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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, Liberace and Frank Sinatra rose to fame. Las Vegas is also a place where touring punk bands have played through the years; far away from the strip at first but since then have made inroads playing even the most established clubs.

If you stop to think about it, you have to realize the genius of it all. It’s either a recipe for disaster or pure success. Fortunately for all of us it’s the latter.

Punks 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! It’s like a high school reunion only with people you actually like. It’s family without all the unnecessary rules.

Why This Book?

“Don't hate the media; be the media.”

–Jello Biafra

A holiday weekend in Las Vegas is just too short to take in all the fun and excitement the city has to offer. Having gone for several years, it’s not hard to see how someone could miss out on the best events. It’s not hard to see how someone could end up broke either!

If you’ve ever been to Las Vegas you know there are a multitude of happenings simultaneously going on. It’s easy to get distracted or sucked-in to some bogus sideshow. First-time visitors can be overwhelmed by all that takes place.

This book will be a valuable guide for those who want to save money and squeeze every drop of fun out of their hard earned vacation. See the best bands, eat the best food, drink the best beers and go home knowing you got your money’s worth. And while you’re at it; why not make a few new friends? That’s what this book is all about.

Enjoy!

“It’s a marathon not a sprint. A lot of people get so wasted the first day they ruin the whole next day. Don’t be an idiot! It’s the biggest, best punk rock party of the year and you don’t want to waste any of it dying in bed or throwing up! Even though its 4 days long it goes by fast. The best way to get the most out of your trip is to never go to sleep.”

–Sharky