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April 18, 1981 - Dead Kennedys/Sic Fucks - ON THIS DATE IN CITY GARDENS HISTORY

April 18, 1981 - Dead Kennedys/Sic Fucks - ON T...

"I’d never seen so many Trans Ams at a Dead Kennedys show as I saw in the parking lot of City Gardens. We noticed that every single time, which told...

April 18, 1981 - Dead Kennedys/Sic Fucks - ON T...

"I’d never seen so many Trans Ams at a Dead Kennedys show as I saw in the parking lot of City Gardens. We noticed that every single time, which told...

Ministry/Faith No More – April 4, 1986 ON THIS DATE IN CITY GARDENS HISTORY

Ministry/Faith No More – April 4, 1986 ON THIS ...

"The band had been going for a while and then [Arista president] Clive Davis made us—MADE US—sell out. He appointed backup singers and engineers, producers, and everything. It was this...

Ministry/Faith No More – April 4, 1986 ON THIS ...

"The band had been going for a while and then [Arista president] Clive Davis made us—MADE US—sell out. He appointed backup singers and engineers, producers, and everything. It was this...

Still Drink' & Smokin' [book excerpt] - Chris Harford

Still Drink' & Smokin' [book excerpt] - Chris H...

One of the most popular acts currently at John & Peter's is Chris Harford with Band of Changes. Chris talks about finding J&P's, and local musician Ian Everett of Solid Bronze...

Still Drink' & Smokin' [book excerpt] - Chris H...

One of the most popular acts currently at John & Peter's is Chris Harford with Band of Changes. Chris talks about finding J&P's, and local musician Ian Everett of Solid Bronze...

Dead Kennedys/Butthole Surfers – April 28, 1985 - ON THIS DATE IN CITY GARDENS HISTORY

Dead Kennedys/Butthole Surfers – April 28, 1985...

"That was the night I inadvertently outed Randy to Jello. I let it slip that Randy was a mailman, and therefore a U.S. government employee. I think Jello was probably...

Dead Kennedys/Butthole Surfers – April 28, 1985...

"That was the night I inadvertently outed Randy to Jello. I let it slip that Randy was a mailman, and therefore a U.S. government employee. I think Jello was probably...

Hail Satan! Venom/Black Flag/OverKill - April 2, 1986 - ON THIS DATE IN CITY GARDENS HISTORY

Hail Satan! Venom/Black Flag/OverKill - April 2...

"We made a little money, but the best part was getting to see Venom and walking away with that board tape, the original of which is sitting right on my...

Hail Satan! Venom/Black Flag/OverKill - April 2...

"We made a little money, but the best part was getting to see Venom and walking away with that board tape, the original of which is sitting right on my...

Still Drinkin' & Smokin', Rockin' & Rollin'

Still Drinkin' & Smokin', Rockin' & Rollin'

It’s not the most famous venue in the annals of rock. Lauded and loved by musicians and patrons far and wide, New Hope’s most eclectic spot for live music is...

Still Drinkin' & Smokin', Rockin' & Rollin'

It’s not the most famous venue in the annals of rock. Lauded and loved by musicians and patrons far and wide, New Hope’s most eclectic spot for live music is...