Category: TAKE THIS

Take This: Berserktown II Ticket Giveaway at The Observatory

Janky Smooth Central Command July 31, 2015

Did you see the lineup for Berserktown II festival at The Observatory? It’s tough to pinpoint what we’re MOST excited for but a Royal Trux reunion is a good place to start. Not to mention, TOTAL CONTROL from Australia, The return of Destruction Unit to this years lineup, Dead Moon and Thee Oh fucking Sees. Those are only a fraction of the bands booked that will make you swing your elbows. Last year’s Berserktown festival was facking insane and this year looks even crazier. The move to The Observatory was a great one, even if you have to drive from L.A. The Observatory is becoming a premier venue for these types of festivals and Church off York has solidified themselves as a premier talent booker and promoter of shows in L.A. and Orange County. Single day Berserktown II tickets are $55 and a 3 day passes are $125 with payment plans available. You can purchase tickets HERE WE ARE GIVING AWAY A PAIR OF 3 DAY PASSES TO Berkerktown II to ONE LUCKY WINNER. Contest Rules: 1. Follow us on Twitter and Like our Facebook Page 2. Retweet and share our contest post on FB and Twitter. 3. Leave a

Take This/Meme Contest: Echo Park Rising VIP Experience Ticket Giveaway

Janky Smooth Central Command July 30, 2015

Yes, it’s true. Echo Park Rising is COMPLETELY free for all to attend. In it’s 5th year, Echo Park Rising is a showcase of both local and national talent of the most talented bands and musicians. It’s a spotlight on the east side of Los Angeles, the hub for music and food in ALL OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA!. Multiple venues will be participating in showcasing talent at Echo Park Rising, such as the Echo and Echoplex, The Gold Room and a “Main Stage” for bigger bands and talent that will be located behind Taix on Liberty Street. Janky Smooth is giving away 2 full Echo Park Rising VIP tickets to one winner which will insure you have a spot at shows that hit venue capacity, with a separate VIP viewing area, line skipping privileges, easy bar access and “Goodie Grab Bags” (while supplies last). Venues, lines and viewing acts can feel like cattle hearding at events like this. Make sure you don’t have hurry to any show or spend an hour in line trying to get a beer or cocktail. Or you can buy your 3 day, VIP pass NOW Echo Park Rising Meme Contest Rules: 1. Follow us on Twitter,

Take This: Built To Spill at The Troubadour on 7/14

Janky Smooth Central Command July 9, 2015

With 8 studio albums and fans in every country, Built to Spill has built quite the legacy for themselves since their inception in 1992. Over 20 years later, they haven’t missed a beat. They released a new album, “Untethered Moon” in April of this year and they are still touring like madmen. Built to Spill are playing three nights at The Troubadour this coming week and we are giving away a pair of tickets for the Tuesday, 7/14. Simply follow us on Twitter and like us on FB. Retweet and share our posts about the Built To Spill ticket giveaway, then leave us a comment on this post, on the website about why you should win these tickets. Easy!!! The winner will be announced on Monday July 13th at 10 am pacific time or you can Buy Ticket Here!!! Photo by Stephen Gere

Ticket Giveaway: Runaway at Jewels Catch One 7/11/2015

Danny Baraz June 22, 2015

Dudes. Did you see the lineup for Runaway at Jewels Catch One on Saturday, July 11th? It seems like a new “micro festival” is popping up weekly but this lineup made us sit up and take notice. Runaway at Jewels Catch One is presented as an ALL AGES collaboration by &? and Danger Collective and features bands like: NO AGE – KOOL A.D. – THE GARDEN – RETOX – B L A C K I E -TOYS THAT KILL – LOVELY BAD THINGS – NO PARENTS -DIRT DRESS – AVI ZAHNER (AVI BUFFALO) – SPENCER MOODY & THE ANZALONES (MURDER CITY DEVILS) – CRIMINAL HYGIENE – SLOPPY JANE – MELTED – KIM & THE CREATED – SLOW HOLLOWS To name just a few!!! Janky Smooth is giving away a pair of tickets to Runaway at Jewels Catch One to one fan and this is the easiest ticket giveaway we’ve ever done. Simply follow us on Twitter and retweet our tweet about Runaway at Jewels Catch One. Then leave us a comment on this post, on the website about why you should win these tickets. Easy!!! The winner will be selected on Thursday, July 9th at 10 a.m. Also… You Can Buy Tickets Now!

