Taking Hardcore Home

Andy Keiler is just back from a very successful trip to promote his excellent new book, ‘Reston Hardcore’.

"We had great events at both Scrawl and the Reston Community Centre.

Over a hundred people were there and we collected food for the homeless as well as raising money for music education in the DMV.

It helped people while raising the profile of the book and bringing Jam for Man back into the public consciousness."

Andy in Scrawl Books

Andy’s book is also now on sale at Smash records in DC.

We’ll be setting up more events soon.

Check out this video from the event:

Northern Virginia in the `80s and `90s was the greatest independent music scene that almost nobody has ever heard of. Drawing inspiration from the raw energy of DC hardcore and the distinctive sound of Inner Ear Studios, this burgeoning scene spread throughout the suburbs, blending with the rising forces of Go-Go and hip-hop. Reston alone birthed members of iconic bands like Gwar, Scream, Avail, Branch Manager, and Deceased. Independent labels such as DSI, Simple Machines, Teen Beat, WGNS, Torque, and Victrola gave voice to this underground movement. These kids built a DIY community that supported one another, and the Jam for Man shows led to lives of lifelong activism through music.

Andy at the Reston Community Centre

‘Reston Hardcore: An oral history of jam for man and beyond’ by Andy Keiler is available for ordering direct from the publishers here.