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Who Will Save Rock’N’Roll?
Handsome Dick Manitoba brings the Bronx to Long Beach

October 11, 2026 – Alex’s Bar, Long Beach The legendary Handsome Dick Manitoba of The Dictators brought his...

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Powering Through CBGB’s Fest: Rain or Shine

A slew of artists took the stage at the CBGB Festival on a glorious Saturday afternoon, September 27,...

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Eat- Drink- Play- And Get your face melted by Underground Music

This is where the current evolution of the Los Angeles underground is testing the waters of mainstream spaces...

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GONER Talks Life, New Music, and Dave & Buster’s

Jakob Nowell and Goner. Tiki Bar Costa Mesa. August 9, 2025. Photo by Reid Clow Tiki Bar in Costa...

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Corey Feldman Birthday Bash
A Night of Celebration and Music at Garden Amp

On Sunday, July 27, at the Garden Ampitheatre, Corey Feldman threw one hell of a birthday bash, with...

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An Evening with Mark Sarvas and Benjamin Dreyer
Raging Novels, Writer’s Block, and the Grace of Letting Go

On Wednesday, July 9, a crowd of book lovers gathered at Diesel, A Bookstore in Brentwood, for an...

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The Rise of Long Beach with OGC

When it comes to cities that live and breathe culture, the strong streets of Long Beach stand tall....

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One Word at a Time

My name is Maggie St.Thomas, and I’ve been rockin’ the published lands since ’93. Since the Fall of...

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David Johanson Remembered

White Lightening and Thunders Michigan Palace, New York Dolls with Dr. Bop – December 31st, 1973 New Years...

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From Poolside Beats to Red Carpet Vibes: Dinah 2024 Was a Hit

The Dinah 2024 went off without a hitch. Five days of music and dancing were all well organized...

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Music & Entertainment

Gabba Gabba Hey!
Cretin Hoppers take over Hollywood Forever

Cretin Hoppers take over Hollywood Forever

Slightly Stoopid steps into the OC Sun

Art & Photo

Jennifer Finch with Jeff Alulis: Shooting Up & Making Out
A Memoir of My Life in LA and L7

A Memoir of My Life in LA and L7

Where Story Begins:
A Love Letter to Idyllwild Arts

A Love Letter to Idyllwild Arts

PUNKLANDS
Where Art and Punk spirits collide

Where Art and Punk spirits collide

Cannabis

Life Is But a Dream with Bloom Farms

How To Roll A Blunt with Flyin Jay

Bloom Farms CBD Product review

RIP

remembering ezzat soliman

Clem Burke passes at 70

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Who Will Save Rock’N’Roll?
Handsome Dick Manitoba brings the Bronx to Long Beach

Handsome Dick Manitoba brings the Bronx to Long Beach

Powering Through CBGB’s Fest: Rain or Shine

Eat- Drink- Play- And Get your face melted by Underground Music

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Who Will Save Rock’N’Roll?
Handsome Dick Manitoba brings the Bronx to Long Beach

Handsome Dick Manitoba brings the Bronx to Long Beach

Powering Through CBGB’s Fest: Rain or Shine

Eat- Drink- Play- And Get your face melted by Underground Music

GONER Talks Life, New Music, and Dave & Buster’s

Corey Feldman Birthday Bash
A Night of Celebration and Music at Garden Amp

A Night of Celebration and Music at Garden Amp

An Evening with Mark Sarvas and Benjamin Dreyer
Raging Novels, Writer’s Block, and the Grace of Letting Go

Raging Novels, Writer’s Block, and the Grace of Letting Go

The Rise of Long Beach with OGC

One Word at a Time

David Johanson Remembered

From Poolside Beats to Red Carpet Vibes: Dinah 2024 Was a Hit

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Music & Entertainment

Cretin Hoppers take over Hollywood Forever

Museum to Main Stage

Art & Photo

A Memoir of My Life in LA and L7

A Love Letter to Idyllwild Arts

Where Art and Punk spirits collide

Cannabis

RIP

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Handsome Dick Manitoba brings the Bronx to Long Beach

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Handsome Dick Manitoba brings the Bronx to Long Beach

A Night of Celebration and Music at Garden Amp

Raging Novels, Writer’s Block, and the Grace of Letting Go