Archive for Thursday, January 17, 2008
DON’T MISS
BT at Tentation BT, born Brian Wayne Transeau, has long been a force in electronic music circles. More of a musician than a DJ (he scored films like “The Fast and the Furious” and “Monster”), BT is well known in music-tech circles for his software company Sonik Architects. Expect many attendees of the NAMM convention to spend a night on the town at this show. 4647 MacArthur Blvd., Newport Beach. (949) 660-1010.
DJ Preach at Circus Montreal’s DJ Preach brings his rolling, percussive trance and techno set to Red at Circus in what’s sure to be a night of pure bliss for the dance-happy. 6655 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles. (323) 462-1291.
Serge Devant at Giant The Russian-born Brooklyn resident has a reputation as the DJ’s DJ – Tiësto has requested Devant to open for him numerous times in New York. Expect an energetic progressive house set sprinkled with a few remixes of pop songs. Vanguard, 6021 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. (323) 463-3331.
Lee Coombs at Nacional England’s Lee Coombs hits Monday Night Social for a Lot 49 record release party. Coombs has remixed Paul Oakenfold and New Order, among others, and plays highly addicitive, danceable sets that feature elements of electro, house and techno. It’s a rare major DJ event on a Monday. 1645 Wilcox Ave., Los Angeles. (323) 962-7712.
Gays R Us Stand-up show with scheduled performers Jennie McNulty, Bruce Daniels, Jason Dudey, Erin Foley, Shawn Pelofsky, Poppy Champlain and Suzanne Westenhoefer. Hollywood Improv, 8162 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood.8 p.m. (714) 482-0700.
Jay Mohr The host of “Mohr Sports” on ESPN and NBC’s “Last Comic Standing” performs his stand-up act. Irvine Improv, 71 Fortune Drive Irvine Spectrum Center, Irvine. 8:30 p.m.; Fri., 8 and 10 p.m.; Sat., 7 and 9 p.m.; Sun., 7 p.m. (949) 854-5455.
Kevin Hart Young stand-up comic who appeared in the ABC sitcom “The Big House.” Ontario Improv, 4555 Mills Circle, Ontario.8 p.m.; Fri., 8 p.m., 10 p.m.; Sat., 7 p.m., 9 p.m., 11 p.m.; Sun., 7 p.m.; ends Sun. (909) 484-5411.
Pablo Francisco Stand-up, sound effects and pop culture spoofs. Brea Improv, 120 S. Brea Blvd., Brea. 8:30 p.m.; Fri., 8 p.m., 10 p.m.; Sat., 7 and 9 p.m.; Sun., 7 p.m. (714) 482-0700.
Mary Lynn Rajskub Comedy show with the actress, stand-up comic and costar of Fox’s “24.” Steve Allen Theater, Center for Inquiry-West, 4773 Hollywood Blvd., L.A. 8 p.m. (323) 666-9797.
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