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Daughters

PHOTOS BY MICHELLE RIEHLE-LUDTKE!
DAUGHTERS

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PROTOMARTYR

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SHOW ME THE BODY

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DECEMBER 5TH, 2019
BELASCO THEATER, LOS ANGELES, CA
PHOTOS BY MICHELLE RIEHLE-LUDTKE!

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tags: Daughters, Protomartyr, Show Me The Body, Michelle Riehle-Ludtke
Friday 12.06.19
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The Make-Up with Crush

WORDS & PHOTOS BY FIESTABAN PHOTOGRAPHY!

THE MAKE-UP

After an 18 year hiatus, The Make-Up was back on Wednesday for two sold-out nights at Zebulon LA, with their “Gospel Yeh Yeh” style which is one part Liberation Theology, one part Beat poetry, one part Baptist revival and three parts rock ‘n’ roll.  

Their opener Crush, a multi-instrumental duo consisting of Zumi Rosow and Cole Alexander of The Black Lips were a complete contrast to the cohesive power of The Make-Up, with Crush’s experimental rag-tag frenzy ranging from atonal rap songs to saxophone-hewn punk ballads to fuzzy psychedelia.  These two were a bit dizzying to watch, working from chord progression sheets written on torn scraps of paper strewn across the stage, yet they still brought a sense of street-wise anarchy and an atrocity exhibition to the anxious crowd. 

CRUSH


All donning tight blue crushed velvet suits by way of Little Richard, The Make-Up made up for lost time, mixing their unique blend of garage rock, glam, soul, 50s doo-wop, indie-funk and Pentecostal hymns into far-Left-leaning anthems on sex, drugs and Hegel.  It’s not every day you see a band spouting anarcho-syndicalist Marxist messages about freedom, insurrection and utopian ideals, while also bringing the boogie for the people to the people.  Lead singer, Ian Svenonius, now 51, has the spirit of a man 30 years younger, spending nearly every song crowd-surfing, frenetically jump-kicking, yowling and grooving to songs like “Every Baby Cries The Same”, “U R My Intended”, “I Am Pentagon” and “They Live By Night,” finishing with closers, “Born On The Floor” and “Black Wire Pt. 1”.  Original band members Michelle Mae, Steve Gamboa and James Canty let Svenonius toss coal into the stoker, building and giving him the freedom to let off his much-needed steam, while they adeptly kept the train rolling on the tracks.  The show was more of a ministry than a concert (Svenonius has remarked in interviews that he views African-American gospel, not blues as the progenitor of rock n roll with its high energy and catharsis) with lots of audience participation, call-backs and “fifth member” action.  A voice all his own, Svenonius’ unique falsetto shriek lies somewhere between Prince á la “Kiss” and Marc Almond á la “Sex Dwarf” and his lyrics and spoken word interludes tap into a quasi-Dadaist, Byron-esque fever dream mixed with Gonzo journalism (saying things like “they have these microphones and they hope that someday someone will say something totally deranged…” and “...we know there are lots of forces against you, the national sports leagues creating more content for our Silicon Valley overlords, but you’re here tonight…”).  If it’s been a while, do yourself a favor and look up their 1998 and 1999 classics In Mass Mind and their singles collection I Want Some.  This is music to start a revolution by and The Make-Up will not be televised.  

THE MAKE-UP

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DECEMBER 4TH, 2019
ZEBULON, LOS ANGELES, CA
PHOTOS BY FIESTABAN PHOTOGRAPHY!

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tags: Fiestabanphoto, The Make-Up, Crush
Thursday 12.05.19
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Wonderfront 2019

WONDERFRONT 2019
Photos by Naz Massaro
Words by Bryana Contreras

The first year of The Wonderfront Festival debuted in San Diego and it was everything we hoped for. Located in Downtown San Diego, this festival was the first to have such a unique layout with stages waterfront and venues spread through the city.

Ten stages were spread out through Seaport Village, following the water along the marina. You were not confined to the typical festival grounds but instead were able to access different stages spread out through downtown. You could exit, walk along the water or take a ferry to the next stage. People were even renting pedi cabs and enjoying a ride along the way. Typically each area had two stages accompanied with art installations, photo opportunities, and of course food and drink vendors. Going from stage to stage and experiencing the city itself between artists, really added an extra dose of freedom to the festival experience.

