BLACK FLAG 1984 FIRST edition pressing – MISPRINT “My War”

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Undeniably my favorite record from the Henry Rollins era of Black Flag. And my gateway into true punk rock & Hardcore (yes, I like both types of music). But growing up as a kid in the suburbs – Nirvana helped me find the underground ( aka Black Flag), and Black Flag helped me discover all the other bands: Misfits, Minor Threat, Bad Brains, Dead Kennedys, etc… Ya know, the typical roster. I actually snagged this […]

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All We Need is Just a lil’ Patience – The Gibson Quest

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Big thank you to Henry Conlon (instagram.com/henryconlonmusic) at Carter Vintage Guitar (cartervintage.com )for his help (and patience) on my YEARS long quest to find the perfect Gibson  😍 I was a stickler for Slash MTV 1991 looks and modern hi-gain / split coil electronics. Like most in the hardcore scene… I’ve always modified Studio LPs- nothing fancy but they sounded amazing. EMG or Duncan bridge, done! A few years ago I decided “I want a ‘pretty’ cherry burst” No Reverb or

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Touché Amoré – New Brookland Tavern, Columbia SC – 10-25-2024

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If you’re reading this and a fan, please see the photo of the attached setlist. I say this because wow – what a show! Some deep cuts, fan sing-alongs and new tunes. Touché is out supporting their brand new album “Spiral In A Straight line” – released this October on Rise Records. The very enthusiastic audience responded to the newly released material as if they were out for years. Such a great feeling for a band in this position.  The

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Award-winning mixologist Bob Peters – Folia Southend

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Award-winning mixologist Bob Peters is ready to bring Miami garden bar vibes to South End. Peters debuts new craft cocktail lounge, Folia, at 5 pm on Oct. 11th. It’s at 1440 S. Tryon St., Suite 102. It is neighbors with Wooden Robot Brewery, Vinyl and Pie.zza. Folia is the latest project for Peters, beverage director for Charlotte-based Built on Hospitality. Chef Chris Coleman, AJ Klenk and Sean Potters are partners in that hospitality group. Read

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Furnace Fest 2024 – The End Of An Era – Birmingham

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Me of little Faith – I still remember the weeks leading up to Furnace Fest 2021. The world had kind-of opened back up after Covid. The fest had already been pushed/rescheduled. I never thought they would allow thousands of punk & hardcore music fans to assemble at an old historic blast furnace in Birmingham, Alabama. Everybody had been stuck inside for almost 2 years leading the weirdest existence – but there I was at a

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Recycled Air – Airplane Graveyard

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After I shot these photos I thought back to 2010 – a time before the height of Instagram. I was obsessed with lightly-trespassing in hundreds of abandoned structures. Nothing was ever removed and most importantly, nothing was geo-tagged. For the sake of anonymity, the location will remain up to you to find out. I was however tipped off by a fellow brother about this location. I find myself in airports a few times a month.

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Tim Barry – The Milestone – Charlotte, NC – Sept 7, 2024

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The journey has been amazing – I first met Tim in 1998 at Tremont Music Hall, while he was belting out punk rock anthems for the legendary AVAIL. Years after I found out Tim traded in the punk rock chaos for an acoustic guitar and heartfelt anthems. The SOLD OUT show followed the same honest format I expected. Tim showed up with only a backpack and guitar – explaining he had just completed a 4-day relaxing stint in the

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UMI Sushi – Buckhead Atlanta

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I had the pleasure of working with Farshid and co at UMI in ATL! I’ve not been since covid and was happy to see the crew – still thriving and always exceeding expectations!  Located in Atlanta’s bustling Buckhead neighborhood, Umi unites classic along with modern Japanese flavors in a sophisticated, contemporary setting. Mixologist and barkeep Jame Snug served up some of the finest cocktails. While their menu showcases the freshest fish from the world’s finest markets and

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Que Onda – Manny Flores Spanish Tapas Twist

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Qué Hospitality founder Manny Flores introduces Charlotte diners to a fresh take on contemporary Latin cuisine. Catalú, his newest concept, offers Spanish tapas plus bold regional wines and cavas.  Full story at SouthPark Magazine – https://southparkmagazine.com/manny-flores-opens-spanish-tapas-restaurant-in-charlotte/

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Lucero at The Underground Fillmore 06-18-24 – Charlotte

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Long overdue! The last time I saw the Lucero boys was the week before Covid shut down the world. The band ran through a quick set while supporting The Menzingers Wednesday at The Underground Fillmore (set list below). Post show I got to briefly catch up with Mr. Brian Venable (guitar). We chatted about vinyl records with my very good friend Sean. I had a 2015 Sailor Jerry 7″ promo of “All Sewn Up” handy.

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