ISSUE THIRTEEN • May - August 2009

Triskaidekaphobia? We here in San Pedro, CA embrace the number 13 for many reasons, but we won’t get into that. Issue 13 features an up to date interview with “outlaw artist,” Shepard Fairey on various topics that should quiet all the skeptics. Shepard also did the cover art for this issue. We talk with former pro skateboarder, rocker and record label owner, Todd Congelliere about his San Pedro based Recess Records, and what it takes to keep it going for over 20 years. Halbadal talks shit with up and coming L.A. rippers, Stab City on various hilarious subjects. Great skate photo spread mostly of the local San Pedro, DIY, Channel Street Skatepark and a couple other spots supplied by El Beardo. Former SST Records co-owner and writer, Joe Carducci gives us his take on political cycles and music undergrounds. A fair, but true restaurant review of Niko’s Pizzeria, brought to you by the Smut Peddlers own John Ransom. Our regular “Hanks Ghetto” page featuring Charles Bukowski poetry with Linda Bukowski’s permission of course. Another cool Scott Aicher comic, plus tons of reviews and much more.

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ISSUE TWELVE • January 2009

Victor Gastelum did the cover art for this issue, and no, that is not Damian Franko on the cover. Pedro Bob helped out with the layout on this one. Ian MacKaye came to Pedro (with help from the Rise and Fall) and did a question and answer gig at Sunken City Skates. We took two of the stories that he told that night for this issue. One story is a detailed account of the Teen Idles’ sketchy trip to California, the other is about when FEAR played on Saturday Night Live and Lorne Michaels asked Ian to bring “real punks” to the taping. Both are great stories. Halbadal sits down with beer and raps with Brian Brannon of JFA about … you guessed it, “skate shit.” A smarty pants interview with Triclops! that will make you feel kinda dumb. A “Pedro Art Damage” feature on artist Shanty Cheryl, nice shots. Vinnie Vegas brings back the “Pedro Heads” section and this time it’s Frankie “Ha-Ha” Lipanovich ... LOL. Kelly K.O. gives her opinion on the Barack Obama, John McCain election. El Beardo gives us an update on the Channel Street Skatepark. “New Bands in Town” are Absorbing Jr., Black Sparrow Press, Solamusica and Sonadora, brought to you by Coco Chappelle. Tito has some things to say about the Pacific Diner. A kooky comic piece by Scott Aicher called “Everyday Heroes.” More Charles Bukowski poems, more reviews, more everything.

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ISSUE ELEVEN • December 2007

Aaron White talked me into this two-color cover that turned out great – thanks Aaron. Justin Pearson from The Locust answers some questions via e-mail. Joel Morales from Dios Malos deals with interviewer Jed Schipper without totally losing his cool. The Spits for dummies thingamajig. Thee Halbadal spends an afternoon with Thee Makeout Party. More haps on the Channel Street Skatepark. Ian Vanek from Japanther sent me a two-page graffiti spread, you’ll see. “New Bands in Town” include the Bible Children, No Ma’am and Destroy L.A. Pedro Bob gives his take on “gentrification” in Pedro. Tito has his review of the Brite Spot Mexican Restaurant and dealings with Vinnie Vegas. A cool photo spread by Shanty Cheryl documenting some Pedro gigs. A comic by Scott Aicher called “True Tales Of An Eight Grade Aicher.” A rare comic panel by Victor Gastelum titled “Police Navidad.” A Robert Russo centerfold. Poems by Charles Bukowski, plus more reviews than you could shake a stick at.

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ISSUE TEN • May 2007

The cover photo was taken by the late photographer Naomi Petersen. I had a chance to work with Naomi for a short time at SST Records; she was one of the coolest people that I met there. This one features a rare interview with drummer George Hurley about everything you wanted to know and then some. An interview with The Underground Railroad To Candyland that actually also made it in Thrasher Magazine, but this is the entire interview and not the cut-up version. Christian Moreno interviews QUI with lots of smart-ass remarks from one David Yow (Scratch Acid, the Jesus Lizard). Halbadal takes a trip to Orange County and wings an interview with Drinkers Purgatory. Ian Vanek (Japanther, 99mm) interrogates Matt and Kim. A Victor Sedillo spread of awesome 1979-1980 early punk photos. “El Beardo’s Skate Chronicles” includes his usual, awesome, photo work. A “Pedro Art Damage” feature on artist Tom Berg. Two new “New Bands in Town” include SS Fun and the Shoplifters. More wackiness by Scott Aicher. Some great Shanty Cheryl photos from various Pedro gigs. Tito’s on the fly Thanksgiving Story. Pedro Bob tells us about the early history of our town. A badass centerfold of Yamo blazing at the ‘dale. Charles Bukowski poems, busted domes, much reviews, paying our dues …

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ISSUE NINE • January - April 2007

This one includes an awesome piece on artist Shawn Kerri, a really influential artist to me and we also used her art for the cover of this one. Christian Moreno has breakfast with Keith Morris and grilles him with tons of questions, old and new. A short interview with Chuck from Bullet Treatment. Bradley Williams interviews Shakey Bones. El Beardo’s “State Of The Skate.” A “Pedro Art Damage” feature on artist Chet Zar. New bands in town include Epic Debauchery, The Grimes and Sleepover. Pedro Bob gives us the skinny on Royal Palms. A Cool Scott Aicher comic titled “Chicks At Work.” Four-page collage of Shanty Cheryl’s live shots from various Pedro gigs. Tito reviews two different Pronto’s Restaurants in town. Two small memorials for Gabby Mantini and Mike Webber. Vinnie Vegas reviews five zines for ya. Some righteous Charles Bukowski poems, lots of reviews in this one and tons of Shawn Kerri art, which even includes a few flip book pages of her (Circle Jerks) skank guy ...

