A grand farewell to the ROC

Dear loyal readers:

The time has come, as it does for many young Rochestarians, for this punk chick to move on outta Rochester. I am off to one of punk's finest homes, San Francisco, so writing about the music scene in Rochester, though I love it, loses its cred.

I want to share a special thanks to the bands and individuals along the way that have shared their passion for music with me. Lapse. Call Me The Patriot. Makyo Star. And especially, the discerning voice of Sakes Alive!!, Chris Vandevivier. Thanks to my dude, Dan, for letting me rip his old Murdock and Museums albums, while inspiring me with his drum work.

Thanks to Such Gold, Polar Bear Club, Like Wolves, and many others for your dedication to keeping hardcore and punk alive in Rochester.

Thank you to the fine folks of Water Street Music Hall, Flying Squirrel, The Bug Jar, and Montage for their continued efforts to showcase local music.

Thanks to the copycats and haters. You make me smile.

Always,
PunkROC aka Stephanie (@Strep)