Tag: Lodge Room

Photo Recap: Anti-Flag at Lodge Room

Janky Smooth Central Command October 30, 2021

There are numerous punk bands that fall under the banner of Anarcho. From Crass to Rudimentary Peni to Subhumans and so many more. Anti-Flag is the genre’s biggest breakout band though, bringing the sound and politics to a massive audience all around the world to spread the message of saying fuck you to state sponsored oppression. Joining them at this rare, intimate performance at the Lodge Room were Dog Party and Grumpster, two bands on the rise only picking up more steam with this tour. Here are some amazing pics from the show: Photos by: Taylor Wong Anti-Flag Dog Party Grumpster Crowd

Take This: Win Two Tickets to Bat For Lashes at Lodge Room

Janky Smooth Central Command October 25, 2021

One of the most beautiful voices and souls in all of music, Natasha Khan is coming to the Lodge Room for a rare Bat For Lashes solo performance. This is going to be one of those shows that sticks with you because her voice and lyrics are going to find a home in your heart. We are blessed to be able to giveaway two tickets to this show. THIS SHOW IS SOLD OUT or ENTER TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO BAT FOR LASHES OCTOBER 26TH 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 or FACEBOOK BAT FOR LASHES Ticket Giveaway Post WINNER WILL BE SELECTED ON OCTOBER 25TH AT 1PM PST VIA EMAIL CONFIRMATION

Take This: Win Two Tickets to Peanut Butter Wolf at The Lodge Room

Janky Smooth Central Command October 19, 2021

The dance party of the decade returns with Highland Park low key legend and master DJ, Peanut Butter Wolf. At Jankysmooth nothing makes us happier than knowing we helped someone dance the night away, so we’re giving away two tickets to this certified banger. YOU CAN BUY TICKETS HERE or ENTER TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO PEANUT BUTTER WOLF OCTOBER 22ND AT 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 or FACEBOOOK PEANUT BUTTER WOLF Ticket Giveaway Post WINNER WILL BE SELECTED ON OCTOBER 21ST AT 1PM PST VIA EMAIL CONFIRMATION

Slowhand of the Sahara: Mdou Moctar at Lodge Room

Rob Shepyer October 7, 2021

Mdou Moctar‘s mystique is well-earned. The story of his origin is like something out of a comic book, but instead of him becoming a super hero, he merely became a ‘Guitar God’. When you read about how his rise to fame is the result of a trading network of cellphones and memory cards, you are immediately given a sense of place and global context. Had he been born in America, like many of his adoring fans that packed his two sold out nights at the Lodge Room, who knows how far his gifts would’ve taken him already. But coming from Niger and playing Tuareg guitar has made Mdou’s music not only exotic and mystical but a sort of generational upheaval, a reward for decades of struggle. related content: Dream Jams: Arooj Aftab At Lodge Room Mdou Moctar’s Desert Daze set from 2019 made him a hot ticket for the LA psychedelic scene. He sold out two shows at the Lodge Room almost immediately. Even though the Lodge Room has been selling out shows left and right, this one became a must-see show especially fast. Part of this appeal is that LA audiences know how difficult it is for an international

Take This: Win Two Tickets to Anti-Flag at Lodge Room

Janky Smooth Central Command October 4, 2021

It has never been more necessary to say “fuck the government” and coming to the rescue to host a sing along of those three immortal words is anarchist punk legends Anti-Flag. We’re giving away two tickets to this rare intimate appearance at the Lodge Room and we want you in on the fun. YOU CAN BUY TICKETS HERE or ENTER TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO ANTI-FLAG OCTOBER 7TH 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 or FACEBOOK ANTI-FLAG Ticket Giveaway Post WINNER WILL BE SELECTED ON OCTOBER 6TH AT 1PM PST VIA EMAIL CONFIRMATION

Dream Jams: Arooj Aftab at Lodge Room

Janky Smooth Central Command October 1, 2021

I don’t know what first compelled me to attend Arooj Aftab‘s show. I had no idea how her music sounded, I just knew I would like it somehow. It must’ve been some urge to be unique, to prove to myself my taste wasn’t basic. I always loved “world music”, whether it was old world or new but when you think about it, that genre-classification is rather reductive and othering of whole slews of artists that don’t fall under the umbrella of western music. Is the west not a part of the world? I can say though, I’m becoming a fan of Pakisani musicians because there seems to be a trend happening right now, not just with Arooj Aftab’s more classical approach but also bands like Aurat who I saw opening for King Woman at the Lodge Room in August. related content: Morning Stars Over Lodge Room: King Woman’s “Celestial Blues” Release Party There was some dreamy quality to the evening, even before the music started, the streets in Highland Park were empty and many of the most popular shops were closed. Usually, when I go to the Lodge Room, all these places are bumping with music and chatter. The Lodge

