Monday, August 23, 2010

Aaliyah Revisited: A Tribute Event - Tuesday August 24

**friends this indeed an event I am throwing, but something I think you might like, in honor of a very talented recording artist, that once upon a time, hugely impacted my life, as so many soul r&b artists do....

Aaliyah Revisited: A Tribute Event - Tuesday August 24
Presented by Nu-Soul Magazine & Redlight Special Events
in Association with SoulCulture



Nu-Soul Magazine & Redlight Special Events
in Association with SoulCulture
present
AALIYAH REVISITED
A Tribute To The Music And Memory Of Aaliyah Dana Haughton

Tuesday August 24, 2010
9pm-2am
Early Arrival Is Suggested

Medusa Lounge
3211 Beverly Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90057

Featuring Special Aaliyah Tribute sets featuring classics, covers, remixes, and undiscovered gems by
DJ DESTROYER (Strictly Social/Fast FWD)
DJ KALEEM (Plei)

Also featuring SPECIAL GUESTS performing Aaliyah's music in support of SoulCulture's Aaliyah Revisited EP
LA's finest Independent Soul talent will be taking part in this loving tribute.
We have all of your favorites, including...
Nikko Gray + Afta-1 - 4 Page Letter
Gedina - If Your Girl Only Knew
Jimetta Rose- Hot Like Fire or At Your Best
Amy Serrata -One In A Million
Rogiers - Rock the Beat

FREE with RSVP only to http://redlightpromotions.com/aaliyahevent




Our gift to you :::: You can download Aaliyah Revisited, an astonishing tribute to the singer's music by the progressive soul community
featuring contributions by Marsha Ambrosius, Sy Smith, Afta-1 x Nikko Gray, Jessie Boykins III, and more.
Download at http://aaliyahrevisited.com


http://nu-soulmag.com
http://redlightpromotions.com
http://soulculture.co.uk
Additional Support by
http://fusicology.com
http://themintcollective.com
http://stickysugarshack.com

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Happy Birthday Marilyn Monroe>Never Before Seen Photo Unveiled at Art + Artifact Gallery TONIGHT (Tues June 1)

For Immediate Release

The Original Secret Photo of Marilyn Monroe and President John F. Kennedy Finally Unveiled on June 1, 2010 at
Art & Artifact: The Photographic Art Center in Los Angeles, CA





For the very first time, Art & Artifact: The Photographic Art Center and Keya
Gallery / Keya Morgan Collection, will unveil the only photograph ever known
of President John F. Kennedy and Marilyn Monroe to the public.

This historically significant photograph was taken by JFK’s personal photographer,
Cecil Stoughton, on May 19, 1962 at the home of Arthur and Matilda Krim on 33 East
69th Street, New York, NY, a few short hours after Marilyn’s legendary performance of
“Happy Birthday Mr. President” at Madison Square Garden.

“This is the only existing photo of Marilyn Monroe with either Kennedy Brother, since the others were confiscated by the Secret Service and the FBI.”
-Keya Morgan, Keya Gallery

The image captures the private relationship between the two historical icons and serendipitously aligns it with one of the most memorable performances ever made by
Marilyn. Both of these shooting stars were soon destined to burn out, Marilyn within a
mere 8 to 9 weeks after the photograph was taken and John F. Kennedy just a short
18 months later.

A single edition of The Secret Photograph was presented as a personal gift from Keya
Morgan to Michael Jackson, leaving only 9 from the limited edition of 10, 30”x 30”, photographs remaining in the world.

During the exhibition that opens June 1, 2010 (Marilyn Monroe’s birthday), Art & Artifact
in collaboration with Keya Gallery/Keya Morgan Collection, will showcase The Secret Photograph in 30”x 30” silver gelatin fiber print, limited edition of 10, plus a series of 10
separate limited edition, silver gelatin photographs, 11x14, taken by acclaimed
photographer Irving Steinberg of Marilyn backstage at Madison Square Garden in all her glory… only moments after her stunning performance at JFK’s 45th birthday celebration.

