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Take This: Win Two Tickets to Young Guv at Zebulon
Janky Smooth Central Command
February 24, 2020
84 Booking is bringing together a few of Janky Smooth’s favorite artists to perform for one night at Zebulon. Flower Punx Young Guv, dub punk heroes Spiritual Cramp, and evening Ross Farrar’s new project, Spice, will all be in attendance. It’s going to be what Janky dreams are made of. YOU CAN BUY TICKETS HERE OR: ENTER TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO YOUNG GUV MARCH 8TH AT ZEBULON Step 1- Join Our Newsletter (look for pop up every time you arrive at jankysmooth.com) Step 2 – Tag a Friend in the comment section of our INSTAGRAM, TWITTER, or FACEBOOK Young Guv Ticket Giveaway Post WINNER WILL BE SELECTED ON MARCH 6TH AT 11AM PST VIA EMAIL CONFIRMATION
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Keys to the Soul: Joep Beving at the Lodge Room Highland Park
Rob Shepyer
February 21, 2020
Here’s a bit of advice, whenever the Lodge Room puts on an intimate show with seating instead of standing room, buy a ticket no matter who’s playing is because satisfaction is guaranteed. I could tell Joep Beving would put on a transformative show just by seeing his face on a Lodge Room poster. It’s rare I get to see compositions for the piano live, let alone get to review the shows and in this case, from start to finish, the music was beautiful, mournful, even celestial. A good compliment to the sacred feeling of the room. There was something blissful about every note and hallowed about every pause. After a solo performance, Joep brought on Acme Music, a group of four musicians one strings and brass to play with him and together they manifested some of the most powerful and emotional music I’ve ever heard, with swelling peaks and painful lows that brought tears to many eyes in the Lodge Room. Once Acme music was finished, Joep played two more songs for us, one of which was dedicated to his friend Stephen, who died in a freak accident at SXSW a few years ago and the evening’s closing number which
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Self Improvement Shoegaze: Chastity Belt at the Constellation Room
Jonathan Reyes
February 20, 2020
If you start feeling like you’re vibrating a little higher or showing yourself a little more compassion after listening to Chastity Belt, the spell worked and you’re going to be fine. There’s a weight to the words that come from Julia Shapiro’s mouth. That’s not to put the weight of my mental health on lyrics in a song but you listen to Different Now there’s a call for self-care and patience with the problems of your life. There are these subtle complexities weaved into the fabric of The Process to pair lyrics about lying to your therapist and heavy riffs. It’s like if Fleetwood could have listened then maybe things would be been a lot easier on the tour bus. related content: Silver Lake Perris: Desert Daze 2019 Did I mention the finger-tapping solo’s? Call Yngwie Malmsteen and let him know there’s a new sheriff in town. I always liked a finger tap, it’s one of those ones where if you screw up once your band probably doesn’t want you trying again embarrassing them like I thought you said you could shred? related content: Who Is Orville Peck? Pink Sunsets Over The OC Observatory Total Heat, freak jazz beats. If
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Take This: Win Two Tickets to Vader at 1720
Janky Smooth Central Command
February 19, 2020
There’s something special about extreme metal shows at 1720. The lighting inside, the stage, and the way a bunch of leather and battle jackets look emerging from the shadows and the pit, make metal shows there feel more underground than anywhere else. That’s why we’re so stoked to be giving away two tickets to one of extreme metal’s most brutal bands, Vader. YOU CAN BUY TICKETS HERE OR: ENTER TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO VADER FEBRUARY 28TH AT 1720 Step 1- Join Our Newsletter (look for pop up every time you arrive at jankysmooth.com) Step 2 – Tag a Friend in the comment section of our INSTAGRAM, TWITTER, or FACEBOOK Vader Ticket Giveaway Post WINNER WILL BE SELECTED ON FEBRUARY 24TH AT 11AM PST VIA EMAIL CONFIRMATION
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Take This: Win Two Tickets to Madball at 1720
Janky Smooth Central Command
February 18, 2020
Legendary NYHC kings of slam, Madball are coming to LA to tear that shit up and play some of the most bounce-heavy hardcore ever created. Any hardcore kid should experience this band at least once because without Madball, hardcore would be much less angry. YOU CAN BUY TICKETS HERE OR: ENTER TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO MADBALL FEBRUARY 28TH AT 1720 Step 1- Join Our Newsletter (look for pop up every time you arrive at jankysmooth.com) Step 2 – Tag a Friend in the comment section of our INSTAGRAM, TWITTER, or FACEBOOK Madball Ticket Giveaway Post WINNER WILL BE SELECTED ON FEBRUARY 24TH AT 11AM PST VIA EMAIL CONFIRMATION
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Take This: Win Two Tickets to Overkill at the House of Blues Anaheim
Janky Smooth Central Command
February 17, 2020
Bobby Blitz and the boys in Overkill are back, bringing New Jersey thrash to the House of Blues Anaheim for a night every Metalhead ought to attend for the sake of their concert pedigrees. Overkill is one of the most underrated and important bands in thrash metal’s history. They’ll be sharing the stage with Exhorder on this night of brutality. YOU CAN BUY TICKETS HERE OR: ENTER TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO OVERKILL FEBRUARY 26TH AT THE HOUSE OF BLUES ANAHEIM Step 1- Join Our Newsletter (look for pop up every time you arrive at jankysmooth.com) Step 2 – Tag a Friend in the comment section of our INSTAGRAM, TWITTER, or FACEBOOK Overkill Ticket Giveaway Post WINNER WILL BE SELECTED ON FEBRUARY 26TH AT 11AM PST VIA EMAIL CONFIRMATION
