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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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Keith Morris “My Damage” All-Star Punk Rock Signing Party at La Luz de Jesus

A week ago Sunday, I attended what I like to think of as a Punk Rock “Hoedown” or “Hootenanny,” sans the dancing, for the “My Damage” All-Star Punk Rock Signing Party at La Luz de Jesus. Unlike the book signing by Keith … Continue reading

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Old Punkers Alert – Historic Reunion, Rare Solo Sets & More In Store At Dez Cadena Benefit

Dez Cadena – former member of Black Flag, Redd Kross, DC3, Bulimia Banquet, Vida, and countless other bands, most recently seen touring with the Misfits and Flag – is one of those rare punk rock pioneers for whom  everyone has … Continue reading

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Album Review: The Last’s Danger Reignites A Rich History

The recordings owed their origin to none of the usual motives- whether they be the desire for fame and fortune, or even women and song. – Raymond Pettibon album cover for “Danger.” To say that Danger, The Last’s first album … Continue reading

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Filmage: The Untold Story of Bill Stevenson

                                    On Thursday evening, the Art Theater of Long Beach treated contributors to Southern California’s 1980s punk scene to a special screening of … Continue reading

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Downtown Punk Museum: Legendary Punk and Metal Musicians Contribute to Memorabilia Auction to Benefit Outsiders and China White Guitarist Frank Ruffino

Frank Ruffino of The Outsiders and China White (pictured right with his wife and children in 2009), one of the Orange County musicians whose energy, style and tone helped define the Southern California hardcore punk sound is in critical need of … Continue reading

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An Interview with Photographer/Artist Edward Colver

Los Angeles photographer/artist Edward Colver spoke to a capacity crowd of 250 guests in September as part of the Iris Lecture Series at the Annenberg Space for Photography.  Colver, whose work is prominently featured in the Who Shot Rock & … Continue reading

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Upcoming: My Career as a Jerk

The much-awaited film, My Career as a Jerk is slated to premiere at Cinefamily’s “Don’t Knock the Rock 2012” festival August 30 at 7:30pm. According to the site, the documentary film festival “…is a high-energy fest dedicated to the love, … Continue reading

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