izes punk rock. “Unsung Heros are a band that epitom that’s why they They aren’t trying to be rock stars and are in this punks opinion.” -Punks on Bikes-
Big Whoop Fanzine! 1: I really enjoyed this zine. There’s a couple interviews, a couple articles and a lot of reviews. If you’re into music as a whole and or mustaches, check this one out. 7/10
Summer of Fit: Fit Bikes: I really really loved this video. I was blown away and seriously thought every section was going to be the last. Run time’s a little short but for 10 bones check it out. 10/10
Retards: Highway to Helsinki: The Retards are a punk band from Muncie, IN. I don’t believe they are playing anymore but that doesn’t mean they didn’t leave an impression. They used to be the life of the scene and the punk scene around them seemed to follow. This album is a testament to their greatness. 9/10
Mediocres: S/T: I’ve said it a couple times and I’ll say it again, the Mediocres are an amzing band. They bring a since of light heartedness to an overserious punk scene. Songs like Watch Out become comedic anthems that will leave you lauging. 8/10
and Alan got $3 breakfast meals, and i spent over $8 on a melt, awesome. We got back to the park, broke out the camera’s and started taking some photos. After Alan kept killing himself on a huge wall ride to table, we decided it was time to go, at 7 a.m. We’re on our way and as soon as Alan’s truck hits the Drive gear, Joey is passed out asleep. We drive for awhile, i pass out, then Alan almost goes to sleep, not good. So we pull over everyone took a half an hour nap, then we where back on the old dusty trail. Upon arrival its safe to say we all slept for a solid 20 hours if not more. Oh the bmx life.
Content: Intro: pg. 4
Just Ride Spotlight: pg. 5 Bio: David Grant: pg. 6 Glory City Disasters Interview: pg. 9
Full Pipe Find: pg.13
Reflections on 2007: pg. 18 DIY Scene report: pg. 21 Internal Disfuntion Interview: pg. 26
Nick Summerlot Interview: pg. 29 PoB Trip: Ollies: pg. 33 Reviews: pg. 35
Introductions: I’m sure it’s obvious we’ve gone through some changes her at PoB. Are staff hasn’t changed but our ideas have. We’re quite proud of our new layout style and hope that you enjoy it. Also, we’re happy to be able to be free for consumers now. In the following pages, we put a little bit of music, a little bit of riding, and a lot of D.I.Y. Hope you enjoy.
PoB Trip: Ollies
The trip was kicked off by Joey and myself meeting up with Alan at his house at about 9:30, just in time to meet Audra’s parents. After a little bit of horsing around in the street and cleaning out of Alan’s truck we where on our was to Ollies Skatepark in Florence, KY. The plan was to get there about 11:00 p.m. and ride until about 4 a.m. Well we get there about 11:45 and it is wall to wall skaters, about 150 roughly. We where hardly welcome there it felt like. Being snaked on purpose, boards pushed out in front of our tires, you name it, it happened. We couldn’t ride pegs at the park so that aspect was kind of shut down, but the park had tons of things to ride so we all forgot we didn’t have them on pretty quickly. Around 3 we went to Steak n’ Shake, where Joey
PoB: Could you tell everyone
*The following question was asked after the original interview. A few days after the original interview took place, Nick pulled a few 1080s*
PoB: Anything else or any last words? Nick:) <--that looks like a smiley face. Last words... Ride your bike because its fun.
do in your spare time? Nick: Play around on guitar(I suck), hang out with friends, and sleep. I do not do a whole lot besides ride my bike. your story on the 1080? I know a lot of people know about it but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s still a big deal. Nick: Haha, well I was at the park and I had to leave to go shoot pictures, but I told Clark I had to do one last thing, so I rolled in and did a 720 but over rotated. So I did 2 more and ended up getting a 900 pretty easy. When I told some of my friends about it they told me I should try a 1080. (I thought they were stupid.) Two days later I did a 900 and over rotated and decided that I might as well try. So
The words just and ride bring a lot of things to mind. Instantly I remember the old Anderson skate park that was known by these two words. I spent at least two or three days a week there for almost two years. All the good and bad times there will be with me forever. All the grief I had when it burnt down. Needless to say, I was overjoyed when I heard owner Brian Knopp was building a new park in Muncie, IN. Fast forward about 8 years from my first day in the Anderson park and I find myself walking in the front door of Just Ride once again. The new park has a little bit of everything. Foam and resi pits are even going to be incorporated into the plans. How could I have lucked out anymore? Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got a mini version of Woodward 5 min. from my house. Great ramps and good times is why Just Ride will always be home to me. Alan Sternberg
after wrecking about 20 times I got one. I wrecked a few more times and then landed a couple more...but they are far from dialed, but I hope to get them dialed by spring.