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Free Your Mind And Your Ass Will Follow: Funk the Influence at the Lodge Room Highland Park
Janky Smooth Central Command
February 13, 2020
Words by: William McBee Photos by: Jessica Moncrief Last Saturday began like most weekends do, sleeping in, laying awake, starting the day off slow. I was thinking of how to organize my day and did some mindless scrolling on social media when I came across the flyer for “Funk The Influence” with guest speakers George Clinton and Flea. I asked myself “How could I not go to a symposium featuring the Godfather of Funk and one the greatest bass players of all time?” I pulled the trigger and rushed down to Highland Park to see what all the hype was about. related content: Long Live The Funk: George Clinton And Parliament Funkadelic At The Observatory When I arrived at The Lodge Room, Gorangatang was performing. The duo consisted of a rapper and a didgeridoo player. I enjoyed every second of their deep grooving funky jam. It was my first experience witnessing a didgeridoo and I instantly loved it. The set was followed by a branding panel that included Hairstylist Maisha Oliver, Designer Melody Ehsani and DJ/producer Clinton Sparks. While I was hoping for more music, the conversation between the panelists kept me engaged and intrigued. Clinton Sparks spoke to the audience
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Take This: Win Two Tickets to NASCAR ALOE at the Lodge Room
Janky Smooth Central Command
February 13, 2020
NASCAR Aloe is one of the most punk rock and hardcore young artists to arise out of the SoundCloud scene. He’s got more energy and intensity than most of these kids, so this show at Lodge Room will be sure to get everybody bouncing. YOU CAN BUY TICKETS HERE OR: ENTER TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO NASCAR ALOE FEBRUARY 21ST AT THE LODGE ROOM Step 1- Join Our Newsletter (look for pop up every time you arrive at jankysmooth.com) Step 2 – Tag a Friend in the comment section of our INSTAGRAM, TWITTER, or FACEBOOK NASCAR Aloe Ticket Giveaway Post WINNER WILL BE SELECTED ON FEBRUARY 16TH AT 11AM PST VIA EMAIL CONFIRMATION
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Take This: Win Two Tickets to Curl Up And Die at 1720
Janky Smooth Central Command
February 12, 2020
Revelations Records’ metalcore heroes Curl Up And Die are back with a string of special shows, stopping off at Los Angles at 1720. We’re giving away two tickets to the mayhem and you don’t want to miss this. YOU CAN BUY TICKETS HERE OR: ENTER TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO CURL UP AND DIE FEBRUARY 20TH AT 1720 Step 1- Join Our Newsletter (look for pop up every time you arrive at jankysmooth.com) Step 2 – Tag a Friend in the comment section of our INSTAGRAM, TWITTER, or FACEBOOK Curl Up And Die Ticket Giveaway Post WINNER WILL BE SELECTED ON FEBRUARY 16TH AT 11AM PST VIA EMAIL CONFIRMATION
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Take This: Win Two Tickets to Joep Beving at the Lodge Room
Janky Smooth Central Command
February 11, 2020
The Lodge Room is continuing their streak of bringing some of the most unique and sought after talents to Los Angeles by letting Dutch composer Joep Beving take the stage. Beving’s soul stirring piano playing and compositions will bring tears to the eyes and spellbind the heart. We are thrilled to be giving away two tickets. YOU CAN BUY TICKETS HERE OR: ENTER TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO JOEP BEVING FEBRUARY 20TH AT THE LODGE ROOM Step 1- Join Our Newsletter (look for pop up every time you arrive at jankysmooth.com) Step 2 – Tag a Friend in the comment section of our INSTAGRAM, TWITTER, or FACEBOOK Joep Beving Ticket Giveaway Post WINNER WILL BE SELECTED ON FEBRUARY 20TH AT 11AM PST VIA EMAIL CONFIRMATION
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Take This: Win Two Tickets to Isabella Rossellini’s Link Link Circus at the Lodge Room
Janky Smooth Central Command
February 10, 2020
Janky Smooth is a magazine that praises high art and home for the cultured. Believe it or not, there’s more to us than the metal and hardcore shit, we’re also cinephiles. That’s why we’re giving away two tickets for you to see a legend, Isabella Rossellini and her Link Link Circus. YOU CAN BUY TICKETS HERE OR: ENTER TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO ISABELLA ROSSELLINI’S LINK LINK CIRCUS FEBRUARY 17TH AT THE LODGE ROOM Step 1- Join Our Newsletter (look for pop up every time you arrive at jankysmooth.com) Step 2 – Tag a Friend in the comment section of our INSTAGRAM, TWITTER, or FACEBOOK Isabella Rossellini Ticket Giveaway Post WINNER WILL BE SELECTED ON FEBRUARY 14TH AT 11AM PST VIA EMAIL CONFIRMATION
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Down the Rabbit Hole: Bad Rabbits at the Echo
Rob Shepyer
February 9, 2020
I’m gonna go out on a limb and state very matter-of-factly that Boston’s power funk band, Bad Rabbits, are the best concert you could ever see in a club. This opinion isn’t based on the high that I’m still running on since their Echo performance for the 10 year anniversary of “Stick Up Kids”, my favorite of their albums, it’s based on simple addition. Their style, energy, songs, vibe, feel, audience, looseness, tightness, synergy, chemistry, the artists they booked as support, the venue they chose, everything added up to make this show incredible. They sounded so good, in a way that tickled your nerve endings to dance and vibe along, because this music was undisputedly cool. Bad Rabbits’ recorded material has so much swagger and substance and live it translated to a crisp, clean sonic experience that down right SLAPPED. The live versions of these songs were not far departures from the records but in the best way, it still felt spontaneous and present, with the freshest vocals and riffs. Bad Rabbits chose the supporting acts to represent the different sides of their own music. The night began with Chicago singer Nikki Hayes injecting the evening with some R&B. Nikki’s
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