The Punk Vault

Late night

Last nite I ended up working until just after midnight. I had such a headache last nite that it made me sick to my stomach. I had a hard time sleeping but at least I got to sleep later today and not come in until noon. I still don’t feel quite...

Sleep aways escapes me

I’m so tired today that I am having trouble keeping my eyes open. I wish I could take a nap. Thankfully the day at work is almost done for me. I needed to go get an oil change in the car but I decided to blow it off and not call to schedule...

Good friends visit

Last nite, Kristine came by and brought me dinner and kept me company to help keep my sanity since I’m trapped in the house while recovering. It was nice to have company since I’m starting to get cabin fever big time. She brought me...

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The many flavors of: Black Flag – TV Party 7 inch

Another in a long line of the great early SST releases, this Black Flag 7″ saw a few different variations over the years, and even one partial change in record labels. So let’s kick back with a couple of...

If this was true, I wouldn’t need to find a job!

If only this were true, then I could stop trying to find work and stop worrying about where the money for food and bills is going to come from… My blog is worth $55,324.92.How much is your blog worth? Now how do I...

Selections from The Punk Vault [Monitor]

Monitor – Beak/Pet Wedding 7″ (1979 World Imitation Records) My introduction to Monitor happened in a rather odd way. I was at a record convention and this one dealer I was regularly buying a ton of records...

Milemarker 10/22/05 at Empty Bottle

Last night saw the long awaited return of Milemarker to the Empty Bottle. The last time I saw them it was the summer of 2003 at some loft in Wicker Park, and the band imploded that night, resulting in their breakup and...

Urinals – Negative Capability…Check it Out CD

Urinals – Negative Capability…Check it Out CD Warning Label Records When I first got into punk rock, I hadn’t heard of the Urinals. It wouldn’t be until I got the Minutemen record, The Politics...

The day Skinny Puppy changed my life

It was 17 years ago today that I saw Skinny Puppy for the first time, and that they became my favorite band on the planet. Many people who have known me for more than 15 minutes will attest to my undying love for the...

Free Ipods, and a bribe

OK, you know how I mentioned that free Ipod gimmick in a previous post (and to which there is still an ad on the right)? Well, I am getting closer to completing it and I’m dying to do so, so I have an little...

The many few sights of DG

Lately since the price of gas has gone through the roof, I find myself not driving when at all possible, and instead walking just about anywhere I think I can make it. I’ve been selling crap on ebay to help keep...

Wow, what an asshole

I used to go around a lot when I was younger saying, “there is always someone there to let you down”. And I think that particular bout of wisdom couldn’t ring truer on more occasions than any other...