On the outskirts of Vegas, where virtually every all-ages venue has been shut down, a gem of a lineup found its way onto a floor in a tiny hall planted between a mountain and a Girl Scout cabin. As odd as the settings were, kids showed up hours early and in droves to see wunderkinds The Story So Far and their supporting bands The American Scene, Heart to Heart, Guts and The Letter You. ...

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January 5th marked the release show for Last Call’s debut full-length Dog Years, and it was definitely one to remember. The Knight Hall’s DIY atmosphere really leant itself to an intimate, shadowy, enthralling night of punk rock. Not only did the show have a solid lineup with some bands from California visiting, but the Christmas lights lining the amps and drum kit, and the closeness of the crowd made for a hell of a show. ...

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If you haven’t had the chance to see local pop punk band The Letter You, you’re missing out. They impress me more and more every time I see them, and after wanting to film with them for a while, the opportunity came up to bring them to the Las Vegas Natural History Museum, where they played two songs “Scissors” and  “Halfway.” If you like what you hear you can head over to their Bandcamp page and download their On Our Own EP for free. ...

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It’s only been a few months since Set Your Goals played the Hard Rock Café on the Strip with New Found Glory, Wonder Years, Man Overboard and This Time Next Year on the Pop Punk’s Not Dead tour. But they must have missed us, because before launching into a new tour, the hardcore-influenced pop punkers headlined a show supported by some of Vegas’ best: Last Call, The Letter You, and Rivalries. ...

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Unfortunately for everyone except people who hate things that are great, it’s been a long time since The Swellers have come to Vegas. Add to that the fact that their February 17th show at The Knight Hall with locals Last Call, Tuesday After School, Amoride and The Letter You was their first headlining gig in town, and you can understand the palpable anticipation in the room while the foursome were setting up. ...

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