Tag Archives: punk rock

Cafe Nela Celebrates Two-Year Anniversary: An Interview with Cafe Nela Founder Dave Travis

Posted on September 17, 2015 by John Collinson

In two short years Café Nela has emerged as a premiere destination for underground and alternative music in Los Angeles. Located on a dark stretch of Cypress Avenue in Cypress Park, the gateway neighborhood from downtown to the rapidly gentrifying … Continue reading →

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Movie Review – Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck

Posted on May 3, 2015 by Billy Bennight

There were 4 of us setting in the HBO theater waiting for the screener to come up when our HBO host declared it was going to be loud: Because the director wanted the audience to experience the movie at full … Continue reading →

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LA Beat Interview: Craig Ibarra, Author of “A Wailing of a Town”

Posted on April 4, 2015 by Elise Thompson

Friday, April, 17th, END FWY is hosting a two-part book release party for “A Wailing of a Town: An Oral History of Early San Pedro Punk and More.” The 416-page softcover was released on April 1, 2015, D. Boon’s birthday. This … Continue reading →

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Live Review: Cracker at Pappy and Harriet’s

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Billy Bennight

Presented with the opportunity to shoot Cracker, a band I’m well familiar with, going back to their seminal roots of Camper Van Beethoven: Camper Van Beethoven first release was on Bruce Licher’s Independent Project Records that delivered the alty hit “Take The Skinheads … Continue reading →

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Live Review: “Dead Men Walking” At The Viper Room!

Posted on September 21, 2014 by Billy Bennight

There’s never been a time that The Viper Room has disappointed as a live music venue in my experience. There was the time That Bow Wow Wow played their first gig in 20 plus years where Anthony Kiedis and Billy Corgan were … Continue reading →

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The Buzzcocks Hit Los Angeles with New Songs From Their Forthcoming Album “The Way”

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Billy Bennight

Tonight The Buzzcocks will be playing the historic Fonda for their only gig in LA proper before hitting Solana Beach at the Belly Up Tavern and for their final SoCal appearance at Bang Fest at The Observatory (3503 S. Harbor Blvd., Santa … Continue reading →

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The Standells: Larry Tamblyn is Still Rocking with ‘Dirty Water’ and Fresh New Tunes

Posted on September 1, 2014 by Ed Simon

Tiki Oasis, held in San Diego earlier this month, featured lots of great entertainment along with great rum, parties and seminars. The capper to the event was the performance of the Standells, one of the most iconic of the 1960’s … Continue reading →

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“The Bollocks” A Private Reception for Dennis Morris at Known Gallery

Posted on August 10, 2014 by Billy Bennight

I joined Dawn Laureen and Taquila Mockingbird for one of the more marvelous retrospectives of the legendary photographer of The Sex Pistols, Dennis Morris, at Known Gallery for a private reception and celebration to kick off “The BOLLOCKS” exhibition. I’m sure everyone … Continue reading →

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New York City’s Heeney Hits Local Dates Around Southern California

Posted on June 27, 2014 by Billy Bennight

There’s some buzz flowing from New York City regarding Heeney‘s Garage Rock sound. Heeney is hitting the west coast and has some selected dates right here in Southern California for those inclined to hear something hot and new. The newest single … Continue reading →

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Interview with James Stevenson Guitarist Extraordinaire

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Billy Bennight

I last saw James Stevenson playing with The International Swingers. But James is a busy boy and as a guitarist he wears many hats or he floats like a feather and stings like a bee. Soon after I read he … Continue reading →

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