Images: Authority Zero, Guilty By Association, The People’s Whiskey, War Called Home February 1, 2014 at Backstage Bar and Billiards

Feb 7, 2014 Posted by Aaron Mattern In Images Tagged Authority Zero, Guilty by Association, The Peoples Whiskey, War Called Home Comments 0

My first time seeing Authority Zero was close to two years ago at the Hard Rock Pool with NOFX, and I remember leaving the show pleasantly surprised by a band with whom I was only moderately familiar. Mid-way through their most recent Las Vegas stop at Backstage Bar and Billiards (and my 3rd Authority Zero show) I realized that the punk/reggae group have become one of my favorite live bands. ...

Contest: Win tickets to see Breathe Carolina at the Hard Rock Live 2/14

Feb 6, 2014 Posted by Emily Matview In Contests Tagged Breathe Carolina Comments 0

Punks in Vegas has teamed up with Hard Rock Live and Breathe Carolina to give away one pair of tickets to see the rock band's 2/14 show with Mod Sun, Ghost Town and Lionfight. ...

Review: Seahaven ‘Silhouette’ (2014)

Feb 5, 2014 Posted by Mike Reilly In Reviews Tagged seahaven Comments 0

Seahaven is like the George Costanza of indie rock. They may not be for everybody, but if you can make it past those first couple of spins, you just might be won over. ...

Images: The Quitters, TheCore., Illicitor (debut show), Narrowed February 1, 2014 at The Artistic Armory

Feb 4, 2014 Posted by Emily Matview In Images Tagged Illicitor, narrowed, The Quitters, thecore. Comments 0

Rumors swirled over the past few weeks as a flyer began circulating boasting a lineup of three of Las Vegas' finest bands – The Quitters, TheCore. and Narrowed - along with "a band so secret that we can't say their name yet.” ...

Images: The Peccadilloes, Unfair Fight, Sounds of Threat, Surrounded by Thieves, Bobby Meader January, 24 2014 at The Double Down Saloon

Feb 3, 2014 Posted by Aaron Mattern In Images Comments 0

Over the past few years, Vegas-based SquidHat Records has collected an impressive roster of local punk rock talent. And in addition to helping out their own bands, they've made a positive impact by promoting non-SquidHat acts and organizing local showcases. So I was excited to support the label and see some of my favorite locals at the first day of their second anniversary festival, featuring The Peccadilloes, Unfair Fight, Sounds of Threat, Surrounded by Thieves and Bobby Meader Music. ...