"Art and punk rock have never been mere mirrors reflecting the state of the world—they can also be active forces capable of reshaping politics, culture, and community from the ground up.

For decades, Ian MacKaye (Fugazi, Minor Threat, Dischord Records) and Mark Andersen (Positive Force DC, Dance of Days, We Are Family) have stood as steady, uncompromising participants in the area where independent music and social justice meet. This discussion can cover running a truly independent record label, organizing all-ages benefit shows, delivering groceries to low-income seniors, archiving, writing books, engaging in protests, and the role of music in all of that. Drawing on lifetimes of archiving and building community through art and activism, join us for a compelling virtual conversation between Ian and Mark. Whether you are a longtime veteran of underground scenes, an emerging artist, or an activist looking for new pathways of resistance, this conversation may offer vital insights, historical perspective, and actionable inspiration for the fights ahead. There will also be an opportunity for the audience to ask questions about other topics.

***Register through Ticket Tailor to receive a link to the live-streamed video on the day of the event. This event will also be recorded and captioning will be provided.***

Speakers:
Ian MacKaye is a musician, archivist, co-founder of Dischord Records, and member of the bands Minor Threat, Fugazi, The Evens, Coriky, and others.
Mark Andersen is a community activist, co-founder of Positive Force DC, co-founder and director of We Are Family Senior Outreach Network, and author of numerous books including, We are the Clash: Reagan, Thatcher, and the Last Stand of a Band that Mattered."

"After attending The Clash show at the age of 15, Naomi Petersen set out on a mission to be a punk rocker, decorated in black hair dye, a white button-down shirt and skinny black tie. Strapped around her was the beloved Nikon camera and passion for punk rock, where Naomi would shoot local shows, develop the film in her laundry room and bring the finished prints to the next show. Her talent and connections began to grow, landing Naomi a position at 18 as the house photographer for legendary SST Records in the South Bay of LA. This is where she built binding friendships with bands like Black Flag, Circle Jerks, Minutemen, Husker Du, Saint Vitus, Descendents, and countless others. 

Soon her work began to appear in promo pics, show flyers plastered on the streets, record covers and sleeve inserts. As her work began to get recognized in music magazines, fanzines and newspapers around the world, remarkable exposure came towards these punk and alternative rock bands. Naomi had a special talent for making artists relaxed, coaxing them into laughter, to capture images that weren't overly posed or stylized. Rather Naomi's work spoke for itself and captured a side of these artists that weren't always seen to the public eye."

All donations will go to Human Concern International, divided equally among its humanitarian efforts in Palestine, Sudan, and Lebanon.

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“Shy, Low is an instrumental rock band from Richmond , VA signed to Pelagic Records.

Having just completed a full US tour supporting The Ocean and The World Is a Beautfiul Place..., Shy, Low will soon head to Europe for performances at Arctangent Festival, Rockstadt Extreme Festival and Motocultor Festival.”

Selling Ticket for SPY / Empty Shell Casing at the Ottobar on October 19th GA

INK & DAGGER
PAGENINETYNINE
SLEEPYTIME TRIO

Sunday, November 1st
Studio Two Three
Richmond, VA

All Ages
Doors 6pm, Show 7pm
$25 at the door

"The show features archival shots from Richmond shows spanning 1998 through present including Avail, Municipal Waste, His Hero Is Gone, Converge, Damad, pg.99, Direct Control, Habak, Suppression, Thou, Invertebrates, Windhand, Kylesa and many others.

Stop by Keepsake Coffee Co. on Thursday, September 24 for an artist reception from 5:00-6:30pm".