Synchronicity Space

Synch space is dead. The art was horrible, music was cool but the bands always started really late and by the time anyone went on the place was empty.

Sync Space is a relatively new location in the not-​so-​posh, but totally budding area of Melrose. This new performance space and art gallery sprouted up a little over a year ago and has had some pretty great shows featuring some of the city’s best up and coming talent. The space which is small and intimate and is run by a couple nice folks, puts focus on supporting the arts and the community and is very generous with making sure that touring bands and local artists get compensated for playing. While the have a small P. A sound system, they are not yet fully equipped for acts that are too big or too loud.
I saw a friend’s band play there a few months ago and the PA was peaking and sounded a little muddy. Everyone else that night sounded swell though so it really just depends on who is mixing sound. All shows are about $ 5, but since they do not want to deter folks from coming, it is usually just a suggested donation. No one gets turned away! Sync Space has a ton of potential, as does the rest of that neighborhood and I am looking forward to seeing what becomes of the rest of that area in the next couple of years.

This gallery is one of the best in LA. Their shows are unique, subversive, and always worth a look. I’ve been there for over 50% of the shows and it’s always packed with interesting people to talk to. The owners Chris and Katie are very friendly and knowledgeable about the shows they put up. Also, they have bands that will play shows occasionally (ex: Vibes, Lucky Dragons). Some of the artists include Mark Mothersbaugh, Daniel Johnston, Basil Wolverton, Zachary Rossman, and Souther Salazar. If you’re into art and music in Los Angeles, you have to give this place a try.

According to the LA Times, I showed up a week before the opening of «Within Heaven’s Earshot» but I had seen a flyer for Fuzz Fest. They were still installing 200 record albums on the walls, which I thought was unprofessional. When I arrived about 15 minutes after it was supposed to start, none of the three advertised bands were on stage. I did like the simple illustrations of anthropomorphized food (cake with a face and drumstick with a beak). There were also figure paintings on paper made with photo transfer.