Overdose on Dance: Kelly Lee Owens at Lodge Room

Janky Smooth Central Command September 29, 2021

Words by: Rebecca Cuellar Photos by: Manuel Arredondo Listening to Kelly Lee Owens on record, I put her in this box of minimalist, electronica that borders on ambient. Yet, I got this vague sense that I was only hearing half the picture, that there’s much more to KLO I could only know seeing her perform. This turned out to be true because in-concert, her music tickles every serotonin receptor in your brain to send all that joy juice shooting into every limb so you can dance with complete abandon. This is exactly the phenomenon I witnessed and took part in during her first of two sold out shows at the Lodge Room. The night hosted two ambient openers to center everyone and tranquilize them enough that their third eyes could voluntarily blossom, instead of pry, open. The first of these artists was Olive Kimoto, a genius who’s neon hair complements the vibrant life inside her heavenly vocals and music. The tones she summoned from the direct connection she fosters between heart and voice held within them a deep emotional range that spoke to the audience in various vague hints of love, passion, joy and reverie. This coupled with the trippiest

Take This: Win Two Tickets to Mdou Moctar at Lodge Room 10/2

Janky Smooth Central Command September 29, 2021

One of the most anticipated shows of the year is gonna go off without a hitch, a lot of other artists are having trouble getting into the Stares from abroad right now but Mdou Moctar is on his merry way. We have two pairs of tickets to giveaway for his first night of two at the Lodge Room and this is probably your only chance to get in since they’re both sold out twice over. THIS SHOW IS SOLD OUT ENTER TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO MDOU MOCTAR OCTOBER 2ND AT 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 or FACEBOOK MDOU MOCTAR Ticket Giveaway Post WINNER WILL BE SELECTED ON OCTOBER 1ST AT 11AM PST VIA EMAIL CONFIRMATION

Take This: Win Two Tickets to Arooj Aftab at Lodge Room

Janky Smooth Central Command September 21, 2021

Arooj Aftab is one of a few Pakistani female musicians making a splash in the current musical landscape. Her moody poetry brings to together all the elements of the external world and internal soul to create a sound rich with mythos, culture, and romance. We are proud to be giving away two tickets to see this incredible artist at Lodge Room. YOU CAN BUY TICKETS HERE OR: ENTER TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO AROOJ AFTAB SEPTEMBER 27TH AT 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 or FACEBOOK AROOJ AFTAB Ticket Giveaway Post WINNER WILL BE SELECTED ON SEPTEMBER 25TH AT 11AM PST VIA EMAIL CONFIRMATION

Take This: Win Two Tickets to Kelly Lee Owens at Lodge Room on 9/24

Janky Smooth Central Command September 17, 2021

We are living in the eon of ambient music and Kelly Lee Owens is going to bring this golden age of electronics to new heights with her show at the Lodge Room. Her music is all the buzz and that pun is very intended because your body is going to be buzzing with the sounds she musters out of her machines. Opening for her is Body/Negative, an artist we champion from here to the moon, as well as the enchanting Olive Kimoto. So get your tickets and enter our giveaway. YOU CAN BUY TICKETS HERE OR: ENTER TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO KELLY LEE OWENS SEPTEMBER 24TH AT 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 or FACEBOOK KELLY LEE OWENS Ticket Giveaway Post WINNER WILL BE SELECTED ON SEPTEMBER 22ND AT 11AM PST VIA EMAIL CONFIRMATION

Trash as a Virtue: Surfbort at the Lodge Room

Danny Baraz August 31, 2021

Dani Miller, lead singer of the band Surfbort walked along the line to admit ticket holders into the Lodge Room moments before the doors opened and the words, “Rainbow Vampires” flashed in my mind. She walked the length of the line, glowing with gratitude, admiring and complimenting people’s mullets, liberty spikes and band t-shirts. A seemingly accidental but extremely willing ambassador to an underground garage/trash punk music scene that lives in venues, on vinyl and is powered by the internet. related content: Surfbort Shake-Up Dave’s Shit Show At Resident This was my second time seeing Surfbort. I knew what to expect and I was excited to see it at the Lodge Room. Not only did Surfbort exceed every expectation with a powerfully energetic, command performance but every band on the bill was well rehearsed and the energy in the room was kinetic, cathartic and joyful. First up was was Shamon Cassette, a departure from the punk vibes of the rest of the evening…or was it? The eccentric MC vibes of Shamon Cassette smacked of Kool Keith/Dr Octagon, both in vocal cadence and eccentricity. The band was more difficult to pigeonhole but no less formidable. People who came to slam dance began

Take This: Win Two Tickets to Bully at Lodge Room

Janky Smooth Central Command August 30, 2021

Bully pack plenty of heavy and fuzz into their fun, poppy tunes. They sound like the best of punk having the best sex with the best of 90’s alternative music. We’re giving away two tickets to this show so you too can have the chance to let loose at Lodge Room. YOU CAN BUY TICKETS HERE OR: ENTER TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO BULLY SEPTEMBER 10TH AT 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 or FACEBOOK BULLY Ticket Giveaway Post WINNER WILL BE SELECTED ON SEPTEMBER 8TH AT 11AM PST VIA EMAIL CONFIRMATION