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Alex&apos;s Bar, 2913 E. Anaheim, Long Beach, CA 90804  562.434.8292</description>
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<h3><strong>Those tow-truck bastards at the Auto Zone parking lot are HUNGRY to tow your cars...NEVER park your car in the Auto Zone parking lot if you are coming to the bar.</strong></h3>

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Every Thursday  night - Get in FREE after 11:45pm!!!  All door prices and lineups subject to change, make sure you call before coming down!

Unless noted, Sunday nights are free!

<h3><strong>This Weekend at Alex's Bar</strong></h3>
Wed, Mar 10, 2010 - Twin Tigers, The Soft Hands, Bella Novela, L'Orchidee d'Hawai - $5

Thurs, Mar 11, 2010 - DJ Frankie Alvaro Presents - On Blast, Jail Weddings, Johnny Odonnell - $5

Fri, Mar 12, 2010 - Greg McEntee, Rob Clifford and Lulu's Birthday Bash - Agent Orange, The Gears, Viva Hate, Werewolf - $10

Sat, Mar 13, 2010 - Tim Barry (of Avail), Possessed by Paul James, Sean Wheeler and Zander Schloss, El Mysterioso - $10 - <a href="http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/97818">Purchase your advance tickets here!</a>

Sun, Mar 14, 2010 - Punk as a Doornail, Gunslingers, The Widowed - Free

<h3><strong>Upcoming Shows:</h3></strong

Thurs, Mar 18, 2010 - Voodoo Glow Skulls, Hub City Stompers, Cellphish, Buddha Bomb - $10

Fri, Mar 19, 2010 - KNACDC - Live Metal Karaoke Band - They Play, You Sing! - Free

Sat, Mar 20, 2010 - Plan 9, Smart Patrol and guests - $5

Sun, Mar 21, 2010 - "LOCAL INDIE ROCK BANDS SUPPORT PROGRESSIVE DEMOCRAT PETER MATHEWS FOR CONGRESS CONCERT" - all proceeds to benefit Mathews for Congress campaign fund - Tiger Tank Euphoria, Eugene and the 1914, Bryan McPherson - $5

Wed, Mar 24, 2010 - Albino Crow Presents - Vum and guests - $5

Thurs, Mar 25, 2010 - The Franks, Super Fedor and guests - $3

Fri, Mar 26, 2010 - Pato Banton, Slippers and guests - $12 - <a href="http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/98669">Buy your advance tickets here</a>

Sat, Mar 27, 2010 - The Legendary Hugh Cornwell, former frontman of The Stranglers, Duane Peters, Ari Shine - $12

Sun, Mar 28, 2010 - The Midnight Scene, Future Ghost, Toy Robot, The Lexingtons - Free

Thurs, Apr 1, 2010 - Green Jacket and guests - $5

Fri, Apr 2, 2010 - The Secret Affair Dance Club - DJs spinning northern soul, freakbeat, boogaloo, garage, mod, 60s and more! - FREE before 9pm, $5 after

Sat, Apr 3, 2010 - Mr. Mister Miyagi - Live 80s Karaoke Band - They play, you sing - $5

Sun, Apr 4, 2010 - Blowfly the "Original Dirty Rapper" and guests - $10

Wed, Apr 7, 2010 - Delta Nove and guests - $7

Thurs, Apr 8, 2010 - Sharp Objects (feat. Dan of The Briefs), Boats! and guests - $5

Fri, Apr 9, 2010 - TBA

Sat, Apr 10, 2010 - Platypus Beats Presents - Very Be Careful, La Ghost, Italian Japanese, Eugene and the 1914, DJs Lithuanian Prnce and Westonshow - $5

Sun, Apr 11, 2010 - Creature Company and guests - Free

Wed, Apr 14, 2010 - Delta Nove and guests - $7

Thurs, Apr 15, 2010 - The Victorians, The Secret 6, The Steelwells and guest - $5

Fri, Apr 16, 2010 - Benefit for Ice Cream Man - Repeater, Telomere Repair, Bella Novela, The Bumpers, DJ Phil and guest - $5 donation

