Fast Fiction

LA Blogs’ topic this week is about live music. Not really something I am well versed in (hee!), but I figure they way that I’m not able to answer these questions tells you as much about me it would if I had opinions.

We Will Rock You

1. What’s the best venue in Los Angeles for live music, and why?

I’ve only seen two live music events in Los Angeles, the most recent was at the Hollywood Bowl back in July. I’m not sure I can properly evaluate the LA music scene based on such sketchy experience.

2. What’s the worst?

I have to say, the Hollywood Bowl did not impress me. Well, actually, the venue itself is great, I didn’t care much for the patrons. It was KCRW’s electronica world music show and for some reason folks seemed to think that if there were no lyrics, it wasn’t the music that we paid to hear, and plenty of people were talking. Loudly. Or on the phone.

3. Where do you go most often to catch a gig, and how often?

I don’t.

4. What L.A. band, DJ or performer would you walk over burning hot coals to hear?

I wouldn’t. I would like to see Gomez someday. I hope they come to the Bowl.

5. What’s that playing on your MP3 player/car stereo, home audio system or tinny computer speakers right now?

In the car I have Alan Parsons Project’s Ammonia Avenue. On the playlist on the computer at this very moment I’ve got a mix, which is mostly Gomez.

6. Who’s the most overrated musical act in Los Angeles?

I haven’t a clue.

7. Who’s the most brilliant?

Again, not a clue on this one.

8. Who are the three greatest Los Angeles bands/DJs/musicians of the past 50 years - and why?

I really don’t keep track of where a band is from. For all I know, I listen to lots of local music. Or maybe I don’t even listen to anything from the States.

Eight was enough on that front. I suppose if I’m going to complain about the questions, I should come up with some of my own.