Tag Archives: punk

Book Review: Growing Wild by K.P. Rennie

Posted on August 24, 2020 by Elise Thompson

Ever since the beginning of rock ‘n’ Roll, parents and teens have been at odds, whether the kid’s hair was too long, too short, or too purple. Add in undiagnosed learning or mood disorders, possibly an unreported trauma, and for … Continue reading →

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My Vinyl Treasures: Yes L.A.

Posted on July 30, 2020 by Judy Ornelas Sisneros

“My Vinyl Treasures” record posts are a result of one of my ongoing covid-19 self-quarantine projects, cataloguing many records of various genres I have acquired through the years. It should go without saying, that whatever I post here, I like … Continue reading →

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watt’s picture of the week – tuesday, february 11, 2020

Posted on February 11, 2020 by Mike Watt

there’s a new pad to do gigs now in my pedro town! the sardine at 1101 s pacific ave (used to be the old “ramona’s bakery”) is putting on shows, everyone who can should try and play here – c’mon … Continue reading →

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watt’s picture of the week – sunday, january 19, 2020

Posted on January 19, 2020 by Mike Watt

forty years ago this month at d boon’s pad at 519 w 19th street (upstairs, in the alley) in our pedro town, him and me started the minutemen and got the first batch of tunes going. joe baiza and gary … Continue reading →

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Pretty Dope Fiends and After School Specials

Posted on January 4, 2020 by Lucretia Tye Jasmine

Thinking about the pretty dope fiends I’ve known after watching the riveting and very sad documentary, “Who Killed Nancy?” (2009). One I met while walking somewhere near ABC No Rio in NYC, he asked me if I was ok because … Continue reading →

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Brenda Perlin Reads from her New Book at Book Soup

Posted on October 3, 2019 by Tequila Mockingbird

Book Soup has always supported punk readings, and tonight was no different, with readings from Brenda Perlin’s Crime and PUNKishment: Stories and Exclusive Interviews with Rodney Bingenheimer, Jack Grisham, Palmolive of the Slits, Linda Ramone and Captain Sensible. Besides Brenda … Continue reading →

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Spring Clearance Time at Lethal Amounts!

Posted on May 2, 2019 by Judy Ornelas Sisneros

Last weekend Danny Fuentes’ Lethal Amounts fans flocked to his gallery for a special clearance sale as he gets ready to bring some new designs to his six-year old punk/goth/industrial counter culture art space. Could you believe cool tee-shirts and … Continue reading →

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KLOS and Sabroso Craft Beer, Taco & Music Festival 2019 Sunday: Viva the Lucha Libre Forever!

Posted on April 15, 2019 by Billy Bennight

Sunday came soon enough with the promise of more great music and Lucha Labre shenanigans. While I had missed the thrilling and comedic antics of Saturday, I keenly set my sights on wrestling, as it is the perfect celebration of … Continue reading →

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Flipper with David Yow Celebrates Their 40th Anniversary at The Regent

Posted on April 13, 2019 by Deb Frazin

Last night, Flipper celebrated their 40th anniversary with all of us at The Regent Theater in DTLA, and it was ABSOLUTELY EPIC! Opening the show was one of my favorite local bands, Qui. They put on a great set (as … Continue reading →

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KLOS and Sabroso Craft Beer, Taco & Music Festival 2019 Sunday (Day 2): Come Out and Play!

Posted on April 13, 2019 by Billy Bennight

Music makes the people come together but not before a little craft beer tasting that will make the people more attractive. On my meanderings, I found that Brew Brothers’ Hef was refreshing and Brewheim Beer Makers’ Red was a sassy … Continue reading →

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