The Deadly Syndrome Record Release Show At The Echoplex

Well, the long wait is finally over–after releasing their excellent debut, The Ortolan on Dim Mak records in 2007 and playing a slew of shows, tours, and sweater festivals, The Deadly Syndrome have finally returned with a new disc of their frenetic and hook-charged rock. Nolens Volens (Latin for “whether willingly or unwillingly”) will be independently released by the band on March 23rd–meaning you’ll be able to purchase digital copies from the usual gang of distributors like iTunes and Emusic, or you can buy a physical copy from the band’s website.

Produced by the band and co-mixed with Kennie Takahashi, Nolens Volens‘ sound, according to the band, promises “less ghosts, and less wolves. We tried to be as honest as we could. Hopefully we succeeded.” And, from the sound of “Wingwalker,” a preview track on the band’s website, it may well have been worth the wait. – Web In Front

The Deadly Syndrome || Listen || Watch
Signals
Rabbits

Thursday, March 25th
8:30pm
$10
18+

The Echoplex
1154 Glendale Blvd

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“Home invasion” last night in Angeleno Heights

The LAPD needs your help in identifying suspects in a home invasion last night in Angelino Heights. The suspects, who were posing as police officers, also attempted to rob the family after knocking on the front door of house located on the 900 block of White Knoll Street.

Thankfully, no one was injured and nothing was taken from the family’s home.

After opening the screen door, “the uniformed suspect threw a clipboard on the floor then grabbed the 55-year-old woman by her throat and threw her to the floor,” said Lt. Paul Vernon, commanding officer of LAPD’s Central Detective Division.  “Her 21-year-old son intervened and the suspect threw him to the ground as well.”

According to the blog post, “The suspects were described as Hispanic men between 30 and 40 years old.  Only one wore a long-sleeve, blue security uniform.  The other wore a black sweatshirt and green pants.  The suspects drove away in a black Infinity or Highlander SUV.”

If you have any information, please call robbery detectives at 213-972-1244.  During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7.  Anonymous tips can also be called into Crimestoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477) or by texting 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone.  All text messages should begin with the letters “LAPD.”  Online tips may be placed at www.LAPDOnline.org, by clicking on “webtips” and following the prompts.

Click here to read the entire LAPD blog post about the incident.

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Echo Country Outpost: 5 Items, 5 Stories.

One of my favorite new stores/spaces in Echo Park is one of my neighbors, The Echo Country Outpost. Aside from scheduling monthly art exhibitions and weekly/monthly music nights, they stock their store with new and vintage curiosities that speak to the appreciators of handmade quality and out-of-the-ordinary gift giving opportunities. The store is arranged with the care and attention to detail of a finely curated historical or natural history museum, and each piece has a unique story. On a recent visit, I inquired as to the stories behind a few pieces.

1) Employee Picks – Favorite Book/Publication:
The Satanists: Devil worship as chilling as Rosemary’s Baby.
Salty Sayings: He who goes with wolves will learn to howl.
Peyote: A compelling study of the sacramental use of the Native American hallucinogen.
The Legends and Myths of Hawaii – The Fables & Folklore of a Strange People: A book of Hawaiian mythology & legends. Written by Hawaiian King David Kalakaua.

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Cleaners from Venus release party at 2Headedhorse

Via Burger Records

Burger Records is releasing three Cleaners from Venus tapes (with a hand stamp by Martin Newell himself) and they are celebrating! The FREE show is at 9:00 pm Thursday, March 25 at 2Headedhorse

The bands include:

Audacity
Pearl Harbor
Cleaners From Venus (cover band)

along with Djs Sean Bohrman and Jessica Espeleta

2Headedhorse is located at 1770 Glendale Blvd.

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Echo Park BID at City Council committee today

From an LAist article published today, titled: Watch Out Drunk Hipsters, Echo Park Might Get a Security Detail

A proposal to create a Business Improvement District (BID) in Echo Park heads to a City Council committee (.pdf) this afternoon. Submitted by Councilman Eric Garcetti in January, it “would serve the local business community by providing increased security, homeless services, beautification, and streetscape maintenance. Establishment of the BID is expected to revitalize the local economy and is a positive step towards neighborhood renewal.” Not everyone is on board, though. The Eastsider LA spoke to one business owner that was not too happy. “I can’t stand the idea of rent-a-cops harassing our street vendors, our homeless, our cholos and our drunk hipsters. It’s just not needed,” the owner said.

It’s probably not the “drunk hipsters” who have to worry – what do you think of “increased security” in light of the Echo Park Lake swap meet issues?

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Things Change

As it is probably common knowledge in Echo Park that this vacant Pioneer Chicken location on Echo Park Avenue is becoming a Little Ceasars as we speak. I walk by this sign every day, and in some nerdy and random way, I will miss this sign if the new owners tear it down. To the future…

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GEPENC Unofficial Election Results

The Greater Echo Park Elysian Neighborhood Action Coalition is proud to announce that 20 of the 20 candidates that were members of the coalition were elected by the neighborhood. The election took place on Saturday, March 20th as part of the Region F sets of neighborhood council elections conducted by the City Clerk.

