Join Tony Rettman, author of the acclaimed NYHC: New York Hardcore, 1980-1990, as he discusses his headstrong new book, Straight Edge: A Clear-Headed Hardcore Punk History. Tony will be joined in unity by Mike Gitter, author of the new anthology xXx Fanzine (1983-1988): Hardcore & Punk in the Eighties, and others. Veteran positive force Kevin Seconds of 7 Seconds will performing an intimate set of songs.
WHEN: Friday, November 10, 7 PM // $5
WHERE: Bridge Nine, 119R Foster St., Building 4, Floor 3, Peabody, Mass.
Bridge Nine is also producing a limited 12″ x 18″ poster for the night. Please help out the event by sharing and letting the kids know!
“Fxcking loved it!!! A great book. Tony Rettman did it once again.”—Mike Ferraro, Judge
TONY RETTMAN is the author of NYHC: New York Hardcore 1980–1990 and Why Be Something That You’re Not: Detroit Hardcore 1979–1985. He has provided liner notes for releases by the Circle Jerks, Warzone, the Crumbsuckers, and Beyond, and he hosted the Green Room Radio podcast.
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And be sure to preorder STRAIGHT EDGE by Tony Rettman, shipping any day now from Bazillion Points with a free molded metal badge.
Straight Edge: A Clear-Headed Hardcore Punk History
But you’re stuck in New York and can’t get to Boston? Carve a path to the STRAIGHT EDGE launch party at the Sonos Soho store on Thursday, Nov. 9. Details RIGHT HERE.