Among these images is an incredibly revealing shot of Marilyn, fully showcasing the gown, additional shots of her in the limousine as she departed the venue and finally,
a beautiful close-up of Ms. Monroe that quintessentially captures all that was magical about this 20th-Century goddess.


Art & Artifact: The Photographic Art Center
410 N. La Cienega Blvd
Los Angeles, Ca 90048


An exclusive opportunity for media coverage from Visionaire PR Group




++THE OPENING EVENT++


Marilyn's Birthday

Tuesday, June 1, 2010 6:30 - 9:30pm

A selection of French Wines and Cognacs to be served

6:30 pm - TAKE IN THE VIEW

The Secret Photo is unveiled to the public
Photographer: Cecil Stoughton
30 x 30, Hand Signed, Silver Gelatin Fiber Print, Limited Edition of 10

A single edition of The Secret Photograph was presented as a personal gift from Keya Morgan to Michael Jackson, leaving only 9 from the limited edition of 10, 30x30, photographs remaining

Marilyn Monroe backstage at Madison Square Garden
Series of 10 Photographs
taken only moments after her stunning performance at JFK's 45th birthday celebration
Photographer: Irving Steinberg
11 x 14, Hand Signed, Silver Gelatin Fiber Print, Limited Edition of 10

Best of Marilyn from the Frank Worth Collection
Photographer: Frank Worth
Limited Edition Silver Gelatin Prints and Lithographs available

SPECIAL GIFT
As a token to you, our special guest, you will receive a complementary Marilyn Monroe lithograph from the Frank Worth Collection, your choice of one from the following selection of six



linda@art-artifact.com (RSVP to attend event/ must mention you received invite from Jenn/Visionaire PR)
www.art-artifact.com

To arrange media coverage/press passes/more info/photos etc
jenn@redlightpromotions.com
213.321.5886

Friday, May 21, 2010

MY FAVE PURSE DESIGNER is back, REBECCA MINKOFF sample sale this weekend (May 21/22/23)

oook folks, normally i cant wait to share my secrets, hidden gems, rare finds, deals, beatiful places etc...LA's KEY is hesitant because of my own purse OBSESSION, dude why do I own 8 Rebecca Minkoff purses and she's not even my PR client booohooooo (yet)
ok but because i love you ...
(ok being selfless and sharing the wealth and hope you dont buy my bags i want b/c we all know i am NOT an early riser LOL)

she is having another LA sample sale starts TOMORROW
its fri/sat/sun may 21-22-23 in los feliz
details on flyer below
**tell her RedLight sent you and you may be in for a special treat*
just dont buy my fave purses (studs/zippers/purple things etc) hehe
<3
her bags are simply amazing, and at great prices at the sale
www.rebeccaminkoff.com (if youve been living under a rock for the past 3+ years)

Wednesday, March 31, 2010

New Dwele Single From Forth-Coming Album "What's Not To Love About You"

Dwele's Forth-coming album, W.ants W.orld W.omen will be in stores June 29, 2010! I've been a LONG-FAN of Dwele, like circa 2003 'Subject' that shit truly changed my life, as so many artists have! Such a neo-soul staple talent, Dwele has stayed pretty consistent over the years, and thou not his BEST track yet, its pretty damn good, here it is for you, first, via LA's KEY to new music!





http://www.divshare.com/download/10929093-e7f

Saturday, March 20, 2010

LA's Key to New Music>>>Introducing QUADRON



So, Music is my Life....or a large & inspirational & mood altering part of it! SO I cant help but share this amazing & sultry beautiful new Danish group QUADRON!

