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It’s funny to think that, at one point, you were either a Damned or a Clash “guy.” According to Captain Sensible they hated each other. I guess the punk scene in the UK was pretty competitive back in the day. Whatever the case may be, the Damned can rightfully claim to have had the first punk rock release in the UK with Neat Neat Neat and New Rose. My good friend, who I was in a band with and knew/knows...

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Where does one even START with Public Image Ltd and John Lydon. Is he divisive? Absolutely. Is he talented? Arguably, yes. Did he revolutionize music? In some people’s minds, including his own, this is probably true. I’ve always wrestled with Lydon’s music and personality post-Sex Pistols. I love the Sex Pistols. Probably more than I should, but Public Image Ltd has been a band I’ve wrestled with. Post-Sex Pistols, it seems like John Lydon has been the only one who’s...

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Photos, as always, by the unmatchable Zach...

I don’t go to a lot of comedy shows anymore, and it’s a bit surprising to realize that because I used to really be in it. Not performing it myself (I’m not crazy), but watching comedy specials, listening to comedy albums, going to open mic nights, going to improv shows, etc. I even went all the way to the village and UCB to catch the cutting edge of comedy. That cutting edge was a little too sharp. Maybe I outgrew...

It’s not easy making friends. At least that’s the case for me now. I think about that a lot, because I consider myself an extrovert. Maybe, I’m a total asshole and I just don’t know it? Maybe it’s because I live in Boston or because people I know keep moving away. Also, I’m in my forties with a family. Who knows? But yeah, making friends in this city hasn’t been easy. One person I DID meet in Boston is Kurt....