Rider: Brian Knopp Photo: Alan Sternberg
Spotlight: Just Ride
David Grant Bio: I’ve known David for about two years. When I first met him, he seemed to be the ringleader of a small group of riders that he went to school with. Some of those kids would come and go but most stuck with it. David quickly became one of the best street riders around. He constantly amazes me with his bike control and the ability to learn a new trick in a matter of minutes. He’ll ride anything that’s in front of him and continually pushes himself and his friends. Even when everyone’s pissed or in a bad mood, David keeps a smile on our faces with his riding and his antics on and off the bike. When he’s not riding, you can probably find David taking pictures or stenciling. David is just one of those naturally talented people and a good friend.
PoB: You mentioned you don’t curse and I know you don’t smoke or drink. Have you always been straight (which I strongly support) and what made you want to be? Nick: I do no consider myself strait edge, I don’t care if people smoke or drink. I just don’t do it myself, because I can find much better things to do. As for cursing, I used to like in grade school, then one day decided I did not want to. The last time I remember cussing was in 7th grade when 2 girls paid me like 10 bucks, totally worth it. PoB: Are you riding for anyone right now or just yourself? Nick: If All Day Films counts, but other than that I ride for myself. PoB: From what I’ve seen, you go high and you’re really smooth. Is that something that came natural or id you work at it? Nick: I think it came naturally to me because I used to ride dirt bikes, and all I wanted to do then was go big. So when I started to Bmx I just tried to do the same thing. As for going
high, that is Luke Becker telling me that I was not going high enough on stuff. So now I just pedal really fast, and try to go really high PoB: How much did the dirt bike background help your bmxing? Nick: Probably a lot. PoB: Are you going to school for anything? Nick: I’m in High school, and I do not want to graduate. PoB: What are your plans for after high school? Nick: Do a welding apprentice ship with my uncle, when that is done, I have hopes of starting a Company. PoB: Other than bikes, what do you
PoB: What’s your take on the Indianapolis scene? Do you ever ride with some of the other big crews (Ft. Wayne, Muncie, New Castle, Lafayette, etc.)? Nick: Love the Indianapolis scene, although I think its kind of falling apart. Ride with the Muncie kids sometimes (I’m convinced they do something amazing every time they ride) Lafayette scene is good, Andrew Clinkscales is AMAZING PoB: Who are some riders that you look up to or are inspired by? Nick: Justin Inman, Mike Aitken, Chase Hawk, Luke Becker
PoB: Are you filing for anything? I know [Kyle] Mullen’s working on a video. Are you a part of that? Nick: Yeah I am filming for Kyle’s video right now, and have been for about a year now. So far I am really happy with the stuff I have got. I like filming with Kyle because he is pretty laid back about it, and is always down to film something PoB: Do you know when Kyle’s video’s going to drop? Is he selling it or is it going to the web? Nick: I’m pretty sure Kyle doesn’t even know the answers to those questions PoB: I know you’re a punker or at least a big fan. What are some of
your favorite bands right now? Nick: Left Alone, Rancid, Lars Fredrickson and the Bas*****(I don’t curse), The Unseen, Antinowhere, Against Me, Transplants, Tiger Army, A Global threat, Lucero, Chuck Ragen, LOTS OF RAP, and tons of over bands PoB: Do you listen to music when you ride? Nick: Only when I ride alone, witch is a lot of the time
David Grant op. t-hang Photo: Alan Sternberg
Brownsburge Kids, and the Muncie kids
Nick Summerlot Interview: Photos: Clark Becker Words: Alan Sternberg
PoB: Name, age, hometown, etc? Nick: Nick Summerlot, 17, Greencastle, Indiana PoB: How long have you been riding? Nick: I think about 4 years
PoB: How much do you like Just Rideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mini? The first time you rode it, you were doing tables in the 7 to 8 ft. range. Nick: One of the best minis I have ever ridden....point and case.
