trevorxramage Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Just watched this rad documentary about backyard shows in East LA, figured some of you would be interested. (Fuck yeah, Vimeo embeds so much easier than youtube!) They come from all over the greater Los Angeles area-- Boyle Heights, El Sereno, Lynwood, Santa Clarita, etc.--from diverse family backgrounds, seeking out the underground pop-up punk shows that make up the "East Los" backyard scene. Straight-up punk, metal, horror ska, oi and psychobilly are all in the mix and, while the music is diverse, its aggressive approach is a constant. There's always a mosh pit. TV, radio, gossip columns and Internet memes don't support this scene: It must be sought out, specifically, and for a variety of reasons. This is a simple D.I.Y., research- required, no bullshit, anti-establishment, fuck the system, off the wall approach and exactly what kids attending these shows need to feel like they belong. Each character is his or her own person, an individual with their own personal experiences, history, likes and dislikes. The one thing that brings them all together, that creates a sense of family, is the East L.A. backyard scene. Full Episodes: http://livingoffthewall.vans.com/east-los/#1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamalatapes Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Dope ass documentary (once you can actually find it haha) Episode 4 hits home with me. It's too bad these bands won't get as much recognition and can't afford touring and shit like that but then again maybe they don't give a damn about it either way the talents there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out of Breath Records Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 I had mixed feelings about this when I saw it was Vans producing it. Partly because what Warped Tour has become, but it looks pretty promising. Hopefully this doesn't fuck up the scene. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cesar11 Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 mannnnnn. this brings back memories from high school. good times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trevorxramage Posted February 20, 2014 Author Share Posted February 20, 2014 mannnnnn. this brings back memories from high school. good times. Super jealous. I'd love to experience on of these shows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhook Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 The part about being mad at your Mom and Dad made me cringe, I am old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhook Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 The part about being mad at your Mom and Dad made me cringe, I am old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out of Breath Records Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 The part about being mad at your Mom and Dad made me cringe, I am old. still rokkin dat ssd tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koljou Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 There's another of these series called upstarts which is pretty cool, it's all about small businesses and such around LA. The one on Burger Records is awesome. And there is a video on Clara's Cakes and she is my good friend's little sister. Worth a watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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