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Salad Days DC Punk Doc Ticket Giveaway at The Regent Theater

Danny Baraz February 24, 2015

If you love hardcore punk rock then chances are that one of your favorite bands came out of the Washington D.C. Punk Scene. Bands like Bad Brains and Minor Threat not only changed music but also made social and political ripples all throughout the world. Get an inside look at the scene, the bands, the labels and the people that drove this musical movement into infamy. On Friday, February 27th, The Regent Theater will be screening Salad Days: The DC Punk Revolution at 8pm and 11pm. The 8pm show is already sold out but we are giving away 3 PAIRS OF TICKETS to the 11pm show. To win tickets you have to do 4 very little things. Follow us on Twitter, Follow us on Instagram and Like us on Facebook. Once you have done so, leave a comment on this post confirming you have completed all required steps to win. We will select the winner on Friday morning at 10am and contact you by the email you use to leave your comment. Only those who complete all steps will be eligible to win one of 3 PAIRS of tickets. [button color=”pink” size=”big” alignment=”center” rel=”follow” openin=”newwindow” url=”http://www.theecho.com/event/786293-10pm-screening-salad-days-los-angeles/”]…or PURCHASE TICKETS TO THIS EVENT

Win one of two pairs of tickets to Tyler the Creator on New Years Eve

Janky Smooth Central Command December 23, 2014

Ever since Odd Future first flooded the internet with a viral onslaught of fresh new talent and perfectly crafted vulgarities, Tyler the Creator has been in the stratosphere of young artists doing things their way. You never know who or what you will see at a Tyler the Creator show. Riots, special guests from OFWGKTA crew or associated spin off acts. One thing is clear- Tyler the Creator is at the helm of the future of hip hop and DIY producers. This New Years Eve, Tyler the Creator will be playing a show at Club Nokia along with DJ Billy Jole aka Earl Sweatshirt and Lionel Boyce. You can purchase tickets here or enter to win one of two pairs of tickets that Janky Smooth will be giving away for the show. Contest Rules: Make sure you like the Janky Smooth Facebook Page Here and Follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Comment on this post with a compelling reason why you should win the tickets. (use a valid email address when submitting the comment. That’s how we’ll contact you if you win). Lastly, share the Facebook post directly from our page. Only those who complete all steps will win one

Win tickets to Cosmonauts and Corners at The Echo this Sunday 12/14

Janky Smooth Central Command December 11, 2014

Both the bands, Cosmonauts and Corners are masters of atmosphere and psychedelia. Two out of the many but few standouts of the pack of bands that are either labeled by themselves or others under the moniker of “psych” music. These two bands distinguish themselves from the pack of wannabes and copy cat scenesters that are attempting jump on the psych rock frenzy that is over abundant amongst up and coming bands all around the world. You can purchase tickets here or follow the instructions below to win 1 pair of tickets to see these bands, as well as Burntones and Feels at the Echo this Sunday, Dec 14th. Contest Rules: Make sure you like our Facebook page and are following Janky Smooth on Instagram and Twitter. Next, comment on this post with a unique or frothy reason why you should be considered to win. Lastly, send us a tweet or comment on our Facebook page that you have completed all the steps to win a pair of tickets to the Cosmonauts and Corners show on Sunday. Only those who complete all steps will be considered. The Winner will be announced this Sunday, Dec 14th at Noon pacific time on Twitter

Win a Pair of Tickets to the Allah-Las show at El Rey this Thursday 12/11/14

Danny Baraz December 9, 2014

The Allah-Las are the quintessential, modern garage rock band out of Los Angeles- But you probably already knew that. Music connoisseurs everywhere have discovered this amazing band whose members came together while on the payroll at Amoeba Records in Hollywood. The sometimes lonely, sometimes dark vibes of this music has captured the imaginations of audiophiles since 2008 and expanded their reach since the release of their first full length album, Innovative Leisure that was produced by Nick Waterhouse and released in 2012. The Allah-Las are playing El Rey this Thursday, 12/11 and you can purchase tickets here before they sell out or follow the simple instructions below to win one of two pairs of tickets Janky Smooth is giving away to the Thursday show. Contest Rules: Make sure you like our Facebook page and are following Janky Smooth on Instagram and Twitter. Next, comment on this post with a unique or frothy reason why you should be considered to win. Lastly, send us a tweet or comment on our Facebook page that you have completed all the steps to win a pair of tickets to the Avi Buffalo show on Saturday. Only those who complete all steps will be considered.

Win tickets to Avi Buffalo at The Echo on Friday 12/5

Danny Baraz December 3, 2014

Sub Pop Records has always had a good eye for fresh, new talent. When they picked up singer/songwriter Avi Buffalo in 2011 I took notice and understood immediately what they saw in him- a great songwriter with great lyrics that fits in the mold of a sound that is very current in it’s retro-i-ness. Avi Buffalo is playing the Echo this Friday, 12/5 and you can purchase tickets here or follow the simple instructions below to win one pair of tickets to the Friday show. Contest Rules: Make sure you like our Facebook page and are following Janky Smooth on Instagram and Twitter. Next, comment on this post with a unique or frothy reason why you should be considered to win. Lastly, send us a tweet or comment on our Facebook page that you have completed all the steps to win a pair of tickets to the Avi Buffalo show on Saturday. Only those who complete all steps will be considered. The winner will be announced this Friday at 10 am pacific time on FB and twitter. Good luck!

Win tickets to OFF! and Nasa Space Universe at The Echo on Saturday 11/29

Janky Smooth Central Command November 25, 2014

Do we really need to go through the list of reasons why Keith Morris is so important to punk rock? Chances are, if you clicked on this post then, no. But maybe, if you aren’t aware that the ex Black Flag/Circle Jerks front man has a current project with other legends such as Dimitri Coats, Steven Shane McDonald and Mario Rubalcaba then this post might just improve your life… just a little bit. OFF! is playing The Echo with one of our favorite new bands, Nasa Space Universe this Saturday, 11/29. You can purchase tickets here or follow the instructions to win one of two pairs of tickets that Janky Smooth is giving away. Contest Rules: Make sure you like our Facebook page and are following Janky Smooth on Instagram and Twitter. Next, comment on this post with a unique or frothy reason why you should be considered to win. Lastly, send us a tweet or comment on our Facebook page that you have completed all the steps to win a pair of tickets to the OFF! and NSU show on Saturday. Only those who complete all steps will be considered. 2 Winners will be announced this Friday, Nov 28th

Win tickets to Ariel Pink at The Regent Theater This Friday, 11/28

Danny Baraz November 24, 2014

Ariel Pink seems to be embroiled in many controversies these days that are unrelated to his unique brand of music. Many think that this is just his own form of self promotion but others are not amused at his trash talking, ego rocking. Say what you will about the man but his music has been on the forefront of innovation for quite some time now. If you’ve ever seen him live then you have been treated to a tight and highly entertaining sonic masterpiece of sound. Check out his new album, Pom Pom to get a dose of the psychedelic vibes that so many music fans have been obsessed with. Ariel Pink is headlining the newly re opened, Regent Theater in Downtown Los Angeles this Friday, Nov 28th. You can purchase tickets here or follow the instructions to win one of two pairs of tickets that Janky Smooth is giving away. Contest Rules: Make sure you like our Facebook page and are following Janky Smooth on Instagram and Twitter. Next, comment on this post with a unique or frothy reason why you should be considered to win. Lastly, send us a tweet or comment on our Facebook page that you