Posts Tagged ‘diy’

Punk Island: 11 Years of PUNK

June 23rd, 2018 by chocko

Today is the day, Punk Island is coming back atcha for a fist flying 11th year in beautiful Randall’s Island, NYC. Saturday June 23, 2018 10am-8pm BE THERE! It hasn’t been on a Saturday in a long time and by the way, IT’S FREE, ALL AGES and ALL DAY! Come on down and get there […]

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A look back at Punk Island 2013

June 20th, 2014 by chocko

Here is a super duper late review of last year’s Punk Island which moved from Governor’s Island to its present location at the Staten Island Pier. I am typing this on the eve of Punk Island 2014 which should be a blast! See you in a few short hours at Pier 1 right off the […]

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Brooklyn Zine Fest 2013

May 30th, 2013 by chocko

The second annual Brooklyn Zine Fest, the biggest self-publishing expo in NYC celebrating zines and DIY publications happened last month. More than 80 writers and artists crammed into all of Public Assembly in Williamsburg. In the front of the venue there was an outdoor pop-up library and lots of passersby peeking in with a “what […]

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DIY Arts and Crap: Vinyl Record Bowl

July 11th, 2012 by chocko

I’ve seen these bowls for sale on the streets of NYC and at craft sales. They’re made of old vinyl records and they are so easy to make…even Chocko can do it! You can too and Chocko knows you’re down to recycle that crappy album sitting in your collection. You will need a couple things […]

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The Vivian Girls played Gansevoort Plaza

February 13th, 2012 by chocko

The Vivian Girls played a free show last Friday night at Gansevoort Plaza located in NYC’s hip and swanky Meatpacking District. Fashion Week was in full swing and the ladies were decked out in Kate Spade dresses looking quite lovely and fancy. The show was the first night of the Florence Broadhurst Pop-Up Shop Tour […]

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Tear It Up played Europa

April 21st, 2011 by chocko

Last month the original lineup of NJ’s legendary DIY hardcore punk group, Tear It Up, played to a packed house at Europa in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Paul, Andy, Doug, Matt and Dave had not played a show together since 2003 and to see them on stage for the first of two reunion shows was something I […]

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screaming females

October 26th, 2010 by chocko

Screaming Females is a female-fronted DIY band straight outta New Brunswick, New Jersey who have been playing basements, clubs and festivals relentlessly for the last 5 years and recently released their fourth album, “Castle Talk.” Their songs are loud and inspired by punk , funk and music from the Riot Grrl era. Actually, it’s really […]

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Cheeky's Last Show Ever

December 1st, 2009 by Planet Chocko

All good things must come to an end and unfortunately the awesome pop-punk band, Cheeky have called it a day. They played their last show ever last Saturday at Death By Audio in Brooklyn with a little help from their friends: Zombie Dogs, Stupid Party, Slingshot Dakota, and Shellshag. Ari Up of The Slits was […]

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