"I like describing my experience as being a person of color in the southern punk scene by telling people that I am like one chocolate chip in a big bowl of vanilla ice cream. Even on the rare occasion that there is another black person in the room…"
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Another topic about being the POC in the white scene.
Started this discussion. Last reply by Rochelle Mar 5. 4 Replies 3 Likes
Does anyone want to share their experiences of playing in bands with white people? While I was in college I happened to play in a hardcore band where I was the only person of color and this was…Continue
Punks / Metalheads of color in the SF Bay Area
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jordana LeSesne Feb 22. 7 Replies 1 Like
Just bumping up this topic again to see if there are folks from the bay area in here that listen to punk and metal. I'd like to see if I can find some new show buddies, bike riding companions and…Continue
punks of color in the SF Bay Area
Started this discussion. Last reply by Marry Mortuary Jan 17. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Yo, just putting this out there. I'm wondering if there are folks that use this thing that are actually into the punk and or metal underground. Don't get me wrong, but if the depth of your playlist…Continue
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Coleman J. Brahski replied to XcastroX's discussion Another topic about being the POC in the white scene."the key is to understand where the people you deal with are coming from and what fuels their perceptions. i used to be turned off by "black culture" but i had to realize 1) i am black and nothing i do will remove that and 2) context is…"
Addicted ToBad Things replied to XcastroX's discussion Another topic about being the POC in the white scene."i have few experiances with whites on the metal scene. i recently met a person through a friend of mine. (also a black guitarist but he has issues with him self and his color) anyways the guy was white and perseeded to tell me how the guy in his…"
XcastroX left a comment for XNobleX"I forgot exactly where we played, but we DEFINITELY played in Austin."
XNobleX left a comment for XcastroX"I haven't seen The First Step. Did that tour come through Austin? "
Jordana LeSesne replied to XcastroX's discussion Punks / Metalheads of color in the SF Bay Area"The name of the band is Metamorphia and we do not have anything posted on the net yet as we're still writing and recording demos of stuff. As a band we are a democracy so we can only post stuff if we all agree on it but I am allowed to post…"
XcastroX left a comment for XNobleX"Nice Earth Crisis t-shirt! I went on tour with my band in Texas along with The First Step back in 2005. Maybe I ran into you?"
اندرى ليتل replied to XcastroX's discussion Punks / Metalheads of color in the SF Bay Area"so far i like embalmed, World Burns to Death, Look Back and Laugh, Sunn O))), and Sanguis Imperem, but...personally, when im in the mic i want my vocals heard clearly!...i got messages from the ether!
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اندرى ليتل replied to XcastroX's discussion Punks / Metalheads of color in the SF Bay Area"NO shows lately, no list really,...i just you tube old heads i like: Suicidal Tendencies, Black Flag & Rollins Band, Dead Kennedys, Fishbone, Metallica, Sepultra, Pantera, Anthrax, Ministry, Beowolf, Uncle Slam, Iron Maiden, random dark wave,…"
XcastroX replied to XcastroX's discussion Punks / Metalheads of color in the SF Bay Area"Oh, yeah? What's the name of your band and do you have any sound samples on the net?
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XcastroX replied to XcastroX's discussion Punks / Metalheads of color in the SF Bay Area"Cool... what bands are you into and what shows have you gone to lately? What does your playlist look like nowadays?
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- At 5:17pm on February 22, 2012, XNobleX said…
I haven't seen The First Step. Did that tour come through Austin?
- At 1:00am on February 7, 2012,
Marry Mortuary said… - Sorry for the typos I was writing that from my phone lol
- At 1:03pm on February 6, 2012, Marry Mortuary said…
- Thanks! I will check that out for sure...i am still settling in right now...but critical mass is alright ive been twice its a Copfest the like fucking wigh people but the people that attenf are cool...
- At 10:42pm on September 17, 2011,
STONE VENGEANCE said… - SAN FRANCISCO METAL GREETINGS, MY FRIEND. KEEP ROCKIN HARD! MIKE.
- At 7:11pm on June 5, 2011,
I'm Major Taylor! said… - holla at me.
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