Take This: Dirty Laundry TV Summer Fest Giveaway

Danny Baraz June 16, 2015

Dirty Laundry TV Summer Fest is taking place this weekend on Sunday, June 21st at The Satellite. Sponsored by HACHE Burger, Summer Fest features some of Janky Smooth’s favorite local bands like Mike Watt and The Missingmen, The Birth Defects, Death Hymn Number 9, The Abigails, Kera and the Lesbians, Colleen Green and sooo many more. Full list of Dirty Laundry TV Summer Fest bands below. Dirty Laundry TV is famous for interviewing bands on tour as they do their laundry. They have given Janky Smooth an exclusive giveaway package for one lucky fan. The winner will receive two tickets to the festival and a free Dirty Laundry TV Comes Clean Cassette Compilation. To enter you must complete ALL the steps below. Winners will be selected on Saturday, June 20th at 10am. 1. Share or retweet our contest posts on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter and tag @jankysmooth – You must share from our posts, not create your own. 2. Comment in the comment section of the post on our website stating you completed this step and give us a reason why we should pick you.. 3. Like us on Facebook, Follow us on Twitter, Follow us on Instagram Dirty Laundry TV Summer Fest

Ticket Giveaway: Lolipalooza 2 at The Echo 6/27

Danny Baraz June 11, 2015

If you are you music lover and live in Los Angeles and did not attend last years inaugural installment of Lolipalooza, then you missed something truly special. If you miss this years showcase of Lolipalooza 2 then you should seriously reconsider your life. Lolipop Records is onto something unique. While it is nothing new for a DIY record label to scout, develop and release music by both fresh, young and established talent, the way Lolipop is approaching this is something to admire. Taking their queue from Burger Records in Fullerton, Lolipop Records is the Los Angeles version of Burger. Janky Smooth is giving away 2 pairs (4 tickets) to Lolipalooza 2 happening at the both The Echo and Echoplex on Saturday June 27th, to 2 lucky individuals. To enter you must complete ALL the steps below. Winners will be selected on Friday, June 26th at 11am. 1. Share or retweet our contest posts on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter and tag @jankysmooth – You must share from our posts, not create your own. 2. Comment in the comment section of the post on our website stating you completed this step and give us a reason why we should pick you.. 3. Like us

Ticket Giveaway: Fat White Family at The Troubadour 5/15

Janky Smooth Central Command May 13, 2015

There is a serious buzz surrounding the band Fat White Family from London. And why not? It seems like forever since a young, fresh rock and roll outfit has come from that part of the world. With serious commentary set to a serious series of power chords, it’s refreshing when a band accepts the responsibility of being anything other than bubble gum. Janky Smooth is giving away TWO PAIRS of tickets to see Fat White Family at The Troubadour, this Friday, 5/15. It’s easy to win. To enter you must complete ALL the steps below. Winners will be selected on Friday, May 15th at 11am. 1. Share or retweet our contest posts on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter and tag @jankysmooth – You must share from our posts, not create your own. 2. Comment in the comment section of the post on our website stating you completed this step and give us a reason why we should pick you.. 3. Like us on Facebook, Follow us on Twitter, Follow us on Instagram Or you can Purchase Tickets Here Photo by Shayne Hanley

FYF 2015 Mix and Free Download by DJ Justin Cornwall, Ya Heaarrd??

Danny Baraz May 7, 2015

What did you think about the FYF lineup announcement? Here is a free download and mix of all the artists that are playing FYF 2015 by Justin Cornwall and brought to you by Janky Smooth. n This will help you come to grips with your feelings about the lineup. I was already stoked when the lineup came out but after listening to this mix my stoke was put into context. Love, Janky Smooth BELLE AND SEBASTIAN – I WANT THE WORLD TO STOP DEERHUNTER – HELICOPTER LAURA MARLING – GHOSTS BLOC PARTY – RATCHET BATTLES – ATLAS DEATH GRIPS – I’VE SEEN FOOTAGE BLACK DEVIL DISCO CLUB – TO ARDENT FT. NANCY SINATRA (HORSE MEAT DISCO REMIX) DJ DODGER STADIUM – LOVE SONGS ANDREW JACKSON JIHAD – LOVE IN THE TIME OF HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS FKA TWIGS – WATER ME JOY ORBISON – DONELL NICOLAS JAAR – MI MUJER FRANK OCEAN – LOST HOP ALONG – TIBETAN POP STARS TOBIAS JESSO JR. – HOLLYWOOD THE JESUS AND MARY CHAIN – JUST LIKE HONEY LOVE OVER ENTROPY – TONII (DIXON RETOUCH) COLD CAVE – LIFE MAGAZINE CANYONS – SEE BLIND THROUGH (DJ HARVEY REMIX) NEON INDIAN – SHOULD HAVE TAKEN ACID WITH

