Founder of Smelvis Records Elvis Cortez (Transplants / Left Alone) has become the Nike of punk rock. Once he sets his mind to something he just does it! Not only did he just release Hooligans United: A Tribute to Rancid through Smelvis Records, but also his string of release parties held April 10-12 rival the…
After twenty years Rancid has made an indelible mark in the music scene earning the respect and honor of fans and bands worldwide. To celebrate this milestone, Smelvis Records is releasing Hooligans United A Tribute to Rancid on April 14. Packed with 51 tracks on 3 vinyl LP’s or 2 CD’s, bands from a variety…
Do yourself a favor and break away from the daily grind for half an hour and listen to Left Alone’s latest album Harbor Area. Lead vocalist and guitarist Elvis Cortez takes the reigns for an eleven track storyteller’s journey through his life. The iconic ska punk melodies that fans of Left Alone have come to…
On August 4th The Interrupters had their first ever headlining show and CD release party at The Roxy Theatre in Hollywood, California. They were joined by Left Alone, Oceanside Sound System, HB Surround Sound, and very special surprise guests, Tim Timebomb and Friends. After touring with bands like Rancid, The Transplants, and Devil’s Brigade It’s…
Elvis Cortez is often described as the hardest working musician around. Being in three touring bands, owning a record label and many other projects leave little time for anything else. Elvis’ band Left Alone supported The Interrupters at their record release show on August 4 at The Roxy in Hollywood, CA. It was a busy…
On June 14th the SeaPort Marina Hotel in Long Beach, CA was stormed by almost 20 bands including Mest, Left Alone, Clearview and We’re No Gentlemen for this year’s Rock The Arts Festival and the By the Barricade team was there to catch the action. Rock The Arts set up multiple stages like those found…
