The Specials @ Nokia Theater, Los Angeles, March 18, 2013

By Jon Pebsworth The night after St. Patrick’s Day is a tuff night for a show. Add in the fact that it’s a Monday makes it even harder. But, if there is one band that can get me out on a night like that its The Specials. I have been a fan since I was… Continue reading The Specials @ Nokia Theater, Los Angeles, March 18, 2013

Kevin Seconds Interview 3/19/13

Kevin Seconds Interview 3/19/13: By Jon Pebsworth Jon: I’ve been fortunate enough to have met you and seen you play many times over the years. One of my first punk shows was 7Seconds at Fenders Ballroom in Long Beach around 1987. It was an epic night for me… Do recall those days? It was many… Continue reading Kevin Seconds Interview 3/19/13

Black Flag & Flag reunions!

By Jon Pebsworth This is a tuff one! I’m not sure how to feel or what to think!?! I guess the good news is there will be some great shows coming soon by some classic punk rockers! My first exposure to Black Flag was watching “The Decline of the Western Civilization” documentary. I first saw… Continue reading Black Flag & Flag reunions!

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Hi, my name is Jon Pebsworth, my friends call me Pebs…

HALF DREAMS/CLASSIC PUNK HELLO! By Jon Pebsworth I woke up this morning still half way in a dream. It was really cool. I do that a lot. I will be awake and thinking about the dream I just had and still asleep enough to finish the dream. I guess dreams really are an extension of… Continue reading Hi, my name is Jon Pebsworth, my friends call me Pebs…

China White Guitarist Seeks Funds For Emergency Liver Transplant

This is the second time in two months that a legend of hardcore punk has reached out to the community for help. Sadly, we just learned that China White Guitarist Frank Ruffino is seeking donations for an emergency liver transplant. We just donated to the cause via Frank’s FundRazr.com account which can be found here:… Continue reading China White Guitarist Seeks Funds For Emergency Liver Transplant

Bad Brains documentary

“Bad Brains: A Band In DC” is a full-length documentary focusing on Bad Brains’ history and cultural impact through archival footage and interviews. Saw this post on Punk News.org about the Bad Brains Documentary awhile back. Can’t wait to see it… Ites!

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The Melvins tour diary

The Melvins tour diary day 14. They are currently doing a tour of the US, which hits 51 states in 51 days. This particular entry involves a Judy Garland “live” record which sounds like it would be pure audio insanity. You should read The Melvins Tour Diary Day 14. (image courtesy of synthesis radio).