oh Viper Room, i heart you...

I absolutely love that there is something to do every single day and night of the week in Los Angeles. One minute I'm watching the (absolutely horrible I know) Dancing with the Stars results show, and the next I'm dancing in the Viper Room.  I also love that I can leave the house looking like a hot mess, but still feel comfortable being in public in the city.  In a matter of about 10 mins, I put on my wrinkled flannel, jeans, boots, and eyeliner...and we were out the door. (plus, viper room is so dark anyways) so whatever.

I actually went to see Killabite, who I saw a few weeks ago at the Green Door through a friend of a friend. So cute.  It's this husband and wife, and they're like intergalactic space robots.  It's funky, psychedelic, with a hint of 80's.  Their set is accompanied with hardcore lasers and a light show, which sounds weird, but is actually really cool.  Anyway, they were supposed to go on at 11:45, and didn't start until freakin 1 am, and I had work in the morning, so Johnny and I only stayed for a few songs.  "Follow Me Home" is my fav song so far.

Before Killabite however, I was pleasantly surprised.  After getting our drinks downstairs, we walked up to a crowded, sweaty, muffy room of people dancing and rocking out like crazy to this Ron Jeremy-looking dude in his f-ing underwear. 

Johnny and I gave each other the "what the fuck?" look at first, but literally after one minute of listening to Har Mar Superstar, we, or at least I, was hooked.  Seriously, this dude is insane, and his songs are quite catchy.  I liked "Tall Boy" and Johnny liked "Almond Joy"  Apparently this guy has been around for a while and has quite a following...but he is new to me.  He was really fun to see live.

We also saw this indie-rock band Queen Caveat...They were pretty good too.  (I think everyone sounds good in the Viper Room...maybe it's in the sound system...or maybe I was still a little high)  Anyway, the band rocked, and the lead singer is the offspring of Mick Jagger and Lady Gaga.  Not really, but she has an amazing stage presence and had the voice to back it up.  She won me over with her cover of Rage's "Killing In The Name"  Any girl that can scream like that and carry that song all the way through ROCKS in my book.


Overall, great random Tuesday night.  I really wish I was around during the old school Viper Room days...

I love being spontaneous...so much more fun that way...no expectations and build up. Other highlights: VIP meter right next to Viper and the bartender said I was sexy for drinking a Makers and Coke. I think I'll start calling them MCs.  No, that's lame. 

It's for the kids

I'd like my blog to start on a positive note. That being said, a few days ago, I had the pleasure of attending a wonderful benefit for the Grayson's Gift Foundation.  The foundation promotes awareness and provides aid for children and families in need who are struggling with cancer. 

This family went to the beach with their twin boys and one fell and hit his head.  They took him in to get checked for a possible concussion, and found out he had a brain tumor :( so sad.  But so great that this family is continuing to bring awareness to this issue and honoring the doctors who work so hard at Children's Hospital LA. I could not even imagine what it feels like...made me think about my little brothers.  And God knows how many times they've hit their head.  I was very touched by all of the stories of loss, struggle, and survival that were shared that night. 

The event was at Hotel Casa Del Mar in Santa Monica which was BEAUTIFUL! I even mentioned to Johnny that we could look into having our wedding there. It was really sophisticated glam with a touch of old school class.  (maybe a little too snooty for our wedding)  Of course I went straight to the open bar for a makers and coke.

I was really excited about all of the appetizers. (I love little appetizers) They had these mini cheeseburgers on a toothpick that melted in your mouth. Yum. And an amazing live band called Leftover Cuties.  I felt like I walked into the 1920's or 30's....Loved it.  I'd like to see them again. 

There was so much Lakers merchandise to bid on it was crazy.  Leslie would have been excited....and an original Andy Warhol sold in the silent auction for only $3,000.  And, it was autographed...

I thought that was quite a small price, but I don't really know how much art goes for nowadays...or ever. But hey, it's for the kids...and I'm sure they raised a lot of money, which makes me happy.

I went with my date (who's night was made when he met the most interesting man in the world)

and the lead actress in the film I'm currently working on to promote it on the red carpet.  Delphine Chaneac is a really sweet French actress who isn't a household name yet, but I'm starting to think she will be soon.  She was the alien-demon baby in Splice, and is working on some interesting projects in development.  Maybe she'll be from France what Carey Mulligan is from London (or wherever Carey is from).

While I waited for the valet to get my car I took a deep breath of fresh ocean air and thought about my little brothers.  I am so thankful that they are alive, healthy, and happy.  :)