Its a real genre defying act and mood creating, consisting of lush beats from Robin Hannibal coupled with Coco's beautiful vocals. If I had to pin it I'd say soul fusion, mixing a bit of jazzy vintage soul r&b with a bit of British styled electronic production and gorgeous instrumentation! And I have to thank my friend and amazing talent Aaron Byrd of KCRW for turning me on to such a life-changing group. To be completely honest, and yes I have always been obsessive with my music but, I have listened to the BEST song "Horse" about 250x since first hearing it 48 hours ago. When I'm not listening to it, I still here it or am longing to hear it again, or sing it, its interestingly perfectly in my range, and oh I wish I sounded as sweet as Coco ;) No joke. Its that good. Well the whole album, is and I'd urge you to buy it...but as a taste, here are in my opinion the two best songs of their debut album "Quadron", 'Horse' and 'Average Fruit'! As it stands local indie heavyweight record label Plug Research — which has put out albums from Flying Lotus, Shafiq Husayn, Milosh, Mia Doi Todd and countless others — is now releasing the album with distribution.

And if you become addicted as I did, and I hope you do.... so then you will want to see them LIVE in LA (yes they are from Denmark HAHA)....Mr Byrd along with KCRW, is producing a show + live DJ set/w/ vocalist, on Wed April 14th at Zanzibar and you can get presale tix for this double banger, only $12 here....
http://templebarconcepts.tickets.musictoday.com/TempleBarConcepts/calendar.aspx





FREE DOWNLOADS for you!

HORSE (my fave cut on the album)
http://www.divshare.com/download/10824301-01c

AVERAGE FRUIT
http://www.divshare.com/download/10824310-3bb

Thursday, February 25, 2010

The Face of LA Nightlife Is Changing. Welcome La Descarga, East Hollywood Cuban Rum Paradise







For the past five or so years, I've had the dream/near reality of creating my own restaurant/lounge. In the past few weeks, I've taken steps to begin this process. It's ironic, just RECENTLY a few gifted and talented people around us, have begun to create what I have long envisioned, what I want(ed) to give Angelenos. An experience. A theatrical and memorable nightlife escapade. Pretty much nothing like anything that has went on in Los Angeles in the past almost ten years, if really ever! For me the last time I felt anything like that, aside from my own 1920s (ERA) themed parties was at Las Palmas in say 2000/2001~ Again, recently this has began to change (thank God). The few experiential places I can say are on par with my passion and vision include; Voyeur (my original concept/idea), the Tar Pit, The Edison, and most recently, LA DESCARGA!

Opening about three weeks ago in east Hollywood, La Descarga is definitely located in a stretch of town most socialites/hipsters/Hollywood types wouldn't necessarily venture into, the 1100 North block of Western Avenue, wedged between the 101 freeway and Santa Monica Blvd. Definitely a lower income neighborhood booming with culture and crime alike, its fitting, its raw and gritty, it makes for the perfect backdrop as you begin your uncertain & exciting journey to CUBA!

You would never know it was there, if it weren't for the word of mouth mentions from nightlife aficionados, ok and some pretty amazing press has surfaced, but this quaint multi-roomed and multi-leveled bar is quite the hole in the wall, definitely not broadcasted as the next Hollywood hotspot, which makes it all the better. From the front, its actually all gated up, as it should be...You feel kinda on edge and curious from the outskirts, just as one might feel if really setting foot into old Havana. A tall dark and a handsome gentleman of Caribbean English decent greets you. His name is Vladamir. He asks who you are there to see or if you have a 'reservation' In my case he expected us, I, being the party planner, and my guest Dean, being the birthday man of honor. He then radios upstairs, gets word back, and then asks us to follow him up the stairs. We are a little confused what is going on, thou excited where he might be taking us, up a steep and dingy staircase. Then we're transported into a beautiful room, almost a mix between a foreign hotel room and a passport office, but its sexy, its brimming with culture and a mysterious allure. Its very Cuban, as is the beautiful lady, seated at a vintage desk cum phonograph record player, who takes our names and introduces herself. You can't help but notice the intense and sudden onset of HEAT, its intentional, its authentic Cuba all around! She then pushes apart some garments that seem to be part of an antique wardrobe's decor and WA-LA...we are making a grand entrance down an aged spiral staircase entering the depths of CUBA a la LA DESCARGA!. Its like your staring in your own movie, a guest star in the live show! Bravo folks bravo. The initial awe and wow factor is unparalleled in LA nightlife, that I'm aware of. If anything feel similar, its "The Edison" thou of a different place and time, my forever favorite, 1920s Los Angeles!

