TKO RECORDS - 18948 BROOKHURST ST. - FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708 - 714-962-0500

ALICE BAG "VIOLENCE GIRL" PIZZA PARTY AT TKO RECORDS

2011-12-18T14:29:00.000-08:00

Anyone interested in early LA punk rock is familiar with Alice Bag. The strong leader of The Bags and Alice Bag Band, Alice was essential in establishing the punk aesthetic, using the music to give herself a strong voice to convey whatever it was she pleased. This last October we were able to get Alice to do an in-store that included passages from her book and acoustic musical performances.

Alice Bag's new book "Violence Girl", is a memoir containing stories beginning with her childhood, traveling through her years involved with the early LA punk rock movement and into the present. To balance the night Alice would break up each reading with a song. She performed acoustic songs with a second guitarist and an acoustic bass player, playing a song in Spanish from her childhood, the Bags classic "Babylonian Gorgon" and a song from later in her musical career. A fan was able to record "Babylonian Gorgon", which was then posted to Alice Bag's Soundcloud.

BABYLONIAN GORGON ACOUSTIC VERSION

She read excerpts from her memoir that were both entertaining and interesting. One portion was a story from childhood about playing inappropriately with barbie dolls. Another reading spoke of her first encounters with the Germs and the Weirdos, seeing these bands play their very first shows. Everyone in attendance hung on every word, hearing history spoken by somebody with an eyewitness account and a guiding hand in it's development.

Afterwards Alice signed posters, copies of her book and even a piece of one of the walls from the Masque, brought in by a fan. With the highest attendance yet, this was a night not to be missed and hopefully an indication of more great in-stores to come.

To order a copy of Alice's new book visit http://www.alicebag.com/

WINO PIZZA PARTY AT TKO RECORDS

2011-12-06T13:21:00.000-08:00

In early October we switched gears yet again and invited Scott "Wino" Weinrich to come down to TKO to eat some pizza, drink some soda pop, and play music for the fans of Saint Vitus, The Obsessed, Premonition 13 and his solo acoustic work, which was showcased at this intimate concert.

Wino has been doing records with Volcom for the past few years, one of which being 2010's Adrift; Wino's first full length acoustic album. The album is full of earnest songs dealing with love, loss, and frustration delivered with sincerity and conviction. Wino is one of those rare artists able to deliver his music through different mediums without losing any of the intensity or genuineness.

The acoustic format caters well to this singer known for his Doom Metal career. The guitar work teeters back and forth between soulful strumming and lead guitar, with never being over the top or distracting. The vocals suit the music perfectly; the sounds of a modern day outlaw having no regrets for the life he leads and the beliefs he holds.

He played songs from the album such as "Hold On Love", "Green Speed", and "I Don't Care", and closed the set with a cover of Motorhead's "Iron Horse/Born To Lose". He spoke a little bit between songs but mostly let the music do the talking. From the few words he did speak and the songs he played one thing was for certain; Scott "Wino" Weinrich is the real deal, a musician who plays music because in this crazy world it's the only thing that makes sense.

It was a real honor to have Wino perform in our store. For all things Wino visit his website: http://scottweinrich.com/

DAN O'MAHONY PIZZA PARTY AT TKO RECORDS

2011-11-22T12:51:00.001-08:00

For the next installment in the TKO Pizza Party series, we decided to include a musician who's work was from a different era than those we had previously hosted. In September we had the pleasure of having Dan O'Mahony who sang for such seminal bands as No For An Answer, 411, and Speak. He took this opportunity to share his writing, which like his music is genuine and sincere.

Before Dan got up to speak, he introduced his friend and fellow writer Greg Mollin who began the night by reading his works of short fiction, most notably a story entitled "Where The Fault Lies", which addressed the horror that accompanies the loss of a loved one. The room began to fill with familiar faces from the late 80s/early 90s Orange County Hardcore scene. Members of No For An Answer and Revelation Records came out to support Dan.

Dan O'Mahony read poetry and prose while providing background information on his involvement in the hardcore scene and the opportunities he was presented with because of it, which left those in attendance inspired to use free forms of expression to move others and to bring about change. His tour stories and the writing he read that was written while out on the road, gave you an insight into a man pursuing his dreams while not knowing where it was going to take him half the time.

In true TKO fashion, a limited 7" was released in conjunction with Dan's in-store performance. The "It Makes Me Sick" ep contains three newly recorded tracks of songs that were part of the early repertoire of No For An Answer songs but for whatever reason never received the proper vinyl treatment. Besides the title track, the ep includes "In The Beginning" and "Man Against Man", which up until this point had only been released as a live track. Limited to 500 and selling fast.

It was another great night at TKO Records and another moving reading thanks to Dan O'Mahony.

