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Preview Tue Mar 10 2015
The Salad Days of DC Punk Coming to Chicago
The hardcore punk scene in Washington DC gave birth to some relentless musicians. Bad Brains, Minor Threat, Government Issue, and Fugazi barely scratch the surface what the area offered. It was a sonic rebellion that truly refused to conform. Music Journalist Scott Crawford and photographer/videographer Jim Saah united to take a look at the scene with Salad Days: A Decade of Punk in Washington, DC (1980-90). The film features unseen performances and interviews with the people who created and helped the era thrive. Crawford explores the DIY aesthetics of the hardcore punk scene, from the self released records to booking their own shows. There is an undeniable sense of determination that lead the DC community to create music, regardless of what the typical or mainstream thought of it.
Salad Days is a must see documentary for music fans. It will be screening in Chicago at Brew and View at The Vic, 3145 N Sheffield Ave., for only two nights, Saturday March 28 and Sunday the 29. Tickets are currently available for $7.These will be the only Chicago area screenings, so jump on these show to take a look at an influential and important American music scene.