The decor is charming, authentic, and beautifully vintage (thou again 3 weeks new). The custom mixologist designed drinks (a la Steve Livigni and Pablo Moix) are clever and tasty. Also innovative and breaking the mold to see a rum bar, after many a wine bar, even the vodka bar (Lubitsch) and the tequila bar (Scorpion), the Houston brothers enter some uncharted territory here, but it goes with the theme and locale ever perfectly! There are over 70 rums available, many aged or super hard to find, even a rum flight is available, how exciting, and oh-how-drunk one came become after a 'rum-tasting' LOL! After trying the daiquiri, the punch bowl (unique, but super hard to serve with its giant ice cube and tiny ladle), and the famed mojito, the daiquiri, which is a mix of Diplomatico anejo rum, lime and sugar, remains my favorite! The staff are friendly, attractive and definitely in character! There are even a few real Cubans on the staff or in the cast rather...and a few that could pass for it! I loved that.

The highlight for me is the live entertainment, a very unique and highly skilled quartet of Cuban jazz musicians play on the mezzanine above. Its very eloquent how they are positioned on a second floor high above the audience or bar rather, while the dancers come down the stairs, interact and dance with audience members and even perform on the bar (Coyote Ugly esuq isn't it). Its quite the spectacle, yet so unexpected, subtly can indeed be key! They were just phenomenal; performing a set every hour, accompanied by two fabulous and very interactive dancers, one of which ended up adding fire throwing/eating/twirling to her Meringue salsa samba-esque routine!

Every detail was planned and executed to a T. Owners/designers; twin brothers Mark & Johnnie Houston impressed me as they themselves know, no one ever really does. There are two lovely rooms, very different, but tied together so perfectly. The first is the two story room you arrive at upon entry, its small holds about 100 people, and then you walk thru a short narrow candle-lit hallway to arrive on the cigar room to accommodate about 50 guests, which is a (barely) open air smoking room, complete with rolled Cuban cigars available for purchase! From the authentic Cuban wall paper in the restrooms, to the pieces of the wood beamed ceilings unevenly exposed, to the vintage lamps and deco pieces strategically placed throughout the bar, to the distressed paint, to the antique scones and chandeliers from various eras, and not to forget the show-box of Cuban memorabilia on the patio AKA cigar room, it's just a work of art! The vibe is perfect, the experience seems real, the sights and sounds of this scene truly transport you to another time and place, to me, the way nightlife should be; experiential and talent/music based!

I feel inspired and affected, quite enamored if you will; by what I and almost every guest in attendance would agree upon first walking into the bar, left us awestruck. To affect people, to surprise them, to move them as they would by a piece of art, a song, a film, a dance routine...to me that's nightlife. That's the nightlife I will create and a few others are raising the bar in Los Angeles. Its a must see. Rated 9.7 from yours truly LA's KEY!

La Descarga
1159 N Western Avenue
Hollywood, CA 90029
323 466 1324
http://www.ladescargala.com

Saturday, January 23, 2010

Welcome Party/ Open House For New Client TAKAMI SUSHI + ELEVATE LOUNGE in the heart of downtown LA (wed jan 27th)






hello friends~

Being that we've worked together in the past/ you're in the event industry, I wanted to let you know about my new client, TAKAMI SUSHI + ELEVATE LOUNGE in the heart of downtown LA. I recently started with them doing; creative direction, events, & PR. I'd like to extend this opportunity to you as I can get special rates/treatment for you and make any event experience there perfect! It is truly a breathtaking venue, a $5mil project by the famed design firm Tag Front (geisha house, nacional, blue velvet, opera/crimson, boa, etc). Its an ultra-modern, sexy, penthouse in the sky, atop the 21s floor of a downtown skyrise with breathtaking views/open air! Its a great/ functional offering with separate but conjoining high end sushi restaurant + lounge/nightclub. The service & team and Takami/Elevate honestly provide the best service i've seen, on par with a 5 star hotel, or the finest restaurants, nothing like the norm or an LA club or the Hollywood scene (awww breath of fresh air/you will be impressed)...its really something special and I look forward to sharing this with you/ working on an event with you there.