PoB: Favorite thing to ride? Nick: I like everything, but probably just a good cement park.
PoB: Favorite people to ride with? Nick: Luke and Clark Becker, Kyle Mullen, Josh Phillips, Corey Drake,
Interview:
PoB: What sets you apart from any time to interview us!! other band? ID: we are the real thing....no fakes or posers! we are fully independent Words: Audra Beeman Photos: IDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s myspace and we do what we love to do! we are just what we are and we dont care about what everyone says... I know that every band says that, but in this case it is for real! PoB: How can people reach you guys? ID: You can reach us at www.myspace.com/internaldisfunction. Our cd will be available at itunes, cdbaby, rhapsody, msn music, etc. in the next few weeks but you can also purchase tshirts, cds, stickers at our myspace page. Thanks so much for the support and for taking the
PoB: First off, who’s who, who plays what, and how long has the band been together? GCD: Bobby: I’m Bobby, and I’m lead vocals, Decker Plays Guitar, Corey Plays Drums, and Corbin plays bass. Decker: Well, Hello, I’m Decker. I play guitar. Bobby Hawkins plays guitar, Corbin Burroughs plays bass, and Corey plays drums. The bands been together for a little over a year, we’ve had the current lineup since the beginning of summer. PoB: When’d the band form? Have you played in other bands before GCD’s? Decker: Well the band formed around last fall. Bobby and I were sitting in English class when he passed me a note saying we should form a punk band like black flag. Then without much effort we played our first show in Bobby’s basement with The Three Kings and Where’s the Cake.
onto the myspace one day and the name was changed. I just kinda went along with it. PoB: Who are some of your favorite bands to play with? I know your good friends with the Displeased. Is there anyone else you really like playing with or like playing for (bookers)? Bobby: Yeah the Displeased are boss, we love those guys. I really like playing with Counteractive, and Take 2. And I loved playing with VSC and Dead in Marseille that was a blast. Naptown shockers and take 2 are fun. Piradical shows are the best. Decker: Definitely The Five Second Cummings and Dead in Marseille, they put on the best shows I’ve been to. The Naptown Shockers, Take 2, Highway Magic, Counteractive, and the Heretics would be my favorite.
PoB: I know you’ve got a decent amount of merch and an E.P. out, is there a L.P. in the works or another E.P.? Bobby: I think the next will be a PoB: I really really like the full length, we have some new name and was wondering material in the works for that. who came up with it? Is it a We’re finally getting our shirts play off of “Circle City”? printed and shit, that’ll be cool. Bobby: Davey Casket of Davey Decker: Well if we can work it Casket and The Ghouls gave out we will be recording 7 or us the name. It’s basically so new originals and redoing saying we turn everything some of the songs on the E.P. nice to shit. haha Decker: No clue. I logged
PoB: Are you signed with a label if not do you plan to? ID: We are not currently signed with a label but we are sending out press kits and hopefully we will have a label soon.
into pieces of music or lyrics, and in the process of songwriting you witness your own songs growing up and mature like they are your children....its magical! oh, don’t forget a lot of women and free alcohol! ahah
PoB: How has music changed PoB: What made you decide you your life? wanted to be in a band? ID: in every possible way! ID: love for music, and seeing some videos of guns n’roses and motley PoB: How many c.d.’s do you have crue on tv when i was a child! out? ID: We already wrote and we are PoB: How did you meet your band currently writing tons of new songs members? for our next cd. We hope to work on ID: We are childhood friends and recording later this year. Our first cd, met in high school. “Nine Feet Under” is available on our myspace page at www.myspace. PoB: Where do you see Internal com/internaldisfunction. Disfunction in 5 years? ID: I would like to see Internal PoB: How many shows would Disfunction in the USA and being you say you have played? able to support ourselves with our ID: i guess around 100....unfortu- music. All we have ever wanted to nately we dont have many live do is write and play. music / rock clubs here in shitshville naples so it is really hard PoB: I love the way you guys to play here, add that there is no sound, how would you describe real following for our genre and that sound to someone that has you got the situation, which is re- never heard you? ally frustrating! ID: alcohol-fuelled, gas-injected, straight-on-your-face sound....out PoB: What is your favorite thing of control, out of tune, out of key, about being in a band? out of time, out of space, out of ID: i guess writing songs... when mind.... well, you’ve got the pica thought in your brain mutates ture, right??
