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DJ Daisy O'Dell Takes Lady Gaga Opening Slot

For those of you that got your Lady Gaga tickets for any of her SOLD OUT shows this upcoming week at Nokia Theater at L.A. Live are in for a treat. Scenestar favorite DJ Daisy O'Dell has taken over the opening slot for Lady Gaga's The Monster Ball tour!

Now that Kid Cudi has stepped down, DJ Daisy O'Dell has stepped up to spin the hits to warm up the crowd before fellow opener Semi Precious Weapons and Lady Gaga take the stage. For those of you that want a taste of what DJ Daisy O'Dell can do, you can click below to get a free download of her new "Disco Dancing Keeps Me Warm" mix.

BRMC Add Second EchoPlex Show

So you didn't get your tickets to see Black Rebel Motorcycle Club on Sunday, March 14th at EchoPlex before it sold out? Not to worry because Black Rebel Motorcycle Club have added a second EchoPlex date on Thursday, March 11th! Now you have another chance to see them play the new hits off Beat The Devil's Tattoo.

Tickets for the new Black Rebel Motorcycle Club show at EchoPlex will go on sale to the public on Saturday, December 19th at 10:00am via Ticketweb. For you Scenestar readers that just can't wait, there's a pre-sale currently going on for Black Rebel Motorcycle Fan Club on their MusicToday.com site for the new show. Click below and get your tickets now before they sell out again!

Black Rebel Motorcycle North American Tour Pre-Sale Link

March 11th: Black Rebel Motorcycle Club at EchoPlex

March 14th: Black Rebel Motorcycle Club at EchoPlex

Weezer Cancel Remaining Tour Dates

Bad news Weezer fans. Per Rivers Cuomo's doctor's orders, the band has been forced to cancel all their remaining tour dates including their show at UCI Bren Events Center Monday, January 11th. Refunds are available at point of purchase.

This is the aftermath following frontman Rivers Cuomo's bus accident that happened when Weezer was headed to Boston for their show Monday at Agganis Arena. As of now, Weezer's future tour dates are questionable till Rivers Cuomo recovers. We hope for a speedy recovery and we'll keep you posted Scenestar readers on any new Weezer tour dates.

January 11th: Weezer at UCI Bren Events Center (CANCELLED)

Trailer: The White Stripes "Under Great White Northern Lights"

The White Stripes are back! Not in the touring sense we would like but in the form of a new DVD, "Under Great White Northern Lights", now available as a limited edition boxed set. In the summer of 2007, The White Stripes embarked on a cross-country Canadian tour to accomplish their goal of performing in every province and territory across the expansive northern nation. This film documents The White Stripes' Canadian journey culminating with their 10th Anniversary show in Nova Scotia. You can buy the DVD now on www.WhiteStripes.com. No word on any White Stripes shows in the near future but this should hold you over till then Scenestar readers!

Presale: She & Him @ The El Rey Theatre

Scenestar favorite She & Him have the stage set at the El Rey Theatre on Thursday, March 25th to play you the hits from Volume 1 and Volume 2 as previously announced this week. Tickets will be available this week to the public this Saturday, December 19th at 10:00am via Ticketmaster. As mentioned before, we know you Scenestar readers want your tickets sooner than later and we have that info for you!

She & Him will be having their fan presale for the El Rey Theatre on Thursday, December 17th at 12:00pm NOON. Just click below on the presale link and enter Username: "she&him" Password: "tickets". If you miss out today, you can still get your tickets early in tomorrow's Goldenvoice presale on Friday, December 18th at 10:00am. Password: VOLUMETWO

She & Him Presale Link (Sold Out)

March 25th: She & Him at the El Rey Theater

Contest: Third Annual Christmas Sweater Festival @ El Rey Theatre

It looks like it's that time again to get into the holiday spirit and why not do it with a night of great music? This year, 3rd Annual Christmas Sweater Festival is in full effect with some great bands such as Castledoor, The Deadly Syndrome, Eskimohunter, The Pity Party, Signals & 400 Blows! The bands are playing this Saturday, December 19th at the El Rey Theater in the name of charity.

All proceeds from the concert will go to Teen Impact, a program at Children's Hospital Los Angeles for teens and young adults with, or recovering from, cancer. Sound like something that tugs at your heartstrings and musical palette too? Then we have the contest for you!

New Music Video - Chromeo "Night By Night"

Chromeo is back with a new music video for their single "Night By Night", the first new song out by the band since 2007. Chromeo will be in town with Scenestar favorite Peanut Butter Wolf on Thursday, December 31st for a New Year's Eve show at Club Nokia. Click below now to make your plans to kick off the next decade with Chromeo live at Club Nokia!

December 31st: Chromeo w/Peanut Butter Wolf at Club Nokia

Mika Miko Play Last Shows Ever @ The Smell

Mika Miko are finally hanging it up for good! After six years together, the band has decided to call it a day and move on. Some band members are going back to school while others are moving on to other projects. Mika Miko though has decided to end it all right were they started it all, Los Angeles. The band has booked three farewell shows at The Smell in downtown Los Angeles. They will be taking place on Wednesday, December 30th, Thursday, December 31st and finally Mika Miko's last show ever will take place on Friday, January 1st, 2010.

Tickets are now on sale for all three Mika Miko shows so don't wait because after the new year there won't be any more chances to catch the band live in its present lineup so take advantage of the chance to say farewell to Mika Miko live at The Smell!

December 30th: Mika Miko at the Smell

December 31st: Mika Miko at the Smell

January 1st: Mika Miko at the Smell

Contest: Aquabats @ Henry Fonda Music Box

One of our favorite bands out of Southern California's is back in town this week! The Aquabats are rocking into their 15th year together as a band this Friday, December 18th at the Henry Fonda Music Box!

If you haven't been able to catch the Aquabats live the past 15 years, we at The Scenestar is giving you the chance to correct that mistake by offering you a chance to win a pair of tickets to see the Aquabats to start off your weekend!

Morrissey Issues Statement On 2009 Tour

Photo by Chris Molina at the Gibson Amphitheatre

Morrissey has issued a statement today via Morrissey webzine True To You regarding his feeling on the recently release B-sides from 2004 to 2009 Swords and his most recent tour that ended the year. Morrissey his feelings on the Swords release in November which were mostly filled with sorrow regarding pricing and goes into his favorite shows at the end of the year including some of the incidents that happened throughout the tour. See Morrissey's statement after the jump and we wish you a healthy 2010 Moz!