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ISSUE EIGHT • September - December 2006

The cover photo was taken by Brian Tucker. Brian and his wife Nikki created Fer Youz in the early ‘80s. Fer Youz was an 11” x 17” (free handout) Xeroxed photo collage of the previous weeks punk shows and the people who attended them. Brian is interviewed by Iris Berry and Tony Malone. Also in this issue are interviews with Money Mark, The Chuck Dukowski Sextet and Year Future. A photo spread of The Bronx, which was supposed to include an interview, but some certain someone got a little too drunk. Photo coverage of the Recess Records 100th release party by Shanty Cheryl. A “Pedro Art Damage” feature with artist Jacob Gaxiola. A “Pedro Heads” interview with former Pedro pro skateboarder and actor, Ray Oriel. Pedro Bob gives us a history lesson on the Korean Bell. El Beardo gives us a photo recap of the Channel Street Skatepark titled “4 Years Of Lurking Under The 110.” New bands in town include The Underground Railroad To Candyland and The Alphabettes. A “Pedro Gigs” and parties section with photos. Tito eats at the San Pedro Brewing Company with some friends and lives to tell about it. A Steve Chavez memorial page. Cool centerfold with pix of early Black Flag and FEAR by Brian Tucker once again. Charles Bukowski poems, Scott Aicher comic, Vinnie’s zine reviews, record reviews. Sound familiar?

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ISSUE SEVEN • May - August 2006

The cover includes a drawing by Andy Jenkins and an early photo of Joe Baiza and D. Boon taken by Victor Sedillo. This is the art issue (more or less) and the first installment of “Pedro Art Damage” in which we feature an artist from town. This being the first installment, we decided to feature nine artists all at once. The artists are: Scott Aicher, John Bagge, Todd Congelliere, Craig Ibarra, Andy Jenkins, Jed Mardesich, Elvis Segarich, Aaron White and Todd Williams. This issue also includes an awesome Early History of San Pedro Punk titled “Drove Up From Pedro” written by former Peer Group bassist Lina Sedillo-Litonjua. This piece includes some awesome, never before seen pix taken by Lina’s brother Victor Sedillo. An old Descendents Enjoy era interview is published for the first timeage. Pedro Bob gives us some history on Terminal Island – crazy shit. Tito eats at Nam’s Red Door. Channel Street Slashfest ’06! A cool centerfold of D. Boon drawn by Brian Walsby. More Pedro Liveage with photos. Two more Charles Bukowski poems and a tonage of reviewage …

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ISSUE SIX • January - April 2006

The cover photo was taken at an L.A. protest in September 2005 by Andy Harris. Lots of good shit in this one. A memorial piece on Steven R. Jensen (Stevo) from the Vandals titled “Stevo’s Wild Ride, The Last E Ticket,” written by Iris Berry with cool Stevo pix taken by Brian Tucker. A rare interview with The Evens. Halbadal interviews the Knockout Pills. Nada interviews activist Chris Venn of the San Pedro Neighbors For Peace and Justice. Part two of a Saccharine Trust (Jack Brewer & Joe Baiza) interview performed by S.A. Griffin. A never before published interview with Adam Bomb of The Faction done in 1985. The latest dirt on the Channel Street Project. An article on the Wicked Wahine bowl & street skate contest (girls only) at Etnies skatepark in Lake Forest, CA. Pedro Bob gives us some history on Harbor Blvd. A recap of Brian Swilley’s (Jerico’s dad) “slam dance” tips from the Another State Of Mind film. A cool Brian Walsby comic titled “It Will Never Happen Again.” A short memorial page for the late Randy “Biscuit” Turner written by Mike Watt. Cool comic by Scott Aicher titled “The Sulking Bulk Draws A Comic.” Steve “Bono” Albano is the featured “Pedro Head,” (El Beardo’s choice). A Daewon Song centerfold. Charles Bukowski’s Ghetto, gig reviews, record reviews and much more.