Interview: Internal Disfunction ID: I came up with the monicker... we feel like a disfunction of the whole system: we’re outsiders, freaks, misfits... PoB: What genre would you say you were? ID: glam-punk-r’n’r’ PoB: What sticks out in your mind as being a breaking moment for the band? ID: Our first big breaking moment was when we started writing our own music and became a real “band”, then i guess when we played in USA for a minitour in march 2007! PoB: Will you please introduce yourselves? ID: FaB NiNe, founding member, songwriter and lead singer for Internal Disfunction PoB: Where are you guys from? ID: Shitsville Naples, Italy PoB: How did you get your start? ID:Basically, we started out as a group of friends getting together and playing covers and having a good time. PoB: How did you get the name?
PoB: How many years have you been in a band together? ID: Maddy (guitar), Key (bass) and I have been playing together for about 8 Years. PoB: Where is your favorite place to play? ID: We recently played a two week mini-tour in the USA and it was great! We hope to come back in the fall. PoB: What are you listening to right now? ID: noise from the streets...my window is open!
PoB: Is there an estimated release date or just when it’s done? Decker: Hopefully before the end of the year.
PoB: While kind of on subject, where have been some of your best places to play? Bobby: The Underground, The PoB: So, It seems that you Clubhouse, and a bunch of aren’t afraid to travel for a tour other house shows and stuff. or shows. Do you have any Decker: The first show where we good stories from the road? did well was in Rochester with Any random road side routines Brooklyn Vampire. I had a blast in that you’d like to share? both of the fundraisers for Kenjii Bobby: One time we played (spelling?) and the underground in Rochester and we were always has awesome shows. coming back and ended up (Much thanks to them) at a McDonalds and ordered fucking 60 chicken McNuggets. PoB: Other than Indy, what other We thought we were pretty cities around Indiana have good badass, until the guys behind us punk scenes in your opinion? ordered 120 cheeseburgers. Decker: Well Rochester is Decker: That McDonalds incident pretty bad ass with Unlawful was pretty funny. Assembly. Richmond has Brooklyn
Vampire leading the shows. PoB: Where do you see the band going? Any big plans or expectations or do you plan on letting it take it’s course? Bobby: We’re pretty, “go with the flow,” kinda guys. Whatever happens, happens. Decker: I just wanna keep playin. PoB: How can people get a hold of you for merch or to book you? Decker: Get merch at shows. Book us on our myspace. PoB: Any last words or thanks you’d like to share?
Bobby: Piradical Productions, Mike Cavosie, Indy Patches, Kelso and Negative Trend, South Side Crew, and definitely everyone who comes to shows and supports our music, the kids that just come up and say, “hey man you guys kicked ass tonight,” we love that kinda shit. Take care and we’ll see all you mother fuckers soon! Decker: Big thanks to Piradical Productions, Circle City Ska, my dad, Mitch Vice, Unlawful Assembly, The Shockers!, Nick Selm, DIM and the VSC, and anybody who’s ever come to see us play. We love all of you!
