Las Vegas was host to a slew of big-draw concerts on April 19, including The Postal Service at the Cosmopolitan, Caravels’ hometown release show for their Lacuna LP and Dropkick Murphys at the House of Blues. It’s a welcome burden; fans are forced to choose what ticket to pay for and you hope that small, intimate shows don't lose kids to bigger name tours and venues. ...

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If you’ve ever seen Pismo Beach, CA pop punk band Heart to Heart on one of the many times they’ve played Vegas, you’ve probably heard frontman Nick Zoppo talk about what a fan he is of local hip hop artist Ekoh. So we weren’t surprised at all to hear Zoppo on guest vocals for Ekoh’s anti-bullying song “Falling Together,” from his new record Zzyzx Road. ...

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On the outskirts of Vegas, where virtually every all-ages venue has been shut down, a gem of a lineup found its way onto a floor in a tiny hall planted between a mountain and a Girl Scout cabin. As odd as the settings were, kids showed up hours early and in droves to see wunderkinds The Story So Far and their supporting bands The American Scene, Heart to Heart, Guts and The Letter You. ...

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January 5th marked the release show for Last Call’s debut full-length Dog Years, and it was definitely one to remember. The Knight Hall’s DIY atmosphere really leant itself to an intimate, shadowy, enthralling night of punk rock. Not only did the show have a solid lineup with some bands from California visiting, but the Christmas lights lining the amps and drum kit, and the closeness of the crowd made for a hell of a show. ...

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On January 14th, I celebrated my birthday at The Aruba Hotel for the Vegas stop of The DisasTOUR, featuring touring bands The Sheds, Heart to Heart, Currents and spoken word artist Trey the Ruler. Supported by young local bands Tuesday After School, Wear Your Heart, Air Drifter and Identity of the Unknown, there was a great turnout. ...

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