GRAMMY Museum's Homegrown Concert Series Features Local Indie Band The 88

The GRAMMY Museum, Northeast Corner of L.A. LIVE (800 W Olympic Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90015)

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The GRAMMY Museum presents the latest edition of its Homegrown concert series, this time featuring local indie pop band, The 88. The 88 has risen to popularity over the past decade by blending the classic guitar melodies of British Invastion-era music with modern instrumentation and techniques. Their infectious, high-energy performances have earned them a fervent following of fans as well as kudos within the industry. They've opened for many greats, from indie heroes such as Elliott Smith to big acts like Smashing Pumpkins and B-52s to legendary rocker Ray Davies of The Kinks. Their catchy tunes have turned up in film, television and advertising and they recently made a splash by recording a single, "Love is the Thing" entirely on an iPhone and chronicling the process on YouTube.

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The last date listed for Homegrown: The 88 was Thursday July 28, 2011 / 7:30pm.

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The GRAMMY Museum

Northeast Corner of L.A. LIVE,

800 W Olympic Blvd

Los Angeles, CA 90015

Website

213-765-6800

More Information About Homegrown: The 88

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http://www.grammymuseum.org/interior.php?section=programs&page=...

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Learn more about the band and view music videos of their songs at their website.

Description

The latest installment of Homegrown brings us the Los Angeles-based pop/rock/alternative band The 88. A band like The 88 surfaces far too rarely in the music scene today. Fans of The 88 are as eclectic and widespread as their music, thanks to catchy, pop hooks and irresistible melodies. A reputation for contagious, high-energy performances has earned the attention of many industry peers, leading to opening slots with major acts such as Ray Davies, Smashing Pumpkins, the B-52s, The Flaming Lips, Matt Costa, Rilo Kiley, and Elliott Smith, to name a few. Yet, their accomplishments surpass the boundaries of the music industry, as hit television programs, films, and commercials have also jumped aboard The 88 bandwagon. The band recently captured the interest of Apple when they recorded the single “Love Is The Thing” entirely on an iPhone, using the FourTrack application and chronicling the process on YouTube. Last year, The 88 toured the UK for the first time with Ray Davies, while also finding time to produce and record their fifth, self-titled studio album. As impressive as their journey has been so far, Keith Slettedahl (vocals & guitar), Adam Merrin (keyboards), Anthony Zimmitti (drums), and Todd O’Keefe (bass) continue to evolve as a progressive and innovative force in an ever-changing musical landscape.

About the Ticket Supplier: The GRAMMY Museum

The GRAMMY Museum explores and celebrates the enduring legacies of all forms of music; the creative process; the art and technology of the recording process; and the history of the GRAMMY(r) Awards, the premier recognition of recorded music accomplishment.