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Virtually No Dust: Desert Daze 2018

Dillon Vaughn October 23, 2018

It’s impossible to talk about Desert Daze 2018 without discussing the previous year at it’s former location in the high desert. My personal experience as a visitor to DD 17 is unmatched by any other festival I’ve ever attended. The lineup was insane, the installations were engaging, and the location truly felt like it held some kind of spectacular aura. I’ve never understood the appeal of the Joshua Tree getaways Angelenos fiend for and I’m absolutely disgusted by the false bohemian ideology perpetuated by burners (and Burning Man as a whole) but for a brief three days in the high desert it all clicked for me. related content: Desert Daze 2017 Headline Here: Some Variation’s Of Rock’s Not Dead The Institute of Mentalphysics was a challenging place for some because of the of its sporadic dust storms and painfully low temperatures at night, so it seemed like a great idea to find a location closer to the city that still maintained a sense of the desert – minus the harsh elements. Cue the announcement of DD 2018 staking its new home alongside the manmade reservoir Lake Perris: a location touted as an oasis with “virtually no dust” tucked quietly on

Desert Daze 2016: Quantifying the Physics Of A Good Time

Paige Vreede October 19, 2016

It has been a common sentiment amongst those that I’ve questioned about their time at Desert Daze 2016, that it was the most meaningful festival experience they’ve ever had. Same question. Same answer. Young, old, audiophiles, casual music fans, frequent festival attendees and those that loathe the format. Almost every person I spoke to this weekend gave me a variation of the same answer to my question- “Desert Daze 2016 is the best festival I’ve ever been to. And no, I can’t quite explain what it is or what makes me feel that way.” But given that I’m a writer and my actual purpose here is to attempt to take a photograph of this festival with my words, I will make an attempt to do so. My fear is that attempting to quantify the sentiments could steal some of it’s magic, almost like the Native American belief that if someone takes a photograph of you, it steals a piece of your soul. How would you describe the onset of love or a faith in G-d or religious ideology- It just is. And if you’re saying to yourself that is a bit over the top or hyperbolic, you’re right.. To describe the how or the why,

take this: 2 Tickets & Vinyl Package For Moon Block Rock & Roll Circus

Danny Baraz December 22, 2015

On January 9th at The Teragram Ballroom, the fine folks from Moon Block are bringing us the Rock and Roll Circus. The night features performances by Fever the Ghost, Morgan Delt, Vinyl Williams, Hott MT and JJUUJJUU. There will be no switchover times between bands but instead, a continuous stream of rock and roll emanating from the stage of the Teragram Ballroom. We’re not quite sure about the mechanics of it all but we are looking forward to having our faces melted while the bands play hot potato with their guitars! The Moon Block collective has brought us epic festivals such as Moon Block Party and Desert Daze. Their success is built on unique formats like the one they are planning for Rock and Roll Circus on January 9th. Janky Smooth is proud to announce a ticket and vinyl giveaway for the Moon Block Rock and Roll Circus. The winner will receive two free tickets and a vinyl/cassette package which includes: (1) Fever the Ghost LP, (1) Fever the Ghost EP, (1) Morgan Delt limited edition 7″, and (1) Hott MT vinyl, + (1) JJUUJJUU CD You Can Purchase Tickets Here or Enter Our Rock and Roll Circus Ticket and Vinyl

Desert Daze 2015: The Festival for the 21st Century

Danny Baraz May 5, 2015

It was 4:30am on Saturday morning. I pulled the Janky Smooth RV into a dusty parking lot. I had been driving this carbon spewing behemoth since 1am, after the hour it took to load it up with instruments, sound equipment and beer- The essentials that would push me through a crazy 36 hours in the Mojave Desert for Desert Daze 2015. There were hints of blue shading the dark desert sky at the edge of the horizon that peaked over some sleepy mountains. A sense of dread washed over me at the sight of this beautiful event. It meant I only had a few hours to get a little bit of sleep before setting up the DNA Vapor sponsored, Janky Smooth Jam Lounge in preparation for our open jam after party. I knew I shouldn’t have taken that dab before loading up all that gear. After being led to our lakeside cabana by a sleepy eyed angel named Art, it became clear that we were the first ones to plant our flag in this particular patch of land. By the time I woke up a few hours later, the deserted road I parked our camper on was swarming with

Camp Janky Smooth Open Jam Lounge at Desert Daze

Danny Baraz April 27, 2015

Camp Janky Smooth will be presenting an after hours, open jam after party at Desert Daze this year. We are manifesting a creative environment where you can lounge, re fuel, re dose, relax and channel your creativity into our collective consciousness. The open jam session will begin at 2am-? and will feature some VERY SPECIAL GUESTS as players. Come and participate or just bear witness to the magic created spontaneously as we connect to each other and our souls collaborate with one another. The event is free with a ticket and camping pass for Desert Daze 2015. We are currently finalizing details with some exciting event sponsors. Please reach out to us if you would like to participate in making this event as exciting as Desert Daze itself. We are less than a week away from the best damn music festival in the world. Purchase Tickets to Desert Daze 2015 Here

