Images: Propagandhi, The Flatliners, War On Women February 20, 2014 at the Hawthorne Theater (Portland, OR)

Las Vegas can be a great place to see large touring acts, but unfortunately, we frequently get skipped by smaller and mid-level bands. Such was the case on the most recent Propagandhi tour supported by the Flatliners. Thankfully, I had some business to take care of in my hometown of Portland, Oregon anyway, and I was able to catch their show at the Hawthorne Theater. ...

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Images: Lawrence Arms, Nothington, Great Apes February 16, 2014 at El Rey Theater (Los Angeles)

Every year at Punk Rock Bowling, you’re forced to make some tough choices. There are so many great bands playing club shows at the same time, and you’re bound to miss someone great. So last year, while our own Emily Matview covered the Lawrence Arms/Nothington show, I attended Strung Out/Guttermouth at Fremont Country Club. So when the Larry Arms announced a tour in support of Metropole, their first record in eight years, I vowed not to miss them again, and made the long trek to Los Angeles’ El Rey Theater. ...

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Images: This or The Apocalypse, Sworn In, Shai Hulud February 10, 2014 at the Southern Nevada Sports Centre

February 10 marked my second of two back-to-back nights spent at Vegas’ newest all ages venue, the Southern Nevada Sports Centre. While the first night was a rather sparsely attended pop punk show, on this night, I was prepared for a near sold-out show of hardcore and metal. ...

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