Sunset and Babylon

För er som ännu inte besökt USA's bästkust and the City of Angels, vill vi nu locka med lite heta tips på de bästa klubbarna i Hollywood.
Especially for you rocker's out there!

Sinsisters recommends (i helt random ordning)...

RAINBOW BAR & GRILL
Okey, vi sa random ordning men detta ställe kommer alltid vara number ONE! We love our Bow...

'The Rainbow became known as a hangout for rock musicians and their groupies. Notable regulars at the Rainbow in this period include Lemmy, John Lennon, Keith Moon, Grace Slick, Ringo Starr, Neil Diamond, Janis Joplin, Led Zeppelin, Alice Cooper, Lizzy Valentine and many others. Elvis Presley was known to have occasionally visited the Rainbow. Los Angeles songwriter Warren Zevon referenced the scene at the Rainbow in the last verse of his 1976 song "Poor Poor Pitiful Me." The musical group Rainbow was named after this club.
As musical trends on the Strip changed towards heavy metal in the 1980s, the Rainbow followed suit.
Members of Mötley Crüe, Poison, and Guns N' Roses frequented the bar. It was mentioned in a number of songs, such as "Sunset and Babylon" by W.A.S.P. and "Peach Kelli Pop" by Redd Kross, and featured in the videos of "November Rain", "Estranged" and "Don't Cry" by Guns N' Roses.'

A classic from 2009

w. Lemmy

KEY CLUB
Här har vi sett ett antal spelningar, allt från Steel Panther till RATT


'Beginning with the 60’s and for the next three decades, Bill Gazzari, “The Godfather of Rock n Roll”, created a premiere venue, Gazzari’s, at this site for artists like The Doors, Van Halen, Alice Cooper, Tom Petty, Tina Turner, Mötley Crüe, and Guns N’ Roses. The legacy continues to rock the world.
So reads the plaque that today sits at the entrance to the world famous Key Club (known as Billboard Live from 1996-1998), the venue which, since 1998, has occupied the historic space where Gazzari’s once stood. Since its inception, Key Club has hosted a diverse group of talent, the highlights of which include Bon Jovi, ‘N Sync, Kanye West, Incubus, Tony Bennett, Prince, The Roots, Heart, and Def Leppard.'

VIP-båset

on stage with Steel Panther

WHISKEY A GO GO
De har en tiny, tiny scen buuuut what a history!


'The Whisky was a focus of the emerging New Wave, punk rock, and heavy metal movements in the late 1970s, and frequently presented local acts as diverse as The Germs (which recorded its first album there), The Dogs, The Runaways, Quiet Riot, Renegade, X, Mötley Crüe and Van Halen while playing host to early performances by the Ramones, The Dictators, The Misfits, Blondie, Talking Heads, Patti Smith, Elvis Costello, XTC, The Police, and The Jam.
The Whisky fell on hard times once the first flush of punk rock lost steam, and closed its doors in 1982. It reopened in 1986 as a "four-wall", a venue that could be rented by promoters and bands. Although a few booths remain on the perimeter, the interior has mostly been transformed into a bare, seatless space where the audience is forced to stand throughout the performances. A few sets of tables and chairs remain in the upstairs area, but these are often roped off as a "VIP" section, reserved for special guests of the bands, record executives, etc. Against this new economic backdrop, a number of hard rock and metal bands, including Guns N' Roses, Metallica and Mötley Crüe rose to prominence in the 1980s. The Red Hot Chili Peppers also were known to play at The Whisky, as stated in Anthony Kiedis' book Scar Tissue.'

in the daylight

Vains of Jenna 2011

THE VIPER ROOM
Det här stället öppnades av ingen mindre än Johnny Depp! Jorå. Även här har vi avnjutit grym musik och träffat awesome people.


'The Viper Room is a nightclub located on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, California. It was opened in 1993 and was partly owned by actor Johnny Depp until 2004. The club is infamous as the site where actor River Phoenix died of a drug overdose on Halloween morning in 1993. Even following Phoenix’s death, the club remained a hangout for Hollywood’s most popular young actors. Regulars included Jennifer Aniston and Sean Penn. Adam Duritz, the lead singer of Counting Crows, worked as a Viper Room bartender in late 1994 – early 1995 to escape his newfound fame.'

Matt Sorum & Darling Stilettos 2010

having fun at the viper

THE ROXY
Eller 'The Roxy Theatre' som den oxå kallas är en ökänd klubb med en huge scen som man bara måste kolla in.

'Fans and performers alike will readily tell the tales of their more memorable Roxy experiences. Such is the influence of one of the country’s most legendary and influential music venues. From the Roxy’s 1973 opener featuring Neil Young, to Bruce Springsteen’s now-classic 1975 performances, the history of The Roxy Theatre is paved with icons, whether it was Guns N’ Roses’ pre-stardom shows, Miles Davis, Jane’s Addiction, Pearl Jam, or others. Three decades on, the club has also been a popular performance Mecca for other entertainment, including stage productions, comedy shows, and performance art.'

Chelsea Girls at The Roxy 2009

Murder Dolls 2011

ANGELS & KINGS
En avstickare från Sunset Strip! Detta är en ganska nyöppnad klubb som ligger på Hollywood and Las Palmas. Mycket nice ställe som är känt för sitt stora antilop huvud som hänger över baren. Här har vi tagit ett antal mug shots och träffat på Jeffree Star in the toilet-kö.

en antiloooop

in jail??

Jeffree Star ville inte va med

Det här va ju så klart bara en liten tease! Det finns hundratals klubbar i Hollywood som är värda ett besök. Men förhoppningsvis gjorde detta er liiite sugna på att ta ett plan över atlanten. Hmmmh?!

XOXO//


Say something!
Postat av: CC

Jag hann faktiskt gå på Gazzaris på 80 talet :)

Hörde att Cat club är borta nu..

2011-07-10 @ 23:58:46
URL: http://metalbarbiecc.blogg.se/
Postat av: sanibo

GULD inlägg! får mig givetvis att dö lite inombords också, men förhoppningsvis får jag snart uppleva detta,

2011-07-11 @ 21:19:51
URL: http://ssanibo.blogg.se/

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