“It was a really incredible DIY space,” Squirm artist Ruby Sumners says of the legendary Rhinoceropolis. “When we were younger, we all used to go to shows there, because it was a really important part ...

Eugene’s house shows made Claudia Santino a rock star. The UO junior is the lead singer for GrrlBand, a punk group which formed in May. She said the DIY music scene made it possible to land gigs and ...

For Briannin Gross, do-it-yourself isn’t just a buzzword. It’s life. And the local artist, community organizer and promoter is the first to tell you, as preaching the DIY ethos seems as natural a ...

It’s a Sunday night at Rangel Boxing gym. The lingering scent of sweat mingles with cigarette smoke from the parking lot and the buzz of anticipation. Teenagers, some barely old enough to drive, ...

TROY – The Capital Region’s DIY music scene is alive, and much of its current vitality can be attributed to the Troy Speakeasy and its founder Dan Shapiro. I spoke with Dan about his experience ...