Hello, my name is Ashlin Ashbaugh, Mojo’s new Junior editor and personal assistant. This would be my first article/column. Never done this before, so here goes nothing.

So, there’s a couple up and coming shows and events I’m going to this summer. The first show I will be going to is THROW RAG on June 20th, which are headlining the show at the Garden Amp. The Grabbers will also be there at the show. This will be my second time seeing Throw Rag. I saw them 2 years ago at the same place. FRYING SAUCERS will be in the locker room, which is the small room at the amp. They were recommended to me by Dennis M Kopczak.

The next day after Throw Rag, I’m going to Black Hole Records to see THE ORDER OF THE FLY. Owner Bill Evans of the Black Hole Records, band, NAUGHTY WOMEN, is also playing. It will be in the parking lot of Black Hole Records.

Then, on July 2nd, for my 18th birthday countdown, it’s off to the Whisky A Go Go for the METEORS and other psychobilly bands.

On July 11th, I will be also going to GUTTERFEST, which Guttermouth are headlining. Dan the Bull from CHEMICAL CONTROL is playing in the locker room at the same event.

After that, on July 18th, I will be at Reverend Horton Heat at The Observatory OC.

On August 13th, I will be at the Road Dog TV awards show, a night of unity in Long Beach, celebraing 13 years of music, art, and culture at the Art Theatre. Which I got personally invited to by G from HTTH (Who are celebrating their 30th anniversary.).

Stay tuned for my review of each event in the next issue.

• Ashlin Ashbaugh