CHRIS D. OF THE FLESH EATERS PIZZA PARTY

2011-11-19T18:01:00.000-08:00

Eddie Cochran once said "there ain't no cure for the summertime blues" but at TKO Records we did our best to have good time this summer. In July we were honored to have musician/producer/writer Chris D. of Flesh Eaters/Slash Records fame.

Donna Lethal, an up and coming author started the night off with a reading from her memoir Milk Of Amnesia; a humorous retelling of a young girl's trials and tribulations. Like Chris, Donna's work is published by New Texture, an independent publisher in Los Angeles. Chris read excerpts from his book A Minute To Pray, A Second to Die; a collection of lyrics, short fiction, and poetry. He talked about everything from his involvement with Slash magazine to writing and directing his own film I Pass For Human, a tale of a woman self-medicating with hard drugs which forces her to see the ghosts of dead addicts.

What was most interesting about Chris D.'s visit was all the things he discussed that showed just how important he was to the vitality of the early Los Angeles punk scene. Chris produced records for bands like The Gun Club, released seminal records such as the Tooth and Nail compilation, and was in talks with Black Flag (known at that time as Panic) to release their debut LP which would later become Keith Morris's portion of the Everything Went Black compilation.

To coincide with the occasion TKO released a Flesh Eaters 7" that brought the original Flesh Eaters demo into the vinyl community for the first time. The 1978 Flesh Eaters lineup (with Tito Larriva of The Plugz) bang out three Flesh Eaters classics; "Disintegration Nation", "Agony Shorthand", and "Twisted Road". These songs really set the pace for the emerging punk bands of the late 70s/early 80s. The cover art was designed by Chris D. and is limited to 500 copies.

As we look back at history and recognize those talents and creative minds that fueled artistic and cultural movements, it's always great to learn the facts that are sometimes overlooked. This Summer evening at TKO was one of those moments when history was once again rewritten and those underground forces were fully unearthed, courtesy of Chris D.

To check out Chris or Donna's book visit: http://newtextureblog.blogspot.com/

POISON IDEA REISSUE SERIES PART 1-THE EARLY YEARS

2011-11-15T18:11:00.000-08:00

The first in a series of Poison Idea reissues is out now on TKO Records. "Darby Crash Rides Again: The Early Years" compiles early demo sessions, live radio sets, and outtakes to bring you 29 remastered tracks from the brutal beginnings of Portland's finest. This LP includes the complete Boner's Kitchen Demo from 1981, the infamous Darby Crash Demo from 1982, a live set on KBOO from 1983, and outtakes from the "Record Collectors Are Pretentious Assholes" session from 1984. It comes housed in a gatefold sleeve with never before seen photos and flyers from some of the band's earliest shows and liner notes written by Portland musician Mark Sten. 200 copies have been pressed on blue vinyl and are going fast! A digital download of the whole album is also included and you get this all for the modest retail price of $15.99. Come on down and see one for yourself or visit our webstore to get this essential document of hardcore history.

Joey Shithead in-store photos!

2011-06-22T16:03:00.000-07:00

Thanks to Jeff Terranova for taking the photos!

JACK GRISHAM IN-STORE VIDEO UP NOW!

2011-06-22T15:55:00.000-07:00

Jack Grisham : An American Demon in TKO!

2011-05-24T15:09:00.000-07:00

Some photos from Friday night courtesy Jeff Terranova!

If you haven't yet, you should get a copy! Available on Amazon and at Barnes & Noble.

Davey gave a world class intro...

happy Jack

I think he was giving cooking tips here...

Pizza with Tesco!!

2011-04-22T15:44:00.000-07:00

Here are a few photos from the Pizza Party with Tesco Vee!!

photos: Jeff Terranova

CELEBRATE RECORD STORE WEEK AT TKO RECORDS!!!

2011-04-05T13:38:00.000-07:00

You thought April 16th was RECORD STORE DAY, your one day of the year to actually set foot in a real live record store? WRONG!! At TKO RECORDS we’ll be celebrating RECORD STORE WEEK all next week, because let’s face it- EVERY DAY SHOULD BE RECORD STORE DAY, YOU FUCKING LOSERS!!!! Here’s what we’ve going going on:

-APRIL 14th- THE MEATMEN w/ Jughead’s Revenge, AGAINST THE GRAIN & more @ the Airliner, 2419 N. Broadway Los Angeles, CA

THE MEATMEN arrive in Los Angeles on their 2011 West Coast Tour to lay down the law!!

