Ruin

Blog Post

Here's the third in the ongoing series of "updates in their own words" from past interview subjects:

Blog Post

Two new presentations of the live part of the L!F!P! project have been booked and confirmed. When tickets are available to be ordered, I'll post links and all the relevant information here. For now I can at least let you know the dates and locations. I'd advise scoring advance tickets when they become available, as both shows stand to sell out.

Audio Interview

Joseph A. Gervasi interviews Michael McManus of the '80s Philadelphia hardcore band Pagan Babies.

Audio Interview

Joseph A. Gervasi interviews Philly punk scene veteran Dennis McHugh about growing up in Philly, his days in the scene, and booking bands (including the Ruin re-union).

Audio Interview

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.

Audio Interview

Joseph A. Gervasi interviews Cordy Swope of Philly's mighty band Ruin. They talk about Cordy's youth; going to early punk shows at the Hot Club; seeing bands play Abe's Steaks, Love Hall, and other places; police corruption in Philly; forming Ruin; the moniker of "Buddhist punk"; and a lot more. This was the first interview done for LOUD! FAST! PHILLY!

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