🎸 Punk Rock & Music Publishing: A Webinar That Won’t Bore You to Death! 🎸
REGISTER HERE Ever wondered how punk rockers went from screaming into mics to reading publishing contracts (or at least pretending to)? 🤘 Join us for an electrifying deep dive into the world of punk rock and music publishing, where we’ll uncover how iconic songwriters navigated the business side of rebellion—sometimes by accident, sometimes by sheer luck, and occasionally by actually knowing what they were doing.
Featuring an all-star lineup:🔥 Joe Escalante (Music Lawyer, The Vandals) – Knows more about contracts than you ever will.🔥 Jennifer Finch (Visual Artist/Songwriter, L7) – She’s been there, done that, and probably has a story that will make you rethink everything.🔥 Brett Gurewitz (Mothership Music Publishing, Bad Religion) – Punk legend, label boss, publishing pro. Enough said.🎤 Moderated by Molly Neuman (CD Baby, Bramobile) – Keeping this chaos on track.
Whether you’re a musician, a fan, or just someone who enjoys seeing punks talk about paperwork, this is one webinar you don’t want to miss. Register now or regret it forever.
📅 Date & Time: MARCH 13, 2025📍 Where: Online, obvi.🎟 RSVP Now! – $0 for registered members – $5 for the general public – first you need to register as a site user, than circle back and purchase tickets for the event. – (Because punk rockers love deadlines, $5 door covers and complicated ways to find the venue – right?)
Jennifer Finch Loans Legendary “Ghost” Bass to The Punk Rock Museum TO BE PLAYED BY YOU.
Las Vegas, NV – [February 25, 2025] – Punk history finds a new home as Jennifer Finch, bassist of L7, donates her iconic “Ghost” bass to The Punk Rock Museum for a three-year loan.
This isn’t just any bass—it’s an instrument that has fueled decades of raw energy, rebellion, and musical innovation. From freeing California Hardcore from the burden of “only boys make hard music” in the 1980s to helping define the grunge era this bass was instrumental in creating the heavy sound that reshaped the 1990s and ultimately changed everything.
This donation comes with a unique request: the “Ghost” isn’t just for display—it’s meant to be played by YOU.
It will be installed in the now-famous Punk Museum Jam Room alongside instruments donated by Tim Armstrong (Rancid), Joan Jett, and Fat Mike (NOFX).
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“The Ghost isn’t meant to be locked away behind glass—it’s meant to be in someone’s hands, touched, plugged in, and my hope is that after a few years, it will return to me, carrying with it the experiences of everyone who has played it,” says Finch. “It’s a part of history, it is magic and that magic is not over yet.”
The Punk Scholars Network will be gathering at the Punk Museum MARCH 02 and 03, 2025. Stay tuned for program details.
🎟 PURCHASE TICKETS 🎟 for Jennifer Finch upcoming Punk Rock Museum tours:
While you are at the Punk Rock Museum in February and March, be sure to pick-up, touch, hols and play the Jennifer Finch’s “Ghost Bass” in the PRM Jam Room.
A 1984 Fender Hybrid with a near-mystical presence, the Ghost bass has been a staple of Finch’s career, from the clubs of the 1980s to defining the sound of L7 through years of relentless touring and recording. This bass is more than just an instrument; it’s a relic of cultural movement, an artifact of sweat-drenched clubs, sold-out venues, and historic festival stages. Over the years, it has been borrowed and played by legendary musicians, including Krist Novoselic of Nirvana, adding to its storied legacy.
Visitors to The Punk Rock Museum will have the opportunity to experience the Ghost bass in a way that’s rarely possible in traditional exhibits. The museum’s ethos of making punk history interactive means musicians, fans, and history lovers alike can witness and even play a piece of music history.
In addition, Jennifer Finch will be giving tours of The Punk Rock Museum on February 28 and March 1-3. Tickets are available here:bit.ly/PRM-Jennifer-Finch.
——————- ABOUT ME
Jennifer Precious Finch is a musician and visual artist living in Los Angeles, CA. She became a member of the legendary group L7 in 1986, has an extensive body of work as a photographer documenting the punk, art, and queer scenes in Los Angeles throughout the 1980s, and is currently the writer and podcaster behind Sh!T My Rockstar Says, where she creates commentary on media, culture, self-reflection, and more. Sign up for her NEWSLETTER to get all the juicy details: https://jenniferfinch.substack.com.
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I’m beyond thrilled to announce that I’ll be participating in The Punk Scholars Network Conference at the Punk Rock Museum in Las Vegas on March 2nd and March 3rd. This event is a one-of-a-kind gathering of academics, musicians, and punk enthusiasts, all coming together to discuss and celebrate the history, culture, and impact of punk rock.
Punk has always been more than just music—it’s a movement, a mindset, and a way of life. Having spent decades playing, touring, and immersing myself in this world, I’m excited to contribute to these conversations and connect with others who share the same passion. The Punk Rock Museum is the perfect setting for such a meaningful event, bringing together stories, artifacts, and people who have shaped the scene over the years.
Whether you’re a lifelong punk fan, a student of subcultures, or just curious about the impact punk has had on music and society, this conference is a must-attend. I can’t wait to share insights, hear from incredible speakers, and, of course, soak in all the punk history surrounding us.
Stay tuned for more details, and if you’ll be in Vegas, come say hi! Let’s keep punk alive—loud, proud, and always questioning.