(Facebook event page link: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=151758818214383&ref=ts)

-APRIL 15th – TESCO VEE’s Pizza Party- 6 PM @ TKO RECORDS, 18948 Brookhurst ST Fountain Valley, CA

Come celebrate Record Store Eve at TKO Records with the Sultan of Smut TESCO VEE and the legendary MEATMEN!! Enjoy free pizza and beverages with Detroit’s Denizens of Depravity in honor of the release of Bazillion Points “Touch & Go” book and the brand new limited MEATMEN tour 7” on TKO Records!!!

(Facebook even page link: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=162423903812654&ref=ts)

-APRIL 15 the THE MEATMEN w/ BLACK FAG, AGAINST THE GRAIN & the JunK @ Alex’s Bar 2913 E. Anaheim St. Long Beach, CA

THE MEATMEN’s Rockn’Roll Juggernaut rocks Long Beach that night at Alex’s Punk Rock Social with two of TKO RECORDS’ favorite local bands- BLACK FAG & the JunK!!

(Facebook even page link: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=192185647471333)

-APRIL 16th- RECORD STORE DAY 2011 @ TKO RECORDS, 18948 Brookhurst ST Fountain Valley, CA

Noon-9PM, TKO will be enjoying the “official” Record Store Day celebration in style, with savings of 20% off all our our regular inventory, loads of killer exclusive RSD exclusives (just the COOL ones) and of course the BIG KAHUNA- TKO RECORDS TWO EXCLUSIVE RECORD STORE DAY 2011 RELEASES:

POISON IDEA – DARBY CRASH RIDES AGAIN 7” EP

Poison Idea’s blistering 1982 demo, unavailable on vinyl since it’s original release in 1989- 500 copies on Blue Vinyl!!

THE MEATMEN – Happy Fucking Easter, Asshole 7” EP

This limited RSD 2011/ tour single is the first new recordings featuring the Meatmen’s current line up. It features a new original backed by two GERMS covers!! 500 copies!!

BOTH OF THESE RELEASES WILL BE AVAILABLE EXCLUSIVELY FROM TKO RECORDS & THE BANDS ONLY!!!!

-APRIL 17th BLACK MARKET SWAP 2011 #2 @ Dr. Strange Records, 7136 Amethyst Ave Alta Loma, CA 91737

The popular SoCal Punk Rock Record Swap Returns!! Vendors will include TKO, Going Underground, Headline Records, Radiation Records, Burger Records, Mass Media, and of course, our host for this installement of the BMS, Dr. Strange!! Rock n' Roll, Punk, Surf, Synth, Garage, Hardcore, New Wave, Salsa, Polka, and more!!! DJ's spinning and a taco stand slingin'!! The last one in January was a BLAST and this one should be even better!! See you there......

(Facebook even page link: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=180734611947042)

Tesco Vee book signing & The Meatmen TOUR DATES!!

2011-04-05T13:23:00.000-07:00

TESCO VEE BY DAY / TOUCH AND GO BOOK IN-STORE DATES

April 5, Denver, CO—Twist and Shout Records, 6PM
April 6, Salt Lake City, UT, The Heavy Metal Shop, 7PM
April 8, Seattle, WA, The Elliott Bay Book Company, 7PM
April 9, Portland, OR, Jackpot Records
April 12, Santa Cruz, CA, Streetlight Records Santa Cruz, 6PM
April 14, Los Angeles, CA, Vacation Vinyl, 7PM
April 15, Fountain Valley, CA, TKO Records, 6PM
April 16, Las Vegas, NV, Zia Records, 6PM
April 18, Phoenix, AZ, Changing Hands Bookstore/Hoodlum Music
April 21, San Antonio, TX, Hogwild Records
April 23, Austin, TX, Waterloo Records & Video, 5PM
April 24, Dallas, TX, Good Records, 4PM
April 25, OK City, OK, Guestroom Records
April 27, Des Moines, IA, Finders Creepers 6PM

THE MEATMEN BY NIGHT / APRIL 2011 TOUR DATES

Tue. April 5 Denver, CO Marquis
Wed. April 6 Salt Lake City, UT Burts Tiki Room
Thu. April 7 Boise, ID The Red Room
Fri. April 8 Seattle WA El Corazon
Sat. April 9 Portland OR Plan B
Sun. April 10 Oakland, CA Oakland Metro
Mon. April 11 Sacramento CA Fire Escape
Tue. April 12 Santa Cruz, CA Matty Hodel Building
Wed. April 13 Lompoc, CA Wicked Shamrock
Thu. April 14 Los Angeles, CA The Airliner
Fri. April 15 Long Beach, CA Alex's Bar
Sat. April 16 Las Vegas, NV The Cheyenne Saloon
Sun. April 17 San Diego, CA The Shakedown
Mon. April 18 Phoenix AZ Yucca Tap Room
Tue. April 19 Albuquerque, NM Moonlight Lounge
Wed. April 20 El Paso, TX Badlands Billiards
Thu. April 21 San Antonio, TX The Nightrocker
Fri. April 22 Houston, TX Walters on Washington
Sat. April 23 Austin TX Red 7
Sun. April 24 Dallas, TX Doublewide
Mon. April 25 Ok. City, OK The Conservatory
Tue. April 26 St. Louis, MO The Fubar Angela Rana
Wed. April 27 Des Moines, IA The Underground
Thu. April 28 Minneapolis, MN Triple Rock Soc. Club
Fri. April 29 Chicago IL Memories

ONLINE sale this weekend!!!

