Who Will Toss My "Salad Days" ?

Salad Days: A Decade of Punk in Washington, DC (1980-90) coming to DVD on September 18th, streaming now on Vimeo The critically acclaimed documentary chronicling the rise of punk rock in Washington, DC  Check out an exclusive clip at IndieWire and the trailer below It's about punk, a whole decade of it, now you get why I posted this...

Scott Crawford and Jim Saah's Salad Days: A Decade of Punk In Washington, DC (1980-90) has been selling out screenings in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Boston, Seattle, Chicago, and more. The documentary film that examines the early DIY punk scene in the Nation's Capital. It was a decade when seminal bands like Bad Brains, Minor Threat, Government Issue, Scream, Void, Faith, Rites of Spring, Marginal Man, Fugazi, and others released their own records and booked their own shows-without major record label constraints or mainstream media scrutiny.  Contextually, it was a cultural watershed that predated the alternative music explosion of the 1990s (and the industry's subsequent implosion). Thirty years later, DC's original DIY punk spirit serves as a reminder of the hopefulness of youth, the power of community and the strength of conviction. Director/writer Scott Crawford is a music journalist, musician, and graphic designer. As a teenager in the DC suburbs, he started a fanzine called Metrozine that documented much of what was happening in the DC hardcore punk scene in the 1980s.  "The DC punk music scene that I grew up with in the 1980s has always been a big part of who I am," says Scott. "I interviewed a lot of these bands for the first time over 30 years ago while doing a fanzine. Approaching them all again decades later offered a type of perspective and reflection that I wanted to capture in a film." Crawford was also quoted in both Dance of Days and Banned in DC - the two most definitive books on the early DC punk scene. In 2001, he launched Harp Magazine and served as its Editor-in-Chief for over seven years. Crawford also launched the online music portal Blurt in 2009. Serving as Director of Photography, Saah is a native of Washington, DC who has worked professionally in photography and video for over 25 years. He has shot for a variety of publications and websites ranging from the Washington Post to Rolling Stone. He's also an experienced videographer whose credits range from union organizing films to music documentaries. Recent films he has worked on include movies about the bands Wilco, Death Cab for Cutie, and Eddie Vedder. On a side note, OBEY and Shepard Fairey were heavily influenced by the DC hardcore scene. Shepard has used numerous DC hardcore legends such as Ian Mackaye of Minor Threat and Fugazi, Henry Rollins of State of Alert and Black Flag, and Bad Brains in his artwork. When hearing that Crawford and Saah were planning a West Coast release of their film, OBEY wanted to get involved. They created this T-shirt which is on sale now (along with other cool Salad Days merchandise)HERE. Quick Facts: * Salad Days reached its Kickstarter goal in 6 days. * Features never-before-seen photographs and performance footage of dozens of DC punk bands. * Interviews with Ian MacKaye, Henry Rollins, John Stabb, Thurston Moore, Dave Grohl, and others * Original score by guitarist Michael Hampton (SOA, Faith, Embrace, One Last Wish) DVD Pre-Order:  http://bit.ly/1T3e709 Blu-ray Pre-order:  http://bit.ly/1INahXL  Amazon:  http://amzn.to/1faxxTO

For Immediate Release: "My Career As A Jerk"

