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Tag: Backstage Bar and Billiards

A Journey Through Punk Rock Bowling 2015 Issue 2: Cadillac Tramps, The Rezillos, Hagfish, Bishops Green

Hindsight’s a bitch. Could I have spent the money at the time? Maybe eaten Ramen for a couple of weeks, or skipped that trip to California; saving PTO for this weekend? I am Vinnie’s regretful thoughts; his frantically typing fingers on the keyboard at his 40 hour a week job, clicking through the first festival […]

June 7, 2015
A Journey Through Punk Rock Bowling 2015 Issue 1: Anti-Flag, 7 Seconds, G.B.H, and Aggrocats

In our last issue of A Journey Through Punk Rock Bowling 2015, we brought you the prequel; the calm before the storm with Streetlight Manifesto. Now, it’s time for the official festivities to begin! Rancid and The Mighty Mighty Bosstones would be gracing the main stage Saturday night, but it was time to hit the […]

May 30, 2015
The First Guitarmageddon at Triple B’s!

Guitarmageddon was hosted at Backstage Bar & Billiards down on good ol’ Fremont. I had missed the red carpet walk due to getting a ride from a dear friend, but I made it in time to catch the main act. Once inside I was greeted with a steady and ready crowd eager to receive the […]

May 26, 2015
Seattle Legends Malfunkshun Take the Stage in Las Vegas

November was an overall kick ass month for gigs in Las Vegas with many to choose from, but for me, the one I looked most forward to was Malfunkshun. Forming in 1980 by brothers Andrew and Kevin Wood, this band became known for their stage antics and amazing music. From these legends, many other bands […]

January 18, 2015
Guitars and Gear: A Conversation With Legendary Guitarist Greg Howe

Greg Howe is a virtuoso, a master of his instrument. His playing style is incredibly fluid, informed by fusion and jazz, in addition to pure shredding rock. Below is a transcript of my interview with him following the Las Vegas debut of his new band, Maragold, at Backstage Bar & Billiards on September 19, […]

October 20, 2014