Brouwerij West presents Exene Cervenka & John Doe of the band “X”, Mike Watt & The Secondmen and FEELS November 4 in a benefit concert for Palos Verdes Art Center. Door opens 6pm.
“X emerged from the L.A. punk scene as the most critically lauded American band of the early ’80s. X helped to vindicate the West Coast scene, which had lagged behind New York and London’s early punk and new-wave movements. But while X’s music then was properly labeled as punk, the music and lyrics were more sophisticated than the hardcore sound that would later define the genre. And for all the speed and thrust of their playing, X claims roots in rockabilly and old-time country music, which echoes in the vocal harmonies of John Doe and Exene.” – Rolling Stone
Now in their 40th year, X has been called “L.A.’s least likely iconic band.” – L.A. Weekly. Exene and John Doe will present their music in an acoustic set.
The event features a set by each of the three bands, food trucks, and beer by Brouwerij West. VIP tickets grant access to VIP lounge with food by TGIS Catering, lounge bar, and access to VIP concert viewing platforms.
Proceeds from the concert will help enable Palos Verdes Art Center to expand art education programs for neighboring communities of the Port of Los Angeles.
