions of adoring BBVD fans who have waited
for the boys return.
Like "the river of mud" that churns through the
heart of America to New Orleans, the phenomenon of Big Bad
Voodoo Daddy never stops rolling. Not only that: As this singular
band proves on its latest release, the exuberant and irresistible
SAVE MY SOUL, their impact on our landscape
grows deeper with time.
SAVE
MY SOUL pays tribute to the wellspring of American music
and, in the words of bandleader, lead vocalist, songwriter,
and guitarist Scotty Morris, "my favorite musical city."
More than that, it documents BBVD's ongoing act of legerdemain,
as the group secures its position as a musical institution
while also rockin' like a new act with something to prove.
Wednesday, July 9, 2003
Doors open at 7:00PM
Swing Lessons 7:30PM-8:30 PM
$15 cover- May be purchased in advance at The Derby. Cash
only, please.
The Derby
is located at 4500 Los Feliz Blvd. (at Hillhurst) in Hollywood.
(323) 663-8979
CLUB
DIY SETS UNIQUE INTERVIEW, NEW PERFORMANCES
Los
Angeles - The DIY Convention: Do It Yourself in Film, Music
& Books has set the fourth edition of a series spotlighting
top works from its DIY Film Festival and DIY Music Festival.
On
Thursday, July 3rd, the new CLUB DIY will present
an evening of live music, film screenings, and a special "conversation
with
" discussion at The Derby nightclub
in Hollywood, located at 4500 Los Feliz Blvd. CLUB DIY is
held on the first Thursday of each month at the Derby.
Paid
admissions who pre-register by phone (323-665-8068) with a
credit card before July 2nd will receive a free transcript
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