A Community College Poster Sparked A Touring Rock Band

A San Gabriel Valley alt punk band shares how a campus flyer became a touring lineup, why LA competition forces smarter booking, and how grit beats hype when crowds are thin. We rotate through Casey, Angel, Aiden, and Kiwi to hear origins, influences, and road stories.• forming the band through community college flyers and local ties• defining a sound across alternative punk, groove, and hardcore• booking DIY tours with promoters and research• playing empty rooms before backyard shows pack out• navigating LA’s crowded calendar and big-act competition• growth mindset versus viral myths and overnight success• handling sickness on tour and performance anxiety• favorite stops in SF, Reno, Phoenix, and California hubs• instruments, influences, and why drums challenge beginners• homesickness, van life, and keeping morale high• future goals for Seattle, Chicago, New York, and Canada• practical advice on consistency, showing up, and persistenceYou can find them on Instagram, TikTok, Tumblr, and Facebook @vonsislandMusic is on Spotify, Apple Music, Bandcamp, Deezer, and Tidal.Follow us @ brokeboyz_ff on Instagram and TikTokIntro Music by Rockstar Turtle- Broke Boyz (999)Christmas Intro Song by Nicolinktr.ee/brokeboyz_ff