It All Dies Anyway: L.A. Jabberjaw and the End of an Era

About this book

The untold history of the seminal cultural venue Jabberjawthe underground star of Los Angeless historic indie scene of the 1990s. Billing itself as a "coffeehouse art gallery" when it opened in 1989 Jabberjaw quickly became not only the cornerstone of the Los Angeles post-punk scene but also a hub of the underground music scene nationwide. Bridging the gap between punk and indie Jabberjaw was a bastion of counterculture that hosted shows for bands from the obscure (Hole Unsane) to the legendary (Nirvana Pearl Jam) in an environment that reflected a generation. In collaboration with the owners of the club and with contributions from many of the musicians and artists who played and spent time there It All Dies Anyway is a record of the venues brief but influential existence. Designed and compiled by Bryan Ray Turcotte the book is a visual feast layering flyers and posters onto photographs handmade record covers and Polaroids of the gallery to paint an engrossing portrait not only of a venue but also of a forgotten time and place in music history.