Sat, Apr 17, 2010 - Long Beach Roller Derby Benefit - Midnight Boys, DJ Dennis Owens

Sun, Apr 18, 2010 - Dona Niche (CD Release Party), Allah Las, and guest - Free

Wed, Apr 21, 2010 - Delta Nove and guests - $7

Thur, Apr 22, 2010 - Sargent House Presents - Zechs Marquise, Lisa Papineau, Cast Spells, Technology, and special guests to be announced - $5

Fri, Apr 23, 2010 - The Killingtons, The Valley Arena and guests - $10

Sat, Apr 24, 2010 - Phil Shane, The One Man Legend - Free

Sun, Apr 25, 2010 - Project Shepherd and guests

Wed, Apr 28, 2010 - Delta Nove and guests - $7

Thurs, Apr 29, 2010 - Wires in the Walls, Galanis and guests - $5

Fri, Apr 30, 2010 - TBA

Sat, May 1, 2010 - Mr. Mister Miyagi - Live 80s Karaoke Band - They play, you sing - $5

Sun, May 2, 2010 - TBA

Wed, May 5, 2010 - Delta Nove and guests - $7

Thurs, May 6, 2010 - Dirty Black Summer and guests - $5

Fri, May 7, 2010 - The Secret Affair Dance Club - DJs spinning northern soul, freakbeat, boogaloo, garage, mod, 60s and more! - FREE before 9pm, $5 after

Sat, May 8, 2010 - TBA

Sun, May 9, 2010 - TBA

Wed, May 12, 2010 - Delta Nove and guests - $7

Thurs, May 13, 2010 - DJ Frankie Presents - TBA

Fri, May 14, 2010 - MDC, Restarts, Naked Agression and guests - $10

Sat, May 15, 2010 - TBA

Sun, May 16, 2010 - TBA

Wed, May 19, 2010 - Delta Nove and guests - $7

Thurs, May 20, 2010 - The All-Girl Boys Choir and guests - $5

Fri, May 21, 2010 - TBA

Sat, May 22, 2010 - Mr. Mister Mustard - Live Beatles Karaoke Band - They Play, You Sing - $5

Sun, May 23, 2010 - TBA

Wed, May 26, 2010 - Delta Nove and guests - $7

Thurs, May 27, 2010 - Brown Bronco and guests - $5

Fri, May 28, 2010 - TBA

Sat, May 29, 2010 - Phil Shane, The One Man Legend - Free

Sun, May 30, 2010 - TBA

Wed, June 2, 2010 - X (Australia), A-Frames, Audacity and guest - $10

Thurs, June 3, 2010 - TBA

Fri, June 4, 2010 - The Secret Affair Dance Club - DJs spinning northern soul, freakbeat, boogaloo, garage, mod, 60s and more! - FREE before 9pm, $5 after

Sat, June 5, 2010 - Mr. Mister Miyagi - Live 80s Karaoke Band - They play, you sing - $5

Sun, June 6, 2010 - TBA

Thur, June 10, 2010 - TBA

Fri, June 11, 2010 - TBA

Sat, June 12, 2010 - TBA

Sun, June 13, 2010 - TBA

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<h3>:: Every Week at  <http://www.alexsbar.com>Alex's Bar</a> ::</h3>
*Monday Nights:* Johnny No Good - Drink specials all night long.

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*Tuesday Nights:* Karaoke - 10pm Free
 
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*We have wireless internet access (aka a WiFi hotspot).*  Why the hell would you go to a coffee shop when you can get a cocktail?  Bring your laptop and surf the internet at Alex's Bar<span class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image" style="display: inline;"><a href="http://www.alexsbar.com/marcal.jpg">View image</a></span>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<h3>:: Purchase Advance Tickets ::</h3>
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<h3>:: Record Companies ::</h3>
<a href="http://www.byorecords.com">BYO Records</a><br />
<a href="http://www.dischord.com/">Dischord Records</a><br />
<a href="http://www.estrus.com/">Estrus Records</a><br />
<a href="http://www.fatwreck.com/">Fat Wreck Chords</a><br />
<a href="http://www.fidotrust.com">Fidotrust Records</a><br />
<a href="http://www.goldstandardlabs.com/">Gold Standard Labs</a><br />
<a href="http://www.recessrecords.com/">Recess Records</a><br />
<a href="http://www.swamirecords.com">Swami Records</a><br />
<a href="http://www.tkorecords.com/">TKO Records</a><br />