2011-03-23T15:56:00.000-07:00

Everything in the store is 14% OFF!!

All TKO Records releases are specially priced at: CDs, LPs & DVDs $5.00! 7" 's $2.00!!! (once discount is applied)

March 25, 26 & 27! Prices go into effect at 11am Friday morning!!!

check out the new WEB STORE!

2011-01-26T15:25:00.000-08:00

We've only got a small part of our inventory up, but we are adding MORE titles EVERY DAY! So bookmark the site and keep checking back! TKO Records Online Store

one last sale!!!

2010-12-14T14:22:00.000-08:00

STILL haven't done your shopping?!? One last sale before the new year!!! 50% off ALL clothing & accessories (t-shirts, pants, jackets, belts, patches, buttons, shoes, purses, etc...), plus Santa's Sack of 50% off vinyl will be restocked, and if that isn't enough, 20% off on everything else. Still not sure what to get? Pick up a TKO GIFT CARD! (discounts do not apply to gift cards and cannot be combined) - Dec. 17, 18 & 19th!! Spread the word please!

BLACK FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY SALE! Save 20-50%!!!

2010-11-23T14:53:00.000-08:00

Don't miss our holiday blowout sale!!!! Last one of the year!!!! Check out Santa's SACK and save 50% on selected vinyl!! We're bringing back the 50% off clothing bin!! Plus save 20% on everything else*!!! FREE gift with any purchase over $100.00!!

Tell a friend, share it on Facebook, tweet it on Twitter!

Friday 11a - 8p • Saturday 12 - 9p • Sunday 12 - 7p

* does not include gift cards.

the TKO XMAS party!

2010-11-19T14:48:00.000-08:00

Reducers S.F., SMOGTOWN, The JunK + Piss N' Blood, with your host DJ Gonzo and the low life sound system!

@ Alex's Bar

2913 East Anaheim Street • Long Beach, CA 90804-3721 • (562) 434-8292

Non-stop Vinyl Action!

2010-10-14T18:02:00.000-07:00

Lately there's been a relentless barrage of used vinyl coming to the store. We are in the middle of pricing multiple collections including some excellent Punk, Metal, Grunge, Goth and more!! Pictured below is just a small sampling of the goodies we have for you! If you see something you like, come on down- this stuff is already flying out of the store!! We'll be posting more pictures soon!!

Celebrate TKO's 3rd anniversary with a SALE!!!

2010-10-05T14:57:00.000-07:00

October 8, 9 & 10 (this Friday, Saturday & Sunday) come in to the store to save BIG!!!
50% off select 7" records!
50% off select clothing!
20% off everything else*!!
We're open 7 days a week!
Mon - Fri 11a-8p
Sat 12- 9p
Sun 12-7p
714-962-0500

*no discount on gift cards.

TASTY TREATS!!!

2010-09-08T17:59:00.000-07:00

Here's some of the goodies that we got in this week. If you see anything you want, get in touch or come to the store. None of these will stick around too long. Everything is original press and minty fresh!!

Back To Labor Day School SALE!

2010-08-31T14:28:00.000-07:00

Back to Labor Day School Sale!!
Sept. 3, 4 & 5th! (We are closed Monday the 6th!) Check out our 50% off clothing bin!!! PLUS save 20% off everything else in the store!
18948 Brookhurst St. (@ Garfield, behind McDonald's, next to Tandy Leather) • Fountain Valley, CA 92708 • 714.962.0500
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New 50+ piece collection priced and ready for the weekend!!

2010-08-27T17:55:00.000-07:00

We just got an excellent new collection of classic Proto-Punk, Punk, Hardcore and Post Punk in the store. Everything is original pressing, and all of it is in PRISTINE condition! It's all priced and starting to sell, so get on down here and get while the getting is good!!

The Eagle flies on Friday!!

2010-08-20T18:20:00.000-07:00

Friday is payday, and things are popping over at TKO!! Come on down and get digging!!

Poison Idea @ Unrest Fest 2010

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Come check out the store!

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TKO Records
18945 Brookhurst St. (behind McDonald's, next to Tandy Leather)
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
714.962.0500
Mon. - Fri. 11a - 8p
Sat 12-9p
Sun 12-7p
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