Loud! Fast! Philly!

Bryan Lathrop of Sadistic Exploits/March 7, 2013

Joseph A. Gervasi interviews Bryan Lathrop, who was once known for playing in the early ’80s Philly punk band Sadistic Exploits, but is mostly known for his photography and skating today. We talk punk and politics, travel, photography, skating, and more. Bryan retains a shining enthusiasm for life and living it with a sense of fun and purpose, which makes this interview such a pleasure to listen to.

Photos by Karen Kirchhoff

Joe Genaro of The Dead Milkmen/March 7, 2013

Joseph A. Gervasi interviews Joe Genaro, also known as Joe Jack Talcum, Jack Talcum, Jasper Thread, Butterfly Fairweather, Butterfly Joe, and Jonk Provuc, of Philadelphia’s most popular punk/pop band, The Dead Milkmen. They talk about Joe’s upbringing, his early love of music like The Byrds and The Beatles, meeting fellow Milkman Rodney Anonymous, the forming of the band, the popularity that came to a head with the song “Punk Rock Girl” (which Joe sang), causing chaos on Club MTV, touring, the suicide of band member Dave Schulthise, and Joe’s other bands over the years.

Photos by Karen Kirchhoff

Rich Hoak of Brutal Truth et al/March 6,2013

Joseph A. Gervasi interviews Richard Hoak of the godlike stoner grindcore band Brutal Truth and now Total Fucking Destruction. Rich grew up loving rock, punk, and metal in a rural part of PA. He’s played in Homo Picnic, Trained Attack Dogs, More Fiends, and other bands and has been known as “Rich Poor.” Rich dicusses the early Philly HC scene, touring with Brutal Truth, parenting, violence at shows, and more.

Photos by Karen Kirchhoff

Tim Dunn/March 2,2013

Joseph A. Gervasi interviews the one and only “Mayor of Baltimore Avenue,” Tim Dunn. Tim talks about his involvement in political and social activism, working withChuck Meehan doing shows at Abe’s Steaks, mental health and homeless advocacy, living on the very fringes of society, The Wooden Shoe bookstore, the A-Space cafe, anarchism, etc.

Photos by Karen Kirchhoff

Chuck Meehan/March 2, 2013

Joseph A. Gervasi interviews one of the most loved and respected men in the Philly punk scene, Chuck Meehan. In this lengthy interview we talk about Chuck’s upbringing, how he discovered punk, the early shows he attended at places like Love Hall, putting on hardcore shows at Abe’s Steaks, collecting cans of food for the homeless with Tim Dunn, clashing with DC punks up for a fight, the DIY ethos through the years, and much more.

Photos by Karen Kirchhoff

Jessie Bird/February 22, 2013

Joseph A. Gervasi interviews Jessie Bird about how she discovered punk, animal rights activism, social engagement, DIY shows in Pittsburgh and Philly, and more.

Photos by Karen Kirchhoff

February 22, 2013

Joseph A. Gervasi interviews Will McAndrew about the current state of HC punk in Philadelphia and his place in it.

Photos by Karen Kirchhoff

Joseph A. Gervasi interviews the very intelligent and thoughtful Glenn Wallis of one of Philadelphia’s finest HC punk bands: the mighy Ruin. They talk growing up attending alternative schools, the use of psychedelics, meditation, Buddhism, the early punk scene, the coming of hardcore, Ruin and its impact on the scene both in and outside Philly, and a great deal more. This is a fantastic talk.

Photos by Karen Kirchhoff

Joseph A. Gervasi talks to Adam Avery of the 1980s Philly punk band Decontrol about his long-time involvement in the scene and his seminal band.

February 16, 2013

Joseph A. Gervasi talks to the spirited and enthusiastic Chuck Treece about growing up playing drums in his father’s soul band in the early ’70s, seeing seminal funk and soul bands, skating, playing in McRad, having his own Nike shoe, and the people and bands he met along the way. Chuck’s cheerful disposition is contageous!

Photos by Karen Kirchhoff