Being a big fan of the movement in music known as punk, I am entirely looking forward to this...Have a terrific weekend everyone ! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:    Circle Jerks "My Career As A Jerk"  To Be Released on DVD September 25   I was a participant on a very long musical adventure through all the fun and miserable times and thinking about this I don't know if i'd change any of it!  - Keith Morris  From the beginning, LA punk band the CIRCLE JERKSwere rooted in controversy. Formed by ex members of Black Flag and Red Cross (now Redd Kross) in late 1979, the band came to encapsulate the image, sound and energy of California Hardcore Punk.  Filmmaker David Markey (1991: The Year Punk Broke, The Slog Movie) mixes in-depth interviews, rare live footage and historical perspective to illustrate the story of one of the most influential bands in the American underground.  "I was at many of these shows, and let me tell you, there wasn't a tighter band in Los Angeles at the time," said Markey. "Making this film reminded me just how truly great they were." My Career as a Jerk follows the band from their early days and classic debut to navigating the independent label and touring scene of the 80s to the addictions, fights and injuries that forced their break up.  Of course the story doesn't quite end there... Features interviews with members Keith Morris, Greg Hetson, Lucky Leher. Earl Liberty, Zander Schloss as well as J. Mascis (Dinosaur Jr), Henry Rollins (Black Flag), Brian Baker (Minor Threat, Bad Religion), and more. Bonus Materials include: Deleted Scenes and Bonus Interviews  Purchase Item: http://www.seeofsound.com/p.php?s=MVD5457D #  #  #

