Events – Bazillion Points Blog

Boston Public Library 11/26: Nancy Barile’s I’M NOT HOLDING YOUR COAT

Chief — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 15:18:13 +0000

Hey Boston, save the date! Nancy Barile, author of I’M NOT HOLDING YOUR COAT: My Bruises-and-All Memoir of Punk Rock Rebellion has been invited to the Book Talk series at Boston Public Library on the theme of “Revolutionary Music.” The event is tentatively set to kick off on November 26, 2024 around 6 p.m. “I can’t tell you what a thrill it will be to speak in this historic and hallowed building…

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Thurs 2/8, San Diego: Rettman’s pre-LA Weekend STRAIGHT EDGE Panel at Super7

Chief — Tue, 06 Feb 2018 22:31:09 +0000

This Thursday, Feb. 8, at the Super7 Store on 701 8th Street in San Diego, STRAIGHT EDGE author Tony Rettman arrives to sign books, take names, and talk hardcore punk with Rob Moran of Unbroken, Tim Gonzalez of Amenity, and Daniel Saint of Over My Dead Body. Of course an event such as this demands free drinks, and neighbors Heartwork Coffee Bar will step up with enough vats of the strong stuff to…

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Sat 2/10 & Sun 2/11, L.A.: West Coast STRAIGHT EDGE Weekend Events

Chief — Wed, 17 Jan 2018 19:34:10 +0000

Tony Rettman heads west in early February for a weekend of straight-shooting book events at Top Space and Vacation Vinyl celebrating the primary participants in his widely heralded new book STRAIGHT EDGE: A Clear-Headed Hardcore Punk History. Come freak on some of the best current bands in hardcore and a panel discussion featuring Tony Rettman, Jon Roa (Justice League, End To End, Eyelid)…

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Friday, 1/12, Münster DE: Laina Dawes Unleashes Keynote at “Pop Hero and Action Princess” Conference

Chief — Wed, 10 Jan 2018 21:39:40 +0000

Columbia University’s Laina Dawes, author of the groundbreaking and barrier-busting WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE?: A Black Woman’s Life and Liberation in Heavy Metal, travels to Münster, Germany, this weekend to deliver a keynote address to the “Pop Hero and Action Princess” Conference at Münster University. The free-of-charge, open-to-the-public conference takes place January 12-13…

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Sat 12/2, Trenton, NJ: STRAIGHT EDGE / NYHC Author Tony Rettman Wrecks the Halls at the Trenton Punk Rock Flea Market

Chief — Mon, 27 Nov 2017 17:03:39 +0000

This upcoming weekend, Tony Rettman, author of STRAIGHT EDGE: A Clear-Headed Hardcore Punk History and NYHC: New York Hardcore 1980–1990, will set up shop with loads of books, pins, sweatshirts, and good cheer at the holiday “Wreck the Halls” edition of the ever-growing Trenton Punk Rock Flea Market. Joining Rettman will be the operatives of Radio Raheem, who come bearing copies of their new book…

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Sun. 12/3, Los Angeles: Pat Fear and Other Stories, by WE GOT POWER!

Chief — Thu, 16 Nov 2017 15:38:56 +0000

Pat Fear, the persona created by a young punk rock genius from Riverside CA Bill Bartell, sang and played guitar in White Flag, slammed with the Germs in the film Decline of the Western Civilization, and achieved many other wild things. As Pat Fear, Bill wrote music, produced records, and toured the world (including Iceland!) ceaselessly before his untimely death in 2013. On December 3…

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Fri 11/10, Peabody MA: STRAIGHT EDGE / xXx Release Party w/Kevin Seconds

Chief — Wed, 18 Oct 2017 16:13:03 +0000

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…

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Thurs 11/9, Sonos NYC: Exclusive STRAIGHT EDGE Book Launch w/Tony Rettman

Chief — Fri, 13 Oct 2017 19:34:18 +0000

UPDATE: Thursday’s itinerary has turned to out to be pretty well packed, and will include an author Q&A hosted by Scott Crawford (director of the DC hardcore documentary Salad Days); an open bar (?!); limited Al Barile / SSD Champion sweatshirts; plenty of chances to pick up copies of the book signed by Tony Rettman and stamped with a unique rubber event stamp. Come see for yourself!

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Sun. 4/2, Chicago: 6.66 Heavy Metal Horror Films of the 1980s-Satanic Panic

Chief — Tue, 28 Mar 2017 14:48:26 +0000

Join Bucket O’ Blood Books and Records for Chicago’s goriest monthly lecture series this Sunday, as Mike “McBeardo” McPadden blasts a black lite on the most headbanging hair-raisers of the PMRC era! The event is free, and BYOB is encouraged. WHERE: Bucket O’ Blood Books and Records, 3182 N Elston Ave, Chicago WHEN: Sunday, April 2, from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM Heavy metal and horror cinema have…

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Mon 3/6, Milwaukee, WI: Mike “McBeardo” McPadden Screams HEAVY METAL MOVIES at Lulu Lecture Series

Chief — Sat, 25 Feb 2017 14:56:40 +0000

Attention all of Milwaukee’s best! Join the Lulu Lecture Series for a heavy evening with HEAVY METAL MOVIES author Mike “McBeardo” McPadden. The illustrious Bazillion Points author will screen clips and discuss the most metal of heavy metal movies. Admission is free. (McPadden’s masterful book will be available for sale, and organizers will pass the hat for donations to their chosen non-profit…

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