A sincere congrats to the organizers of last night's Long Beach Loop, who provided a nearly seamless night of fun, drinks and adventure for fans of music and Jäger alike. Ten dollars got you a wrist band and a lei from Jägermeister; the wrist band got you admission all night on the Big Red Bus ("I feel like I'm on vacation!" said one rider) as well as the door cover at the Pike, the Prospector and Alex's Bar; the tag from the Jäger lei got you one ice cold shot of Jäger. While I didn't make it to Alex's for Valley Arena (enjoying too much beer and coversation in the dining room at the Prospector) or dios malos (same again), what I did catch--the always lovely Year Zero at the Pike, Greater California turning in what sounded like a Yo La Tengo cover (???) at the Prospector, and later Free Moral Agents melting the minds of everyone in attendance at the Prospector--was unquestionably one of the best nights out I've ever had in these parts. Bravo to all bands, bartenders, bus drivers and bar owners who participated in the event. Let's have another one again soon!

Sun 08.10.08 - Video captured by Jen Hanen at Alex's Bar with her Nokia N95 during the finale of Los Mysteriosos' last song of their set, "El Matador". Sorry that the video is a wee bit dark, but there is very little light and the wonder mobile phone can only do so much. ;o)

Great show. Los Mysteriosos and Manic Hispanic both played excellent sets and had the house in the palm of their respective hands/guitars.

Photo by Ms. Jen with her Nokia N95 at Punk Rock Bowling 2008.

Yes, Manic Hispanic, SoCal's premier tongue-planted-firmly-in-cheek ranchero punk band, is playing Alex's Bar this Sunday, August 10th with Los Mysteriosos, who will be in full mariachi! !

This show is not to be missed! Who will win this sartorial contest? We will be giving away a pair of ticket through a fun "treasure" hunt this Saturday. Watch the Alex's Bar blog for the information on how to win!