If there were a Sons of Anarchist Cookbook, we'd all be eating glass and banana peels. Come eat none of that shit at Hunnypot Live. Doors and Live Stream at 7pm (PST).
Born to famed record producer and executive Bob Thiele (the man behind “What A Wonderful World”) and jazz singer Jane Harvey, who sang with Duke Ellington and Benny Goodman, the younger Bob grew up surrounded by music. He fondly recalls seeing acts like Janis Joplin & Big Brother and the Holding Company at The Fillmore East, hanging out in the studio at 12 watching B.B. King record the album Lucille, and going to San Francisco in 1967 to explore the Haight-Ashbury scene while his dad was trying to sign the Steve Miller Band.
Bob started out writing music for the likes of Ray Charles, Bonnie Raitt, and Aaron Neville. In 1995, he took a gig in A&R at EMI Records, which he describes as, “Anything but what I was hoping it would be!” As the musical landscape shifted with the turn-of-the-century boy band explosion, songwriting didn’t hold the same weight for him either.
After composing a jazz score for the HBO film Bernard & Doris, he contributed to shows as diverse as The Office, The O.C., and Boston Public.
In 2008, Kurt Sutter reached out and offered Bob the position of Music Director on his new show Sons of Anarchy. For seven historic seasons, Bob oversaw the show’s music and led and founded its “house band” The Forest Rangers. Along the way, he received a 2009 Emmy nomination in the category of “Outstanding Main Title Theme Music” for the Sons of Anarchy theme “This Life.” In 2014, he received another nomination for “Outstanding Original Music & Lyrics” for “Day Is Gone,” which he co-authored with Noah Gundersen and Kurt Sutter. 2015 saw him receive his third nomination in the category of “Outstanding Original Music & Lyrics” for “Come Join the Murder” from the series’ final season.
In 2015, Bob released The Forest Rangers’ critically acclaimed debut album, LAND HO!, collaborating with songwriters Dillon O’Brian and Tonio K and producer Dave Way. For the record, he enlisted friends such as Alison Mosshart of The Kills & The Dead Weather, Amos Lee, Audra Mae, Battleme, Billy Valentine, and Katey Sagal for vocal cameos and additional co-writing duties.
Following the success of Sons of Anarchy, Bob worked as music supervisor and composer on the series Manhattan (WGN), Sin City Saints (YAHOO!), The Bastard Executioner (FX), Chance (HULU) and Superior Donuts (CBS).
Bob Thiele Jr. has started an exciting new chapter as he rejoins Kurt Sutter, embarking of the much anticipated Sons Of Anarchy spin-off series for FX Networks, THE MAYANS M.C.
Montreal's Matthew Chaim is captivating audiences with his genre-bending songwriting style and unique vocal tone. Matthew fell in love with the drums as a teenager. But it wasn’t until his early 20’s having graduated university and working a 9-to-5 job in finance that Matthew began writing songs.
Matthew’s first EP, “Homemade”, was written and produced in Montreal with his close friends Noah Barer and Austin Tecks. With ‘Homemade’, Matthew started carving out his emotional and soulful sound, while pulling from his influences at the time, including Drake, Frank Ocean, and Kid Cudi.
Matthew’s sound is now evolving into completely new territories, with his musical influences moving towards the likes of Bon Iver, Coldplay, and Tame Impala. Working closely with LA-based producer Rabitt, Matthew Chaim has begun releasing singles off his upcoming record set to drop Fall 2019.
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Even the staunchest R&B purists will be blown away by Xharlie's impeccable vocals and soul-soothing lyrical style while his boom-bap production will have the hip-hop heads moving to the beat.
Fellas, if you've been wondering which show to take your lady to, THIS is the one!"
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LA’s newest psych-pop group Communicant bridges the gap between 60’s psychedelia and R&B-tinged indie pop with their debut self-titled LP (due late 2019). Communicant is dynamic - ranging from sunny and colorful songs for leaning your hand out of your car window, to introspective compositions best befitting sitting on your bedroom floor in the dark with headphones on.
The group could easily be the lovechild of Frank Ocean and Tame Impala; lead singer Dylan Gardner’s vocals are silky smooth; a perfect accompaniment to swells of dreamy guitar and shiny glistening synths. Self-produced by Gardner, cocooned in his home studio in Pasadena, his production is utterly fresh; Communicant ’s tunes are filled to the brim with headphone candy and cleverly layered vocals.
The album features contributions from collaborators including Ben Goldwasser of MGMT (“Temporary”), newcomer singer-songwriter Syndie Jo (“New York Times”) and sound designer Mark Gardner. Much of their sound is an undeniable nod to the record collection of a vintage anglophile with a modern reworking. Their vibe grows increasingly more modern on more R&B-leaning tracks like “Better Than Me” and “Exclusivity”.
The lyrics take on themes of impulsiveness, angst, and change through the lens of being the radioactive age of 22. These lyrics against the instrumentals make Communicant ’s music fresh in their world of summer-y anthems, as well establishing that this isn’t your everyday, carefree indie pop group. With the group’s thoughtful melodies, substantial hooks and dreampop elements, they’re the next band in between your headphones.
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Everwide is the debut release by Suniel Fox. It is inspired by the idea that anyone can reimagine and recreate themselves. Tragedy struck Suniel in 2009 after an armed gunmen came into Suniel's home in a home invasion robbery. Suniel saved his family, but not before being shot in the neck. The bullet was just millimeters away from striking a vocal cord. After that fateful day, his life and his band - The Surrender, fell apart. Everwide is the first solo music he has released since 2009, and it marks a beginning and a return of his passion and love for music and emotional expression
Although live music is what we are known for, many people come to the Mint to simply socialize and enjoy our tapas style cuisine and drinks. We offer a full bar, including beer on tap and a great wine list to suit any palate and budget. Our kitchen is usually open until midnight.
The Mint has a convenient Los Angeles location just 5 minutes south of Hollywood and 10-15 minutes from the Westside. You’ll also be delighted to find a lack of traffic and free street parking. Valet parking is also available.