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ISSUE FIVE • January - April 2006

Raymond Pettibon’s art graces the cover of this one and there is also a short interview and lots more of his art inside. Tonan talks with the Soviettes about this and that. A miniature piece on No Fraud by Halbadal. An interview with John Geek of the Fleshies. Part one of a Saccharine Trust (Jack Brewer & Joe Baiza) interview by S.A. Griffin. Rehashin’ with Mike Brinson about the old school punk days. A Channel Street Skatepark update. A Wicked Wahine (skateboard events for girls) article. El Beardo does a “Pedro Heads” interview with Adam Gaxiola. Pedro Bob kicks down some knowledge about Fort MacArthur. A free stencil pattern of Charles Bukowski’s mug, you know the Elvis designed, “Ladies Man” image we’ve all seen. Another Scott Aicher, “Summer Fun” comic. Coco reviews the “History of San Pedro Punk” exhibit at Angels Gate Cultural Center. A centerfold of a longhaired Robert Russo doing a wall ride at Channel Street. Live reviews, record reviews and the first installment of Charles Bukowski poems thanks to Linda Bukowski.

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ISSUE FOUR • May - August 2005

The cover is a photograph of Charles Bukowski sitting in a car, taken by Linda Bukowski. Linda let me go through some of her personal photos and this one reminded me of the Minutemen’s Double Nickels record, so I picked it. This issue’s feature is a conversation with Mike Watt and Linda Bukowski about Charles Bukowski which is really good. Interviews with Manic Hispanic, the Lipstick Pickups and Left Alone. A piece on the death of the 673 4th Street Punk House. Extra “fun,” Mike Watt spiels from the interview in previous issue. The first “Pedro Heads” installment thought up by El Beardo, and the first head is none other than Craig Flipy. More rehashin’ about the early punk days with Mike Brinson. “Big Week Down at The Channel Street Project” by El Beardo. A reprinted, 1982 Misfits interview from the late We Got Power magazine. Halbadal, aka/Jerry Lonely, reviews all the Misfits overkill merch for sale. A piece on the Minutemen, We Jam Econo film premiere at the Warner Grand Theatre in Pedro. A comic by Scott Aicher, plus lots of reviews and such.

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ISSUE THREE • January - April 2005

The cover art was done by an artist named Patri and it was on the outside wall of the Maritime Museum in San Pedro. The art was for a “Pile Drivers” exhibit that they had there and the piece was photographed by Robert Ibarra. This issue features an interview with Mike Watt talking about his rock opera record titled The Secondman’s Middle Stand. Quite a long one here. Interviews with the Red Onions, Rolling Blackouts, Big Bob of Agression and Vadge Moore (ex-Dwarves). Big Thorn sits down with 10½-year-old Ethan White to talk a little ‘bout bass. Part two of a piece called “Another State Of Brinson.” Mike Brinson has some great stories about his adventures roadying for Youth Brigade and Social Distortion on the Another State Of Mind tour. “El Beardo’s Corner.” Beardo lets us know what’s really going on in town. Skate, surf, music, partying, … you name it. Pedro Bob gives us some history on the Vincent Thomas Bridge. Comics by Scott Aicher and Jacob Gaxiola. Live reviews, record reviews and all kinds o’ shit.

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ISSUE TWO • August - November 2004

I am really into the movie Apocalypse Now. The cover is this black and white promo photo of Walter E. Kurtz (Marlon Brando) that was pinned to the wall of Frog’s apartment up on 40th Street and I asked him if I could borrow it. There you go, thanks Frog. A story of the filming of the Lords Of Dogtown in San Pedro, plus a sneak-peak interview with the associate producer, Canada Gordon. An awesome run down by Sean Cole of a short Toys That Kill tour of Japan titled “I Think I’m Turning Japanese.” Jesse “Luscious” Townley’s run for Berkeley city council. Interviews with The Leeches and Japanther. Halbadal’s Foxy Autopsy mad libs. Part one of an awesome interview with Mike Brinson about the early LA. hardcore punk days. A piece on George W. Bush’s incriminating resume. Pedro Bob gives an opinion titled “Pedrocentric.” A Channel Street update. Vinnie Vegas’ dos and don’ts. Comics by Scott Aicher & Victor Gastelum. Live reviews and our first batch of free records for review, WOW!

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ISSUE ONE • April 2004

I always wanted to do a fanzine, so this was essentially the trial issue to kind of “test the waters,” as they say. The cover was taken from a stock photography book, how lame. This issue opens up with “The Story of The Channel Street Project,” a do-it-yourself San Pedro skateboard park built by skaters, for skaters, and without permission, a-la the infamous Burnside skatepark in Portland, Oregon. The story is executed by the San Pedro Skatepark Association’s own Andy “El Beardo” Harris. Next, Halbadal tracks down the various members of San Pedro band Toys That Kill, then either forgets the recorder or forgets to turn it on, so he ends up winging it by memory. Typical Hal maneuver. A classic story on the taco truck wars going down in San Pedro titled “Buy Any Beans Necessary” written by taco expert, Vinnie Vegas. The run down on the anti-melody band from L.A. who call themselves 400 Blows, and no, they are not gay. Killer Dreamer is interrogated once again by Vinnie Vegas at the once infamous 673 4th Street pad. A cool story titled “D. Boon In The Present Tense” written by Chris King and swiped from some other rag. A Martin Tamburovich memorial page written by Mike Watt. A reprinted News Pilot story on our late friend Pat Wilder. A centerfold (frontside boneless) of Kobe Newall. A Scott Aicher comic. Misc. stencil art. Vinnie Vegas’ dos & don’ts and a couple of reviews.

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