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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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]
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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!
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