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The First Friday of First Fridays 2016 at Natural History Museum
Danny Baraz
February 9, 2016
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 yet to make it to Exposition Park to check out one of the events that test the conventional wisdom that
The New S. A.- The New Sound Alliance Voter Registration Org
Danny Baraz
February 3, 2016
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 is to register first time voters to insure that only candidates that represent “the People” of The United States of America
Opening Bands Shine as OFF! Plays Alex’s Bar 16 Year Anniversary
Danny Baraz
February 3, 2016
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 their path by the city of Long Beach to become the most important music venue in the city. Maybe it’s
The Shrine: Mongrels of Rock Unleash “Rare Breed” on L.A.
Danny Baraz
January 25, 2016
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, self promoting beast of rock and roll forming. In recent years, amongst all the amazing indie rock acts that vary
Reel Big Fish and Suburban Legends: Ska Skank Redemption at The Observatory
Justin Cornwall
January 21, 2016
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 Suburban Legends to absolutely kill at their hometown show. The all ages crowd was rowdy the whole night, feeding off
Ty Segall Redefines Himself Again With The Muggers at Teragram Ballroom
Brent Smith
January 20, 2016
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 the Mexican skater boys popping ollies and into Monty Bar for a cheap drink. Janky tensions were high as we
Take This: OFF! at Alex’s Bar 16 Year Anniversary Ticket Giveaway
Danny Baraz
January 20, 2016
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 old, Keith Morris really has one of the only legitimate, new HARDCORE punk bands in America. OFF! has all the
Moon Block Uses Third Eye To Bring Rock and Roll Circus To Teragram
Taylor Wong
January 18, 2016
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 friends at Moon Block were hosting their “Rock n’ Roll Circus”. Yeah I didn’t know what that meant either. The
Janky Smooth’s Top 20 Artists to Watch in 2016
Danny Baraz
January 15, 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 their careers. There is the release of their first EP/7”. There is the release of their debut album and of
Mike Watt & Dirty Laundry TV: South Bay Slam Fest at Harvard and Stone
Taylor Wong
January 14, 2016
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 it is by far the best bar with the best bartenders in LA. But ever since Andrew Huggy stopped booking
