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Cosmic Creek Surf Contest and Music Fest in Dana Point
Brent Smith
June 3, 2015
Akaw! What’s probably the hippest and most utopic small-town-beach-party in the entire universe was held last weekend at Salt Creek Beach in Dana Point. What’s always been known as a feel-good, retro-style surf contest among locals and pros, Cosmic Creek has emerged from a new metamorphosis in its 14th year.
Courtney Barnett at The Roxy: How to Make a Rockstar
Danny Baraz
June 1, 2015
By Danny Baraz Walking from Doheny on Sunset on my way to The Roxy, it felt like Beverly Hills had finally swallowed West Hollywood whole. The once filthy and foul smelling Sunset Strip now sparkles like a well placed rescue dog. Once the epicenter of club rock in Los Angeles,
Vinyl Release Party with Them Howling Bones at Harvard and Stone
Taylor Wong
June 1, 2015
We love Them Howling Bones over here at Janky Smooth and we have been super hyped on this upcoming vinyl release of Them Howling Bones tracks: Follow You Home and Left For Dead. The release party had an awesome line up at an awesome bar with awesome people. What I’m
L7 Stop Pretending They Are Dead at The Echo
Danny Baraz
May 30, 2015
By Danny Baraz On Thursday May 28th, L7 played a show for the first time in 18 years. This brought up a lot of feelings and emotion for me. I’ve seen L7 play more shows than any other band. I would not be easily swayed by the power of this
King Tuff and The Shrine in Venice for Red Bull Sound Select
Paige Vreede
May 30, 2015
A slew of music devotees inundated the streets of Venice last night as The Shrine supported King Tuff at Del Monte Speakeasy. With the term “speakeasy” in the venue title, it was evident only a limited amount of people would be fortunate enough attend. Red bull Sound Select presented this
Punk Rock Bowling 2015 and What Is Punk Rock, Poser?
Danny Baraz
May 28, 2015
Words: Danny Baraz Photos: Taylor Wong The word punk is one that is thrown around and has many different uses. It can be used as an adjective or a verb. There has been much discussion around it’s usage as an adjective to describe music and people. It has sparked passionate
Julian Casablancas Secret TIDAL Show at The Dragonfly
Justin Cornwall
May 24, 2015
Dragonfly hasn’t popped up on my personal radar for a few years now. When Janky Smooth received a personal invite from the owner, Anthony Belanger to see JULIAN CASABLANCAS & THE VOIDZ perform on their stage, we did not hesitate whatsoever. Julian Casablancas, of The Strokes has moved past but
Punk Rock Bowling 2015 Deep Thoughts and Sideshows
Danny Baraz
May 21, 2015
Punk Rock Bowling is starting to attract almost as many side gigs as Coachella. From L.A. to Las Vegas, bands both playing the official festival and club shows and bands that weren’t invited to this year’s festivities are all booking as many gigs as they can to take advantage of the
Z-Flex Jay Boy Classic at Venice Skate Park May 23rd
Danny Baraz
May 21, 2015
The second annual, Z-Flex Jay Boy Classic is taking place this weekend, Saturday May 23rd at The Venice Skatepark. If you love skateboarding. nowhere on this planet captures the spirit of it’s birth quite like the Venice Skatepark. No one person captures the spirit of skateboarding quite like Jay Adams.
Shannon and the Clams: Case of the Mondays at The Griffin
Paige Vreede
May 20, 2015
When mastermind Jason Finazzo (singer of The Birth Defects and manager of The Griffin) began brainstorming with musical genius, Ty Segall, they decided Monday nights will no longer serve as a night of post-weekend blues, but as a night of prodigious talent. With previous acts such as Thee Oh Sees, Wand
