After 25 Years, Punk Rock Bowling Still Strikes Hard with the Spirit of Rebellion

After 25 years, Punk Rock Bowling still strikes hard with the spirit of rebellion

Festival co-founder Shawn Stern spoke with The Times about the origins of the festival and why the culture and spirit of punk rock is needed now more than ever.

Punk Icon Shawn Stern On the World's Best Underground Scene (and Surviving Slam Dancing in the Desert) ~ L.A. TACO

We caught up with Shawn Stern on the day after Youth Brigade played first show in five years with all three brothers in the lineup again. To get his insights on the how L.A. became—and continues to be—the epicenter of underground punk rock, and practical tips for surviving the chaos and camaraderie of Punk Rock Bowling this weekend in downtown Las Vegas. The post Punk Icon Shawn Stern On the World’s Best Underground Scene (and Surviving Slam Dan…