Feel free to contact me with any questions or for more information (floor plans, press, menus, event specs, photos, etc). the website is also a vital resource, check it out, www.elevatelounge.com

You can set up a walk-thru for interested parties at any time, and have events there you can come check out often. I'd also love to get some more/new/event driven press on the place so if that interests you also let me know.

For this very purpose, I've set up a special welcome party + open house for event professionals/ past clients/industry and would like to treat you to drinks + hors deourves and give you a chance to see/get a feel for my amazing new venue/client. Cocktail soirée is next Wednesday January 27th, private for you from 8-10pm.

please email name/company/credentials/biz card etc with you RSVP to
jenn@redlightpromotions.com

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

2010 Coachella Line-Up Announced. And its Damn Good!


SO EXCITED about Coachella Line-Up This Year & You Will Be Too
(Highlights for me are :: the xx, Phoenix, Jay-Z, La Roux, Little Dragon, Muse, Hot Chip, Kaskade, the Big Pink, Sia, Flying Lotus, De La Soul! Um WOW :)



***TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, JANUARY 22 AT 10:00 AM (press release via Goldenvoice)

The 11th COACHELLA VALLEY MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL will feature a mix of artists ranging from Pavement, Thom Yorke????, Vampire Weekend, Them Crooked Vultures, LCD Soundsystem, Phoenix, Tiësto, Faith No More, Deadmau5, David Guetta, MGMT and Public Image Limited. Set for Friday, April 16, Saturday, April 17 and Sunday, April 18 at the beautiful Empire Polo Club in Indio, CA--the same grounds where COACHELLA debuted in 1999--the COACHELLA 2010 line-up will feature more than 130 acts.

This year's COACHELLA will feature a variety of options to make the concert experience an enjoyable one. In addition to expanded camping options--including car, RV and traditional tent camping-- COACHELLA will allow, for the first time, in-and-out privileges for all attendees. Festival goers will once again have the ability to purchase 3-day festival tickets and various onsite camping options via an easy layaway payment plan.
For those looking to streamline the weekend’s experience, COACHELLA has teamed with Valley Music Travel to provide exclusive travel packages, local hotel shuttle transportation and private home rentals with VIP COACHELLA access. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit www.valleymusictravel.com/coachella.php.

FRIDAY APRIL 16: Jay-Z, LCD Soundsystem, Them Crooked Vultures, Vampire Weekend, Deadmau5, Public Image Limited, The Specials, Grizzly Bear, Passion Pit, Echo and the Bunnymen, Benny Benassi, Fever Ray, Grace Jones, She & Him, Erol Alkan, The Avett Brothers, Calle 13, The Whitest Boy Alive, The Cribs, La Roux, Yeasayer, Lucero, DJ Lance Rock, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Proxy, Ra Ra Riot, Deer Tick, Wolfgang Gartner, Aeroplane, Iglu & Hartly, Sleigh Bells, P.O.S., Baroness, Hockey, Little Dragon, White Rabbits, Wale, Kate Miller-Heidke, As Tall as Lions, Jets Overhead, Alana Grace, Pablo Hassan.

