Though I was not that familiar with Richie Ramone’s tenure as drummer for the Ramones (1983-1987), I was curious enough to head over to Bowery Electric the other night, and I was not the only one. It was a mixed bag of opening bands, from melodic, punk Ramone’s like emo (The Young Rochelles) to straight […]
Punk Rockers can make it big. Many have. But few have remained as relevant as Billy Idol. Yeah, this guy brought new life to Mony Mony but it’s his original songs, “White Wedding” and “Rebel Yell”, I’ll remember. But before our guy had a big solo career as a generally pop rock musician, my man […]
Social Distortion week continues on Punk Outlaw. Tuesday night I’m heading to Mulcahey’s Bar in Long Island to check out the band as they pass NEAR New York City so I thought it would be cool to take a fresh look at the last time Social D. played at Mulcahey’s way back in 2007. Man […]
Is it Halloween or just a Misfits concert? Both! The legendary Misfits (what’s left of them) played BB King in NYC on Halloween night and it was a sweaty, hot, loud and smelly mess.. just like a good punk show should be. The Misfits played their two new songs especially written for the occasion now […]