Recently Oliver, our Resident Bargain Whorespondent, introduced me to someone saying, “This is Stuart, he cooks less than anyone I know”.  Which is probably true.  Just last night I convinced…ahem, attempted to convince my lady that I was a culinary genius because I made an aioli out of Sriracha, mayo

Holy shit!  Break out your cardigan and horn-rimmed glasses…oh wait, you’re probably already wearing them, you dirty hipster scum.  My dear friend Aaron just hipped me to the fact that there is a FREE Weezer show tomorrow (Wednesday) night at The Regency.  Apparently this is a Myspace Secret show, which

As you know, we here at BAS.com love the fuck out of El Rio.  Hell, our own Threadbare-Fact Finder, Stephen Torres, even works there.  He even wrote a whole piece detailing all of El Rio’s amazing deals, and there are MANY of them. Today this fantastic watering hole is celebrating

Alright, I know a lot of you folks are struggling musicians, so this is something that could potentially change your life.  California Lawyers for the Arts is holding their annual Music Business Seminar, and I’ve got a pair of tickets to give away. Basically the seminar is gonna be a

Grandma’s clientele mostly consists of old people, poolsharks and pukers.  Patches from police, firemen and paramedics line the wall behind the bar while an old mid 80’s video game keeps a silent vigil over a dismal scene.  I hope I’m not drinking in places like Grandma’s in 30 years.  It’s

This is pretty much how I imagine all of my readers to look like: 18th century degenerate winos.  Ah…a boy can dream can’t he? Spencer and Daniels Wine Outlet are doing their crazy wine madness event again on Thursday.  There’s gonna be art, music, raffles and of course lots of

I’m currently on a bus heading back to NY after a few nights in Boston.  Yes, I know, it’s crazy that buses now have Wi-fi but remember when Ashley wrote about it?  Anyways, I’ve been on the road now for like 10 days so I haven’t really had a chance

Yes indeed., it’s that time! What time? I’m glad you asked! It’s time for the New York City “Fuck the Recession Party” and this shit is gonna be off the proverbial hook! There’s gonna be live music, DJ’s, a bunch of fricking CIRCUS ACTS and FREE BEER! And the best