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  • 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.

    Buy “TRANSMISSION” by Jack Grisham on AMAZON ->

    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.
  • Two Troublemakers

    Two Troublemakers

    Two legendary troublemakers, side by side.
    The Ghost Bass (Jennifer Finch’s longtime ride) and Fat Mike’s bass are both living at the Punk Rock Museum — waiting for you to come in and play ‘em, and yes, they can be plugged in and played loud by anyone who dares!

    No velvet ropes. Not behind glass. No “do not touch” signs. Just pure history in your hands.

    📍 Punk Rock Museum, Las Vegas
    🎸 Jam Room – open to everyone

    📸 Photo by Paul Fields

    #GhostBass#FatMike#PunkRockMuseum#PunkHistory#BassPlayersUnite#L7#NOFX#jenniferfinch

  • L7 Celebrates their 40th Anniversary in Los Angeles this October.

    L7 Celebrates their 40th Anniversary in Los Angeles this October.

    Forty years. That’s wild even to say out loud, let alone type. But here we are—L7 celebrating four decades of making noise together. And what better way to mark the occasion than throwing a party in our hometown of Los Angeles? On Saturday, October 3rd, we’ll be hitting The Belasco stage in DTLA alongside two bands that feel like old friends and family: New York City’s Lunachicks and Brazil’s CSS.

    GET YOUR TICKETS

    It’s been a whole year since our last L.A. show—Fast and Frightening Festival last October—and we’ve been itching to get back on stage here. L.A. is where it all started for us: the DIY shows, the late nights, the sweat and grit. And playing with Lunachicks again? We haven’t shared a stage with them since the early ’90s. That’s a reunion long overdue. CSS brings a whole other energy to the night—global punk spirit with their brand of Brazilian pop-electro-rock flavor.

    This isn’t just another gig—it’s a celebration of L7’s history, the bands we’ve crossed paths with, and the city that raised us.

    • 40 years strong: Celebrating four decades since L7 first formed in Los Angeles.
    • Hometown roots: First L.A. show since October’s Fast and Frightening Festival, back in DTLA where it all began.
    • Lunachicks reunion: First time sharing a bill with Lunachicks since the early 1990s—a serious full-circle moment.
    • Global connection: Welcoming CSS from Brazil, representing L7’s influence across borders and generations.
    • Community and history: Honoring L7’s place in L.A.’s punk and rock scene alongside old friends and new fans.

    GET TICKETS HERE

    HUGE thanks to Pitchfork and Flood for the coverage of this event!

    Expect old-school vibes, loud amps, and zero patience for sitting still. We’re showing up ready to deliver the kind of show that reminds everyone why we’ve lasted this long: guts, humor, volume, and community. We hope to see familiar faces and new ones too, all ready to throw down with us.

    To see other L7 2025 Tour Dates and Shows, click here.

    @l7theband, @lunachicksofficial, @cssmusic, @thebelascola

    #l7theband #lunachicks #css #canseidesersexy #punkrock #punkrockwomen #40thanniversary #suzigardner #deeplakas #jenniferfinch #donitasparks #theokagan #ginavolpe #beckywreck #saopaolo #newyork #losangeles