Tag: Jennifer Finch

  • INTERVIEW: Edward Colver at The Punk Rock Museum

    INTERVIEW: Edward Colver at The Punk Rock Museum

    Back in March, I had the absolute honor of an intimate interview with the legend himself, Edward Colver, at The Punk Rock Museum  — the guy whose photographs encapsulate Los Angeles punk rock history. Ed’s lens captured the moments most people only heard rumors about — the sweat, the chaos, the genius, and the grime of the city’s early scene up until the mid-1980s. Sitting next to him, hearing him unpack the stories behind those iconic shots — from Black Flag, The Gun Club, and Circle Jerks to the everyday crowd of misfits who defined the era — reminded me how vital documentation is to keeping our culture alive. The man’s got an archive of raw honesty, and he tells it like it was.

    What really struck me was how personal it all felt. This wasn’t just a history lesson — it was like sitting in on an unedited conversation between old friends who’ve seen a lot of beautiful wreckage together. The audience vibed with that energy too — half laughing, half blown away by the realities behind the frames they’d only seen in books, iconic album covers, and zines from around the world. I walked away from that night feeling lucky to be part of something that continues to evolve but never loses its edge. Punk’s not just music — it’s memory, and Ed’s photos are living proof of that.

    @thepunkrockmuseum, @jenniferfinch @edwardcolver

    #thepunkrockmuseum #jenniferfinch #edcolver #punkphotography #punkrockphotography #blackandwhitephotography #losangeles #lasvegas #culturephotography

  • Jennifer Finch, Maggie Gurewitz, Yasmin Spira – 1981

    Jennifer Finch, Maggie Gurewitz, Yasmin Spira – 1981

    “It was a great culture for young women. We really empowered each other. I never knew that women who competed with each other until I was older. We all passed the dudes around. The real relationships were between us. I wish the same for all the young women in my life.”

    ~ Maggie Gurewitz for LA Punk Snapshots @losangelespunkrocker
    Photo by Brenda Perlin

    #l7#punk#punkrock#jenniferfinch

  • (IN-PERSON READING) 2025-09-06 Jennifer Finch, Iris Berry, Jack Grisham, readings of author Jack Grisham

    (IN-PERSON READING) 2025-09-06 Jennifer Finch, Iris Berry, Jack Grisham, readings of author Jack Grisham

    LIVE EVENT – September 6th, 2025: 7 – 10 PM

    SOAP PLANT/WACKO
    4633 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027
    @jackgrishamphoto
    @soapplantwacko
    @punk.hostage.press
    @patricksoneil
    @channelthree
    @dead_western_mind

    Event flier for book reading at venue in Hollywood, CA

    On Saturday, September 6th, I’ll be taking part in a very special night in Hollywood — the launch party for Transmission, the new book by my friend Jack Grisham of T.S.O.L. The event is taking place at the legendary Wacko/Soap Plant and is being organized by Punk Hostage Press and Nu-Pike Press. It’s going to be an evening where punk music, literature, and community all collide in the best way possible.

    I’ll be joining a lineup of readers to help bring Jack’s words to life. For those who may not know, Jack has always possessed a rare ability to blend raw honesty, biting humor, and straightforward confrontation into both his music and writing. I’ve admired his voice for years — first as the frontman of T.S.O.L., and now as an author whose books (An American Demon, The Coffee Maker, Code Blue: A Love Story) dig deep into identity, addiction, love, and survival. Transmission carries that same energy and unflinching storytelling, and I’m eager to share what’s inside with everyone there.

    Also involved in this production is my friend Iris Berry, who co-founded Punk Hostage Press. Iris is a real-deal L.A. original — a poet, author, and musician who has been documenting and shaping the underground for decades. Her writing captures the grit and glamour of Hollywood and greater Los Angeles like no one else’s, and she’s been a driving force in keeping punk literature alive and thriving. Having her hand in this event makes it even more meaningful because Iris has always been about giving space for voices that deserve to be heard.

    What I love most about nights like this is the spirit of collaboration and connection. Punk has always been about more than just music — it’s about art, rebellion, and telling the truth as we see it. This launch is precisely that: a celebration of Jack’s work, yes, but also of the creative sparks that keep this community alive. If you’re in L.A., come out and be part of it.

    Visit Punk Hostage Press for more information on upcoming events.

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  • Rock n Roll Repeat T-Shirt Collaboration

    Rock n Roll Repeat T-Shirt Collaboration

    I’m excited to let you know that Rock n’ Roll Repeat is opening the pre-order for a minimal run t-shirt featuring one of Pat Graham’s Rock For Choice photographs. Pat has such an incredible eye—he’s documented so much of punk and indie rock history—and this particular shot from a Washington D.C. show has always carried a lot of energy for me.

    That night in D.C. remains vivid in my memory. The crowd was sweaty, loud, and completely unhinged in the best way—D.C. audiences always had this raw intensity, and it pushed us to play even harder. I remember feeling like the floor might actually give way under everyone jumping around, but that just made the whole set more electric. Having that moment captured by Pat and now brought back through this collaboration feels like a time capsule cracked open.

    All orders are going through Rock n’ Roll Repeat’s webstore.

    Photography by Pat Graham

    Jennifer Finch of L7 performing live in Washington DC. Photography by Pat Graham.