We’re fast approaching an era where nothing short of death will keep a band from reuniting (though maybe Tupac’s appearance at Coachella proves even that statement untrue). ...
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On the Road with Bobby Meader (part 1)
On the Road is a feature on Punks in Vegas where Vegas musicians give us an inside look into touring life. Today’s entry comes from Vegas folk musician Bobby Meader Music, who is currently in the midst of a fall tour. ...
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The Oral History of Love It Or Leave It (Vegas Archive)
Today we’re bringing you the complete discography of pop punk band Love It or Leave It, who were active in Vegas from 2006-2011, compiled as one release. For more information about the band and these songs, read the oral history as told by former from Love It or Leave It bassist Russell St. Clair. ...
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A Poser Went To A Punk Rock Show And Made Themselves Look Like A Fool, But What Happens Next Will Make You…
Youtube comments provide critical insight into the minds of concert-going keyboard warriors; “this crowd dead,” “dudee, their should’ve been way more people for them,” “they suck live.” ...
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The Oral History of Nothing With Numbers (Vegas Archive)
Today we're bringing you the complete oral history of Vegas band Nothing With Numbers as told by members Dave Bartlett [drums], Mike Law [guitar], Sean Maphis [vocals], Tyler Newton [bass] and Brett Wilson [guitar], as well as other musicians and friends who knew the band. ...
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The Fault in Our Scene: Brain Stew
Recently, I saw a Facebook friend post that they were disheartened by millennials’ lack of appreciation for or interest in looking back on bands that influenced what they love now – such as possessing an undying love for Fireworks and The Wonder Years while completely discounting classic hallmarks of the pop punk genre like Descendents and Buzzcocks. ...
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The Ten “Can’t Miss Bands” at the Warped Tour June 19, 2014 at the UNLV Intramural Fields
The Vans Warped Tour returns to Las Vegas tomorrow, June 19, at the UNLV Intramural FIelds. That’s right, exactly ten years after the Warped Tour was held at the Desert Breeze Park, the traveling music festival is finally taking place on grass again in our city (though I still long for a return to the air-conditioned Thomas and Mack). ...
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Images: Title Fight, Joyce Manor, Waxahatchee, Hop Along April 17, 2014 at the Ukrainian Cultural Center (Los Angeles)
Apr 24, 2014
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Tagged Hop Along, joyce manor, Title Fight, waxahatchee
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Going to a new venue is always exciting, but also a little nerve racking for me. Questions race through my mind like "Where should I stand to get the best shots?" and "since I don't see security I wonder how many insane stage dives/kicks to the back of the head I will receive by the end of the night.” But as I entered the Ukrainian Culture Center in Los Angeles all of my previous questions diminished by the scent of $4 chicken fingers, creating an even bigger question: "why the heck don't we have venues like this is Las Vegas?!?" ...
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