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Community Outreach: Better Oblivion Community Center at the Observatory
Rob Shepyer
August 13, 2019
I had been itching to see Better Oblivion Community Center for the greater part of the year up until this month. They held sold out two consecutive nights at Teragram earlier in the year and though I couldn’t squeeze my way in, I got the sense that the hype was completely deserved. For those of you who don’t know, this oddly titled band is the collaboration between Bright Eyes‘ fearless troubadour Conor Oberst and queen of Los Angeles, Phoebe Bridgers, who together create some of the most heart-felt and groovy alternative folk music you’ll ever hear. With two Southern California shows, one at the Observatory and one at the Wiltern, I wasn’t going to let this opportunity go to waste. I was going to the community meeting with my heart open for change. related content: Haley Dahl, Queen of Rock in 2019: Sloppy Jane at the Bootleg Theater I can’t remember the last group who’s songwriting touched me in such a tender way as BOCC. Songs like “Didn’t Know What I Was In For” and “Chesapeake” are described as moving for a reason, I can actually feel my heart taking a more sensitive disposition toward this life than before I hear
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Take This: Win Two Tickets to 3TEETH at the Teragram Ballroom
Janky Smooth Central Command
August 13, 2019
Industrial music hasn’t been as popular and in the public eye since Nine Inch Nails. It’s still a very underground genre. However, one band that seems to be breaking out and reaching mainstream rock and roll fans is 3TEETH, a band that often gets the NIN comparison. They put on a great show and with an opener like Author and Punisher, this night is gonna be off the wall. We have to do a giveaway for it. YOU CAN BUY TICKETS HERE OR: ENTER TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO 3TEETH AUGUST 17TH AT THE TERAGRAM BALLROOM 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 3TEETH Ticket Giveaway Post WINNER WILL BE SELECTED ON AUGUST 15TH AT 11AM PST VIA EMAIL CONFIRMATION
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Take This: Win Two Tickets to Ty Segall at Teragam ~ 8/16
Janky Smooth Central Command
August 12, 2019
Not once, not twice, but thrice times the Ty Segall. Another week, another giveaway in the August of Ty. For this show he’s play First Taste and Goodbye Bread. YOU CAN BUY TICKETS HERE OR: ENTER TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO TY SEGALL AUGST 16TH AT TERAGRAM BALLROOM 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 Ty Segall Ticket Giveaway Post WINNER WILL BE SELECTED ON AUGUST 15TH AT 11AM PST VIA EMAIL CONFIRMATION
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The Ultimate Residency: Ty Segall & Freedom Band at Teragram
Dillon Vaughn
August 11, 2019
The second night of Ty Segall‘s MASSIVE 10 week residency at The Teragram Ballroom was a perfect juxtaposition of the now classic, simple songwriting and garage riffs of 2010 paired with the refined and experimental material of a maturing artist. related content: Ty Segall & The Freedom Band Blows Minds At Secret Show At The Griffin Backed by an ensemble of familiar LA musicians performing as The Freedom Band, Ty and Co. set the evening in motion with a blazing rendition of the entirety of the recently released album First Taste. The Freedom Band (consisting of Mikal Cronin, Charles Moothart, Emmet Kelley, and Shannon Lay [perfectly adding six strings to the press-buzz generating “guitarless album”]) cast new light on an already new release by significantly boosting the energy of every single track. A swelling electric rendition of the a capella Ice Plant, now complete with percussion and strings, stands out as a highlight of the evening and a prime example of the power of live performance. Feeding upon the excitement of the audience and playing harder or with more feeling is the cycle that makes it more than just “songs from the album, but live.” It’s the entire purpose of seeing music in person and
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Take This: Win Two Tickets to Murder City Devils at Teragram or Observatory
Janky Smooth Central Command
August 7, 2019
We got your hook up to get at tickets to see one of Janky Smooth’s favorite bands: The Murder City Devils. A band that perfectly blends garage, punk, and American horror rock into something totally original and real. What makes this giveaway special is that you can pick your poison, Orange County or Los Angeles. YOU CAN BUY TICKETS TO THE OBSERVATORY HERE OR THE TERAGRAM HERE OR: ENTER TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO THE MURDER CITY DEVILS AUGUST 12TH AT THE OBSERVATORY AND THE 13TH AT TERAGRAM BALLROOM 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 Murder City Devils Ticket Giveaway Post WINNER WILL BE SELECTED ON AUGUST 9TH AT 11AM PST VIA EMAIL CONFIRMATION
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Take This: Win Two Tickets to Ty Segall & Freedom Band at Teragram ~ 8/9
Janky Smooth Central Command
August 6, 2019
The second Ty Segall residency show at Teragram deserves the 2nd Ty Segall giveaway of the month. On this show he’ll be performing First Taste and Melted in their entirety. YOU CAN BUY TICKETS HERE OR: ENTER TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO TY SEGALL AUGUST 9TH AT THE TERAGRAM BALLROOM 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 Ty Segall Ticket Giveaway Post WINNER WILL BE SELECTED ON AUGUST 8TH AT 11AM PST VIA EMAIL CONFIRMATION
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Take This: Win Two Tickets to Better Oblivion Community Center at the Observatory
Janky Smooth Central Command
August 5, 2019
People have been raving about Better Oblivion Community Center. It’s a hard band to see because they’re so in demand. And rightfully so, you tell me Conor Oberst has a folk duo with Phoebe Bridgers and I’d wanna be there too. Well, now if your chance to see the band for free because we are giving away a pair of tickets to their Observatory show. YOU CAN BUY TICKETS HERE OR: ENTER TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO BETTER OBLIVION COMMUNITY CENTER AUGUST 8TH AT THE OBSERVATORY OC 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 Better Oblivion Community Center Ticket Giveaway Post WINNER WILL BE SELECTED ON AUGUST 7TH AT 11AM PST VIA EMAIL CONFIRMATION
