Monks Jazz Club
Hopes That the 'Chronicle' Ignores Her Too
RECEIVED Sat., Jan. 24, 2009
Dear Editor,
As a non-native to the punk rock scene (when everyone was rocking, I was dancing at raves), I have received quite an education the last three years through the enthusiasm and love of punk that my partner holds. I have been blessed to meet and hear live bands such as Gerry's Kids, Dr. Know, Gang Green, etc., as well as meet members of the Offenders and other great Texas punk bands. These guys, many of whom work the daily grind, are still playing their hearts out in current bands and kicking some major ass. That said, I have witnessed a beautiful community uprising and made many new friends. The coverage in the Chronicle has been piss-poor at best. I wonder where these writers are that make subtle references to the Broken Neck but have no idea, based on the lack of coverage, that there are a great many more amazing new and/or reconfigured punk bands right now playing for our pleasure. The point of this rambling letter being, I hope with my whole fervent being that the Chronicle ignores me, too, when I start making music. Obviously, if you are doing something fantastic and talented and great, there will be no recognition in this town. So please, ignore me, too; it will be a compliment!
As a non-native to the punk rock scene (when everyone was rocking, I was dancing at raves), I have received quite an education the last three years through the enthusiasm and love of punk that my partner holds. I have been blessed to meet and hear live bands such as Gerry's Kids, Dr. Know, Gang Green, etc., as well as meet members of the Offenders and other great Texas punk bands. These guys, many of whom work the daily grind, are still playing their hearts out in current bands and kicking some major ass. That said, I have witnessed a beautiful community uprising and made many new friends. The coverage in the Chronicle has been piss-poor at best. I wonder where these writers are that make subtle references to the Broken Neck but have no idea, based on the lack of coverage, that there are a great many more amazing new and/or reconfigured punk bands right now playing for our pleasure. The point of this rambling letter being, I hope with my whole fervent being that the Chronicle ignores me, too, when I start making music. Obviously, if you are doing something fantastic and talented and great, there will be no recognition in this town. So please, ignore me, too; it will be a compliment!
Jessica Shine