More information about The Punk Scholars Network Conference is available via their website,
While you are at the Punk Rock Museum in February and March, be sure to pick-up, touch, hols and play the Jennifer Finch’s “Ghost Bass” in the PRM Jam Room.
PUNK ON DISPLAY
MARCH 2 & 3, 2025 THE PUNK ROCK MUSEUM – LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
Following the success of our second in-person conference in August 2024, we are excited to announce our third in-person conference sponsored by PSN Canada and PSN USA. This year, the conference will be held on March 2 and 3 at The Punk Rock Museum in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Punk is a truly global phenomenon that manifests in myriad ways. The music and culture are created and transformed in different scenes in ways that are both unique but also reflect commonalities. Given the location of this year’s conference, we encourage participants to consider how punk is and has been collected, presented and re-presented, curated, and archived. Punks respond to and engage varying political and cultural contexts. And the culture invites individual participation within networks that foster cooperative action. Punk is many things to many people and seldom remains static over a lifetime. Increased globalization, changes in connectivity and technology, and shifts in both capitalism and populism have impacted punk for better and worse. International and transnational punk scenes reflect these connections but also can highlight ideological and aesthetic differences.
In keeping with the PSN’s multidisciplinary academic approach, we are seeking contributions from a range of fields of study and methodological approaches including, but not limited to, cultural studies, history, musicology, communication, art and design, humanities, performing arts, and the social sciences. As ever, the PSN also welcomes proposals from independent scholars, artists, journalists, musicians, punk fans, and scene participants working outside of formal academic institutions. Selected papers and panels could cover, but are not limited to, the following themes:
Formal and informal punk archives, punk gallery displays, and punk museum collections
The history of punk: origins, legacy, impact
Punk resistance, longevity, and sustainability
Global punk scenes
Punk ethics and politics
Punk aesthetics, punk style
Punk and conflict, crisis, or trauma
Ethnographic considerations of a scene, spaces, and borders
Music and the performer: creativity, authorship, identity, definition, musical boundaries
DIY culture and activism
The art of punk: record covers, concert flyers, fanzine design, and associated graphic styles
Political issues relating to Canada and the United States analyzed through the lens of punk scholarship, such as abortion rights, systemic racism, gender equality, and disability justice
Submission Deadline: Thursday, November 7, 2024, though we are happy to accept proposals earlier.
Decisions will be sent by November 21, 2024.
Proposals should be 350 words maximum. Please include a presentation title, affiliation information (if any), pronouns, and a brief presenter bio (50-100 words) with your submission. There is no conference fee for presenters.
While you are at the Punk Rock Museum in February and March, be sure to pick-up, touch, hols and play the Jennifer Finch’s “Ghost Bass” in the PRM Jam Room.
What Makes Punk More Than Just Hot Skinny Guys in Vinyl Pants Or Blue Jeans?
When I’ve led tours in the past, I’ve focused on more than just my own story. Punk wasn’t created by a few hot, skinny guys in vinyl pants and torn shirts sparking a cultural revolution in the ’70s. Punk is an energy—a movement that swept through and changed everything. It didn’t start in the ’70s. I’d argue it began before World War II, gained momentum through post-colonial England (God Save the Queen / New Rose), and drew energy from post-capitalist America during the Vietnam War. From politics to psychology, philosophy to art—and, of course, music—punk rocked the world to its core.
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But here’s the thing: Punk is about breaking systems, yet whose voices are included in these stories?
Who gets to be in the archives?
Whose voices are heard, and whose are left out? It’s time we ask ourselves these questions when we visit spaces like the Punk Rock Museum. Can we live with the irony of a Punk Museum? Isn’t putting punk in a museum inherently un-punk? Can a museum like this truly capture and portray the raw, rebellious energy of punk through “stuff”?
Women’s History Month: Do We Still Need It in Punk Rock?
🎤 This March, in honor of Women’s History Month, I’m diving headfirst into these questions—and I need YOUR HELP. Do we still need to put women’s involvement at the forefront just to stay relevant? “Why the Fuck Do We Even Need a Women’s History Month in Punk Rock?” Let’s tackle this head-on. I’m not scared—are you?
Questions We’ll Explore During the Tour
💥 Here are some of the key questions we’ll dig into together:
Who gets written into punk rock history—and who gets left out? And why?
Is the museum doing a good job of telling punk’s story and including its diverse voices?
What barriers have women broken to make space in the punk scene?
How have women’s contributions redefined punk’s rebellious spirit—on stage and behind the scenes?
What’s Included in Your $100 Ticket
💥 When you join me, here’s what you’ll get: ✅ All-day access to the museum, bar, upstairs galleries, and jam room. ✅ An intimate 1.5-hour guided tour, packed with raw stories, punk rock history, and a little chaos. ✅ A Q&A session to dive deeper into the themes and answer your burning questions. ✅ Time for photos and autographs to capture the moment.
Why Women’s Contributions to Punk Rock Matter
🎤 Women in punk weren’t just participants—they were creators, instigators, and innovators who reshaped the genre. Let’s challenge the narratives that sideline their contributions and amplify the voices of the women who built punk rock from the fucking ground up. Bring your curiosity, your questions, and maybe a little attitude—we’ll celebrate, question, and rebel together.
Secure Your Spot Today
Don’t miss out on this exclusive tour experience during Women’s History Month. 🎸 Tickets are $100 and include full museum access, guided tours, and more. Let’s make some noise about why women don’t just belong in punk rock—they’ve always been its backbone.