end of it, though, I was fed up with the local scene and the immature riders of which it seemed to be full. So, rather than force myself to do something I no longer enjoyed, I shelved that project as well. That (finally) leads us to today. After nBMX’s demise, I started riding different kinds of bikes in addition to BMX, I threw myself whole-heartedly into the local music scene, got more involved in politics and became a father. To say the least, my horizons have broadened. I have a friend named Scott. He published a really influential bicycle/ political ‘zine called Leapfrog for a long time. Lots of people know about it, perhaps some of you reading these words have checked it out. If you haven’t, I would encourage you to seek out a copy or two - it’s well worth it. Anyway, I was kind of hoping to restart Scott’s interest in that project, so I started working on what I hoped would become the latest issue with him. Along the way, it has become obvious that Scott - who is also a new father - just doesn’t have the time or devotion left to be involved, so I find myself on my own again. What is this new project? I think it’s going to be called “kickstand.” That’s the working title, anyway. It’s going to involve a much wider scope of topics than anything I’ve attempted before. Different kinds of cycling (BMX, fixed gear culture, all types really), politics, and yes, music. Essentially it’s going to be whatever is most important to me as that issue is being written. It’s not your typical fanzine - so far, anyway. It just seems like the next logical step in my progression down this path.
http://www.myspace.com/ theglorycitydisasters
I guess my main goal with it is to bring different groups of people together. Just because they don’t all ride little bikes or go to basement punk shows doesn’t mean that they have nothing
in common. It’s my hope to expose those common threads and bring different people together. In addition to the ‘zine, I’m working on a new website and forum as well. Look for more information about those in the first issue. If you’re interested in the ‘zine or anything else, feel free to drop me a line at naptownchris@gmail.com. One of the best things about projects like this is getting other people involved and hearing feedback about it. The first issue is looking good for a late January release. I’m not sure exactly what the schedule will be after that, but I’m hoping to put out between four and six issues a year. In the meantime, I’ll see you on the streets... -Chris
The Village Green Records is that refuge on the road for bands and music fans alike on their journey The first time I published a ‘zine I was still in high school. That lasted for year, or about six issues. For what it was, I guess it was pretty impressive. Fast forward a few years through college, and I managed to stay almost completely under the radar. I wrote for a couple of other people’s ‘zines, I went to some shows and generally stayed low profile. Then, we get to 1997. I rediscovered BMX, and I started heading out to
shouldn’t be highly priced. I have a 100% satisfaction guaranteed. I really get into my work and if my name is on something I want it to look good. Not only for me but for the one getting there skin inked. I want my clients to walk away happy and pleased with the work they just received. Like I said before, it’s something I love to do. I want to give back to the scene that’s been so good to me over the years. I will always give a fair price for what the person(s) want. Cause again, I know what It’s like to pay high prices. So if anyone wants to add the page it’s...www.myspace.com/ streetlifetattoos.. Also, if you want your skin inked, why pay high when you can get the same quality of work for cheap. across the desolate Mid-West. Muncie is home to a hungry music scene, close too Indianapolis, Kokomo, Columbus, and Bloomington. The VGR has hosted a number of exciting in-store shows, each show is diverse much like the store’s inventory. VGR is run by a bunch of people that love music, there is no real profit made, nothing lucrative just the love of sharing good music with the community, you might hear the most recent independent music from rock, electronic, dance, noise or classic Jazz, Drone or protopunk. Our collection might be small but it is all the best. the local skateparks. Along the way I met some people, and I started getting more involved in the local scene. I was amazed to discover the level of riding in central Indiana, and I was also amazed that with the exception of the Pyro video crew, it was getting almost no coverage or documentation. There was amazing stuff happening, and no one was ever going to know. Per the usual, I took matters into my own hands, and naptown BMX was born. It made it through three issues, of which I was quite proud. By the
Words and Photos by Alan Sternberg
professional. I take much pride in my work. I started practicing on myself and came out later on with some really cool good looking pieces on my body. Some of the things I have done on myself are on my page...I’ve recently started working on my sleeve on my right arm. When the Displeased started I didn’t really have a lot of time to do tattoo’s, but as we started slowing down, I decided to try n do them as much as possible. So I did a few on some family and friends again and word spread, then I made the MySpace page for it and just kinda let it happen I guess. Haha. I’ve done really well with it so far. Street Life Tattoo’s basically is for the kids and the ones who can’t afford ink. I think everyone should be able to color there body with art and it
Full Pipe Find: One day I got a phone call from my brother-in-law Nate Strieby. He tells me that him and his brother Brian found a full pipe and to bring my camera. I instantly jumped at the chance. After some shitty directions, I see Nathan an Brian’s cars. Grab my bags and tripods and ride toward where I think they are. I come into this field and there’s a pipe with the top rusted out and a hole cut in it, perfect to get in. Brian was raining it already. It was super hard to ride but super fun.
