West Coast Story is an all-day Los Angeles occasion that can function an eclectic mixture of punk, hardcore, grindcore, hip-hop, DJs, corridos, lowriders, distributors, reside portray, meals, drinks and extra. The motion goes down at 1PM this Saturday (June fifteenth) at 2346 Porter Avenue. Tickets can be found right here.
The occasion is a collaboration between California Cowboys Collective, Joker Model, and Concrete Jungle Los Angeles. A number of the musical artists anticipated to carry out embrace Desmadre, Part H8, Useless Warmth, Shakewell and Vel 9.
Just a few days earlier than the occasion, I spoke with Luis Hernández of California Cowboys Collective (he’s additionally the vocalist of LAHC vets Alpha & Omega) concerning the origins of West Coast Story and why it was essential to the artwork group of Los Angeles.
What was the inspiration behind West Coast Story, and the way lengthy have you ever been engaged on it? The invoice may be very eclectic by way of musical types.
The concept of West Coast Story began earlier this 12 months and has continued to evolve by means of varied connections, to all of the issues that make Los Angeles what it’s.
Every part we do is for the town, for the state, for the individuals, for the West Coast. Total, California is a deep melting pot any means you take a look at it. It's solely becoming to have a special line like this.
Inform me slightly about California Cowboys Collective.
California Cowboys Collective is a spot for me and my associates to create. To water others, as we tighten the threads that carry us collectively. This can be a place for all communities, all the things and everybody we’re linked to.
All of the overlap that features who we’re. They’re all my associates, and all of the circles we belong to. All different collectives and teams coming collectively as one.
Every part that makes this place what it’s.
California Cowboys Collective is for everybody who stands on who they’re and the place they’re from with pleasure
Will West Coast Story be an annual occasion? What else can we anticipate from the California Cowboys Collective within the close to future?
I don't assume we've actually scratched the floor for all the things we're attempting to do right here. I believe this is only one of many generations of many sorts of occasions to come back.
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West Coast Story is that this Saturday (June fifteenth) @ 1PM at 2346 Porter Avenue in Los Angeles. Get tickets at this hyperlink.
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