Concept: What does Michael Monroe and The Viper Room have in common?

Well, we’ll tell you, but in order for this to make sense you need to know the key players. Here’s a cheat sheet:

Michael Monroe (vox) | Sami Yaffi (bass) | Jimmy Clark (drums) | Todd Youth (guitar) | Ginger (guitar) | The Viper Room (venue)

Now for the facts…

Jimmy Clark has drummed for Joan Jett & The Blackhearts. Joan Jett has played The Viper Room on more than one occasion. Jimmy was also in the band Demolition 23 which also featured Michael Monroe and Sami Yaffi, more on that to come.

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If you would like to draw a flow-chart, now would be the time.

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Ginger, well-known frontman/guitarist of The Wildhearts, played two solo shows at The Viper Room in 2009, featuring Michael Butler, the most recent bassist for Jetboy. Jetboy also opened up for Ginger at The Viper Room in August 2009. Sami Yaffi is currently a member of the New York Dolls, but was Jetboy’s bass player in the 80’s. Before teaming up with Jetboy, Sami was an original member of Hanoi Rocks with Michael Monroe. Sami’s other band, Mad Juana played The Viper Room in 2008 and, like Jimmy Clark, he even did a stint playing with Joan Jett. Oh, and don’t forget, he was also in Demolition 23 with Jimmy Clark and Michael Monroe. Todd Youth, formerly of Chelsea Smiles & Danzig, is currently in the band The Royal Highness (with Skye – a Viper employee) and has played the club more times than we can count. Todd just got back from playing a few dates with Ace Frehley who unveiled his live show for Anomaly, his first solo album in 20 years, at The Viper Room on September 12, 2009 which featured special guest Slash. Slash who is best known as the guitarist for Guns ‘n Roses. Guns ‘n Roses would feature guest musician, Michael Monroe, on the Use Your Illusion album. But back to Ace: Ace Frehley’s current drummer, Scot Coogan, was also in the band Brides of Destruction with Ginger.

This brings us to glam-rock god, Michael Monroe (frontman of Hanoi Rocks) who has scooped up these incredible musicians to join him on his new self-titled project, MICHAEL MONROE. On Friday, March 12^th, Michael Monroe will take the Viper Room stage, his first Los Angeles performance in over 20 years. He and his band have been writing in Los Angeles and have exclusive dates scheduled on the West Coast, UK, Finland and Sweden. Remember, there is nothing better than experiencing new music constructed by true professionals.

Conclusion: On March 12^th, Michael Monroe and The Viper Room will provide guaranteed glam-rock goodness.

The show is almost sold out, so purchase your tickets now! Click HERE.

Also performing: Vains of Jenna, The Binges

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Let’s rewind three weeks – I kept getting phone calls and emails from people asking about this, then unknown to me, band called Hadouken.  After about the ninth inquiry, I decide to take a closer look at the band.  By the time the first song finished, the phone calls and emails were justified. Ladies and gents, let me introduce you to Hadouken – a five piece electronic dance punk group from London.  Musically, it’s comparable to Prodigy and maybe even The Chemical Brothers but with more grittiness.   Their new album, ‘For The Masses,’ was released on January 25th and has been on rotation in the Viper office for 2 weeks now; I’m pumped to see what kind of energy they bring to their live performance.  The show on the 11th is (1) a FREE show, and (2) one of three North American dates before they tour Europe, eventually ending up in Indio to perform at Coachella.  Considering it’s a free show, you can’t make excuses for not coming. Check out the video below and see them live on Thursday.  Hadouken plays at 8pm, so make sure to get here early.

And as if Hadouken isn’t enough, The Binges are playing later in the night as well!  This band, hands down, exemplifies rock ‘n roll in a major way. It’s easy to notice the almost cult following they have, and it makes you wonder why. Well actually, once you’ve seen them live, you won’t question it.  They ARE a live band, always providing a high energy rock show — Mayuko and Tsuzumi Okai (two sisters from Japan) seriously shred on the bass and guitar. Every Binges show will leave your thirst for rock quenched.

Support new music. See you Thursday!

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This is probably the best picture we have received in a while… A.M.A.Z.I.N.G.

TRAINWRECK features Kyle Gass of Tenacious D and you can see them perform on Day 10 of the concert series.  Based on this picture, you can deduce that greatness will occur on the stage January 10th.   Also performing: Kidneys and Ari Shine.

Tickets are only $10 for a killer night of rock!

Make sure to check out our RAD presents KROQ & SUPERGOODMUSIC

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LEMMY (Motörhead), SLIM JIM PHANTOM (The Stray Cats) and DANNY B. HARVEY (Rockats, 13 Cats, Lonesome Spurs), have teamed up in a high-energy, “take no prisoners” combo just to remind the world how Rock’n'Roll is supposed to f*ckin sound. Forget all those rock posers, who have nothing new to say, passing themselves off as the real thing. When it comes to real Rock’n'Roll these three guys have Lived it, Breathed it, Bled it and have set the lifestyle example that all you Rebels, Rockers and Outcasts should strive to follow!

You have seen the light now come over to the Darkside…

-excerpt from official The Head Cat Myspace page

Also Performing: Rhino Bucket & The Binges

Save $15 when you buy tickets in advance!

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Here’s a little preview of The Head Cat

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Start the New Year Off Viper Room Style

Think of the 12 days of Christmas, except it’s January, you have a break from work, and an urge to rock out. We’ve got you covered.  We don’t want to break your pockets, so enjoy 10 killer shows for only $10 a night.

Headliners include: Crash Kings, Living Things, The Ringers, The Happy Hollows, Dirty Penny, Black Robot (original members of Buckcherry), Lukas Rossi, The Flying Tourbillon Orchestra, Casxio, Lady Sinatra, The Vacation, The Tender Box, White Arrows, HOTSTREETS, The Soft Hands, Gangi, The Useless Keys, Perfect Machines, Darlings of the Day   + more TBA

We will be releasing a limited number of VIP tickets — $50 gets you in to all 10 shows.  Get your VIP tickets HERE!

Stay tuned every Monday as we announce more artists and details.

Tickets On Sale Now HERE

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