The “unofficial” results are as follows:

President (Vote For 1)
Lester Quijano: 55
Jaime C. Salazar: 61
José Sigala: 190
Write-In: 5

First Vice President (Vote For 1)
Francisco Torrero: 201
Write-In: 8

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Sprint Leads The Pack In Echo Park Cell Phone Coverage

Here is a little helpful information for any residents looking for a cell phone carrier or thinking about switching. CNET has launched a beta version of a program to compare cell phone coverage in specific areas. The info was collected using real consumer model wireless handsets in the field. The information was geo-tagged and sent to special servers for analysis. (Keep in mind service is subject to change). You can also compare data coverage and see a map depicting dead zones. When I typed 90026 into the zip code field it came up with the following results for signal strength.

  • Sprint 83%
  • AT&T 74%
  • T-Mobile 74%
  • Verizon 65%
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Sunday Brunch at The Park Restaurant

The Park Restaurant is a favorite of mine and I usually make it there at least once a week. Everything I’ve had is delicious and you can’t ask for better and/or friendlier service. Here’s a beautiful example of their Fried Egg Sandwich, yum. Pair it with a Hitachino White Ale and you’ll in wake up late and make the best of the rest of your weekend heaven.

My only comment/suggestion for The Park is this: Bring back the Country Fried Portabello! I had this for brunch last year, around August… WOW. It’s so good, you don’t have to be a vegan or veggie to appreciate it. But for those of you who are, it will take care of any cravings you have for this normally meaty style meal.

The Park Restaurant is located at 1400 Sunset Boulevard, (213) 482-9209‎

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Spring is back at Echo Park Lake

Sunday is family day at the Lake and it’s no different in the bird world. Being a night owl and working days, weekends are the only times I get the chance to stop by the Lake and take in all that’s going on. But what I’ve been hearing from those who have the determination to make it down there for early a.m. walks is that there are some sights to been seen… these are the hours that the birds run the lake.

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We Have A Guest Blogger This Week!

This week we would like to welcome Dale Dreiling as Echo Park Now’s first guest blogger.  I couldn’t say it better myself so I shall quote from Dale’s website. Dale “is a visual artist whose life and work reflect the unique spirit of the coastal west. Raised in Ventura, California, he received a BFA in painting from the San Francisco Art Institute in 2001. His work has been exhibited in San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, Detroit, Portland, Seattle, Oakland & Nakano, Japan. He has designed & illustrated for Converse, Urban Outfitters, Upper Playground, LA Record, HIT+RUN, FunNotFame, Saiko Headwear, Bee House Records & the LA Beat Swap Meet.” Dale is also a resident of Echo Park so we have asked him to come on board this week to share some musings on the neighborhood. He has his own blog here where you can learn more about his art and his life. You can see some of Dale’s paintings at Chango coffee shop through April 4th. Chango is located at 1559 Echo Park Ave.

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Menu Mondays: Two Boots

This Monday we are featuring delicious pizza at Two Boots at 1818 W. Sunset Blvd.

Two Boots offers free delivery, but there is a $15.00 minimum.

See PDF version here.

Click the read more link below to see the menu. Menus and restaurant details are subject to change after post date.

HOURS:
Monday: 5:00 pm – 12:00 am
Tuesday: 5:00 pm – 12:00 am
Wednesday: 5:00 pm – 12:00 am
Thursday: 5:00 pm – 12:00 am
Friday: 12:00 pm – 2:00 am
Saturday: 12:00 pm – 2:00 am
Sunday: 12:00 pm – 12:00 am

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Monday: Echo Park Advisory Board meeting

We had posted last week about the Echo Park Advisory Board Meeting that was supposed to take place on Monday, March 15, but “due to a typo on the posted agendas,” the meeting was canceled. The next meeting information is as follows:

Echo Park Advisory Board Meeting: Monday, March 22, 2010 at 7:00 pm

Echo Park Recreation Center 1632 Bellevue Avenue

The Echo Park Advisory Board is currently recruiting from new Board Members. If you are interested, please contact Cassandra at cassandra.bruno@lacity.org

Here is the agenda if you are interested in attending Monday’s meeting:

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20% off Sale at Warwick tonight

Get your 20% off all merchandise at Warwick vintage store tonight, March 21, from 8:00 pm – 1:00 am.

From Warwick:

Its heating up in LA so what better way to celebrate Spring then with a lil’ somethin’ somethin’ from Warwick! Everything in the shop will be 20% off this weekend…INCLUDING Warwick’s new Spring collection! We will also be featuring a $5 and $10 promotional rack.

We’ve loved everything we’ve gotten from the vintage store, located at 1461 1/2 West Sunset Blvd.

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“Waved Out,” Two-Room Festival in Echo Park

Aquarium Drunkard is teaming up with Spaceland Productions to present WAVED OUT: an all ages, two-room festival at The Echo and Echoplex on Saturday, March 27th.

The first of more to come, WAVED OUT will showcase the best of new music with performances by:
Surfer Blood
Best Coast
Turbofruits
Active Child
The Coathangers
Dirt Dress
Gamble House
The Po Po
and more to be announced.

Plus, KXLU, Origami Vinyl, Hit & Run, and Ice Cream Man will be on site with popcorn, ice cream, cotton candy and pinball.

Echoplex is located at 1154 Glendale Blvd. Doors open at 3:30 pm

Click here to purchase tickets ($10 each, all ages).

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