Inside the Electric Banana, the Tiny Bar That Booked Black Flag
A tiny Bigelow Boulevard bar that went from disco to punk headquarters and hosted Black Flag, Sonic Youth, and a young Goo Goo Dolls.
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Graffiti on Baum Boulevard: The Club That Caught Bands on the Way Up
For nearly two decades, Graffiti on Baum Boulevard booked national acts on the way up and gave local bands a stage. Here's its story.
The Legend of Club Laga, Oakland's All-Ages Music Venue
From 1996 to 2004, Club Laga on Forbes Avenue was where touring bands played Pittsburgh on the way up. Here's the real story of Oakland's all-ages venue.
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