Venues
Punk Rock Venues
Traxx
Originally known as JC’s Rock Saloon, a biker bar where a notorious fight broke out at a Traitors/Ramrods show
Lili’s
Opened by Maria Lidia “Lili” Karwowski in 1974, Lili’s started in a very honest way. Art Lyzak, vocalist for
Todd’s
Opening around 1974 as Todd’s Sway Lounge, owned and operated by couple/business partners Bobby Calvert & Dan Campbell, this
Bands
Punk Rock Bands
Cinecyde
Founded at sometime before mid-1976, Cinecyde has been led by Gary Reichel (vocalist) and Jim Olenski (guitar), who met
The Traitors
The Traitors were a short-lived, and often maligned, band. But, the band’s history is fascinating and complicated with guest
L-Seven
L-Seven was formed by ex-members of The Blind, Algebra Mothers, and Retro in 1980. The band’s sound was different
Media
Media & News
Record Labels
During the Bookie’s era, many bands released records on their own vanity labels. But, there were also a few
Big John’s Cowabunga!
A stapled 8 1/2 x 11 inch magazine, Big John’s Cowabunga! was founded in Midland, Michigan by John M.
WDET’s Radios in Motion
WDET, Detroit’s public radio station based at Wayne State University, was originally put on the air by the United
Stories
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