SATURDAY, APRIL 17: Muse, Faith No More, Tiësto, MGMT, David Guetta, The Dead Weather, Hot Chip, Devo, Coheed and Cambria, Kaskade, 2Many DJ's, Major Lazer, Dirty Projectors, Gossip, Z-Trip, The xx, John Waters, Les Claypool, The Raveonettes, Mew, Sia, Camera Obscura, Tokyo Police Club, Porcupine Tree, Old Crow Medicine Show, Aterciopalados, Bassnectar, Frightened Rabbit, Dirty South, Flying Lotus, Corinne Bailey Rae, Pretty Lights, Shooter Jennings, RX Bandits, The Almighty Defenders, Edward Sharp and the Magnetic Zeros, Craze & Klever, Zoe, The Temper Trap, Portugal. The Man, Band of Skulls, Girls, Beach House, Steel Train, Frank Turner.

SUNDAY, APRIL 18: Gorillaz, Pavement, Thom Yorke????, Phoenix, Orbital, Spoon, Sly and the Family Stone, De La Soul, Julian Casablancas, Plastikman, Gary Numan, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Sunny Day Real Estate, Yo La Tengo, MUTEMATH, Deerhunter, Infected Mushroom, Club 75, Matt & Kim, The Big Pink, Gil Scott-Heron, King Khan and the Shrines, Florence and the Machine, Yann Tiersen, Little Boots, Miike Snow, Talvin Singh, Ceu, B.o.B., Babasonicos, Owen Pallett, The Glitch Mob, Mayer Hawthorne, Local Natives, Rusko, The Middle East, Hadouken!, The Soft Pack, Kevin Devine, Paparazzi, Delphic, One EskimO.

Tickets for COACHELLA go on sale Friday, January 22 at 10:00 AM at all Ticketmaster locations and www.coachella.com. Three-day weekend passes are $269.00, plus surcharges. More details on layaway, camping options and up-to-the minute information, can be found at www.coachella.com. COACHELLA 2010 sponsors include Heineken and PlayStation.

LA's Key <3's M U S I C ! ! !

Friday, December 18, 2009

Shop Til Ya Drop Weekend>>>James Perse & Morphine Generation Sample Sales

James Perse Sample Sale

++I know i am so sneaky, I wait to tell you till after I go, horribly wrong I know...this is not one of those one of each piece kinda sales, tons of colors, and stock, thou LESS smaller sizes (1/2)...but i found some! They have pretty much the best quality basic shirts ever, look & feel stellar....

What: Stock up on James Perse's comfy staples for men, women, and baby at this winter sample sale. Expect deep discounts on his selection of cotton T-shirts, knits, dresses, and more.
When: Friday, December 18, from 2 to 9 p.m.; Saturday, December 19, from 9 to 5 p.m.
Where: James Perse Sale at Siren Studios Orange, 1050 North Orange Drive, (near Santa Monica Boulevard); no phone; for more info, check out jamesperse.com





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++ I also LOVE morphine generation and have been to their sales the past 2 years maybe 3, they always have tons of great stuff for men and women....you can get in FREE too, must mention you're there for morphine generation (full sale has admission fee)

Morphine Generation Holiday blowout warehouse sale @ the Los Angeles Convention Center.

Featuring collections from MG Black Label, Erik Hart and Morphine Generation. 75% Off retail MSRP. Cash and credit cards only.

Located in the Concourse Hall with the Seven Jeans warehouse sale. Parking in North Hall lot.

Friday 12/18/09 12pm to 8pm, Saturday 12/19/09 10am to 6pm, Sunday 12/20/09 10am to 6pm.

Please tell the door personnel that you are there for the Morphine sale to avoid entry fee.


Thursday, December 17, 2009

Vol II of the R E D L I G H T Mix cd, is my HOLIDAY GIFT to you friends, "Lust Affair in the Red Room"

Jenn Laskey/RedLight Special Events & Promotions wishes
you a happy holiday season and a blessed New Year!

