Last week we had a little showcase here at Dangerbird HQ featuring our latest band from Manchester, UK, Delphic, along with a solo set from Jon Fratelli, another great friend from overseas.

Who knew our little party would wind up being the same night as Game 7 of the Lakers/Celtics series, which everyone in America (especially in Los Angeles and Boston) seemed to care about.

But it all worked out.

We had food, booze, ice cream, and we even rented a few TVs so people could watch the game between listening to music.

Delphic played an amazing set of songs from their debut album Acolyte which comes out Tuesday, June 29th on Dangerbird Records, and has already been out in the UK since January.

Jon Fratelli launched a quick set with “Little Sister” a song from the self-titled Codeine Velvet Club album he released through Dangerbird earlier this year. Jon also previewed some new material from his yet-to-be-recorded solo album.

Overall everyone had a lot of fun. We heard some great tunes, and the Lakers won. Life is good.

See below for photos taken by our awesome photographer, Jasmine Safaeian.

Our good friend (and Eagles of Death Metal bassist) Brian O’Conner has been diagnosed with cancer, and is undergoing treatment in Los Angeles. He will undergo surgery today and will begin chemotherapy in three weeks.

To help raise money and awareness for Brian’s condition, the incredible Them Crooked Vultures (aka Dave Grohl, John Paul Jones, Josh Homme) have announced a benefit show in London at Brixton Academy on July 5th. Tickets go on sale this Friday.