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You Wouldn’t Understand
Fickle beast David Diaz picks some bones with screamo bands at Your Renaissance Fest in an L.A. warehouse.
David Diaz
David Diaz is a writer and educator living in Los Angeles, who holds an MFA from CSU Long Beach. His poetry has been published by Tia Chucha Press, San Pedro River Review, Querencia Press, and Tiny Splendor, and his freelance journalism can be found in Locale Magazine and L.A. Taco.
Articles
Bittersweet Wednesday Recollections
David Diaz is no rat, but he saw God in the form of Wednesday headlining the Bellwether in L.A. last Friday.
Velcro Shoes and Moons Over My Hammy
David Diaz is ready to say “WTF is up, Denny’s?!” after watching Ceremony play their classic 2010 LP “Rohnert Park” live at the Hollywood Palladium.
Faded Tees and Toothless Grins
David Diaz dreams of one day telling his grandchildren about the hardcore punk show from his porch on the outskirts of town.
That’s a Wrap
David Diaz follows legendary LA punk band Graf Orlock to the ends of the earth (well, only to Anaheim—but still).
Crown Jewel
David Diaz time-travels to a special moment in New York history, finding it as vibrant now as it was then.
When You Want Inclusivity, Ask a Punk
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