Jon Spencer Blues Explosion photo by Casey Lewis for Grimy Goods

Win 2 Tickets to Jon Spencer Blues Explosion at Echoplex

Danny Baraz April 26, 2015

Have you heard the new concept album released by Jon Spencer Blues Explosion this past March? “Freedom Tower” is quite a ride. It’s a deep dive on a New York that doesn’t exist anymore. It’s like opening a time capsule. Another question; Have you seen Jon Spencer Blues Explosion live? If the answer is no then goddammit you have no idea what you are missing. Janky Smooth is giving away 2 pairs of tickets to see Jon Spencer Blues Explosion at The Echoplex on May 7th. It’s pretty damn easy to win. You can follow the rules below to enter or you can Purchase tickets here To enter you must complete ALL the steps below. Winners will be selected on Tuesday, May 5th at 11am. 1. Share or retweet our contest posts on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter and tag @jankysmooth – You must share from our posts, not create your own. 2. Comment in the comment section of the post on our website stating you completed this step and give us a reason why we should pick you.. 3. Like us on Facebook, Follow us on Twitter, Follow us on Instagram Photo by Casey Lewis for Grimy Goods

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

Win Two Tickets to Trash Talk and Friends at the Echoplex

Danny Baraz March 16, 2015

Trash Talk, RatKing, Lee Bannon, Together Pangea, Suspect and Skywalker. That’s one hell of a fucking lineup playing Check Yo Ponytail at The Echoplex this Friday, March 20th. This is the last stop of the Trash Talk, Ratking and Lee Bannon Tour that has been touring the country for the last 30 days. Somehow, Trash Talk puts diverse bands on the same bill and it always works. It works to create a fun but completely hostile environment. Recently added to the bill, Together Pangea are sure to pump up the adrenaline level of The Echoplex. Janky Smooth is giving away 2 PAIRS of tickets to two winners. Winners will be announced Thursday, March 19th at 11am pacific time. To enter you must complete all these steps: Like Janky Smooth on Facebook Follow Janky Smooth on Twitter Follow Janky Smooth on Instagram Leave a comment on this post using a valid email address stating that you have completed all the steps and explain why we should select you to win. [button color=”pink” size=”normal” alignment=”center” rel=”follow” openin=”newwindow” url=”http://www.theecho.com/event/763661-check-yo-ponytail-trash-talk-los-angeles/”]You can purchase tickets to Trash Talk and Friends Here[/button] Check out previous coverage and photos: A free show with Lil B, Trash Talk and

Win 2 Tickets to A Place to Bury Strangers at The Echoplex

Danny Baraz March 10, 2015

Since 2006, A Place to Bury Strangers have steadily built on a trippy momentum in psychedelic rock and have been one of the pioneers in this new wave of psych rockers. We are excited for A Place to Bury Strangers to play the Echoplex this Sunday, March 15th. We are giving away TWO PAIRS of tickets to two winners. To enter, follow us on Facebook or Twitter. Share or retweet the contest and comment on this post, directly on the site to be entered to win. 1. Like us on Facebook/Follow us on Twitter 2. Share or retweet one of the posts on EITHER FB or twitter. 3. Comment on THIS post, on the site, with a valid email address. Winners will be selected on Saturday March 14th at 11 am. Only individuals completing all steps will be considered. [button color=”pink” size=”normal” alignment=”center” rel=”follow” openin=”newwindow” url=”http://www.theecho.com/event/721655-place-bury-strangers-los-angeles/”]Purchase tickets to A Place to Bury Strangers here[/button]