The Punk Rock Las Vegas Survival Guide: Beer, Bowling and Debauchery Las Vegas Style

By Bob Oedy

The Punk Rock Las Vegas Survival Guide is a Las Vegas travel guide for punks. Thousands of punk rock music enthusiasts from all over the globe travel to Las Vegas on Memorial Day weekend for an annual pilgrimage of live shows and tournament bowling. They begin planning for the next year as early as they check-out of their room. Why? It's fun!

This book is a valuable guide that will help you save money and squeeze every drop of fun out of your hard earned vacation. See the best bands, eat the best food, drink the finest beers and go home knowing you got your money's worth. Discover places and deals even the locals don't know about. And while you're at it; why not make a few new friends?

Author and musician Bob Oedy of The Grim and Glue Gun created this smart travel guide to help you navigate every twist and turn of the Las Vegas underground music scene. Don't get distracted by some bogus side-show! See all your favorite bands, knock down more pins and enjoy all there is to experience in Sin City.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Bob Oedy
• Release date: Apr 28, 2014
• ISBN: 9781310480317

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The Punk Rock

Las Vegas

Survival Guide

Beer, Bowling

And

Debauchery

Las Vegas style

BOB OEDY

Smashwords Edition

First Trade Paperback Edition 2014

Copyright © 2014 Bob Oedy

All rights reserved.

All rights reserved under International and Pan-American Copyright Conventions. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in whole or in part or in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by information storage and retrieval systems without prior written consent from the publisher.

Published by

Union Organizer Press, LLC

P.O. Box 3771

Winnetka, CA 91396-3771

ISBN: 978-0-9796365-4-7

Manufactured in the United States of America

Quantity discounts available to professional organizations and companies promoting products or services. For more information please contact Union Organizer Press, PO Box 3771, Winnetka, CA 91306 or email [e-mail].

Cover Photography Angela RoseRed

Cover Model Summer Rose Perez

Cover Design Joey Rimicci

Ebook formatting by www.ebooklaunch.com

Disclaimer

Traveling to Las Vegas and attending concerts involves risk. Please be advised that this publication provides generalized information on a number of subjects. This book is sold with the understanding that the author and publisher are not providing legal or other professional services. If expert or legal advice is required, please seek the services of a licensed and competent professional.

This book is in no way officially associated and or sanctioned with/by punk rock bowling. The views expressed in this book are those of the author only and do not represent the views of the publisher or any organization. The information included herein is believed to be accurate. However, should you find any mistakes, please contact us so we can improve this text and consider corrections in future editions. This book is intended as a general guide and is created to complement other texts. We urge you to read all of the available material on these subjects. Learn as much as you can about Las Vegas before visiting.

This book is designed to educate and entertain. Neither the author nor the publisher are responsible for any damage caused or alleged to be caused, either directly or indirectly, by the information contained herein. If you decide you cannot agree with this statement, please return the book to the publisher for a full refund.

Thank you.

To Jim Cherry, You will never be forgotten.

Jim Cherry 8/2/1971 - 7/7/2002

Strung Out, Pulley, Zero Down

I came into the punk scene because punk stayed with you, it has taught you something. A lot of the other music of the time left you as it found you.

