Legendary Sonic Youth frontman Thurston Moore will discuss his memoir followed by a screening of a documentary on the early 80s Los Angeles music scene on Tuesday, Dec 10, 7 p.m. at the Tara Theatre.
Moore’s memoir, “Sonic Life,” chronicles his teen years as a music obsessive in small-town Connecticut to the formation of his legendary rock group, to thirty years of creation, experimentation, and wonder.
A Cappella Books is hosting the book talk, which will be led by music journalist Chad Radford, followed by a book signing.
Following the conversation and book signing, The Tara will host a screening of director Stuart Swezey’s documentary, “Desolation Center,” featuring performances by Sonic Youth, Minutemen, Meat Puppets, Swans, Redd Kross, Einstürzende Neubauten, and more. Moore will introduce the film.
The film document a series of early 80s guerrilla music and art performance happenings in Southern California that are recognised to have inspired Burning Man, Lollapalooza and Coachella.
Book talk tickets are $20 and include a signed paperback edition of “Sonic Life.”
Book talk and movie ticket combo includes the signed paperback and the 8:30 screening of “Desolation Center.”
For those interested in just the documentary screening, those tickets are $16.
For tickets and more details, visit this link.