It’s hard to imagine now that playing pop punk could turn you into a massive commercial success. But back in 2003, with Blink 182 and Fall Out Boy blaring from everyone’s radio, pop punk was big business. It was an era when bands like Saves the Day were filling up the House of Blues and New Found Glory could sell out the Thomas & Mack. It was a good time to be a pop punk band, and it was that was the year that Yellowcard, after years of relentlessly touring, caught fire with Ocean Avenue, a slice of summery fun that seemed to only exist in that time and place. ...
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Contest: Win tickets to see Authority Zero 2/1
Punks in Vegas has teamed up with War Called Home to give away two pairs of tickets to see the band’s Feb. 1 show at Backstage Bar and Billiards with Authority Zero, Guilty by Association and The People's Whiskey. ...
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Vegas Primer: Happy Campers – Episode I 1996 – 1998 (‘Hooked on Ebonix’ and ‘Crappy Pampers and other Tasty Treats’)
Happy Campers have spent almost 18 years playing fast and fun punk rock in the Vegas Valley. Their 6th release, 'Dancing With Demons,' will be available February 8th, 2014 at a free release show at the Hard Rock Café on Paradise. In an effort to get everyone properly stoked for the release, we have Happy Campers’ frontman Isaac “Campa” Irvine here to give us a run down on his band’s history as well as provide us with free downloads of long-hidden demo tracks. Here’s “Episode 1,” complete with the 'Hooked on Ebonix' and 'Crappy Pampers and other Tasty Treats' demos. ...
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The Seriouslys release ‘Keepin’ it Shrill’ EP, announce show at Double Down
Local punk rockers The Seriouslys have released their sophomore EP, Keepin' it Shrill. ...
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Face to Face, Good Riddance, Off!, Masked Intruder and more added to Punk Rock Bowling 2014
More bands have been announced for Punk Rock Bowling 2014, which will once again take place over Memorial Day Weekend, May 23-26, in Downtown Las Vegas. ...
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