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X / Los Lobos / The Blasters at O.C. Observatory 12.27.18

Last night I kissed 2018’s ass goodbye the best way I possibly could: by driving down to the O.C. Observatory to see X, Los Lobos and The Blasters play. You already know it was great. It’s ALWAYS great every time … Continue reading

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Liquid Kitty Punk Rock BBQ Sunday with Lawndale, Golden Rulers, Kurt Stifle, Horny Toad and Backbiter at Harvelle’s

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Death Valley Girls Record Release Show at The Echo 11.30.18

The Death Valley Girls have just released their fantastic new album “Darkness Rains”, and tonight we all celebrated at The Echo. I was late (I was busy eating a plate of fish sticks on my living room floor while watching … Continue reading

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OFF! at The Observatory 11.26.18

Off! played a blazing set at The Observatory on Monday night. Thanks to Keith Morris, I was allowed to get into the photo pit and get these snaps for you. Enjoy!  

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The Damned, Radkey, The Darts (US) at the Fonda – Live Review and Photo Gallery

Ever since their first visit to these shores in 1977, Los Angeles has had it bad for the Damned. They were embraced early, in a big way, pointing LA’s first wave of punk bands toward an allegiance with the Brits’ … Continue reading

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The Gears final L.A. show at Cafe Nela 10.19.18

The night I’d been dreading for a few months had finally arrived. One of my favorite punk bands, The Gears, had called it quits, and played their last show in L.A. at Cafe Nela on Friday night. After a few … Continue reading

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Live Review: Adam Ant’s ANThems Sizzled at Humphreys Concerts by the Bay

This quote by Moby got my attention the other day. “PS: #adamant was amazing. The last time I saw him was in 1982 when he literally arrived at the venue (a pier in the Hudson River) on a pirate ship. I know … Continue reading

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Glitter Trash and The Dogs at The Redwood Bar 7.13.18

Back in the 60’s, the seeds of punk rock were sprouting in Michigan. A big part of that proto-punk scene was a 3-piece band called The Dogs. Formed in 1969 by guitarist Loren Molinare and Mary Kay, the band played … Continue reading

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Ex-Stains at The Echo 6.18.18

Tonight Ex-Stains played their second to last show at the Cat Scan residency at The Echo. If you haven’t already heard, the band is calling it quits. I’ve always loved this band, so tonight’s show was a little heartbreaking for … Continue reading

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Oh Sees, Le Shok, Pow! & Ice Balloons at Zebulon 6.12.18

Last Tuesday, Zebulon Cafe hosted a special benefit show featuring Le Shok, Pow!, Ice Balloons and Oh Sees. It’s always a big treat to see headliners like Oh Sees play in an intimate setting like Zebulon. The line-up was solid, … Continue reading

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