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Hem- “The Part Where You Let Go”

This song came on my music player this morning…I was instantly at ease….I am compelled to share…

I don’t know much about the band, Hem, so I looked them up. They are from Brooklyn and this particular song comes from a beautiful EP they put out in 2007 called Home Again, Home Again. More recently they provided the soundtrack for a production of Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” that featured Anne Hathaway.  No tour dates at the moment, but I’ll be keeping my eyes open for them.

~ Kristen

LMN Presents…The Other Side of Morning- Part 1

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I discovered The Other Side of Morning via friend recommendation. I’ve seen them several times now in various locations around LA. At their last show at The Loft (a space that serves as practice space/recording studio/art gallery/occasional bar and party space), I was accused of being addicted and…well…that’s not a difficult thing to become. Every time I see them play, I see something new. I discover a new favorite song or sound. When we were asked to do this interview I was overjoyed at the prospect of discovering even more about this new favorite band of mine.

And, in getting to know a little more about the guys, I think I fell a little more in love with the band.

So if you’re interested in how the band got its start, want to know what Beatles cover they would do, or just want to hear a bit of their music, click on the video below!

And don’t forget to come to the big show this Thursday 9pm at The House of Blues!  

Still plenty of room at Hotel Carolina…

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Hotel Carolina: From what I hear, it’s like going camping on the beach…but you know that guy/gal who’s always strumming the guitar around the campfire?…well multiply that by about 20 and make them all your very favorite singer-songwriters.

Friday August 27th music lovers will descend upon Isle of Palms, South Carolina and make our way to the legendary Windjammer where we will spend a weekend being serenaded by the likes of Joe Firstman and Matt Duke, going to BBQs, hanging out on the beach, and participating in several artist vs. fan sporting events (flip cup anyone?).

Need any more temptation? Well, okay! Amazon.com is giving away a FREE sampler featuring the artists who will be participating in this year’s event.

Go to The Hotel Carolina website  to learn even more about the event and the featured artists.

This year’s line-up is particularly exciting to me and includes several of my favorites. Looks like this:

Todd Carey
The Bridges
Curtis Peoples
Joe Firstman
Josh Hoge
Sequoyah Prep School
Tony Lucca

Jim Bianco
Jay Nash
Sun Domingo
Matt Duke
Keaton Simons
Benjy Davis Project
Ernie Halter

Convinced? Go here to get your tickets!

Even if you can’t make it to the event, you should still check out these amazing artists!

Listen! Learn! LOVE!

~ Kristen

The Other Side of Morning

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Hey Everyone!

Check out this quick clip from The Other Side of Morning about their upcoming show this Thursday 6/17 at the House of Blues on Sunset!

Email the band for more tickets and info… theothersideofmorningband@yahoo.com and check out their website for other goodies like music and videos!

Also, be sure to check back often as we will have more goodies from The Other Side of Morning coming soon!

~Amanda

Kristen’s Concert Calendar: 6/14-6/20

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This week will mark the debut of LMN’s first video interview series!! Amanda came up to LA and we interviewed one of my picks for best of SXSW ’10, The Other Side of Morning! It’s been a blast getting back into the video shooting/editing/etc. game. The band has a big show coming up this Thursday at The House of Blues. They hit the stage at 9pm and I’d highly recommend being there. If you’re not yet convinced keep coming back to the site this week to check out our promos as well as interview and behind the scenes footage…I am seriously excited about this so I hope you can check it out!

IMPORTANT: if you’d like to get tickets to this show, you can get them for $10 directly from the band. Just email theothersideofmorningband@yahoo.com and ask about House of Blues tickets.

But that’s not the only show happening this week. Here’s what else I’d love to see:

Monday: Paris Carney, Songwriters in the Round at Room 5 featuring Joey Ryan and Kenneth Pattengale (8, 9)
ALSO: Haim at The Troubadour (9:15)
ALSO: Abott Kinney at Molly Malone’s (8pm) 

Tuesday: Purple Melon FREE at The Viper Room (10:45)
ALSO: Abandoned Pools at Spaceland (8:30)
ALSO: Terra Naomi and David and Devine at The Roxy (8:30) 

Weds: The Janks and Hot Hot Heat at Bootleg (8:30, 10:30)
ALSO: Ashes Divide at The Viper Room (11pm) 

