New Program to Benefit Gilman!

Apr
27
New Program to Benefit Gilman!

For Immediate Release: April 26th 2010
For further information Michelle Barnett at 415 377-0262 or michellemarieb@gmail.com
GIMME SOMETHING BETTER a Fundraiser for 924 Gilman
(download hi-res flyer here)
SAN FRANCISCO — On July 1st, 2010 the legendary Berkeley all-ages music club 924 Gilman faces a very large and unexpected rent increase, nearly $3,000 per month. The venue is

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Jewcy Review

Apr
23
Jewcy Review
Great little appreciative write-up of the book: “When I saw Gimme Something Better (Penguin), on the bookshelf, I was thrilled.  It was a dream come true, an oral history of the San Francisco punk rock scene.  It was the closest I would ever have to being able to understand what it was like to actually be there.”
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Reason magazine

Mar
8
Reason magazine
A nice write-up from the folks at Reason magazine — complete with a video clip from the TV show Quincy, on the evils of punk rock!
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KBOO-FM Portland interview

Dec
28
KBOO-FM Portland interview
A really good audio podcast of our interview with Erik Jorgensen on Portland’s KBOO.
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The Dumbing of America interview

Dec
14
The Dumbing of America interview
Here’s an email interview with music website The Dumbing of America:
TDOA: In the book, you indicate that the punk scene in SF is still vibrant. What bands should people outside of San Francisco be listening to?
JACK: I have no idea. It’s up to them. Go fucking check it out!
SILKE: Who the fuck am I to tell you ...more

Austin Chronicle

Dec
4
Austin Chronicle
A very nice review: “endlessly fascinating and frankly addictive masterpiece of safety-pin journalism.”
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SF Chronicle

Nov
6
SF Chronicle
Here’s a feature story about the book: “…a sweeping oral history likely to remain the definitive tome on the topic.”
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Punk Globe magazine

Oct
31
Punk Globe magazine
Here’s a story about our SF Library event, words and photos by Becky Wilson: “Dan Afflicted knocked the power, lights and P.A. out for the event so the reading became a punk rock accapella event!” Thanks Ginger!
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Neat Neat Noise on Pirate Cat Radio

Oct
27
Neat Neat Noise on Pirate Cat Radio
Listen to this crazy and unhinged radio show about the book, with guests Penelope Houston (Avengers), Blag Dahlia (Dwarves), Spike Slawson (Swingin’ Utters, Me First and the Gimme Gimmes), and Walter Glaser (MRR & Gilman). Includes lots of music, and at least one imitation of Jello Biafra!
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