<h3>:: Proud Sponsors of and Cater for ::</h3>
<a href="http://www.punkrocksociallive.com">Punk Rock Social "Live"</a><br />
<a href="http://derbydolls.com/la/">Derby Dolls</a><br />

<h3>:: Films ::</h3>
<a href="http://www.tenaciousdmovie.com/">Tenacious D: The Pick of Destiny</a>

<h3>:: Bands ::</h3>
<a href="http://www.bangsugarbang.com/">Bang Sugar Bang</a><br />
<a href="http://www.myspace.com/bellanovela">Bella Novela</a><br />
<a href="http://www.thebolides.com/">Bolides</a><br />
<a href="http://www.thebronxxx.com/">The Bronx</a><br />
<a href="http://www.dragtheriver.com/">Drag the River</a><br />
<a href="http://www.forcefieldon.com/">Forcefield ON</a><br />
<a href="http://400blows.net/">400 Blows</a><br />
<a href="http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=40749414">KNACDC</a><br />
<a href="http://www.myspace.com/knivesoftheofficialdisappointment">Knives of the Official Disappointment</a><br />
<a href="http://www.myspace.com/lookdaggers">Look Daggers</a><br />
<a href="http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=95696673">Los Mysteriosos</a><br />
<a href="http://www.myspace.com/mrmrmiyagi">Mr. Mister Miyagi</a><br />
<a href="http://www.myspace.com/thenightmarchers">The Night Marchers</a><br />
<a href="http://www.philshane.com/">Phil Shane</a><br />
<a href="http://www.theriverboatgamblers.com/">Riverboat Gamblers</a><br />
<a href="http://rftc.com/">Rocket from the Crypt</a><br />

<h3>:: Magazines ::</h3>
<a href="http://www.barflies.net">Barflies.net</a><br />
<a href="http://www.myspace.com/bigwheelmag">Big Wheel</a><br />
<a href="http://thedistrictweekly.com/">The District Weekly</a><br />
<a href="http://www.gearheadmagazine.com/">Gearhead</a><br />
<a href="http://www.iwannarocknow.com/">I Wanna Rock NOW!</a><br />
<a href="http://www.razorcake.org/site/">Razorcake</a><br />
<a href="http://www.varla.com">Varla</a><br />

<a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/ZGb09ZtiW2syv9tE2C0Xrg">
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<h3>:: Local Businesses You Should Frequent ::</h3>
<a href="http://www.blackphoebe.com/" rel="friend met">Black Phoebe Designs</a><br />
<a href="http://www.fingerprintsmusic.com">Fingerprints</a><br />
<a href="http://www.gogoguitars.com">Go Go Guitars</a><br />
<a href="http://www.meowvintage.com/">Meow!</a><br />
<a href="http://www.salonpopandbarbershop.com/">Salon Pop</a><br />
<a href="http://www.syndicatebarbershop.com/">Syndicate</a><br />
<a href="http://www.myspace.com/vinylsolution">Vinyl Solution</a><br />


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         <description><![CDATA[Always free, Unless there is a Show!
We have a <strong>WiFi</strong> internet access (A Wi-Fi Hotspot), a great Juke Box, and a Photo Booth!
<strong>Alex's Bar is 21+ only</strong>, all the time, no matter what. 
<h3>:: <strong>Hours</strong> ::</h3>
Monday - Thursday: 3pm to 2am
Friday - Sunday: Noon to 2am
<h3>:: <strong>Venue & Film Location </strong>::</h3>
Alex's Bar available for private parties and as a filming location for feature films, commercials and TV.  To book Alex's Bar for a private party or filming location, please contact Vivian Hernandez at <strong>562-434-8292</strong>.

Scenes from the HBO® series "<a href="http://www.hbo.com/trueblood/season2/">True Blood ™</a>" were filmed at Alex's Bar. Alex's Bar doubles as "Fangtasia" in season 1 & 2.