Thursday: The Other Side of Morning at The House of Blues main stage (9pm)
ALSO: Queen Caveat and The Silent Comedy at Speakeasy (8:30,11)
ALSO: Run, Run, Run at Silverlake Lounge (11pm)
ALSO: William Tell and Jenny Owens Young at The Hotel Café (7,9)
ALSO: Fitz & The Tantrums at Spaceland (10pm) 

Friday: Of Verona and Soul Puppet at Molly Malone’s (9:30, 10:30)
ALSO: The Whigs at The Troubadour (10pm)
ALSO: Rocco Deluca at Bootleg (10:30)
ALSO: Juke Kartel at The Viper Room (8pm) 

Saturday: Until June at The Viper Room (11?)
ALSO: Lelia Broussard at The Hotel Café (10pm)
ALSO: The Like at The Troubadour (10pm)
ALSO: Rooney at The Music Box (8pm)
ALSO: Imogen Heap at The Greek Theater (7:30)

Sunday: day of rest

To Keep in Mind:
June 24th: Kate Miller-Heidke at The Hotel Cafe
June 25th: Warped Tour in LA
June 25th: The Rescues CD Release at The Troubadour
June 21st: Carney at The Troubadour
June 21st: Gaslight Anthem at El Rey
July 7th: Carbon Leaf at The Troubadour
July 8th: Michelle Branch at Greek Theater
July 10th: Lilith Fair
July 13th: The Silent Comedy and Andy Clockwise at The Troubadour
July 18th: The Swell Season and Bird and the Bee at Hollywood Bowl
July 30-31st: Morceeba at Hollywood Bowl
August 12th: Semi Precious Weapons at Staples Center (with Lady GaGa)
September 25th: Band of Horses at Greek Theater
September 25th: Muse at Staples Center

~ Kristen

Amanda’s Show Calendar: 6/13-6/20

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Woah! It’s Sunday and I’m updating the concert calendar! I assure you hell hasn’t frozen over! Ha ha ha. I’m up in wonderful LA doing some work with Kristen for LMN and some new friends and decided to have a vacation while I’m up here. It’s been very nice to do some work, go to shows I wouldn’t normally get to see, read, binge on Asian food, and relax. I’m very excited for what is coming up so keep your eyes peeled!

On to the shows!! (By the way, I’m slightly jealous I’m up here until Friday because there are some awesome shows this week!)

Monday: Brier Rose and The Smart Brothers@ Soda Bar @9 $3
AND: Anti-Monday League Benefit with The Dragons, Transfer, Ziggy Shuffledust, and more @7 $20 all night show!
AND: Lady Dottie and the Diamonds @ U-31 @10 $3

Tuesday: The Delta Mirror @ Tin Can Alehouse @9

Wednesday: Heavy Glow @ Tin Can Alehouse @9 $4

Thursday: The Whigs @ The Belly Up @9 $15
AND: Softlights @ Soda Bar @9 $6
AND: Brawley @ Bar Pink @10
AND: The Other Side of Morning @ House of Blues on Sunset
AND: The Silent Comedy @ Speakeasy- new venue up in LA!

Friday: Republic of Letters @ The Ruby Room @10
AND: Weatherbox and Bedford Grove @ Epicentre @7 $10
AND: The Young Dubliners @ The Belly Up @9 $22
AND: For Strangers and Wardens @ Lestats @9 $8

Saturday: Carney @ The Casbah @9 $12
AND: Allison Lonsdale @ Lestats @9 $10
AND: Snuffaluffagus @ The Che Cafe @8 $6

Sunday: …. Rest up for next week!


Keep in Mind:

June 22nd- Josh Ritter @ Belly Up
June 25th- Kate Miller-Heidke @ The Casbah $10
June 26th- Switchfoot Bro-Am After Party

July 7th- Joan Jett and the Blackhearts @ Del Mar Fair
July 9th- Kings of Leon @ Cricket Wireless
July 16th- Thrice @ House of Blues San Diego
July 18th- Jamie Cullum @ Humphreys By the Bay
July 19th- The Deah Weather @ House of Blues San Diego

August 7th- Silversun Pickups @ Soma
August 10th- Vans Warped Tour- San Diego
August 21st-  Wolfmother @ House of Blues San Diego

September 18th- Paramore @ Viejas Arena
September 22nd- Muse @ Viejas Arena
September 25th- The Black Keys @ Soma

~Amanda