http://www.divshare.com/download/9809213-ad9 *one continuous mixed track

http://www.divshare.com/download/9811158-a23 *Separated/mixed tracks









++Friends & Clients, your year long support is ever appreciated! In great thanks, along with the collaborative efforts of my most talented friends, Producer/DJ Audiomoe & Graphic/web designer James Bautisa, I've made you another sensational (Free) Mix, with music that moves me that I think you will love & be inspired by! Vol II of the R E D L I G H T Mix cd, is my HOLIDAY GIFT to you friends, "Lust Affair in the Red Room", free download below, feel free to share & pass along! Its a very creepy, sexy, chill-out mood as the art and title might imply! (Past mixes will also be available on my LA's KEY BLOG)


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The R E D L I G H T Winter Mix CD



http://www.divshare.com/download/9809213-ad9

In Case You Missed this Soulful Delight, The R E D L I G H T Summer Mix CD 'Aural Fixation'

A free gift for you, made with love & soul
The R E D L I G H T Summer Mix CD

http://www.divshare.com/download/9801169-6b1







I am sending this MUSICAL GIFT to my loyal friends, clients, & fans of REDLIGHT!
One of my most special creations- from me-to you, because I want to share my passion for music with you!

A free gift for you, made with love & soul
The R E D L I G H T Summer Mix CD 'Aural Fixation',
Download it (its free, easy to do, link is below, feel free to share with friends)


Let me know what you think, seriously- I hope it changes your world & inspires you!


**A huge thank you to DJ/Producer extraordinare DJ AUDIOMOE (www.myspace.com/audiomoe) + Graphic design genius JAMES BAUTISTA of the Beat Ventriloquists

Sunday, December 13, 2009

The TAR PIT Bar to Hit Miracle Mile; Opens This Friday















You probably know and love Masterminds behind the famed Campanile restaurant, Mark Peel & Jay Perrin, whom I had the pleasure of working with on my last ERA, 1920s event. Now they've delved into the bar business as well, and in an ever need locale which I reside and love, miracle mile/N La Brea :) THE TAR PIT is slated to Open this coming Friday, December 18th, located at 609 N. La Brea (www.tarpitbar.com)

The Tar Pit occupies the former "Oasis" Space but has indeed received a full interior and exterior make-over. Its new design motif is a bit 1940s art deco, definitely will a laid back, classy, and upscale feel. Tar Pit highlights the art of the cocktail, with A-list mixologists (the Edison, Milk & Honey-NY) and offers creative cocktails such as "The Old Cuban", "The Flame of Love", and "Fiddy-Fiddy". There will of course be delcious small plates, and future plans include ambient live enterainment such as a pianist. We'll see ya there opening weekend I am sure....

Tis the season to open a sweet new bar/lounge....always :)

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Sade's First Single, 'Soldier Of Love' Off Forthcoming New Album



















Ok this is not JUST a music blog, but being that music is my # one passion and life force + old career (a&r/scouting/management) I had to share this exciting news with LA's Key Readers....

NEW SADE>>>>>Over the years Sade has soundtracked some great times for me, ok most I've erased from my memory, but still music from 10-15 years ago is current today, timeless, and a sultry masterpiece forevermore!


The first single "Soldier Of Love" will premiere on Tuesday, December 8(th) at 7am EST on www.sade.com

BUT OF COURSE LA'S KEY to (today we'll call it music) gives you a free download FIRST!

http://www.divshare.com/download/9667783-d25



Sade To Release First Single, 'Soldier Of Love' Off Forthcoming New Album


NEW YORK, Dec. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Epic Records is pleased to announce the release of "Soldier Of Love," the highly anticipated first single off Sade's forthcoming new body of work by the same name.


"Soldier Of Love" which Sade co-produced with Mike Pela, was written by Sade along with longtime collaborators Andrew Hale, Stuart Matthewman and Paul Spencer Denman. The track, featuring a pulsating and anthemic drum beat along with haunting vocals that Sade is known for, is set to hit airwaves December 8(th) and will kick off the countdown for SOLDIER OF LOVE. Recorded in England and set for release WORLDWIDE on February 8(th), SOLDIER OF LOVE marks Sade's first studio album since the multi-platinum release of Lovers Rock in 2000.


