Bringing 'long the party where they need it the most

kxela on Thursday, January 12, 2023 – 07:56 pm

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Imagine the most packed rush-hour train you’ve ever been on; then multiply the crowd by three, and add the deafening pulses and surges of two live punk bands, plus the swelling energy of a sold-out stadium show. People were standing on top of seats and hanging from the handrails to catch the action, some thrashing around mosh-pit style as best they could without knocking over band members. One person even briefly crowd-surfed.

https://www.sfgate.com/sf-culture/article/bart-train-viral-punk-show-177...

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Alan R

StoneSculptor on Thursday, January 12, 2023 – 10:23 pm

Kids...god bless em...

“Creating a safe space is one of the reasons I really like the hardcore scene that’s happening right now in the bay. The people there are very careful about making sure everyone there feels good,” said Bayden, the drummer for False Flag. “People really are there to enjoy the music and have a good time without hurting others.” "We really look out for each other," Pretty said.

“The Bay Area is pretty small regarding venues, and there’s especially not that many that are all-ages. Spaces like this provide an opportunity for everyone, no matter who you are, to come and watch. And it’s just an opportunity to create a thriving arts community in the bay and show young people that, hey, this stuff exists and it’s pretty cool," Cody said. He added that the community formed by these shows acts as a tight-knit "pseudo-family." Throughout the show, I kept seeing friends running into each other, maneuvering through the packed train to give each other hugs.

The music and chaos went on for five more stops — about six songs per band, to the surprise of the band members, who thought they'd be handcuffed before the first set started. BART police entered the train at Fruitvale Station and ordered everybody off but didn't detain or fine either band. According to the band members, the only reason the train stopped was because "someone's vape got stuck in a BART door."

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Mice elf

Bss on Thursday, January 12, 2023 – 10:45 pm