how do you afford your rock n' roll lifestyle?

i supplemented my acl experience for a local music festival called 'cultures collide' hosted by filter magazine. it was free and they had a decent line up, so it made sense to check it out. tokyo police club was awesome. definitely the highlight of the day. it was held right off sunset in a parking lot and side street in silver lake. i finally made it over to the hipster hideout! it was actually so perfect for that weekend. i felt like i was back in austin at acl. tons of golfer hats, tights, flannel, cut offs, mustaches, etc. just like home :)

i'm actually really jazzed about all the great music that's coming to LA over the next few months. it's pretty difficult to pick and choose. i would attempt to go to about half the shows, but i need to watch the funds. i'm actually on the fence about checking out INCUBUS this weekend. *gasp* i never thought i'd say that. they're playing in san bernadino, about 2 hours away. no big deal, as i do love a drive, but i'm not sure if i'll have a buddy. kind of makes for a long day. i must tell you that the name of the show is called 'smokeout festival' and while i don't really mind the cali-legal drug, i don't know if i want to hang around it all day. meh. on the fence. i really want to check out the local venues in the area, so i'll probably catch a show this week or next week. that's a promise!