Poor Kids Radio Party – at The Poor Kids Mansion – Los Angeles, CA
January 9, 2012
The first week of the New Year has come and gone, but not without a few shows or parties that have set the tone for what the rest of the year will bring. Los Angeles is known for lots of things that really set the city apart from any other city or “scene” , and the Poor Kids Radio show is a fine example of what makes LA a happening place like no other.
Horror Epics – at The Bronson Bar – Hollywood, CA
January 5, 2012
LA biggest and newest monthly free Punk rock party kicked off just this last December, and by the looks of it – things over at Horror Epics are only getting better with time!
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Cool stores in Hollywood – Posers – Hollywood
December 21, 2011
As anyone knows that has been up to Melrose Avenue in Hollywood, the place is a mix of eclectic shops yet one store that is a must go to is Posers Hollywood. Sure, we do need to fully disclose that they are a Big Wheel advertiser, however you will quickly determine that there is no bias here, just go to the store and see for yourself that the place has the best selection of everything you would want. Read more
Major Show Announcement – 30 Years of Goldenvoice featuring Social Distortion, Bad Religion, Descendents
November 2, 2011
Gary Tovar who started Goldenvoice, the production powerhouse that has produced shows and concerts since 1981, is approaching its 30th anniversary and celebrating with a big bang by providing grounds for a three days of Punk rock. The three day event will take place December 16-18 at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, and tickets go on sale Saturday Nov. 5 at 12 p.m. Single passes will be available as well as a limited number of three day passes, with prices ranging from $33-99 dollars. Goldenvoice has been responsible for contributing to and producing large scale events such as Coachella, FYF, and most prominently, Punk rock shows you've been attending in Southern California since you first found out what Punk was. Seriously.
Gary Tovar brings you
GV30 featuring Social Distortion, Bad Religion, Descendents and more
December 16th, 17th & 18th / Santa Monica Civic Auditorium / $33 single day, $99 3-day / on sale 11/5 at NOON
Friday, December 16th – Social Distortion, X, Adolescents
Saturday, December 17th – Bad Religion, Youth Brigade, T.S.O.L.
Sunday, December 18th – Descendents, The Vandals, The Dickies
Also appearing: The Grim, Ill Repute, Love Canal, A Pretty Mess
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CicLAvia – Bike Event – Los Angeles, CA
October 9, 2011
CicLAvia means “bike way” in Spanish. About 30 years ago Ciclovía originally started in Bogotá, Colombia which was a weekly street closure event…. and NOW Los Angeles. Sunday's event would mark the 3rd one of these that has been held since it's inception in 2010. There really is no official starting place or finish to this bike event, participants pretty much join the fun wherever they want along the 10 mile route. For many though, they considered the starting point of the event to be at the corner of Melrose and Heliothope where Read more
Steve Jobs was the rebel with a cause – RIP 1955-2011
October 6, 2011
The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world… are the ones who do
Steve Jobs was certainly way ahead of the times, going way way back. As technology develops at the pace it does, sometimes what can be thought up and created in the mind’s eye, is just not possible to become reality when an idea is birthed. However it is the focus on the vision that can help shape the future, no matter how far away the future may be. Then there is the aspect of if the public is ready to embrace something so new that breaks away from the conventional thinking of the moment. Steve Jobs along with his development team helped push the envelope which in turned helped push others in the technology arena regardless of if it was Windows based or not. No matter what brand you speak of, it is that competitive challenge that creates innovation in the devices that we all use everyday as we go about our lives.
There are gonna be those around that will question why all the fuss over this guy’s passing to which the answer can easily be found in the life of the questioner. A person who has virtually no achievements to speak of in their own life will always give themselves away when they would question “why all the fuss”. Luckily there are a majority of people who have an appreciation for Steve and his contributions to the culture no matter what computer they own, what phone they have in their pocket or the device they use to listen to music. He is a symbol of how anyone can come from humble beginnings and create an impact on the world around them.
The world we live in will never be the same with regards to how we communicate, the way we work with technology to create and how we enjoy our music on various devices. So with the passing of Steve, sure it is sad that a talent like this has to exit, stop for moment and realize that his life’s work is truly something to be celebrated.
Thank you Steve Jobs, your fingerprints will be felt for many generations to come which is the best form of everlasting life.
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