Gainesville Punk: A History of Bands & Music

Known for The Fest, Less Than Jake and Hot Water Music, Gainesville became a creative hub in the 1980s and 90s for many of punk rock s greats. Whether playing at the Hardback or wild house parties, earnest acts like Against Me , Spoke and Roach Motel all emerged and thrived in the small northern Florida city. Radon burst onto the scene with chaotic energy while Mutley Chix helped inspire local...