Bedtime For Toys @ the Standard 9/22/07 (preview)

As published in L.A. Record:

Little Radio's "Skinny Dip" party is bound to live up to its name. With this weekend marking the start of Autumn, Little Radio will be marking the occasion in true L.A. fashion: with an all-day rooftop pool party featuring an array of DJs and live bands. First on the bill is Bedtime For Toys, and if you haven't seen them before, be forewarned that they don't play mere shows. With their unique brand of funky neo-new wave hip-hop rawkage, every time this K-Town crew hits the stage it's a straight up parrrr-tay. The band skillfully blends synth funk, '80s, hip-hop and rock topped with Marchelle Bradanini's sultry vocals, Sam Chatez's blazing guitar riffs and Toussaint Christophe on keys and throwing down beats. With their most recent additions of Kenan "Ke Moe" Moore on the skins and Eskimohunter's Jenni Tarma on bass, the Toys never fail to tear down the hizzy. As if this weren’t enough to guarantee some bootie shakin', HP's 8-Bit will be throwing it down with their naughty electro-rap. And just to ensure complete and utter debauchery, free Jell-O shots and $5 Coronas will be served up all day long. (LL)

Bedtime For Toys @ The Scene 5/19/07

When you go to a Bedtime For Toys show, you best bring your dancin' shoes. I missed the first two shows of their residency at The Scene but am sooo very glad I made it to this one. These Toys throw down a serious party. Skillfully blending synth funk, '80s, hip hop and rock topped with Marchelle's sultry vocals and Sam's blazing guitar riffs with Toussaint on keys and throwing down beats, Kenan soulfully pounding the skins and Jenni rockin the bass, BFT knows how to paaaaartay! Wounded Cougar (aka Beck's backing band) closed out the night, but BFT definitely stole the show.

I was hoping Sam would rock those leather pants to work today, but no dice...