— Mick Jones, The Clash

Acknowledgements

Thank you to the Stern brother's, Shawn and Mark for creating a wild, amazing event that continues to get better every year. Thank you to Denise Borders of Punk World Views for allowing the use of her awesome photos and to Summer Rose Perez (Cover Model) and Angela RoseRed (Cover Photographer), Joey Rimicci (Cover Designer), Jamie and Elle Stern, Leslie Cohen, Richard Oedy, Dylan Oedy, Tim McDuffee, Jeff Yearsley, Garret Dyer, Brian Preiss, Fat Mike, Goddess Soma, Dana Wilson, Peter Newbury, Gavin Gil (2 year old) and Juan Gil, Luci Monda Parker, Chelsea Sky Parker, Chris Taylor, Joel Greenfield, Jeff Hershey, Anthony Hernandez, Zero Moreno, Max Archuleta, Wendsday Cohen, Glenn McKenzie, Josh Neel, Danny Tessler, Jim Kupsh, KC Maddox, Buddha James, Alicin King, Allen Adams, John North, Sean Taylor, Chris Rossi, Jody Kern, Liberace Morris, Greg Streisand, Cher The Dyke Dykeowski, Robo Simmons, Raymond Pettiboner, Joe CarGucci, Miky Munki Photography, Syndei Lee Snow, Albert Munoz, Tony Cortez, Dawn Cortez, Bill General, Paul Archuleta, Kelly Maidy, Art Panura, April Edwards at Ish Fauxtography, Jarvis Leatherby, Brent Woodward, John Crerar, Josh Weissman, Old Hardcore Dude, Ashutosh Mishra, Tracy L. Winfield, Andrew Jones, Sandra Steh, Jordan Burns, Kelsey Noll, Donald Applegate, Evan Etzel, Abigail Thug, Doug Katz, Mike Gallagher, Ryan Delgado, Amanda Chavarria, Jeff Abarta, Angela Abarta, Mike Dunn, Barry Reynolds, Dave Hansen, D'Andre La Mar Ford, Nate Stanley, Israel Madlangbayan, Craig H., Jim Callahan, Jon De Santis, John Dombrauskas, Cody Partello, Lynn Knudson, Carl Valdez, Lori Cordova, Christine Lapointe, Max Montoya, Elyn Collins, Sandra Benintende, Ryan Barham, Viviana Barcenas, JP Petit, Robert Brilata, Tammi Most, Tony Romo, Martin McDevitt , Paul Levesque, Rico Caldera, Candace D'Andrea, Eric Lara, Jeff Feuerhaken, Diana Sexton, Steve Simpronio, Don McCurdy, Todd Guzzman, Chris Long, Josh Westrum, Nyrhee Westrum, Kate McDuffee, Jim Lane, Wendy Cherry, Adam DeLuca, Samantha Von Bitter, Christina Page, Steve Porter, Don Bolles, Eric Troop, KC Maddox, Dave Chavez, Robbie Fields aka Posh Boy, Art Banura, Will Anderson, Jasmine LLiteras, El Hefe, Jen Abeyta and Sharky. Forgive me if your name was not included. It was not done on purpose. Let us know and we will include it in future editions. Thanks!

Contents

Introduction: How Genius! Punk Rock, Las Vegas and Bowling

Why This Book?

Useful Contacts

Chapter 1: Let's Go to Vegas!

Getting to Las Vegas, Nevada

Traveling to Las Vegas by Plane

Driving to Vegas

Ride Sharing

Traveling to Vegas by Bus

Getting to the Shows or Bowling Alleys

Chapter 2: What Happens in Vegas... Well, Not Exactly

Word on the Street is...

Social Networking and Debauchery

Chapter 3: Interviews with the Founders

Interview with Shawn Stern

Interview with Mark Stern

Interview with Jeff Abarta of Team Epitaph

Interview with Fat Mike, Fat Wreck Chords Bowling

Chapter 4: Eight Tips for Having the Most Fun in Las Vegas

Book Your Hotel Room Before They Sell Out!

Buy Your Show and Festival Tickets Early

Fun Places in Vegas for Kids

Should You Go With Your Ex?

How to Kill Your Ex

Chapter 5: If Only There Was a...

Punk Rock App

Free Program Guide for Punks

Punk Rock Memorabilia Heaven

Best Way to Predict the Weather

World Class Shopping Experience

Chapter 6: What the Hell??? Let's Get Married!

A License to Kill

Quickie Marriage Ceremonies

5 Best Las Vegas Wedding Chapels

Chapter 7: The Bowling Tournament

If the Team You're On Plans to Win

Why You Should Shoot Yourself

If the Team You're On Plans to Lose

Chapter 8: The Poker Tournament

10 Tips for Winning the Poker Tournament

Poker Resources

Chapter 9: When Your Band is Playing

When You Are the Opening Act

When You Are the Headliner

Best Bar for Touring Punk Bands

Opportunities to Promote Your Band

Chapter 10: Festival Shows

A Word about Security

Club Shows

Chapter 11: Other Fun Las Vegas Activities

Off the Beaten Path

Las Vegas Attractions That Suck

Stop Here On the Drive Home

Chapter 12: Let's Talk Beer

How to Avoid a Hangover

7 Proven Hangover Cures

Chapter 13: In Case You Get Into Trouble

Urgent Care: Is It Urgent?

Best Las Vegas Jails

Las Vegas Bail Bonds

Religious Services for Troublemakers

Chapter 14: Best of the Best - Las Vegas Style

11 Punk Rock, Las Vegas and Bowling Landmines

A Ship Load of Punk Rock Reporting

Chapter 15: Damn! It's Over.... Now What?

Other Punk Leagues

Nardcore Bowling

The LA Gutter Punx Invitational (LAGPI)

SLO Bowling

Phx Ska Punk Bowling

Chapter 16: Sixteen Bands I'd Love to See in Vegas

Definitions

About the Author

Praise for The Punk Rock Las Vegas Survival Guide

Introduction: How Genius! Punk Rock, Las Vegas and Bowling

Man I really like Vegas.

— Elvis Presley

Punk Rock and bowling; who would have thought there was any correlation? Now add the glitziest, tackiest, most in-your-face city in the world and you've got a recipe for some great entertainment. Las Vegas is where such greats as Elvis,