A Backyard Interview with Deap Vally- Janky Smooth Sessions part 2

Danny Baraz April 8, 2015

Part 1 of our debut segment of Janky Smooth Sessions with Deap Vally/Moon Block explored the production and process of putting an event like Desert Daze together. Co-founders Phil and Julie Pirrone, along with Deap Vally vocal vixen Lindsey Troy, discussed the inner workings of the Moon Block family. Part 2 is all things Deap Vally as they put the finishing touches on their Nick Zinner (Yeah Yeah Yeahs/Head Wound City) produced, 2nd album. The ladies discuss the difference between recording their debut LP, Sistrionix and how that differed from working with Nick. It was refreshing and inspirational to see the independent spirit of Deap Vally and it’s easy to see how they Make Their Own Money. The ladies from Deap Vally are currently at the tail end of their tour with Marilyn Manson and getting geared up to play Desert Daze. If you haven’t entered our Desert Daze ticket giveaway then you can do so here: Win 2 tickets to Desert Daze 2015 and enter another dimension Shot by: Travis Moore Edited by: Fishscales Interview by: Danny Baraz Music by: Deap Vally Still Photos: David Evanko Date Venue Location Tickets Apr 09 MTS Centre w/ Marilyn Manson Winnipeg, Canada Tickets

Win 2 Tickets to Desert Daze 2015 and Enter Another Dimension

Danny Baraz March 27, 2015

On Saturday, May 2nd, Moon Block will take over Sunset Ranch Oasis in Mecca, California to bring to you the next installment of Desert Daze 2015and we’re giving away a pair of tickets to one beautiful soul. Take a pilgrimage out to Desert Daze festival this year for the music and chances are you will come back with new friends, new inspiration and a new outlook on life. I don’t think I am overstating things. There might be a chance that the lenses you are viewing your life through right now are bit dusty and scratched up. The mundane daily activities of fitting into society take the sheen off the miracle of our very existence. But there is beauty all around us that is present whether you can see it or not. Amongst all the leeches that drain the love and spirit out of the essence of our souls exists a community that connects, gives, loves, plays, sings, listens, expresses and feels. Come join us. Conversely, you might have the world in the palm of your hands right at this very moment. You are looking for every opportunity to celebrate the amazing vibrations that reverberate in your soul. You want to

Janky Smooth Sessions- Deap Vally & Moon Block Family part 1

Danny Baraz March 26, 2015

Welcome to our first installment of Janky Smooth Sessions. Janky Smooth was invited to the home of Julie and Phil Pirrone, the father and mother of the Moon Block collective. Moon Block is a group of musicians and artists that are responsible for events like Desert Daze and Moon Block Party, amongst others. We were also joined by Lindsey Troy, who along with Julie, make up the supremely talented rock and roll duo called Deap Vally. Deap Vally vibrated the world with the buzz they generated through their 2013 album, Sistrionix. It was a lovely day sitting in the Pirrone’s back yard and discussing Desert Daze, Deap Vally’s upcoming new record that was produced by Nick Zinner (Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Head Wound City) and the dynamics behind the love and friendship that fuels both Moon Block and Deap Vally. Part 1 of our interview features a behind the scenes look at what it takes to run Moon Block, the harsh reality’s/sweet victory’s of chasing your dreams and the logistics behind an event like Desert Daze which will take place on May 2nd, 2015 in Mecca California and will feature bands like Warpaint, Deap Vally, Failure, RJD2, Minus the Bear, DIIV, The Budos

Moon Block: Party in Orange County w/ Crazy After Party in LA

Taylor Wong February 17, 2015

Moon Block has done it again. On Sunday night I made my way out to Fullerton for yet another great Moon Block Party. The show took place at The Continental Room, not to be confused with The Constellation Room at The Observatory in Orange County. This, according to the people at Moon Block, is a common issue when booking bands. As soon as I entered the tiny space known as The Continental Room, I noticed Troy and Sleazy P of Death Hymn Number 9 behind the bar. Not only do these guys kill it on stage but they can also make a killer drink. First band on the line up, and one of my all time favorites, Them Howling Bones, ended up not having a chance to play last night do to miscommunication with their bass player, Mondo. Aside from that, the show ran smoothly as Isaac Rother and The Phantoms quickly took the stage. I was surprised to see such a large band fit on The Continental Room’s tiny stage. Isaac and the Phantoms played a few songs before Isaac shared the unfortunate news that his dog had passed earlier that morning. He honored his dog by playing an old folk

An insane lineup for another Moon Block event at the Echo

Taylor Wong January 25, 2015

The Echo is on a fuckin roll these days. Friday January 23, Moon Block put on one of the most amazing shows I have seen in a long time. Even though they were competing with the FIDLAR show at the Regent Theater, It seems Mitchell Frank is only competing against himself now because The Echo was a packed house also. The line up was made up of some amazing LA artists. The bill was L.A. Witch, Death Hymn Number 9, Plague Vendor, Kim And The Created, and last minute add on, Sad Girl. With a diverse line up came a diverse crowd, young and old, people of different ethnic origins, and people of different Cliques. Moon Block knows how to put a show together. L.A. Witch opened up the show with an already packed house. I had seen these ladies once before a year or two ago and I remember being blown away. This night at The Echo was no different from the last time. In fact they got even better with the new material that they have been coming out with. The band was very quiet between songs, and as much as I love banter, nothing beats a dark