Known for their one of a kind timeless sound, Sade has enjoyed phenomenal success both internationally and stateside throughout the span of their twenty-five year career. Since the release of their debut album, Diamond Life in 1984 the band has seen all five of their studio albums land in the Top 10 on Billboard's Top 200 Album Chart selling a total of more than 50 million albums worldwide to date. They've been nominated for American Music Awards, MTV Video Music Awards and have won three Grammy Awards - first in 1986 for Best New Artist, then in 1994 for Best R&B Performance By A Duo Or Group for "No Ordinary Love", and again in 2002 for Best Pop Vocal Album with Lovers Rock.

WWW.SADE.COM

SOURCE Epic Records

Friday, December 4, 2009

Another Track off Forthcoming Alica Keys Album "Unthinkable (I'm Ready)"



















Always enhancing my mood, the sensational songstress Alicia Keys, her record "The Element of Freedom" drops on J Records on Dec 15th, LA's Key brings you select tracks first, this one is phenomenal; "Unthinkable (I'm Ready)"

Free Download for your aural fixation....

http://www.divshare.com/download/9612515-496

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Purse Heaven>>>REBECCA MINKOFF sample sale

We all have our Vices, luckily mine are not harmful to much more than my bank account; namely purses, jewelry, music, & home furnishings LOL!

Undoubtedly my favorite purse designer, REBECCA MINKOFF, is having a sample sale...thou I already have 6 beautiful Minkoff purses, I am gonna go check this out and recommend you do too, just wait till after I go LOL....it started today and goes thru the weekend!


What: Rebecca Minkoff Sample Sale
Why: Clutches, Devote totes, Matinees, C Ya Laters, and more handbags at wholesale prices and some extra-special deals on small leather goods, too.
When: Wed.-Sun., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Where: 7961 W. Third St., b/t S. Edinburgh & S. Hayworth Aves., Mid-City West. Map It

For online shopping and to view these beauties...
http://rebeccaminkoff.com/



Wednesday, November 25, 2009

A Day of Architecture + Design Inspiration

LA's Key Fave song of the day, free download of you,
its an oldie, but goodie, in theme with my last fave post,
Alicia Keys, Feeling You Feeling Me....so sexy and beautiful....been on repeat...

http://www.divshare.com/download/9492301-3f1

And for the design inspiration, I literally stumbled upon this magnificent store today in the southern tip of downtown...I am design / vintage/ antique aficionado, and not easily impressed, and I was honestly stunned & moved at the treasures at this place...not cheap, but one of a kind and amazing that some of these pieces are still around and in such stellar shape...i can't wait to have/design my restaurant/lounge + restore my future 1920s Spanish Villa...yupyup!

Olde Good Things - Architectural Salvage & Altered Antiques
www.oldegoodthings.com

1800 S Grand Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90015-3506
(213) 746-8600










Friday, November 20, 2009

LA's Key to new music *fave song of the day* Alicia Keys 'Dreaming'


Ok, so I've always loved Alicia Keys, and this beauty can sang...since her first track, 'Girlfriend' in 2000, yup always a big fan. So her new album drops on J records, 12/15, and I'd like to share with you a track I came across (advance copy), that I've basically been listening to on repeat since I got it this morning, amazing, soulful, sexy, enjoy..."Dreaming" off her forthcoming "The Element of Freedom" album!

http://www.divshare.com/download/9430328-a12

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

GOBI Mongolian BBQ House Opening Wed 11/18 COME! (New Silverlake restaurant/bar)




So here it is, my first blog post to LA's Key! After about 300 people told me, I NEED to write a blog, here is my stab at it. Learning as I go along; taste, style, foresight, and shit, a USC education should make for the perfect blog recipe LOL...My boutique marketing+PR firm is hosting an opening party for GOBI in Silverlake tomorrow evening (Wed Nov 18th at 7pm), its a tasty fresh healthy hip Mongolian BBQ Spot. Feel free to join us, just RSVP at www.redlightpromotions.com/gobi