Organized chaos: Gainesville punk scene draws on history and community

In downtown Gainesville, where energetic nightclubs and lavish restaurants meet, lies a passion for punk rock not only as a genre, but as a way of life.

Respite Events hosted a concert Wednesday at How Bazar, located at 60 SW 2nd St., aiming to showcase three punk rock bands and a performance from drag artists, “The Boheme Coven.”

Lovers of punk music trickled in slowly, adorned with dark eye makeup and bold clothing. By 8 p.m., the venue was filled with enthusiastic fans, Respite employees and musicians…

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