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Max's Kansas City reunion fest happens in NYC this weekend (watch the livestream)

As has happened in past years, this weekend is a celebration of legendary NYC punk venue Max’s Kansas City. The 2019 Reunion, which started last night at Arlene’s Grocery and runs through Saturday (6/8) features many of the bands who played there during its 1975-1981 era, including Tuff Darts, Sic F*cks, Walter Lure’s old band The Waldos, Nihilistics, and more…

What's going on Thursday?

Tonight’s NYC shows include Beth Ditto/U.S. Girls, John Talabot, Pokey LaFarge, David Allan Coe, Johnny Thunders’ Birthday Bash, and more.

Max Kansas City Fest at Bowery Electric this Memorial Day Weekend (lineup / tix)

Waldos, Sic F*cks, Reagan Youth, The Brats, Nihilistics, New York Junk and lots more playing this three day celebration of the iconic NYC ’70s punk venue.

What's going on Tuesday? (Shilpa Ray, Allen Toussaint, Richard Lloyd, Todd Barry & more)

Shilpa Ray @ Baby’s All Right in May (more by Chris La Putt) You can browse our full NYC show calendar for all of tonight’s shows, but here are some highlights…

Max's Kansas City alumni reunion, Deniz Tek on tour (dates), Manitoba playing Maxwell's, & other proto-punk news

Looks like CBGB isn’t the only legendary NYC punk venue celebrating a “reunion” this year. Max’s Kansas City will be throwing an alumni reunion for four days in June at The Bowery Electric from June 7-10…