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| Fiction Plane lands at Club NME LA Fiction Plane performed a rousing set at Club NME Los Angeles with Fred Perry Subculture last night (May 23). The London trio, fronted by Sting's son Joe Sumner, showcased several tracks from their new album, 'Left Side Of The Brain', which came out Stateside earlier in the week. Throughout their hour-long set, Sumner played bass and sang lead vocals on the straight-forward rock tracks, which occasionally got quite political. The band ended their final song with an extended jam. It was the first night of the Fiction Plane's world tour, which takes them throughout North America, the UK and Europe opening for The Police until the fall. "We just came in from London so we were a bit wrecked but it felt good to clear out the cobwebs," Sumner told NME.COM after the show. "This is the first show of the big tour so we're really excited." Also playing last night were Los Angeles indie rockers Castaneda, and The Dead Trees who opened for The Strokes man Albert Hammond, Jr. on his recent tour. Fiction Plane played: 'Anyone' 'Death Machine' 'Two Sisters' 'It's A Lie' 'Left Side Of The Brain' 'Cold Water Symmetry' 'Running The Country' 'Drink' 'Presuppose' 'Fake Light From The Sun' 'Cross The Line' Club NME with Fred Perry Subculture takes place at Spaceland in the Silver Lake neighbourhood of Los Angeles every Wednesday night. Next Wednesday (May 30), Bristol's BrakesBrakesBrakes and Electric Soft Parade are set to headline Club NME LA with Fred Perry Subculture. |
Phil Spector trial: Day 23 The judge in the Phil Spector murder trial ruled today (June 14) that Sara Caplan, the producer's former lawyer, could be held in contempt of court if she refuses to testify about whether she saw a defence expert mishandle potential evidence. Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Larry Paul Fidler apparently felt remorse about his decision, but said he had no choice but to rule the way he did. "I see no reason why Miss Caplan should not testify. There is no other person who can testify to what she saw," he said. Fidler said it was the first time in his 25 years on the bench that he had to threaten an attorney with contempt. "I admire her for taking the stance she is taking; I don't agree with it," he said, adding "nobody has any personal animus against Miss Caplan." Caplan was on the defence team that searched Spector's Los Angeles mansion the day after actress Lana Clarkson was found shot in the mouth on February 3, 2003. In an evidentiary hearing, Caplan testified that she saw forensic scientist, Henry Lee, pick up small white object that may have been one of Clarkson's acrylic fingernails. The prosecution maintains that this information could support their case. However, Caplan has refused to take the stand in open court because it may violate attorney-client privilege. Caplan could face criminal penalties as a result of the ruling, but she has until June 22 to appeal the decision to a higher court, reports the Los Angeles Times. Spector is accused of murdering Clarkson, but the defence contends she shot herself. |
Faithless to play two London shows UK dance titans Faithless have announced details of two new London shows. The group will play two different venues over two nights in September. The shows are at: London Shepherds Bush Empire (September 10) London Brixton Academy (11) |
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