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Friday, January 27th

Casey’s Irish Pub – The Janks
The Janks came together in Los Angeles in 2009 and they have only gotten better! They gigged around locally and began developing a following that seems to grow bigger after each show. The band is amazing. It also is the type of music that I can say, “those dudes have a good record collection”. They’ve toured all over the U.S cultivating their sound, and forged an identity that was unequivocally theirs. The band principals – Zack Zmed [Vocals, Guitar, Keys], Garth Herberg [Guitar, Keys], and Dylan Zmed [Vocals, Guitar, Keys, Percussion] – give listeners a front row seat at their “theatre” and you can experience it at Casey’s every Friday in January. You won’t be sorry, unless you miss it of course!

Caña Rum Bar – Native Wayne
Tonight Grammy-winning reggae luminary Wayne Hobson, also known as Native Wayne to his Indie 103 fans, will be behind the wheels of steel bringing us the good vibes via an eclectic set of classic reggae, dancehall, afrobeat, and whatever else he deems worthy of your listening pleasure. It’s Friday night, so if you’d like to ensure yourself a table or bring more than three guests, reservations are necessary. Right near the beach… Boyyyyyyyyyy!

Las Perlas – Kapsoul Records
What does Jazz, Funk, Soul, Rare Groove Disco have in common with Tequila? Las Perlas!!!! That’s right Kapsoul Records presents every Friday at Las Perlas with DJ Kap, Ohmae & Chikaramanga. Come in and get drunk…. Or stay sober depending on what you’re in to.

Saturday, January 28th

Casey’s Irish Pub – Son Ark
Son Ark arrived in Los Angeles by way of Roanoke Virginia (which lays exactly between The Grand Ole Opry and Apollo Theatre) when they heard a rumor that Sam Philips was rebuilding Muscle Shoals on the west coast. Since then, son ark has been filling establishments across Los Angeles with their unmistakably unique brand of Americana roots rock and with lyrics that tell tales of bygone eras and heartbreaking love lost, son ark longingly reminds us of days gone by. The songs are not antiques, though. Influenced by the likes of Gillian Welch and David Rawlings, Patsy Cline, Andrew Bird, and Led Zeppelin, son ark tells their tales in a decidedly contemporary way.

Las Perlas – DJ Darren Revell
Las Perlas welcomes DJ Darren Revell from 103′s Big Sonic Heaven tonight. Darren will be spinning everything from Post Punk to New Wave to Eighties so grab your head bands and leg warmers and get on down here. We’ll see you then!

Caña Rum Bar – Music Selector Jose Galvan
Its time for you to stop living and start winning! What better way to do that than to join us @ Caña Rum Bar for Jose Galvan. Tonight and every Saturday night Jose joins us playing Latin Alternative, Funky Beats and Caribbean Rhythms. We will also be serving some of the most delicious rum cocktails ever to have touched your tongue. Get in here and get some!

Tony’s Saloon – Hungry Beat! presents Sophisticated Boom Boom
Hungry Beat is back and boy do they have a show for you!!! Tonight, and every 2nd and 4th Saturday nights of the month, Hungry Beat! presents Sophisticated Boom Boom featuring DJ’s YY (dublab), b-rok (substance), Marion (KCRW) and Goodwill (substance). No cover so bring your girlfriend

Bang for the buck one of the illest rums on the shelf. FdC has been doing its thing for over a century and has a wonderfully dry finish that will suit many of those whiskey-lovin’ palates that steer clear of sweeter spirits. This is rum with no apologies or gimmicks. Just the way I like ‘em.

Allan Katz, Caña Rum Bar General Manager

Order a Long Island Iced Tea in a higher end cocktail establishment, and you might possibly encounter a bit of eye rolling or a quiet “pffft!” under the breath. While certain obscure cocktails have definitely had a resurgence on the scene (absinthe-based ones come to mind) others have been almost vanquished to the “club” scene, considered by some “uncouth” or “unsophisticated” (Lemon drop, anyone?)

The L.I.T is credited to Robert C. “Rosebud” Butt from the 1970′s in Long Island, not surprisingly. Its main attribute is that its flavor belays the fact of its “punch-to-the-face”ness, which is why some bars limit the amount of how many you can order in one sitting. But made correctly, the LIT is a fabulous starter to get your evening started and soften your “mood”…

(One thing of Note: Due to these being a favorite of the club scene, they are usually made to be cranked out because of the high volume of customers. Most do not shake the cocktail, but just build in glass and be done with it. I think the shake makes the drink 10x better, so shake it–but don’t be surprised if you see it built but not shaken)

The Long Island Iced Tea (LIT)
Vodka (1/2)
Gin (1/2)
Tequila (1/2)
Light Rum (1/2)
Fresh Lemon (1/2)
Cointreau (1/2)
Simple (1/4)
Cola (Fill)
Lemon Wedge (Garnish)

All Contents except Cola (duh!) to Tumbler, Ice, Shake and Strain into Ice Filled Collins Glass. Add Cola to Fill, Stir gently and Garnish.

Plex Lowery, Tony’s Saloon General Manager