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George Lyons has taken listeners on a journey for 15 years with his KUNV radio show
Music Stories Comments Updated: Jun 12, 2013 4:49pmIt’s hard to have a reflective moment during the four-hour aural stimulation that is “The Lyons Den” radio show. But at the KUNV 91.5-FM studios during this particular broadcast — host George Lyons’...
The return of Twin Brother
Music Stories Comments May 29, 2013 5:43pmON JUNE 6, Las Vegas sees the return of two boundary-pushing local bands we haven’t been able to catch in awhile: Kid Meets Cougar, which has been hibernating since its EP release in February 2012,...
Here’s six Punk Rock Bowling acts we’re happy to have seen
Music Stories Comments May 29, 2013 5:37pmFlag: The headliner for the final day — comprising former (some original) members of pioneering SoCal punk/hardcore band Black Flag, and Stephen Egerton of The Descendents — hadn’t even finished its...
Ten concerts for your summer
Music Stories Comments May 29, 2013 5:30pmRyan Bingham: You Americana/alt-country fans frequently complain about your limited concert options in Las Vegas, and rightfully so. But you’d better shut up and put up (and then shut up again when...
Free touring advice from Fortunate Youth
Music Stories Comments May 29, 2013 5:26pmLocal musicians hear it like a broken record: Go out and tour. Well, one did: Jordan Rosenthal, a Vegas drummer who joined Fortunate Youth. He’s on a two-month trek (which stops here May 31) with the...
Punk Rock Bowling: The essentials
Music Stories Comments May 22, 2013 5:12pmWHEN: Friday-Monday, May 24-27WHO’S PLAYING: Outdoor festival headliners (May 25-27) include Devo, Bad Religion and FLAG (featuring original Black Flag members Dez Cadena, Chuck Dukowski, Keith...
CD review: The National, ‘Trouble Will Find Me’
Music Stories Comments May 22, 2013 4:24pmIt used to be that you had to come to The National’s albums. But Trouble Will Find Me comes to you. On its sixth proper effort, the Cincinnati-to-Brooklyn quintet ensures that every instrument...
Our favorite song titles from ‘The Fast and the Furious’ soundtracks
Music Stories Comments May 22, 2013 4:04pm1. “Failbait”2. “G-Stro” (look it up on Urban Dictionary)3. “You Slip, She Grip”4. “Put It on Me”5. “Burst!”6. “Head Butt”
On the eve of Punk Rock Bowling’s 15th anniversary, participants reflect on their experiences at the raucous festival/tournament
Music Stories Comments Updated: May 29, 2013 3:19pmAnother Memorial Day Weekend, another Punk Rock Bowling. But it’s not just another music event. Born of an informal gathering for musicians and industry people to hang out, drink beer and play some...
Our FYF Fest spillover wishlist
Music Stories Comments May 15, 2013 3:07pmVenue bookers and promoters: Take note of these acts playing FYF in late August, most of which have never played Vegas:My Bloody ValentineMGMTDeerhunterSolangeDeath GripsPionalWashed OutHoly Ghost!
