Dr. Dre Day Featuring: Fart Barf – Neighborhood Brats – Pu$$y Cow – Horror Squad – at El Cid – Los Angeles, CA
February 9, 2013
This years Dre Day celebration was a huge success as expected. The show sold out and the venue was at max capacity before the first band even took the stage.
In spite of MANY warnings from the event organizers to show up early to make sure they got in, many did not heed the warning and chose to show up late leaving them with their only recourse, which was to complain on various social media platforms about not getting in. El Cid has a great layout. On the patio there was a taco bar set up for concert goers, as well as the movie "The Carwash" being projected on the wall for people to watch as they ate.
While many still waited in line, Chino natives Horror Squad started their set. The Pop-Punk band had the crowd singing along through out their time on stage. You can tell these guys know how to party, and how to keep one going. They were a hell of a lot of fun.
Pu$$y Cow plays Dre Day every year, This is Joe Dana's baby! Just like every year before, Pu$$y Cow kicked ass. They nailed it with their version of NWA's "Gangsta Gangsta".
Whisky Christie made her rapping debut along side Joe and owned the crowd as she covered NWA's "I Ain't Tha 1".
To end the set, Joe crowd surfed while he sang "California Love".
Enjoy this complete video overview of the event from start to finish
Los Angeles transplants "Neighborhood Brats" were up next. All I can say is "HOLY SHIT! Watch the video!" We are happy that Neighborhood Brats are officially an LA band. This hopefully means there will be plenty of upcoming gigs with them on the bill. If you haven't seen them yet, and you love real Punk Rock, make sure you check out a show if you get the chance. Their choice for a cover was a very Hard Core rendition of Dr.Dre's "Keep Their Heads Ringin".
Fart Barf was the perfect band to close this party. After all the excitement of the previous bands and the Eddie 40's Hand competition, the drunk crowd was ready to dance their asses off. The eclectic cavemen kept the dance floor moving through out their whole set, they are a seriously entertaining and original band.
Sadly 2pm came and everyone was kicked out of El Cid, but that didn't mean the party was over. A large, very hungry group of Pizza Punx mobbed over to Garage Pizza to satisfy their appetites and keep it goin' a little bit longer.
Can't wait to celebrate Dr. Dre's birthday again next year.
More photos of the show can be seen HERE
-J.Moncrief-
Big Wheel Staff Reporter
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Event Alert: Peter Hook Book Signing – at Skylight Books – Los Angeles, CA – February 1, 2013
January 27, 2013
Famed Joy Division bassist Peter Hook has a new book coming out this month with an appearance in town promoting it in just a weeks time over at Skylight Books on Vermont Ave in the Los Feliz neighborhood.
The muscian turned author will be discussing “Unknown Pleasures - Inside Joy Division” alongside renowned music writer Simon Reynolds starting at 7:30 pm followed by an autograph signing. Fans looking to get an autograph will need to purchase the book directly from Skylight Books (it is available for pre order online or over the phone) and will also have the chance to get any records, tickets, posters and Joy Division memorabilia signed.
We at Big Wheel are huge Joy Division fans and are eagerly looking forward to this event as it will be a rare chance at hearing Peter talk about his time in Joy Division and of course the meet and greet where we hope to see all of your rare and out of print Joy Division / New Order collectors items.
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-Louie Bones-
Big Wheel Staff Reporter
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Help Mike! Benefit Show with an all star lineup of bands – at The Echoplex – Los Angeles, CA
January 25, 2013
For over a month this was a show that all of Orange County and Los Angeles had been looking forward to. Punks of all stripes and ages showed to support Mike Atta, the guitarist of Middle Class who is currently battling cancer at The EchoPlex for an epic show. With 13 bands and a ridiculously low price of $17 for admission proved too good to pass up. With both The EchoPlex and The Echo that is connected by stairs in the back of the venue, this event was festival like with bands playing consistently all night that included: Adolescents, Channel 3, Mike Watt, Shattered Faith, White Flag, Urinals, 45 Grave, The Abigales, The Peeks, Audacity, The Garden, White Night and a special opening set by Agent Orange.
