LOS ANGELES - Toeing the line between melodic and mainstream, and edgy and artsy, The Happy Hollows invade the Gibson Showroom. www.myspace.com/thehappyhollows
SAN FRANCISCO - Rocky Dawuni compares soccer to music in that they're both mediums of peace. Check it out as he celebrates the upcoming 2010 World Cup at the Elbo Room in San Francisco. www.rockydawuni.com www.afrofunke.com www.puma.com
LOS ANGELES - MySpace Records' first urban artist Mateo sits down with VIMBY before his show at the Roxy and dishes on the state of R&B as well as his goals as an artist.
www.myspace.com/mateowww.mateoonline.com
LOS ANGELES - With the acoustic act thrown right out of the door, La Roux is ready to get up and shake what her mama gave her as the synths blast. www.laroux.co.uk
LOS ANGELES - It's true, if you don't have a digital brain you can't create digital music. This is a MUST see live performance of The Vacation performing at VIMBY's monthly music showcase at Swing House. www.myspace.com/thevacation www.swinghouse.com
LOS ANGELES - For turning 60, Puma still looks fresh as DJ Adam 12 and The Plain White T's perform at The Roxy for Puma's 60th birthday. www.puma.com www.myspace.com/plainwhitets
LOS ANGELES - On this episode of Live at The Roxy we have the Polysics from Japan. Check out their fresh unique sound and how Devo was such a big inspiration to them. www.myspace.com/polysics www.theroxyonsunset.com