Verge of the Fringe

Verge of the Fringe


More Hugs in the New World

September 08, 2019

Hey Dude, I had a blast at the book signing of "More Fun in the New World" at Vroman's. I felt a deep connection to the DIY spirit and legacy of Los Angeles, punctuated by a bear hug from John Doe of X. CHARACTERS: John Doe, Tom DeSavia, Bob Dylan, Chris Morris, Allison Anders, Louie Perez, Los Lobos, X, Woody Guthrie, Kurt Voss, Billy Zoom, Exene, Dan Klass, Krissy Teegerstrom, Jakob Dylan, Wallflowers, Ronald Reagan LOCATIONS: Los Angeles, Pasadena, Vroman's, Olympic Auditorium, Grammy Museum, UCLA, UCSB, Altadena, London, NYC, East L.A. MUSIC: More Fun in the New World, "Little John of God", A&R MOVIES/TV: Batman, Joker, "Border Radio" PODCASTS: Audio Drama, The Bitterest Pill, LA Podcasters, Beyond and Back Podcast SOUNDS: crows GENRE: storytelling, personal narrative, personal journal PHOTO: "John Doe Bear Hug" shot on Marisol's iPhone5s RECORDED: September 6, 2019 on the observation deck at the Zane Grey Estate in Altadena, California DISCLAIMER/WARNING: Proudly presented rough, raw and ragged. Seasoned with salty language and ideas. Not for most people's taste. Please be advised.