San Francisco: The Deaf Club
It’s time for a history lesson, kids. The Deaf Club was a punk venue founded in SF’s Mission District (right there on 16th and Valencia by the Roxie!) in 1978. … Continue reading
San Francisco: Oakland Art Murmur + Oakland Shows
It’s weird that I still just categorize every Bay Area-related as “San Francisco.” Also, should I be moving to Oakland or something? Anyway, the ‘rents are in town this weekend, … Continue reading
San Francisco: Skate Til U DIE
Skate Till U Die (STUD, if you will) started in 2007 when two (figurative) bros in Richmond wanted to go chill with their 3rd figurative bro in San Jose. I … Continue reading
Noisegasm: Club Foot
Club Foot was an offbeat showspace operating in SF’s Bayview district from 1980-1986. It played host to some of the Bay Area’s most bizarre acts in the ’80s (Inflatable Boy … Continue reading
In the Mood For… Skull Design
I should probably face the fact that I’m always in the mood for art, design and jewelry involving skulls. Some collected things I’m currently digging/coveting: That air-plant-in-a-skull should probably live … Continue reading
Noisegasm: Noh Mercy + Erase Errata
“I don’t care if they call me a cunt / I don’t care if they take me out to lunch… I don’t mind heels on a dyke / Just don’t … Continue reading
Noisegasm: fIREHOSE
It’s time we talk about Mike Watt, folks. It was gonna happen sooner or later. And this won’t be the last time. Last week le husb and I headed to … Continue reading
Arts Bombast: Evolution of Social Serigraphy in San Francisco
So, I just got home from the Raincoats show, which was pretty ACE. All-female, SF-based lo-fi outfit Grass Widow opened, and returned to the stage during the encore to join … Continue reading
Arts Bombast: Heavy Metal Quilting
Meet the most badass artist the craft world has ever seen: the Bay Area’s own Mr. Ben Venom. Fiber artist, heavy metal fan, quilter, crafter, whatever… this guy is punk as … Continue reading
Ribbon Around A Bomb 