Washington Post
"A truly compelling narrative . . . a powerful piece of cultural reporting."


MOJO
"For anyone interested in the power of independent music, this is an overdue insight into a vibrant, homegrown scene."


Book Description
"A truly compelling narrative . . . a powerful piece of cultural reporting." -- Washington PostWashington, D.C.'s creative, politically insurgent punk scene is studied for the first time by local activist Mark Andersen and arts writer Mark Jenkins. The nation's capital gave birth to the most influential punk underground of the '80s and '90s. Dance of Days recounts the rise of trailblazing artists such as Bad Brains, Henry Rollins, Fugazi and Bikini Kill.Mark Andersen is outreach coordinator for Emmaus Services for the Aging, and lives in Washington, D.C. Mark Jenkins writes about music and film for the Washington Post, Washington City Paper, NPR's "All Things Considered," and other outlets. He lives in Washington, D.C.


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The authors present an eyewitness account of the punk scene in Washington, D.C. Illustrated with more than 100 photos, the book documents the rise of trailblazing artists from the 1980s and 1990s, while examining the roots of Dischord Records, Positive Force, and Riot Grrrl. Artists featured include Henry Rollins, Minor Threat, Fugazi, and Bikini Kill.


About the Author
Mark Andersen is outreach coordinator for Emmaus Services for the Aging, a small outreach and advocacy group that assists inner-city seniors in Washington, DC. He remains active with Positive Force DC, Helping Individual Prostitutes Survive, Women’s Advocates to Terminate Sexism (WATTS), as well as with the parish council and justice & service committee of St. Aloysius Catholic Church. He lives in Washington, DC. Mark Jenkins writes about music, film, and other topics for the Washington Post, Washington City Paper, NPR’s "All Things Considered," Time Out New York, and other outlets. He lives in Washington, DC.

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Washington, D.C.'s creative, politically insurgent punk scene is studied for the first time by local activist Mark Andersen and arts writer Mark Jenkins. The nation's capital gave birth to the most influential punk underground of the '80s and '90s. Dance of Days recounts the rise of trailblazing artists such as Bad Brains, Henry Rollins, Fugazi and Bikini Kill.