Lolipop Your Heart Out Festival Was Like Sex and Pizza
Ever have sex with someone and after about ten minutes in you realize both parties are only continuing the sexual activity purely based on the hope that the other person
Meeting Today: Protect The California Coast in Morro Bay!
The California Coastal Commission will hold a hearing on TODAY Wednesday, February 10th that will decide whether or not it will fire its current Executive Director Charles Lester. This matters
The First Friday of First Fridays 2016 at Natural History Museum
It’s baaaaack. First Friday’s at The Natural History Museum returned this week for it’s first installment of the season. I’ve been wanting to go the past few years but had
The New S. A.- The New Sound Alliance Voter Registration Org
Janky Smooth is proud to launch The New S.A.- The New Sound Alliance. We endorse no candidates. We are Americans. We support a more responsible version of capitalism. Our only mission
Opening Bands Shine as OFF! Plays Alex’s Bar 16 Year Anniversary
Alex’s Bar in Long Beach knows how to celebrate their milestones.. In their 16th year, Alex’s Bar has managed to survive the early years of the many obstacles put in
The Shrine: Mongrels of Rock Unleash “Rare Breed” on L.A.
There is something filthy growing and developing in the city of Los Angeles. Amongst all the PC, progressive, sensitive and compassionate artists and musicians, there is a misogynistic, self destructive,
Reel Big Fish and Suburban Legends: Ska Skank Redemption at The Observatory
The Observatory in Santa Ana had to have been built for local ska shows. The layout, the locals, everything about it fell perfectly into place for Reel Big Fish and
Ty Segall Redefines Himself Again With The Muggers at Teragram Ballroom
Ty “Baby Face” Segall & The Muggers Get Emotional at the Teragram Ballroom Before entering the Teragram Ballroom (“No Ins and Outs!”) I dragged my boots along 7th street past
Take This: OFF! at Alex’s Bar 16 Year Anniversary Ticket Giveaway
When I think about the state of punk rock, it’s strange to consider that Keith Morris is still the one leading punks to the promised land. Even at 60 years
Moon Block Uses Third Eye To Bring Rock and Roll Circus To Teragram
Saturday night rolled up and LA was popping with amazing shows all around town. I made my way down to one of my new favorite venues, The Teragram Ballroom. Our
Janky Smooth’s Top 20 Artists to Watch in 2016
In identifying Janky Smooth’s Artists to Watch in 2016, there were a number of factors to take into consideration. There are different levels and plateaus musicians can ascend to in
Mike Watt & Dirty Laundry TV: South Bay Slam Fest at Harvard and Stone
It has been quite some time since I have been to Harvard and Stone specifically for music. Don’t get me wrong, I am there at least once a week because