On Saturday, Nov. 9, I checked out Southern California's Assuming We Survive at Artifice downtown. I'm always surprised to find awesome venues that I've never heard of, but Danielle O'Hara (Nevermore Productions) did mention that punk shows are infrequent there, so that’s probably why it hasn’t been on my radar. The bar has a pretty good sized stage and floor area, good sound, and a good cocktail bar. I'm surprised more bands don't play here. ...
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Contest: Win tickets to see Suicidal Tendencies at the House of Blues 11/30
Punks in Vegas has teamed up with the House of Blues and Suicidal Tendencies to give away a pair of tickets to see the hardcore band’s November 30th show with Terror, Trash Talk, Sprung Monkey and The Inspector Cluzo. ...
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Images: Andrew Jackson Jihad, The Gunshy, Bobby Meader & more November 7, 2013 at Backstage Bar & Billiards
Folk punk duo Andrew Jackson Jihad returned to Vegas for the second time this year for a fun, intimate show at Backstage Bar and Billiards. The twosome seemed genuinely excited to be playing to the surprisingly full crowd, and we were treated to lots of banter, with a few songs thrown in for good measure. ...
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Images: The 1975, Linus Young November 2, 2013 at Vinyl Las Vegas
The 1975 is definitely out of my normal punk wheelhouse, but it's always nice to have a few palate cleansers to give variety to your musical life. ...
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Interview: State Faults
State Faults is a hell-storm of angst and frustration dawning from the rocky coasts of Santa Rosa, CA. While the suburb seems a peaceful place to live, it is still evidently the birthplace of some of the most distraught jams in the screamo scene. Jared, who plays drums in the band, was cool enough to sit down and answer some questions for us. ...
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