The Official Guide To VH1 Rock Honors Weekend

Rock lives here.

LA is ready to party hard this weekend in celebration of VH1's third annual Rock Honors. This year, VH1 pays homage to the one - the only - The Who.

As pioneers of guitar trashing and drum-set detonating, The Who is quite literally the most explosive band in rock. Self-proclaimed Who-ligans Pearl Jam, Foo Fighters, The Flaming Lips and Incubus will perform with the band LIVE onstage at LA's Pauley Pavilion UCLA on July 12th.

Leading up to the concert, VH1 and LA Weekly are keeping the city in nonstop party mode with VH1 Rock Honors Weekend, sponsored by Sprint. From July 10-14 local businesses will host live shows, exclusive promotions, must-have giveaways and more (see event listings below).

Don't forget to watch the show on VH1 Thursday, July 17 at 9pm.

CALENDAR:
THURSDAY, JULY 10
Music - Guitar Center Presents Sessions with Dave Mustaine, an evening of dialog and insight. Since forming Megadeth in 1983 Dave Mustaine has sold over 20 million albums, been nominated for 7 Grammys, and influenced and inspired a generation. Guitar Center invites you to hear one of metal's most legendary icons share his experiences and insights from his celebrated and distinguished career.
Guitar Center Hollywood
7425 Sunset Blvd.,
323-874-1060
6 pm
Open to the public. Limited seating capacity.

Music- The Who Karaoke Night. This special themed night will feature all things The Who. Come on by and sing along to The Who classics and enjoy a few drinks while you're at it!
Blue Goose Lounge
5201 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90027
323-667-1400
www.myspace.com/bluegooselounge

Music- Quadrophenia Night hosted by LA Weekly in honor of Rock Honors with Rock Honors giveaways. The DJ will be spinning British Rock and Northern Soul.
Seven Grand
515 W 7th St
2nd Fl
Los Angeles, CA 90014
213-614-0737
www.sevengrand.la

Music- Head down to The Roxy and party hard as LiveNation presents The Gutter Twins and Ed Harcourt. Also, ON THE ROX Dayle Gloria presents Hollywood Music Mayhem Festival Launch Party with Maleva and the Changing.
The Roxy
9009 West Sunset Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
310-278-9457
www.theroxyonsunset.com

Music- Only at the world famous Malibu Inn is 40 oz. To Freedom brought back. Sit back or stand up while listening to a tribute to the one and only Sublime.
Malibu Inn
22969 Pacific Coast Hwy
Malibu, CA 90265
310-456-6060
www.malibu-inn.com
Doors open 8pm
$10

Music- Live performance by Supreme Being of Leisure. Will also be serving the "Who Am I" mojito.
Viper Room
8852 Sunset Blvd
West Hollywood, CA
310-356-1881
www.viperroom.com
$10

FRIDAY, JULY 11
Intermix- Shop like a rock star all day at Intermix on Robertson Boulevard in celebration of VH1 Rock Honors. Shoppers will have the opportunity to purchase the latest rock 'n' roll fashions and buy a limited-edition VH1 Rock Honors Torn shirt, designed by Scarlett Johansson, sold exclusively by Intermix. 20% of proceeds will be donated to VH1 Save The Music. VIP shopping and cocktail party from 7pm-9pm (invitation only).
Intermix
110 Robertson Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90048
310-860-0014
www.intermixonline.com
10am-6pm

Happy Hour - Start the weekend right with The Who Are You Happy Hour. Specialty drinks inspired by The Who and name tags for all guests to wear their favorite song by The Who on their sleeve.
Pink Taco
10250 Santa Monica Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90067
424-354-3412
www.pinktaco.com
Happy Hour 3pm-7pm

Rock Exhibit - Special exhibit of original paintings by Grace Slick of Jefferson Airplane/Starship. Grace Slick will be making a personal appearance at the event. Paintings of Pete Townshend and a new painting that celebrates the 40th anniversary of Woodstock will be included. This piece has many of the key performers who performed at the festival, including The Who. Exhibit will also feature work related to The Who by a variety of artists, including Ronnie Wood and Hulton Getty.
Gallery 319
319 Wilshire Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-899-1499
www.gallery-319.com
7pm-9pm

Music-Trans Am Fridays @ Beauty Bar - DJ Apollo Starr and Beauty Bar Present Trans Am Fridays, playing the best in big hair and rock and roll!
Beauty Bar
1638 N Cahuenga Blvd
Hollywood, CA 90028
323-464-7676
www.beautybar.com
9pm-2am

Music- Party the night away during Greg Laswell's CD release show. If that isn't enough, stay through the night and listen to performances by White Buffalo, Cary Brothers, and more!
Hotel Café
1623 1/2 N. Cahuenga Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90028
location@hotelcafe.com
www.hotelcafe.com
7pm-1am

Music- Come to the world famous Malibu Inn for a tribute to Journey. Sit back and relax or stand up and sing while listening to some of their greatest hits.
Malibu Inn
22969 Pacific Coast Hwy
Malibu, CA 90265
www.malibu-inn.com
310-456-6060
Doors open 8pm
$10

Music- The World Famous Derby brings world class musicians to the stage in beautiful Los Feliz. With two rooms of entertainment to choose from and gourmet food available, The Derby is a great place to spend a night.
The Derby
4500 Los Feliz Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90027
323-663-8979
www.clubderby.com
8pm - 2am

Music- Emergenza Festival @ Key Club- This is Europe's and North America's biggest music contest. Bands of all musical styles proceed through various elimination rounds, having the opportunity to play in major international venues. The festival is designed for unsigned bands who have not yet found a promotional channel and who are trying to gain notoriety and experience on the national and European music scene. Whatever your musical style is, chances are Emergenza will have it!
Key Club
9039 Sunset Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90069
310-274-5800
www.keyclub.com
Doors open 7pm
$20

Music- Head down to The Roxy and party hard as LiveNation presents Kode9.
The Roxy
9009 West Sunset Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
310-278-9457
www.theroxyonsunset.com

Music- Enjoy your Friday night at LA's premiere weekly Britpop/Indie Dance Club, featuring live acts and Underground DJs Supercrass, SoftTouch, Marc, Bip Jeffington, The Strawberry Girl and Chris B. Spinning the best in Britpop, Indie, 60's Soul, Electro, Madchest, Twee, Punk, Post & More.
Underground @ The Echo
1822 Sunset Blvd
213-413-8200
www.clubunderground.net
9pm-2am/Free before 10:30pm
$5 if 21+, $7 if 18-20

Music- NYC's KHZ "West Coast CD Release" with a special appearance from Dave Navarro. Will also be serving the "Who Am I" mojito.
Viper Room
8852 Sunset Blvd
West Hollywood, CA
310-356-1881
www.viperroom.com
$10

Drinks- Head to LA's best pub. Ye Coach and Horses will feature special 60's brit pop music videos as well as screenings of The Who movies while patrons sit back and enjoy their favorite pint!
Ye Coach and Horses
7617 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90046
323-876-6900
www.myspace.com/yecoachandhorses