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Take This: Win Two Tickets to Ceremony, Fury, & Sheer Mag at the Observatory
Janky Smooth Central Command
June 24, 2019
Janky Smooth’s official favorite band, Ceremony is returning to Southern California for an incredible bill featuring Sheer Mag and Fury hot off the heels of releasing their latest album. Any hardcore kid knows that Ceremony is a band you can’t miss so we at Janky Smooth feel obligated to do our part and contribute by making sure you get to the show by any means necessary. We’re not just giving away one pair of tickets to this mother fucker, we’re giving away two. YOU CAN BUY TICKETS HERE OR: ENTER TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO CEREMONY, FURY, AND SHEER MAG JUNE 30TH AT THE OC OBSERVATORY 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 Ceremony Ticket Giveaway Post WINNER WILL BE SELECTED ON JUNE 27TH AT 11AM PST VIA EMAIL CONFIRMATION
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Slug Cult Has Risen: Cancerslug 20 Year Anniversary at the Whisky
Rob Shepyer
June 23, 2019
In the world of horror punk, the Misfits and our dark lord, Glenn Danzig created a model that would inspire every band that dared perform catchy, anthemic songs about such topics as murder, sexual deviancy, and all things morbid or B movie shlock. Since them, no one has come close to creating a comparable legacy or body of work… with one exception. That exception is Alex Story’s band, Cancerslug. Where the Misfits had a die hard following known as the fiend club, Cancerslug has the Slug Cult. Where The Misfits infused their punk with the humor, crassness, and swagger of New Jersey, Cancerslug’s music could’ve only come from the muggy, humid, bluesy and Christ-fearing land of Alabama. Where Danzig knew how to capture imaginations and become larger than life on stage, Alex Story surpasses his presence with wolfish prowling, wild moves and a monstrous anatomy. Where the Misfits had a few notable albums, over their 20 year killing spree, Cancerslug has a huge body of work with notable songs on every single album and as time went on, they never compromised or lost direction. For this reason, Cancerslug needs to be considered among the best of the horror punk genre. If
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Support the Underground!!!: Hospital Productions Showcase at Zebulon
Rob Shepyer
June 22, 2019
If you dabble in every genre of music, especially the underground, you would know that there’s nothing quite as unique and special as a good noise show. Using electronics, artists can flex their psychic powers as if putting the beasts living inside them on full display. It’s not about melody, lyrics, structure or even songs, what it’s about is creating an atmosphere and manifesting chaos itself into a material thing, if sound can be considered material. Dominick Fernow of Prurient and Vatican Shadow created Hospital Productions for all things noise and though their home is New York, Eighty-Four booking was able to wrangle a bunch of their artists for an unforgettable showcase. For two days, we shook the foundation of Zebulon and mangled our minds with noise. related content: 84 Ways To Die: Horrendous At The Echo Up until this point, I attended fair share of incredible noise shows. Eric Wood of Bastard Noise, Drew McDowell, Russell Haswell, David Scott Stone, all these guys wow’d me but still, after these two nights, those past shows felt like they were only preparation for this showcase. related content: Berserktown 3: The Craziest Festival On Earth I was there from the first artist’s set
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The Music Millennials Make Love To: Smokin’ Grooves 2019 at the Queen Mary
Jonathan Reyes
June 19, 2019
Every year a festival comes to Long Beach, each a little bit different and improved from the previous model. Summertime in the LBC on their first try, was a fun but flawed fest, I told security I was with the Wu Tang Clan and they let me on stage. The next year I wasn’t as successful telling them I used to be in NWA so I had to be on stage with Ice Cube. In 2017, Goldenvoice claimed The Queen Mary as their testing ground for boutique music festivals. Having abandoned Orange County, Long Beach offers something missing from The Observatory, a destination. How can you beat listening to music with the ocean to your side and the legendary Queen Mary in your sightline, combine a destination with an experience and you have Smokin’ Grooves‘ sophomore year. Crowds don’t clap after the set is over. It’s the weirdest thing. Its like not tipping on a to go order, you feel kind of bad because they did kind of take care of you but not really because they just did their job. related content: Summertime In The LBC: This Is Your Dad’s Hip Hop House background makes Ravyn Lenae‘s music a little more
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Garage Guitar God, Kid Congo and the Pink Monkey Birds Melts the Echo
Rob Shepyer
June 17, 2019
La Puente’s own, Kid Congo Powers is one of punk rock’s most venerated and legendary guitarists. With stints in the Cramps, the Gun Club, and Nick Cave’s Bad Seeds, some of rock and roll’s most important and influential bands, Kid Congo not only infused their sound into his but he infused his sound, personality, and energy into those bands. With Echo Park being garage rock’s ultimate So-Cal hub and stomping ground, where bands like the Cramps and Gun Club still influence the music, attitude and fashion, Kid Congo Powers gracing the stage at the Echo is like a patron saint blessing a church, this church though, is the church of Southern California punk. related content: Forty Years Of Youth: Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds At The Forum Perhaps the most understated part of Kid Congo’s career is his solo work with the Pink Monkey Birds and their albums on In The Red Records. In fact, during this performance the work off those albums stood out and felt more riveting than Cramps or Gun Club songs he played. For this performance in particular, Kid Congo was celebrating 10 years of the album Dracula Boots, an album which encapsulates the themes
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Take This: Win Two Tickets to NØTHING FEST at Garden Amp
Janky Smooth Central Command
June 17, 2019
