In Heaven There Is No Beer

A scrappy, affectionate chronicle of a DIY music community that feels like hanging out with passionate friends, tinged with the sadness of watching something pure curdle.

Directed by

David Palamaro

Genres

Documentary, Music

Starring

Carla Betz, Chris Black, Cooper Gillespie

Tagline

The Kiss or Kill music scene: Saving Los Angeles from itself one Tuesday at a time

Overview

The story of the Los Angeles 'Kiss or Kill' music scene (2002-2007). Fed up with the wretched Sunset Strip pay-for-play policies, 'too cool for school' trendiness of the Silverlake scene and apathetic crowds, the bands that made up Kiss or Kill forged their own scene based on great music, cheap booze, low cover, and a mid-western sense of community and friendship. At it's peak, Kiss or Kill had more than 60 bands in its roster and over 1,000 local L.A. fans. But as Kiss or Kill grew and became more popular, it fell victim to the same 'venue-isms' of other L.A. clubs and eventually became the very thing it was fighting against.

How it feels

Earnest, cynical, warm and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Music, friendship, rebellion, ambition

Content

Strong language. Mild sexual content. No violence or gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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