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. ...
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Images: The Quitters, TheCore., Illicitor (debut show), Narrowed February 1, 2014 at The Artistic Armory
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.” ...
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Images: The Peccadilloes, Unfair Fight, Sounds of Threat, Surrounded by Thieves, Bobby Meader January, 24 2014 at The Double Down Saloon
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. ...
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Against Me! and The Slackers added to Punk Rock Bowling 2014
With 3 day festival passes going on sale tomorrow, Punk Rock Bowling organizers have finally unveiled the complete list of bands playing each day of the festival. ...
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Ex-Holding Onto Sound members start new band, announce first show
It’s been almost a year since Vegas punk rockers Holding Onto Sound played their last show (the benefit for Yayo Taco on March 1, 2013). And despite the band's presence still being felt in the local music scene through the various acoustic performances from co-frontman/bassist Zabi Naqshband and guitarist Bob Gates, the intensity of the full band dynamic has been sorely missed. ...
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