5 things I didn’t write in my notebook at the World Series of Beer Pong
January 7, 2012 Las Vegas Weekly, Entertainment Thoughts from Wednesday’s championship at the Flamingo. 1. Forget eHarmony, this is where you come to find a classy ladyfriend. 2. Not everyone could...
View ArticleBeer pong champions test their stamina — and sobriety
January 11, 2012, Las Vegas Weekly, Entertainment “Keep your focus, and keep sober.” That is the key to beer pong glory, at least, according to Ross “the Boss” Hampton. And he should know, having been...
View ArticleLocal open mics for musicians, writers, visual artists and their groupies
Febuary 8, 2012, Las Vegas Weekly, Noise Some of the best places to showcase your talents are nestled in our local neighborhoods. The Beat Human Experience Mondays (7-11 p.m.) The classic coffeehouse...
View ArticleFive Punk Rock Bowling acts you really oughta see
May 23, 2012, Las Vegas Weekly, Noise Rancid The Bay Area vets have come a long way since their early days on Gilman Street, releasing seven studio albums, going platinum with one and achieving...
View ArticleCan’t make it to SXSW? Let the bands come to you
March 7, 2012, Las Vegas Weekly, Noise Every Avenue These pop-punkers’ angst-driven hooks will make you feel like a teenager again. Don’t worry, puberty is easier the second time around. March 8, Hard...
View ArticleFIVE TIPS FOR GETTING THE MOST OUT OF PUNK ROCK BOWLING 2014
Wed, May 21, 2014 1. Arrive early. There are benefits to punctuality beyond avoiding long entry lines. This year’s midlevel/emerging main-stage lineup looks better than ever, with quality bands like...
View ArticleTHREE LOCAL HIP-HOP NAMES TO KNOW
Thu, Jun 5, 2014 Marion Write began rapping as a teenager, sneaking into open mics through the back door. Since then he’s opened for Ghostface Killah and Kendrick Lamar. While his local incubation...
View ArticleSHORT ON CASH? YOU CAN STILL HEAR A TON OF MUSIC IN THIS TOWN
Thu, Jun 5, 2014 Las Vegas has always celebrated the comp, and music fans on a budget are still in the right city to see quality acts without charge. The casino lounge once inspired images of cheesy...
View ArticleMERCY MUSIC SIGNS LICENSING DEAL WITH LOCAL LABEL SQUIDHAT RECORDS
Fri, Jun 13, 2014 Less than a week after gracing the cover of the Las Vegas Weekly Music Issue and scorching through a spirited set at our Brooklyn Bowl Showcase, Brendan Scholz of Mercy Music has some...
View ArticleMy First Weekly Cover Story – The Next Wave Of Vegas Music
Very proud to contribute the feature to Las Vegas Weekly’s coverage of emerging artist within the city’s local music scene. JILL & JULIA Caesars Palace headliners and NFR week aside, Las Vegas has...
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