October 29th, 2020

Save the date!

gowanusnightheron:

On the evening of Nov. 14, 2020, fifteen Brooklyn artists will descend upon the banks of the Gowanus Canal like the elusive black-crowned night heron. The free event, dubbed Gowanus Night Heron, is a pop-up exhibition of work spanning photography; collage; drawing; spoken word; and light, video, and sound installation. Staged outdoors, in parked moving trucks on the lot of Rabbit Movers, this intimate and ephemeral gathering of local artists is a testament to the creativity and community spirit that sets Brooklyn apart. Gowanus Night Heron was founded by artists Bonnie Ralston, Miska Draskoczy, and Kasia Zurek-Doule.

Participating artists (subject to change): Bill Bowen, Nikola Bradonjic, Diego Briceno, Jessica Dalrymple, Valeria Divinorum, Miska Draskoczy, Ari Eschoo, Rich Garr, Jovana Obradovic, Bonnie Ralston, Niklas Ramo, Tamara Staples, Arden Sudyam, Brad Vogel, and Kasia Zurek-Doule.

Event space has been graciously donated by Rabbit Movers, a licensed moving company supporting and supported by its own collective of artists living and working in New York City.

Food and drink will be sold on-site by neighboring bar Lavender Lake, located at 383 Carroll St.

Please note: Mask wearing and social-distancing protocols will be strictly enforced.

Breaking my silence to promote this event!! If you’re in Brooklyn, please come!

Reblogged from Gowanus Night Heron
May 21st, 2018

Farewell for Now!

Some news: After nine years of self-employment, I started a new job last week. I’m now Senior Writer at Breaker, a soon-to-launch online magazine about all things blockchain. (Yeah, not very grungy, I know.) Anyway, given this major life change, I’ve decided to retire the Everybody Loves Our Town blog. (Which isn’t to say I won’t post the occasional bit of news here.)

Thanks to everyone who followed this blog and shared in their enthusiasm for the book. Oh, what’s that you say? You haven’t picked up a copy of Everybody Loves Our Town yet? Well, you must rectify that immediately. Also, make sure to follow me on Twitter, where we can continue virtually swingin’ on the flippity-flop.

Rock on,
Mark

May 12th, 2018

soundgarden On this day in 1989, Soundgarden played their first-ever European show - supporting Mudhoney at the School of Oriental and African Studies, London University. Chris concluded the set with the words: “We’re Black Sabbath. Goodnight!”
Photographer @still.liane, on her first pro assignment, captured this shot of @ChrisCornellOfficial.

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May 12th, 2018

U-Men Seek Lead Singer. Must Have Looks– Stage Presence– and a Mouth.

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Official Tumblr for Everybody Loves Our Town: An Oral History of Grunge, a Time magazine book of the year. (Purchase info here.) The blog is run by the author, freelance writer/editor Mark Yarm; he is of no relation to Mark Arm of Mudhoney.