Tag Archives: punk rock

Beat Recommends: Deadbeats Record Release Party This Sunday

Posted on July 30, 2016 by Bob Lee

This Sunday, July 31, Part Time Punks are bringing one of the most beautifully perverse musical acts in LA punk history to the stage. Widely regarded as the most musically competent of the city’s first wave of punk bands, the … Continue reading →

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New Slash! Magazine Book by Hat & Beard Press

Posted on July 23, 2016 by Simone Snaith

Hat & Beard Press held an opening night reception in Hollywood last night to celebrate the release of the collection, “Slash: A Punk Magazine from Los Angeles, 1977-80.” The new book includes every cover of the magazine’s 29-issue run, as well as new essays … Continue reading →

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The Last Prepare To Live Up To Their Name By Being The Last Band To Ever Play Liquid Kitty’s Punk Rock BBQ

Posted on July 6, 2016 by Bob Lee

Power-pop fans rejoice: The Last will be returning to the LA stage for the final set at the final installment of Liquid Kitty’s Punk Rock BBQ, coming up on Sunday, August 7. The band proved to be gathering a good … Continue reading →

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Punk Rock Bowling: Photos by Jordan Schwartz

Posted on June 1, 2016 by Jordan Schwartz

Last weekend, attendees at the 2016 PRB in Vegas were treated to punk rock luminaries from LA, OC, the UK and Canada. Check out these shots of FLAG, the Descendents, and more.  

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Barry Kleven’s “School Days” at Lethal Amounts

Posted on April 26, 2016 by Simone Snaith

“School Days”, featuring the recently discovered photos of the late Barry Kleven, kicked off last Friday at Lethal Amounts downtown. Kleven was a talented teenager who took some impressive pictures at L.A. rock and punk shows in the 1970s, but … Continue reading →

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“School Days” at Lethal Amounts: The Nearly Lost Photos of Barry Kleven

Posted on March 28, 2016 by Simone Snaith

On April 22nd, downtown rock & roll gallery Lethal Amounts presents “School Days”, featuring photography from 1970s punk and rock concerts in Los Angeles, taken by an unknown but talented photographer named Barry Kleven. As a teenager, the late Kleven borrowed cameras on the … Continue reading →

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LA Art Book Fair at The Geffen at MOCA

Posted on February 16, 2016 by Tequila Mockingbird

Last weekend, The Geffen at MOCA hosted a splendid event! The LA Art Book Fair was a smashing success. Quite a huge crowd roared from exhibit to exhibit. The smell of books and magazines filled the air. Fine art books … Continue reading →

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Occasionally, (A Photo Gallery of) The 2015 Doo Dah Parade!

Posted on November 24, 2015 by Billy Bennight

Occasionally, the Doo Dah Parade occurs in Pasadena to thrill the throngs of iconoclasts and enthusiasts of camp! This year was no different as the parade officially brought festive mayhem on Colorado Boulevard, starting around 11am. A barrage of corn tortillas … Continue reading →

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

Posted on November 15, 2015 by Bob Lee

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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Chris Morris Book Reading and Signing at La Luz De Jesus of Los Lobos: Dream In Blue

Posted on October 17, 2015 by Billy Bennight

Long time music journalist, occasional radio host, American music aficionado and promoter Chris Morris has authored a new book, Los Lobos: Dream In Blue, released last month through University of Texas Press. Chris Morris is well known as the radio host of … Continue reading →

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