Decaying Youth is an Indianapolis based one inch button company. They make custom buttons for bands and promoters which include Counteractive, Highway Magic, and Dead In Marseille. Decaying Youth Buttons will make buttons for any genre of music or promoter. Decaying Youth also takes pictures of Indianapolis shows so there is at least some public documentation of what is going on here. -gnat www.decayingyouth.com and a myspace at www.myspace.com/ decayingyouth. My prices are 10 dollars for 50 buttons and 20 dollars for 100 buttons. That includes basic shipping. on MySpace and order one. Leave your name, address and phone number for us to contact you. All shirts that you buy from us are $5 and all shirts ordered are $7 because of shipping and the extra work we have to put in to send them to you.. So if you like what you are seeing, contact us, and if you don’t....go fuck yourselves. Craig & Sly Eugene SxSxC Riot Kid Designs was started by two good friends in Marion, Indiana, Sly Eugene from the Displeased and the South Side Riots and Craig from The South Side Riots. We wanted to bring the seditionary designs back from ‘77 to the new age of punk rock. There are many designs to choose from and more ideas are coming up every day. These shirts are very offensive and some may even get you into legal troubles. We are not accountable for jail time, probation, or police brutality on the persons wearing these designs. We have anti-military, anti-religion, and anti-government shirts as well as some just flat out offensive designs. If you want a shirt, either find us and ask us for one (we are not that hard to find), or contact us
Well street life tattoo’s was started by me (Sly Eugene). I started it because I love giving tattoos and receiving tattoos. However I know what its like to pay the “in the shop” prices for them as well. I’ve been doing tattoos since I was 17 and I‘m 24 now so you do the math. Haha. I just want to say that my company is very clean, gloves are always used, needles are used once then thrown out...all the equipment is
“do it yourself.” I won’t try to produce any definition or persuade you that Piradical is the end all, be all in DIY ethics (it isn’t), but I will tell you about how Piradical came about. The beginnings of Piradical are firmly rooted in the band Left Turn Only, who later lost some members, gained a new one, and renamed themselves Highway Magic (Hypocrite Highschool was actually written during the LTO days). LTO began as a band with no real connection to the Indianapolis music scene and especially not the punk scene. They didn’t have any friends that booked shows, so they had quite literally nowhere to play shows. So they decided to book their own. They booked shows for themselves (always with BoLth, since we were big fans of them) at places like the Lions Club and Bubba’s Bowling, usually with the addition of a touring band or two like Blame It on Rio (Fort Wayne) or Casket Life (Tempe, Arizona).
Hello everyone, I’m working on a political zine called Sixth Grade Dropout; it’s going to include political essays, music reviews, poetry, stories, artwork, interviews and much, much more. I’m really
Left Turn Only broke up around the time my friends in a band from California called Roger Stevens needed a couple shows. Having attended numerous big shows (Deer Creek, Murat, and Emerson Shows) and small shows (Bubba’s Bowling, Jan’s Pizza, YMCA, house shows), and seeing that booking concerts yourself by the example of LTO was not only doable but fairly easy, I booked a short weekend tour for Roger Stevens starting at my apartment in Lafayette and ending at my parents house in Indianapolis. All of those shows went really well and by that time I had decided to book a huge wedding party concert (two days before my actual wedding) with Flatfoot 56, Mercury Radio Theater, BoLth, Highway Magic, Harley Poe, and Wait Til Wednesday. The amount of money I needed to break even was somewhere around $1,600. We promoted the living hell out of that show for months and had a great excited about making this zine, because every political zine I’ve ever came across has had one main view. I’m trying my hardest to make sure there are contrasting beliefs in my publication, for example, instead of having just Anarchists write for it or just Libertarian Socialists; I’m going to have a wide variety of people writing for this zine, therefore displaying a wide variety of beliefs. I think that before choosing a certain political belief you should first explore one that has opposing views. It’s always good to know why someone disagrees with something and give everyone a chance. I hope to allow you to get a little piece of everything in one zine. I’m planning on having it out by March 2008; it’s free with a suggested donation of $2.00. If you’d like a copy please write me at 310 west 2nd street, Anderson Indiana, 46016, or email me your mailing address at sixth_grade_ dropout@yahoo.com. Any questions or comments please feel free to send me an email. Thank you. In Solidarity, Basil Bryson.