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The Perfect Summer Show: The Drums at the Palladium
Aria Silva-Espinosa
August 2, 2019
The lines for the Palladium blocked foot traffic on Sunset Boulevard Saturday night. It’s been so hot and sticky in Los Angeles the past week or so that everyone seems anxious to leave the air conditioned apartments and ceiling fans they’ve been heavily relying on for survival and seek some social interaction. Conversations carry loudly through the venue halls and common areas. One of the best parts of the Palladium is that there’s an old-fashioned popcorn machine in the back, it really makes it feel more like you’re there for the theatre or the cinema rather than a rock show. related content: Overcoming Fear With Fever Ray At The Palladium It’s a good sign when the line at the merch booth is just as enthusiastic as the line outside the box office and the die-hard enthusiasm for New York indie pop outfit The Drums is omnipresent throughout the venue. I pass a kid in the lobby donning dark red makeup with a custom bejeweled full-body jumpsuit bearing the band’s moniker on the back in rhinestones. The Drums certainly have a sound reminiscent of late 80’s new wave music but in a polished sort of way. The music is happy, the
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In the Presence of Royalty: Yes at Fivepoint Ampitheatre
Rob Shepyer
August 2, 2019
It’s important to sprinkle in a little classic rock to any LA concert junkie’s calendar of shows. Frequenting only underground music, no matter the genre, will still give you a limited understanding of the human soul, no matter how much you bounce around the spectrum of different sounds. Sometimes you need the radio hits, KLOS or otherwise. Such was the case when I had to decide between Knot Fest, The Drums, and Yes‘ Royal Affair Tour with Asia, John Lodge, and Carl Palmer’s ELP Legacy. The choice was obvious. Janky Smooth originated as a psych rock operation after all and the psych kids of yesterday were the progressive rockers. Bands like Yes and Emerson, Lake, and Palmer made music and sang lyrics that took listeners on journeys far beyond this plane of existence, much like King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard do in 2019. The way King Gizz sings about magic, mysticism, and adventure differs from that of the old kings though. Where the new breed sings about these topics with irony, pastiche, or jest, the old bands sang about them with authenticity and the hope to inspire. It’s no wonder progressive music might be considered a nerdy genre by
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Maggots Unite!: Knot Fest Road Show 2019
Janky Smooth Central Command
August 1, 2019
Photos by: Pedro Carrera Words by: Wesley Vanhook The sun was high and unforgiving over the San Bernardino hills for Knot Fest Roadshow. Anyone that’s been to the Glen Helen Pavillon knows just how hot the sun beats down. But the heat was no deterrent to the rabid maggots of Slipknot. Parking lot tailgating was in full-effect and the party was only just beginning. The gates opened and fans began pouring in for the masters of darkness Behemoth, as they were about to begin their dark ceremony. related content: No Rest ‘Till Knotfest This would be the second time I would see Behemoth touring North America in support of their latest album I Loved You at Your Darkest. The stage was set and as a banner of North America with a giant upside down cross was strewn over the stage. Behemoth then ripped into the wild track “Wolves of Siberia” and never let up, playing “Daimonos”, “Ora Pro Nobis Lucifer”, and the classic “Conquer All” Behemoth showed their live show is a force to be reckoned with. related content: Slayer’s Final So-Cal Show At Five Point Amphitheater: The Most Insane Review I’ll Ever Write With Behemoth setting the bar for
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Birthday Boogaloo: Burger Boogaloo 2019
Nicole Verto
July 31, 2019
Words by: Nicole Verto Photos by: Workhorse Studios I’m supposed to be starting this with some glorious cliche about how Burger Boogaloo is “bigger and better” as it celebrates ten years of weird punk fun but I can’t because it wasn’t those things. related content: The De-Evolution of Burger Boogaloo First of all, it was held in the same space but a smaller portion of it. This year, the festival downgraded from two stages to one and closed off access to the amphitheater. Rumors swirled on rays of sunlight. “It’s probably because of low attendance. That’s the only reason it could be, right?” “I heard it was so they wouldn’t displace folks living here.” Whatever the reason, there was one stage and some people did not love that. I am not one of those people — the stage was positioned such that you could hear and see from everywhere. This enabled groups to hunker down in one spot all day and it made the festival seem more intimate — from more conversations to strangers to feeling like you were always close to the music. Basically, for their tenth birthday, the folks behind Boogaloo chose to quietly pull the crowd in
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Take This: Win Two Tickets to Enjoy at El Rey
Janky Smooth Central Command
July 31, 2019
We know you love The Garden so we want you to see 1/2 the Shears brothers rock the stage at El Rey with Wyatt Shears’ solo project Enjoy. Creating some of the coolest post punk using original arrangements and oddball electronics, Enjoy will surely bring the El Rey higher. YOU CAN BUY TICKETS HERE OR: ENTER TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO ENJOY AUGUST 3RD AT EL REY 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 Enjoy Ticket Giveaway Post WINNER WILL BE SELECTED ON AUGUST 2ND AT 11AM PST VIA EMAIL CONFIRMATION
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