NØTHING MAG brings one of the best, most California rock and roll lineups you could ever imagine to Garden Amp this July. Only two days after fourth of July, people will be sure to save their fireworks for this sonic celebration with a slew of bands that match perfectly even though they span numerous genres. With Bane’s World at the headlining spot, James Supercave, The Red Pears, Beach Bums, and Los Hurricanes, this party will surely be off the chain. Along with the music, Nothing Mag will be hosting their magazine release, so make sure to pick up a copy and subscribe to all their sweet content! YOU CAN BUY TICKETS HERE OR: ENTER TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO NØTHING FEST JULY 6TH AT GARDEN AMP Step 1- Follow us and Nothing Mag.TV on social media Step 2 – Tag a Friend in the comment section of our INSTAGRAM, TWITTER, or FACEBOOK Nothing Fest Ticket Giveaway Post WINNER WILL BE SELECTED ON JULY 1ST AT 11AM PST VIA EMAIL CONFIRMATION
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Photo Recap: Princess at Teragram
Janky Smooth Central Command
June 14, 2019
It’s been three years since Prince left this planet but his impact still resonates with so many people. For everything he’s done as a mega talent, genius songwriter, and iconic performer, he’s created a lasting imprint on music that can neither be denied nor forgotten. Whether man or woman, Prince made music that shook you to your core and made you dance the night away, providing the soundtrack for some of life’s most important moments. His birthday, June 7th, was only days before Princess’ return to Los Angels for a sold out show at the Teragram ballroom. For those of you unfamiliar, Princess is the ultimate Prince cover band made up of SNL’s Maya Rudolph and singer/songwriter Gretchen Lieberum. The duo’s charisma, humor, and knowledge of all things Prince make them the best party hosts you could ever imagine and so, it’s no wonder this show sells out every time. We had to be there and capture the event on camera, so our own Jessica Moncrief attended the show to capture these images: Princess
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Allin Family Values: Murder Junkies at the Viper Room
Rob Shepyer
June 13, 2019
For as long as I’ve loved punk rock, I’ve loved the Jerry Springer show. For as long as I’ve loved Jerry Springer, I’ve loved GG Allin, where I first saw this punk rock saint preach his manifesto to his followers on national television. Then for as long as I’ve loved GG Allin, I’ve loved Todd Phillip’s first documentary, Hated. The story of GG Allin is that of a martyr, someone that lost their life, sacrificed it really, for art but more specifically, rock and roll. If you watch Hated, you would know that the Murder Junkies, GG’s final band, played just as pivotal of a role in his rise to iconic status. Merle Allin, GG’s older brother and the closest thing he had to a protector, and Dino, his eccentric drummer, have still been piloting the Murder Junkies since GG’s death and all this time, they’ve provided a kind of punk rock that is unique from all others. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UR2Y94gmgU&t=585s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMgDdYV74T0&t=818s Murder rock and the murder punks that follow it are a separate breed. Where as punks walk around Los Angeles with Discharge shirts and patches, these kids wear Manson patches, Ed Gein shirts, and maybe have a Night Stalker sticker
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Take This: Win Two Tickets to Sloppy Jane at the Bootleg Theater
Janky Smooth Central Command
June 11, 2019
One of Janky Smooth’s favorite artists and Janky Fest alumni, Sloppy Jane, is back in Los Angeles all the way from New York to play the Bootleg Theater. Chances are things are going to get freaky, slimy, and maybe, just maybe you’ll see some skin. Not making any promises on that last one though. So, of course we’re going to do a giveaway for this show. If you haven’t seen Sloppy Jane before, you’re in for a treat. GG would be proud. Stage antics aside, her music is some of the most unique you’ll ever hear. YOU CAN BUY TICKETS HERE OR: ENTER TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO SLOPPY JANE JUNE 27TH AT THE BOOTLEG THEATER 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 Sloppy Jane Ticket Giveaway Post WINNER WILL BE SELECTED ON JUNE 24TH AT 11AM PST VIA EMAIL CONFIRMATION
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Take This: Win Two Tickets to Hospital Productions Showcase at Zebulon
Janky Smooth Central Command
June 10, 2019
Sometimes, you can tell a lot about a concert from very little information. Such is the case with Eighty-Four‘s next event, a 2 day noise and industrial festival and Hospital Productions artist showcase that will surely produce some wild concert moments and maybe even create hell on Earth in that tiny French concert hall. For those of you that don’t know, Hospital Production’s is Dominick Fernow’s (of Prurient) New York based noise record label. Some of the artists that will be present are Junko, Skin Crime, and Silent Servant. YOU CAN BUY TICKETS HERE OR: ENTER TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO HOSPITAL PRODUCTIONS SHOWCASE JUNE 13TH-14TH 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 Hospital Productions Showcase Ticket Giveaway Post WINNER WILL BE SELECTED ON JUNE 12TH AT 11AM PST VIA EMAIL CONFIRMATION
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L.A. Thrashes Harder Than Ever Before: Sacred Reich and Vio-Lence at the Regent
Rob Shepyer
June 8, 2019
Too quickly, this show sold out and had every metalhead that was too late for the party wishing they didn’t drink the night before so they could wake up in time to spend their hard earned money on a ticket to see two thrash legends on one stage. It was a stacked bill. Sacred Reich doesn’t come around too often and Excel puts on a great enough show that they should always be selling out any venue. Sworn Enemy isn’t a band we get to see often in Los Angeles and Yidhra, though hometown underground doom heroes are staples at Church of the 8th Day shows they’re a pleasure for any riff-lover to see. All these great bands weren’t the real reasons this mother sold out though. Bay area thrash legends, Vio-Lence had just reunited and this was their first and only Los Angeles show in over a decade. related content: The 1720th Circle Of Hell: Deicide At 1720 This was basically a touring festival the likes of Show Your Scars or Strike Fest and like everyone else in attendance, I expected more stage dives and mosh madness than your average metal gig. This was going to be one for
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