Checking In With: Clea Cutthroat

Clea Giving a Booty Shine During a Bonaparte Show Berlin  based performance artist, Clea Cutthroat is an "Entertain Me" favorite as you may recall  when she responded to this writer's "10 Random Thoughts". Well Clea has been moving faster than a speeding bullet since last we spoke, it's time to "Check In" with her..... So, Darlin’ are your knickers off? Nope! They are right where they should be...I think :) See Darlin’ you are a whore, isn’t “Showgirls” one of your favorite movies? Yes, and I would definitely be Cristal delivering that line! No whores here honey, just bitches. I've even watched that movie in German and it still translates. The language of glass marble sabotage is international amongst us dancing divas. We met this year at The Satellite, in Silverlake, CA for the first time, after I’m not sure, how many years at sea, I love it! Can you believe it? Finally, we crossed the oceans and rivers of planet Earth and cyberspace to physically meet in person! Was so amazing to finally meet you (officially) but, I gotta admit I feel like we've been friends brushing each other's hair and giving each other manicures for years now! Mr. Shinafelt & Ms. Cutthroat You were actually a native from my actual hood, expand. I guess that makes us "homies" then, huh :) Yes, I am an authentic, born, mall-raised, frozen yogurt feed valley girl from Reseda, San Fernando Valley. I guess those early years of lining my lips with dark brown eyeliner, then filling them in with nude shimmering lip gloss was really just a foreshadowing of my drag queen-esque future to come. “Bonaparte” is a great performance art band. Thank you! It really is. I love being a part of Bonaparte. It is really and truly such a unique opportunity to be able to perform with such amazing musicians and fellow performance artists that inspire me to no end. Within Bonaparte, we are all equal pieces to the puzzle, and I can honestly say I love every piece. It's the most amazing opportunity to take my classical dance training and mix it with my cabaret/burlesque/side show life. I'm constantly learning and expanding from everyone involved, and that is what keeps you going as an artist. I am as happy as a clam. ("clam" hmm...no vagina pun intended.) How did “Ms. Cutthroat” become involved? I met Bonaparte in Paris. Paris, Texas that is. My parents just moved there...I was visiting so we all got tickets to go see the rodeo. While we were there, I see this little guy, looking like Napoleon in the middle of it all. Seriously. I was so curious about him, and I finally met him when we both went to the bar to order some beers and nachos. I know, it sounds bizarre, but then we talked and found out I was planning on moving to Berlin...he has just moved...and well, POOF! And 4, or 5 (cant remember now) years later we're touring the states and I finally got to meet you! See, horseshoes do bring good luck. ...We should go to a rodeo together, don't ya think? What’s your favorite number you do with them, or do you not play favorites? Well, I play a bunch of different "persona's". I have Amie, Alice, Juanita, Sister Mary...to name a few...and if I start playing favorites then it's gonna turn into a bitch fest, and I cant deal with all of these personalities at the moment. Plus, Sister Mary is a drunk, and she is always slapping Amie around. If you were a Punk Song, what punk song would you be? Without a doubt. "Gimmie Gimmie Gimmie", Black Flag. Henry Rollins. Doesn't get much better. That album, Damaged, was so influential to me when I was younger. It was like a treasure chest of emotions that I didn't know that I could tap into. It changed everything for me. One of the best 5 shows I have ever seen, was going to see Black Flag with Henry Rollins in NYC. I have never seen someone so possessed, obsessed and dominant on stage as Henry. Gimmie Gimmie Gimmie was always one of my favorites, but when I saw that live...it blew my mind. I knew that it was that energy, fire, rage and passion that I wanted to manifest in Clea. Sitting here I'm a loaded gun Waiting to go off I've got nothing to do But shoot my mouth off Clea & Bonaparte Obama recently supported Gay Marriage, your thoughts? "YES!" "THANK GOD!" "FINALLY!" ...and then I got annoyed because it is so ignorant, small minded, and pathetic that there is a large group of self-righteous people that believe they hold the moral and religious code of the universe, and can decided who can, and can not get married. Who gives a flying fuck?!!? I don't care if two guys get married, or if Billy in Georgia needs to dress in a large furry animal costume to get off at night. I wouldn't care if Sarah Palin loved a man or if she hosted lesbian orgies dressed as a latex zebra in her spare time. It's all bullshit and i am sorry that we are in a world where REAL problems get pushed aside to discuss if a government can decide if I am allowed to choose who I fall in love with. Obama needs to gives this country a verbal slap for being so stupid. Yes, stupid. We will tune into watch Kim Kardashian's 72 minute wedding, and watch every time Elizabeth Taylor walked down the aisle...and what is the problem with two people who are in love, but (gasp!) of the same gender getting married? Why do we care who I, he, she decides to spend their life with? To me, it sounds like a lot of bored people with closeted desires/fears and have no better way to release them. Everyone needs to get over themselves, and start worrying about our country's education system, our environment that is boiling, the state of the economy, and stop worrying about who any of us write love letters too. I'm more concerned about giving young girls a strong female role model. I don't care if you want to be President of the United States, CEO of whatever, a secretary, a Playboy Playmate, a housewife, nor do I care who/who http://www.facebook.com/cleacutthroat m you share your bed with at night. What I do care about is that you do it with dignity, pride, following your own moral code, and leaving a strong example to the next generation. Grrrrrrr...now I need a maragarita. You are one of the coolest women I have ever met. lol! I don't feel very cool at the moment after writing that tirade above! Ok, deep breath, and big sip of the margarita (delicious!) Thank you very much! But, if I think about it too much I will start blushing as I type this:) I appreciate that you think I'm cool..cuz I think you're cool too! And having people I respect, respect me back is pretty much all I can ask for in the end...and a Slurpee machine. I will really know that I've made it when I have a Slurpee machine in my flat. It ridiculous, but it's my thing. Too bad we could not meet in New Jersey for Cinco Di Mayo. Maybe next year? I mean, how amazing would that be to celebrate with a few margaritas in Atlantic City? Maybe only going to Reno could top that! What is happening with you in the future? This year is going to be quite busy touring with Bonaparte. The third album will be coming out later this year...so we are starting soon with summer festival season, and then a club tour in the fall. Otherwise, I am burlesque-ing it up all over Europe, and my BIG goal for this year is to finish my 1 woman show. My fantasy is to have it up in NYC Jan/Feb 2013...I know that date may need to be adjusted due to touring, but it is my passion. I love burlesque, it has been, and continues to be very good to me, but I really want to push myself out of the "burlesque" box and into a box that is all my own. I've been wanting to do this for years, but my last tour in NYC gave me a big kick in the ass, so engines are roaring and I'm busy busy getting it ready to go! Love you Woman, you keep it real. I love you!!!! ...and thank YOU for giving me such a great platform to keep it real... As Cristal would say, "It's amazing what paint and a surgeon can do"...I always felt that way about wigs and a loud mouth. Get Cutthroat: http://www.facebook.com/cleacutthroat