Oaklands' annual punk fest wouldn't be the same without it's colorful emcee, John Waters. Punk music is alive and well every July at Mosswood Park in Oakland, California. Since 2013, this two day punk fest has been going loud and proud. At Mosswood, punk bands play just about every hour. With a bit of off beat and absurd comedy sketches in between. It's usually a two stage festival, and I remember there were three stages further back towards the beginning, when it was called

© Cheryl Alterman Photography 2024 Oaklands' annual punk...

Jules Leyhe and the Family Jules plays The Sound Room in Oakland. Jules Leyhe and the Family Jules has a real "friends band" feel about...

Lake Street Dive played the Fox Theatre in Oakland on Oct 13 and 14. They sold out both nights. The Altons from LA opened the shows. And,...