The location really set The Wonderfront Festival apart. Being directly on the water gave a more laid back feel, and people were sitting by the water throughout the day enjoying the gorgeous views. The marina had a constant flow of boats and ferries which gave festival attendees even more to enjoy through the weekend. It was set for a perfect time of year with amazing weather making the weekend feel just like a San Diego vacation. Each activation felt separate from the city but at the same time you experienced both the incredible ocean views as well as the gorgeous architecture of the buildings around.

The festival also incorporated art throughout the grounds. Photo opportunities, art installations, paintings, and even tapestries were some of the magical creations featured from from local artists. There was a variety different cuisines from local food vendors and of course alcohol was sold through out the festival in each area with a valid I.D.

The Wonderfront Festival had a wide variety of genres for music lovers of all ages. From reggae, to rock there was something for everyone.

Friday kicked off to a mellow start. Doors were set to open at 3:15 and ended up opening around 3:30. There were only about 20 people waiting per security line, but you feel the excitement and anxiousness to enter. Bad Suns opened the festival and they hit the stage within a few minutes after doors opened. It felt like an intimate concert but as they played, the crowd followed the music and started to fill in. As the crowd grew, so did Bad Sun’s energy. It was the perfect way to start a 3-day festival. Lil Baby really brought the crowd later that evening. Fans were packed at the stage waiting, and the minute he came out you could feel his presence. Walking out in a cloud of fog with his chains gleaming, you could feel the crowd’s excitement. As the set went on, so did the energy and you could hear fans screaming the entire set. The crowd really showed up for each set but the festival itself never felt overwhelming or too crowded.

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San Diego really showed up for Saturday as there was definitely a higher attendance and more artists performing. Phantogram was one of our favorite artists from Saturday’s line up. The energy they brought was undeniably present. Phantogram’s electronic sounds, live band, and powerful vocals proved exactly why they were a perfect band for this festival.

Another band that really stood out was X Ambassadors. They played radio hit after hit and it seemed like everyone knew the words to all their songs. At one point the lead singer, Sam Harris, yelled “hug the person next to you! We are all experiencing this moment together!” In that moment the crowd got tighter and it truly felt like an inclusive moment. For a band to be closing out the day you get a lot of tired folks, but they really woke everybody up and encouraged everyone to be present.

Donna Missal opened the festival on Sunday. When she takes the stage, she commands your attention and she did just that. With her story telling, insane vocals, and captivating performance she truly stole the attention of anyone nearby.

Some other performers that really impressive were: Pepper, EarthGang, Walk The Moon, Grace Vanderwaal, Migos, Hippo Campus, and Ximena Sarinana.

The first year of The Wonderfront Festival did not disappoint. We are looking forward to seeing what’s in store for next year. This festival really gave the perfect amount of festival vibes, freedom, and adventure. Being able to experience the actual city as you move through each stage made it feel so unique. If you love music, gorgeous views, perfect weather, art, and adventure, this festival is for you. Don’t forget to sign up here to get notified when Wonderfront 2020 tickets go on sale!!

BAD SUNS

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EARTH GANG

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LIL BABY

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PEPPER

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NOVEMBER 22-24TH, 2019
SAN DIEGO, CA
PHOTOS BY NAZ MASSARO!

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tags: Bryana Contreras, Naz Massaro, Wonderfront
Tuesday 12.03.19
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Plain White T's with New Politics

PHOTOS BY MELISSA MORRIS!
PLAIN WHITE T’S

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NOVEMBER 30TH, 2019
HOUSE OF BLUES, SAN DIEGO, CA
PHOTOS BY MELISSA MORRIS!

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tags: Melissa Morris, New Politics, Plain White T's
Monday 12.02.19
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The Maine

PHOTOS BY SARA ROSENTHAL!
THE MAINE

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WhoHurtYou

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TWIN XL

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NOVEMBER 29TH, 2019
OBSERVATORY NORTH PARK, SAN DIEGO, CA
PHOTOS BY SARA ROSENTHAL!

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tags: Sara Rosenthal, The Maine, Twin XL, WhoHurtYou
Saturday 11.30.19
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