Do It Yourself!
“do it yourself.” I won’t try to produce any definition or persuade you that Piradical is the end all, be all in DIY ethics (it isn’t), but I will tell you about how Piradical came about. The beginnings of Piradical are firmly rooted in the band Left Turn Only, who later lost some members, gained a new one, and renamed themselves Highway Magic (Hypocrite Highschool was actually written during the LTO days). LTO began as a band with no real connection to the Indianapolis music scene and especially not the punk scene. They didn’t have any friends that booked shows, so they had quite literally nowhere to play shows. So they decided to book their own. They booked shows for themselves (always with BoLth, since we were big fans of them) at places like the Lions Club and Bubba’s Bowling, usually with the addition of a touring band or two like Blame It on Rio (Fort Wayne) or Casket Life (Tempe,
Arizona). Left Turn Only broke up around the time my friends in a band from California called Roger Stevens needed a couple shows. Having attended numerous big shows (Deer Creek, Murat, and Emerson Shows) and small shows (Bubba’s Bowling, Jan’s Pizza, YMCA, house shows), and seeing that booking concerts yourself by the example of LTO was not only doable but fairly easy, I booked a short weekend tour for Roger Stevens starting at my apartment in Lafayette and ending at my parents house in Indianapolis. All of those shows went really well and by that time I had decided to book a huge wedding party concert (two days before my actual wedding) with Flatfoot 56, Mercury Radio Theater, BoLth, Highway Magic, Harley Poe, and Wait Til Wednesday. The amount of money I needed to break even was somewhere around $1,600. We promoted the living hell out of that show for months and had a great turnout of over 200 people (so I only lost like a hundred bucks). After that show the roots of Piradical had been firmly planted (I would actually argue that the “birth” of Piradical was back in October 2005 when I booked those Roger Stevens, we didn’t get the name until INROADS/Pizza Night folded that coming May). I guess the final push was the assholery of Rock The Grounds. Punk bands like the Five Second Cummings had just started up and wanted shows and bands like Dead In Marsielle were still looking for a
Ryan Ruhl from Angola, IN So to sum it up, how would say 2007 went for you (riding and non): for bicycles it didn’t go so good, I developed an irrational fear of hitting my shins and I can’t stand shin guards, so about the only trick I can do now are barspin flyouts. Other than that, everything was smooth sailing What are some of the best memories to come from this year? (funny, fun, achievement, etc): One of my friends stopped doing drugs and came back to ride bicycles for a couple of weeks, but I haven’t seen him in a while... Best thing to happen this year bike related? (something you did or seen): Everyone does everything so big nowadays it is all becoming one big blur to me and I have a hard time deciding what I really like to see now. Any big plans for next year?: yeah, I am planning on my bike to have the cutest color scheme in the world On a scale of 1 - 10 (10 being best) rank this year: 7! Matt Goergen from Johnson City, TN (right now residing in Orlando, FL) So to sum it up, how would say 2007 went for you (riding and non): 2007 was a great year overall. Riding
wise was great because i got to ride more places this year then any before. also i managed not to get seriously hurt this year. I also turned 21 this year which has made it a great year for drinking and enjoying the bar scene. What are some of the best memories to come from this year? (funny, fun, achievement, etc): This year was my first BARJ and it was great, i cant wait for the next one. Also being a part of the Innocent Bystander (www.innocentbystander. net) crew and getting a few clips in the video was awesome. Making new friends and riding all the places i was fortunate enough to go to this year. Best thing to happen this year bike related? (something you did or seen): Besides the BARJ, i’d have to say going to Greenville and getting to ride the Unit and see Josh Harrington and Colin Mackay ride was amazing. Also moving to florida for the winter has been great so far. Any big plans for next year?: Get out of florida before it gets to hot and hopefully find somewhere new to go. Make it to the next BARJ. Hopefully get a new car. On a scale of 1 - 10 (10 being best) rank this year: Definitely a 10, hopefully next year will be even better.