Sure this could be the part of the show review where you could read all about every single thing that went down, yet as the old saying goes, "A photo is with a 1000 words"… well with a 100+ photos and 45 minutes of edited video, you should be able to come up with the 1000 words on your own.
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 The Peeks |
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Enjoy some video of: Agent Orange - White Night - The Garden - Audacity - The Peeks
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 Mike Watt |
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Video of: 45 Grave - The Abigales - White Flag - Mike Watt - The Urinals
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Video of: Shattered Faith - Channel 3 - Adolescents
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Even though the show is over, Mike Atta can still use your donations to help cover the costs for his cancer treatment. Big Wheel Magazine is the only source where you will see video of every band that played at the benefit show. So if you were unable to get to the show and want to thank our videographer and production editor for producing these videos, the biggest thank you that could be given would be with a donation of any size to FunRazr that you will find on - Help Mike Battle Cancer Facebook here: www.facebook.com/HelpMikeBattleCancer
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15th Annual Punk Rock Bowling and Music Festival 2013 initial lineup
January 12, 2013
Welcome to the home for coverage of Punk Rock Bowling 2013
-Updates throughout the 4 days will be HERE
Punk Rock Bowling 2013 will take place in Las Vegas
on May 24, May 25, May 26 and May 27, 2013
Visit: www.punkrockbowling.com for ticket information
Just like last year, this will be the place to go on the web for all the coverage of Punk Rock Bowling 2013 as it is happening. Be on the look out for video and photos as well as updates through out the days of the event via the Big Wheel Facebook and Twitter.
Here is the complete festival and club shows line up - COMING SOON
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(Photo: Winners of the 2012 Punk Rock Bowling Tournament – Hookers & Blow)
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Show Preview: Help Mike! A Benefit Show – Adolescents – Mike Watt – 45 Grave, Channel 3, Shattered Faith, White Flag, The Urinals & more at The Echoplex – Los Angeles, CA – January 25, 2013
December 30, 2012
Punk Rock benefit shows are amongst Big Wheel Magazine's favorite shows to support since live music gatherings have always been a great way to raise funds for those truly in need. Mike Atta of Middle Class really needs all of our help in the scene and thankfully a show of grand proportions has been set up to do just that. With a lineup featuring some of southern California’s best 80’s hardcore acts, you can expect a large turnout for what is going to be one hell of an epic (and helpful) gig and well worth shelling out measly $17.00 for a show that should cost twice as much to attend.
Headlining will be The Adolescents who hail from Orange County and are California Punk legends that were highlighted in the film American Hardcore of which Mike Atta's band Middle Class was cited as the genesis for many bands. Fans will get to sing and slam to such classics like “Amoeba”, “I Hate Children”, “Kids of the Black Hole” and many more. Also on this rad bill are Mike Watt & the Missingmen, a Punk rock trio of all stars who will shake things up to help benefit their friend Mike Atta.
Adolescents
If that already wasn’t righteous enough, expect things to get even gnarlier with 45 Grave as they play a full set of death rock tunes for the ghoul school crowd. With their newly released album, Pick Your Poison, 45 Grave will treat you to a few new songs along with all your mainstay favorites.
45 Grave
Channel 3 the Punk rock stalwarts from Cerritos, CA that can be counted on to get any crowd drinking hard and fast to slamming as they play through a catalog of songs that embrace the spirit of youth and angst -certainly look for Maria Montoya to grace the stage during their show to sing "You Make Me Feel Cheap".
Channel 3
Shattered Faith who are one of the most under-appreciated and best bands from the 80's are seeing a huge resurgence as a younger generation of Punks discover their melodic genius, they will take the stage for a performance that for sure will leave a musical mark in your psyche forever.
Shattered Faith
White Flag who have been on the music scene going back some 25+ years have ben hailed by many as one of the best bands to grow out of the LA scene that successfully snubbed it's nose at the predictability of Punk rock when they started. Today their shows are filled with a wall of sound and a presence that will leave you saying, "WOW, I did not expect that".
White Flag
Enjoy the video below of a collection of Urinals songs
The Urinals remain one of the more elusive bands on this show and tend to pop up on a show when you least expect it. The Another EP tracks "I'm A Bug" and "Ack Ack Ack Ack" remain favorites of the band and many will remember when the band evolved into 100 Flowers fans will recall the song "Reject Yourself" that was contained on compilation in every Punks record collection, the Hell Comes To Your House compilation. Make sure you get there early so you can get a spot up front for their set.
