Located in the heart of Burlington, Vermont, and about the same size as my bedroom, Radio Bean is the smallest venue I have ever been to. Officially dubbed a coffeehouse, the 3-foot by 3-foot stage shares floor space with a small bar and several mismatched sets of tables and chairs. It’s dimly lit by the … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: October 2016
Against Me!: A Case Study of the Punk Rock Community
Believe it or not, one of the safest places in the world is in the midst of a punk show. No, I don’t mean the most tranquil or peaceful place in the world – necessarily – and I don’t mean you won’t get any bruises. But that’s all part of the fun. Underneath the aggressive, … Continue reading
Green Day: Up Close and Personal
A day before Green Day’s newest album, Revolution Radio, was set to come out, I was handed the opportunity of a lifetime. An acquaintance of mine, Steve, had found out about an exclusive album release party for Green Day’s album, which was set to take place at a record store in Brooklyn, New York. Tickets … Continue reading