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Images: Big D and the Kids Table, Have Nots, Everyone Metldown, Tuesday After School October 9, 2011 at the Hard Rock Café on the Strip

It’s only been a few months since Boston's Big D and the Kids Table last played Vegas, but since their two shows this past June consisted of a spot on the Vans Warped Tour and a 21+ after show at the now defunct Divebar, their recent show at the Hard Rock Café was the first time many Vegas ska fans had seen them in quite a while. ...

Oct 18, 2011 Posted by Emily Matview In Images Tagged BIg D and the Kids Table, Everyone Metldown, Have Nots, Tuesday After School Comments 0

Video: 3d6 “Damage”

Local nerd punk band 3d6 have released a music video for their song “Damage.” ...

Oct 14, 2011 Posted by Emily Matview In Music Video Tagged 3d6 Comments 0

Stripped Down Session: The Mighty Fine “Flow”

Currently touring in support of their latest release In Revival, San Luis Obispo CA’s The Mighty Fine graced The Box Office with their presence last Friday night and we were lucky enough to wrangle them into sitting down for a Stripped Down Session. In case you missed the show, or saw the show and didn’t get enough, or just love things that are undoubtedly awesome, you should check out this video of them playing “Flow.” ...

Oct 13, 2011 Posted by Emily Matview In Stripped Down Session Tagged The Mighty Fine Comments 0

Stripped Down Session: Heart to Heart “Recollections”

If you were fortunate enough to find yourself at The Box Office on Friday night, you got to see a fist raising, screaming, sweaty shirt removing show by Pismo Beach, CA punkers Heart to Heart. The band is touring in support of their new (and very awesome) 7” Deathproof, which is out now on Anchor 84 Records. We met up with singer Nick Zoppo and guitarist John Hayes before their show to record a Stripped Down Session. The song is called “Recollections,” and you can watch it here. ...

Oct 12, 2011 Posted by Emily Matview In Stripped Down Session Tagged Heart to Heart Comments 0

Images: Blink-182, My Chemical Romance, Matt and Kim October 7, 2011 at the Red Rock Amphitheater

Blink-182 and My Chemical Romance are two of the most commercially successful bands to come from the punk scene, their success exposing countless young people to the world of punk rock. ...

Oct 11, 2011 Posted by Emily Matview In Images Tagged blink 182, matt and kim, my chemical romance Comments 3

Review: I am the Avalanche “Avalanche United” (2011)

I am the Avalanche has succeeded in creating that rare sequel that retains what worked with the original and improves on everything else, resulting in one of the most satisfying albums of the year. ...

Oct 10, 2011 Posted by Emily Matview In Reviews Tagged I am the Avalanche Comments 0

Music: I am the Avalanche “Holy Fuck”

I am the Avalanche, featuring ex-Movielife frontman Vinnie Caruana on vocals, is gearing up for their big tour with Bayside, Saves the Day and Transit, a tour that hits Vegas on October 28th at the House of Blues. ...

Oct 7, 2011 Posted by Emily Matview In Featured Music Tagged I am the Avalanche Comments 0

Images: Never Shout Never, A Rocket to the Moon, Fake Problems, Carter Hulsey October 2, 2011 at the House of Blues

I’ve been going to shows for over half my life now, and never was I more out of place than at Sunday’s Never Shout Never show at the House of Blues in Las Vegas. And that is absolutely not to be taken as an insult. I was quite impressed with the mostly teenage, mostly female crowd. ...

Oct 6, 2011 Posted by Emily Matview In Images Tagged A Rocket to the Moon, Carter Hulsey, Fake Problems, Never Shout Never Comments 0