"<a href="http://www.tenaciousdmovie.com/">Tenacious D: The Pick of Destiny</a>" was filmed at Alex's Bar.


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         <description><![CDATA[Alex and Jackie handle all booking through <a href="http://www.alexsbarbooking.com" title="Alex's Bar Booking">Alex's Bar Booking Application</a>.  Our fabulous new <a href="http://www.alexsbarbooking.com" title="Alex's Bar Booking">Alex's Bar Booking Application</a> is hosted on Google App Engine, so you will have to login to start, which protects your information & privacy.

<h3>:: Do ::</h3>
<ul class="booking">
<li class="booking">Log into Google, register, and a request a show at <a href="http://www.alexsbarbooking.com" title="Alex's Bar Booking">Alex's Bar Booking Application</a></li>
<li class="booking">Come down to Alex's Bar and see what our venue is like (21 and over only).</li>
<li class="booking">PROMOTE YOUR SHOW!  Myspace | Facebook, your website, flyers, posters, local papers, word of mouth.  See our Media Resource section for help with promotion.</li>
</ul>

<h3>:: Don't ::</h3>
<ul class="booking">
<li class="booking">Don't send unsolicited CDs/Press Kits - it is a waste of your time and resources and they will most likely become ninja stars or coasters.</li>
<li class="booking">NEVER call us with your booking requests. And please do not email us, we only work through <a href="http://www.alexsbarbooking.com" title="Alex's Bar Booking">Alex's Bar Booking Application</a>.</li>
<li class="booking">Don't ask to play here unless your whole band is over 21.  Come back and see us when you all are of age.</li>
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Alex's Bar has shows Thursday through Sunday nights.  All shows are 21+ only.
We will do an occasional Wednesday show, but don't count on it.

<h3>:: Media Resources ::</h3>
Venue (10 posters only, please label posters with date of show)
Alex's Bar
Attn: Posters
P.O. Box 40186
Long Beach, CA 90804
(562) 434-8292

If you send the posters via Fed Ex or UPS, please send the material directly to our venue:
Alex's Bar
Attn: Posters
2913 E. Anaheim St.
Long Beach, CA 90804

OC Weekly
Calendar, OC Weekly
1666 N. Main Street, Suite 500
Santa Ana, CA 92701-7417
(714) 550-5903

LA Weekly
6715 Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 465-9909

The District Weekly
65 Pine Ave, Suite 27
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 366-1596

<h3>:: Advance Info ::</h3>
<ul class="booking">
<li class="booking">Venue is always 21+.  Unless otherwise specified, load in is 8pm, and 6pm on Sundays.</li>
<li class="booking">Line checks only.</li>
<li class="booking">Doors at 9pm, and 7pm on Sundays.</li>
<li class="booking">No hospitality or green room provided.</li>
<li class="booking">Parking lot provided behind venue.  Please get to the club early in order to get parking.</li>
<li class="booking">Bands caught drinking or doing drugs in their vehicles in or around the perimeter of the venue will immediately be thrown off the bill, and will not be asked back.</li></ul>

<h3>:: Tech Specs ::</h3>
<ul class="booking">
<li class="booking">Allen & Heath GL 3300 32 Track  Mixer</li>
<li class="booking">Inter M GEQ 1231 D 31 band Graphic EQ for FlH (Mono System)</li>
<li class="booking">DBX 231 Graphic 31 band EQ for Monitors</li>
<li class="booking">Behringer Multicom Pro XL MDX 4600 Gate / Compressor</li>
<li class="booking">Behringer Composer MDX 2100 Gate / Compressor (2)</li>
<li class="booking">Lexicon MX 200 (Reverb)</li>
<li class="booking">Lexicon MPX 100 (Delay)</li>
<li class="booking">SM 58 (Vox Mics)</li>
<li class="booking">SM 57 (Instrument Mics)</li>
<li class="booking">QSC, Mackie, and BGW Amps</li>
<li class="booking">Yamaha SM15V monitors</li>
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Alex's Bar square footage is 2,700 sq. ft.]]></description>
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