As the flyer says there are more guests joining this show consisting of, Audacity, The Abigales, The Peeks, The Garden and White Night -who could ask for more with such an already epic roster of bands. Getting this benefit show kicked off with be a special opening set with Agent Orange and Punk rock luminary, Alice Bag will be serving as the emcee as well.
Don't miss the special opening set with Agent Orange
What is most important here is that everyone who can support turns up and donates whatever money they can to help cover the costs for Mike Attas cancer treatment. As you may know treatment is not cheap, but every dollar donated helps make it more affordable, and that is something to consider. Go to the Facebook set up to keep you up to date on Mike's fight as he battles to kick cancer in the ass www.facebook.com/HelpMikeBattleCancer.
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-Louie Bones-
Big Wheel Staff Reporter
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The Fort LA in downtown Los Angeles will be opening as an All Ages multi purpose music space
November 24, 2012
Here in Los Angeles we have a lot to be thankful for, and we are all especially thankful that there is always a group of people that create places for the music scene to grow and flourish. Big Wheel Magazine was just given an exclusive look inside the a new place where music will grow in downtown Los Angeles. The place is call The LA Fort and it's a not-for-profit co-op and it is DIT (Do It Together) as opposed to DIY which they are hoping will encourage everyone who wants to be involved to get involved since there is no one asshole at the top dictating what will and won't happen in the space. All walks of life are welcome to participate as long as the goal is to keep the Fort alive. Their mission is to provide a safe and neutral space for positive expression in an all ages environment in an effort to help grow and nurture the arts and music community in Los Angeles.
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The Fort will be the hub for different circles, clicks, groups, and ideologies to come together and create new, unexpected interactions and act as a home for artists and musicians traveling through. With creative collaboration as one of the top priorities, The Fort aims to get people out of their normal patterns and better connect Los Angeles. Besides an event space, there will be lock outs, shared artist space, and touring band bedroom.
Check out this video for more background on The Fort
Currently they have an IndieGoGo fundraiser right now www.indiegogo.com/theLAFort, the contributions will be going towards building out the lockouts, fixing up the shared artist space, finishing the soon to be 10,000 watt PA, and making sure we can pay rent while we do this. Right now there are between 5-10 people going to work at the Fort for free every day after they get off of their regular jobs. No one is making a cent; just working towards a common goal.
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| The upstairs is being built out for band lockouts, a touring band bedroom and other multi-use areas |
The Fort will not be officially open to the public till January 2013 and each show's profits will be split 60/40 in favor of the bands -and The Fort will NOT be doing any "Pay to Play" type shows. However, there is an "Invite Only" event happening on Friday November 30th.
The show is a "Build the Fort Benefit" and the bands on the bill will be:
Nightmare Enterprises - Horror Punk band from LA, it's going to be their first show ever.
The Peeks / Facebook page - A power trio from Burbank - These guys played the Big Wheel anniversary party and if you like Rancid meets The Dils, you are gonna dig them.
Fallujah 71 / Facebook page - Blitz Rock power trio that have been a long time favorite of ours here at Big Wheel.
Sloppy Jane / Facebook page - Femme-Grunge Rock from LA that sound like L7 and Sharp Ease -A must see band.
M31 / Facebook page - Neo-Psychedelia from LA which mixes The Cramps with a 60's garage vibe.
Now if you want to go to this, hit up one of the bands that are playing this show on their Facebook and RSVP to get an invite.... More info on getting an invite can be found HERE.
All proceeds from the show will go directly to construction materials, water, power, getting the licenses necessary to stay open. The show is to support the efforts going on there so they can provide the services other than just throwing shows that will allow them to survive in the future.
Get involved today HERE:
www.indiegogo.com/theLAFort
Add yourself as a friend to The Fort Los Angeles Facebook page HERE
Perhaps you have been one of those people that has complained about the lack of All Ages venues or that there are too many places that disrespect bands by making them sell tickets in order to play, as well as a need for a place that celebrates the music -Then this is a place you need to support if you care about the music scene and it's future here in Los Angeles.
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