Reflections: 2007 Where the hell did 2007 go!? Seriously though, this year has disappeared in a flash. While 2006 was one of the worst years in my personal history, 2007 came in with a bang and made me stoked on a lot of things once again. In the span of this year I was fortunate enough to really begin my tattooing career, get a place with my girlfriend, travel to the other side of the world, make new friends, and of course; ride my bike. It’s just funny how a year can go so well for someone and then go terribly for someone else. I was curious as to how the year went for others so I asked 5 of my good riding friends to give me some insight into their year. This article is intended to inspire you, the reader. Just remember that no matter how bad a year may turn out, January first of the next is your fresh start. Accomplish those things you have always wanted to do...make a name for yourself...have fun. You can always make the new year better than any other year of your life. That’s something I learned this year. -Joel Janiszyn
Trevor Yenna from Nashville, TN So to sum it up, how would say 2007 went for you (riding and non): 2007 was actually really good for me on and off my bike. On my bike, I have been riding well, in my mind it has never been better. Of couse I’m no where near where I would like to be but I’m getting there. Off my bike I’ve moved out of state into a bigger city that is new and different from what I am used to. It’s been pretty fun but a con of moving away is that seeing my friends regularly becomes pretty hard. But I do my best to get back as much as possible. What are some of the best memories to come from this year? (funny, fun, achievement, etc): In June of this year my friend Joel Janiszyn (don’t worry you probably have never heard of him) and I had the opportunity to fly out to Bishops Castle, England to spend two weeks with Charlie Lane and Clayton Rowson. We met tons of awesome people and rode some nice parks. Band and Ramp Jam #7 was this year, and in my mind it was one of the best and smoothest jams Joel and I have put on. No rain, good riding, decent bands, handsome hosts, and Senior Town. The list could go on forever. I could write down some funny memories from this year but I don’t think that there is enough room in this zine for all for them, it’s been a funny year. Best thing to happen this year bike related?
Best bike related thing I’ve seen this year....geez i don’t know. The kids these days are so nuts, I get blown away every time I step into a skate park. I would have to say Charlie and boner’s backflips at the Birmingham park in England, good lads. Any big plans for next year?: Oh yeah I always have big plans in the future. I plan to do some traveling. Head back to England, then hopefully to Italy or Australia. As for riding in the U.S., I’m planning a trip to Florida, possibly a trip to some northern states, head out west you know that kind of stuff. On a scale of 1 - 10 (10 being best) rate this year: Probably about a 8.5 so far. Corbin of North Manchester, IN So to sum it up, how would say 2007 went for you (riding and non): I think it has gone great so far, been working at the bike shop all year and riding as much as I can, life is good. What are some of the best memories to come from this year? (funny, fun, achievement, etc): Late night barn riding in good old north manchester Best thing to happen this year bike related? (something you did or seen):Working in a bike shop Any big plans for next year?: Ride more, and maybe go back to school On a scale of 1 - 10 (10 being best) rank this year: 8
Charlie Lane from Brighton England So to sum it up, how would say 2007 went for you (riding and non): in all its been a good year, i got to see you and Trev which was awesome, I hit financial shit, which sucked, i traveled half way round the world and I have just moved down to Brighton, so pretty good really! What are some of the best memories to come from this year? (funny, fun, achievement, etc): Going wild in Bangkok! Getting completely lost a waking up in a love nest with a 30 yr old barlady! Picking you a Trev up from Heathrow in London, that was wicked! Meeting my new Girlfriend. Every gig I’ve been too. AND watching you and Trev get fucked on two pints.... Best thing to happen this year bike related? (something you did or seen): Best thing i have seen must be, Besatwick, jus riding his local, its unreal. Best thing for me was our session in Birmingham, that was sooo much fun. Any big plans for next year?: Yep, see more of the world, get back out to the U.S. and maybe a bit of time in Whistler with my Lady. On a scale of 10 I’ll put it at 9, I’ve been really lucky to do what I’ve done this year and have fun with the friends I have. So on the whole Joel, Im a happy bunny!