Even though he likes to pick and chose his projects carefully, Jason Falkner has had an amazing run of recording dates—both on solo albums and as a sideman with the likes of Beck, Air and Paul McCartney—that would turn most musicians pea green. And Falkner has also been a crucial part of critically lauded releases by ’90s indie-rock heroes Eric Matthews, the Grays and Jellyfish, as well as getting his feet wet with original Paisley Underground cult combo the Three O’Clock. Falkner has a stellar solo set due out this summer called All Quiet On The Noise Floor that threatens to pass his previous solo release, I’m OK, You’re OK (from February), like a slow runner being lapped on the bases by a real speedburner. Falkner is guest editing magnetmagazine.com all week. Read our Q&A with him and our 2008 Jellyfish feature.
Falkner: Every imaginable type of food can be found at Farmers Market on Fairfax and Third. I’ve been coming here for two decades, and with the exception of the extended Grove section (more shops/restaurants and a cinema), the market has remained relatively unchanged for a really long time. A rare feat for L.A. to be sure! Seriously good Cajun food is found at The Gumbo Pot, and leftover hopefuls from The Price Is Right can be spotted wandering around with their name tags still stuck to their shirts. (The show is filmed at a studio next door.) Very unique candy makers, hot-sauce peddlers and delicious produce fill out this spot. Also, one of the best non-New Orleans Mardi Gras celebrations is held here every February. Amazing people watching.
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