L.A. Derby Dolls – at The Doll Factory – Los Angeles, CA
April 20, 2011
It's nearly halfway through the 2011 season of the L.A. Derby Dolls roller derby league as Sirens face Fight Crew in the Doll Factory.The hand-built Doll Factory is in Historic Filipinotown with an understated exterior that’s easily missed. But once inside, the venue is much larger than it looks. There are food trucks, merchant booths, a beer and wine bar, a live band and more. Read more
Too Fast To Live To Young To Die Art Exhibit – Selections from California Punk – At Subliminal Projects – Los Angeles CA
February 25, 2011
This past Friday marked the opening reception of the “Too Fast To Live, To Young To Die” exhibition over in Echo Park at the Subliminal Projects Art Gallery. The torrential downpour that soaked Los Angeles for much of the weekend could not stop the droves of Punks and art enthusiasts who braved the bitter cold and massive down pour of rain to see some of the genre’s finest examples of art from the late 1970’s and early 1980’s. Read more
Circus of Horrors – St Valentines Massacre – at The Music Hall – Aberdeen, UK
February 14, 2011
Circus of Horrors is now in its 15th year and it was the first time I'd gone to see it, so really didn't know what to expect. The show was full of weird and wonderful acts. Some were definitely more weird than wonderful! The show started in St Remy Asylum in Paris in the year 1890. Dr Haze and the Interceptors Read more
American Hardcore (Second Edition): A Tribal History with author Steven Blush – at Book Soup – Hollywood, CA
February 3, 2011
While many have seen the movie American Hardcore, the book behind the movie was first published in 2001 and author Steven Blush has now updated that book to a second edition. Book Soup in Hollywood which is truly one of the last great book stores left hosted a panel discussion in conjunction with the release of American Hardcore, second edition. Read more
Return of the Living Dead Book Signing and Release Party – at Dark Delicacies – Burbank, CA
January 29, 2011
If you’re a fan of Punk rock and zombie flicks then there’s a chance you’re already familiar with the 1985 cult classic film “The Return Of The Living Dead”. With a soundtrack boasting singles from The Damned, TSOL, 45 Grave, The Cramps and SSQ it is only right that the film would carry out certain Punk rock characteristics, and that it does! The film would go on do be moderately successful at the box office but would go on to be hugely praised in the cult and Punk rock communities Read more
Bad Otis Link and Conjoined Art Show at Corpo Nason – Santa Monica, CA
January 22, 2011
On Saturday night the place to be was at one Los Angeles' coolest places to see art, Corpo Nason gallery at Bergamot Station Arts complex in Santa Monica. Like always they host an excellent art exhibit opening and reception. For the uninitiated, an artist reception is the opening night where an artist shows their prime pieces, they usually have tons of free drinks and some, like Corpo Nason will feature live music. Tonight’s reception featured the works of Bad Otis Link along with a group exhibit. Read more
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