The Dirty Hippie & his Halloween musical treats
Trick or Treat, Move My Feet, Get Me Up Outta My Seat
Scott Whyte plays Café Boogaloo on Halloween night. Photo by Abigail Miller
In its secularly observed state, Halloween is centered around fun. But how stressful is it when you’re faced with a big bowl of candy and are told to only pick one? I wasn’t prepared for this, didn’t conceive a plan of attack. The clock is ticking. Damn, there goes the Butterfinger – I might’ve wanted that. Hesitation. Anxiety. Sweat beginning to run down from my mask. Got to make a move quick…D’oh, I walked away with the granola bar!
Littered across this weekend’s calendar like candy wrappers and silly string in the wake of trick-or-treat mayhem are multitudinous live music shows and events. It’s a proverbial bowl of candy – perhaps a bowl of quandary. To help cut down on that sneaky stress which threatens to supplant your pure fun every Halloween, here’s a sneak peek at what’s going down in the South Bay’s music world this Halloween weekend. Hopefully you’ll be better prepared than the kid who blindly grabbed the granola in desperation to make a last second move.
Friday, October 29
Starboard Attitude: blues legend Zola Moon 9 p.m.
Brixton: Kiss tribute band Kiss Army 8 p.m.
Kilkenny’s Irish Pub: reggae vibes w/ Resin Music Presents The Hooliganz, FAYUCA, and Codi Jordan Band 9 p.m.
Saint Rocke: Club Rocke Presents “Underworld” haunted mansion, go-go dancers, DJs, live drummers, 8 p.m.
Hermosa Saloon: rock and surf music by AWOL 7:30 p.m.
Suzy’s: heavy metal w/ Shadow Bound, and Dreams.
Lighthouse: rock ‘n roll w/ Trenchtown 4 p.m., and Wayward Sons 9 p.m.
Cafe Boogaloo: blues w/ John Nemeth, plus costume contest.
Saturday, October 30
Starboard Attitude: blues-rock-jam w/ Jeremiah Roiko Band 4-8 p.m., and Kara Turner Band 9 p.m.
Brixton: latin jazz fusionist Poncho Sanchez 7 p.m., plus hard rock w/ Eken Is Dead at the Dive in Brixton 8 p.m.
Saint Rocke: legends of the British ska movement The English Beat 9 p.m.
Hermosa Saloon: cover music w/ South Bay Allstars, plus costume contest w/ dollar prizes.
Suzy’s: rock ‘n roll cover bands 8-Traxx 3-7 p.m., and Grandpa 8-12 p.m., plus costume contest w/ $100 prize.
Lighthouse: acoustic w/ Tommy & RJ 11 a.m., British blues tribute band The Blues Roosters 4-8 p.m., 80′ music w/ Mara & The Big Rockstars 9 p.m.
The Shore: cover music w/ Chewbetcha, plus DJ Quasar.
Cafe Boogaloo: indie-rock-punk by PHATHOM, plus costume contest.
Club 705: A.M.I. Productions’ Ghouls Night Out 9 w/ Tomorrows Bad Seeds, plus DJ Dik 8 p.m.
Sunday, October 31
Starboard Attitude: Buddy Charles Blues Band 6-10 p.m.
Saint Rocke: reggae w/ Fortunate Youth, Ease Up, and the Floaters 8 p.m.
Suzy’s: rockin’ blues w/ Beer Belly.
Lighthouse: Jazz Brunch w/ Doug Webb 11AM, reggae w/ Urban Dread 4 p.m., rock ‘n roll w/ Auto Pilot 9 p.m.
The Shore: electro-rock w/ Fartbarf 7 p.m.
Cafe Boogaloo: Scott Whyte, plus costume contest.
There you have it. (Especially with the doors closing for good at Upper Manhattan Lounge) It appears there may not be any hip musical happenings throughout Manhattan Beach to choose from, but I’ve my suspicions about the Side Door – although fairly quiet about it, they usually seem to have something good going on. We hope this helps lend a hand to picking out your perfect piece of ear-candy this Halloween weekend. Have fun, be safe, and try not to trip on your capes while throwing down The Monster Mash out on those dance floors. ER