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Robots Will Kill x Bridge Nine exhibit recap & merch store NOW OPEN
On Saturday, June 7th, the B9 warehouse opened its doors for a special one-day exhibit from street artist Chris ROBOTS WILL KILL. Chris brought 21 pieces of art he had created for the show and designed two exclusive B9xRWK T-shirts, each limited to just 75 printed. The T-shirts, exclusive sticker and button packs, as well as a selection of original artwork pieces that are still available for sale, are now up in the B9 online store. Check those out HERE or click through below:
Check out the original art here, click through to see if it’s still available!
Check out this quick video recap from our friends at Silver Tuna Studios:
Chris RWK’s art was appreciated by people of all ages
Larry Kelley, Lori Dawn, Chris B9, and Chris RWK at the Robots Will Kill x Bridge Nine exhibit.
A very special thank you to Chris RWK for coming up to B9, and to Larry Kelley and Lori Dawn for helping pull it together!
ROBOTS WILL KILL x BRIDGE NINE: One Day Only: June 7, 2025
Artist Chris ROBOTS WILL KILL will be at Bridge Nine Records in Beverly, Massachusetts on Saturday, June 7th for a one-day-only artist exhibit. Doors are noon until 6 pm, with cake and refreshments at 4 pm. We’ll have exclusive collab merch, so come through and check it out!
Artist bio:
A child of the 70s into the 80s, ChrisRWK’s world was often completely flooded with the imagery and ideas presented by his television, his comic books, and the music and movies of the time. Immersed in these various mediums, ChrisRWK began to store the images brought forward through these everyday experiences in what he refers to as a "mental journal." This journal was a haven for his thoughts to refer to whenever necessary. ChrisRWK’s paintings frequently cite past conceptions of popular culture embedded in his psyche's cache. This use of intertextuality also offers a comfort or familiarity of sorts to the viewer. ChrisRWK’s works frequently reveal everyday musings and people one would pass on the street without looking or thinking twice. These images also aid ChrisRWK in the creation of a visual language comprised of his iconographic imagery. Through the repetition of this imagery, ChrisRWK strives to familiarize his viewers with the language he has constructed. ChrisRWK believes that the notions within his pieces serve as a backbone to the many stories created by the onlooker when he or she is viewing the work.
In 2001 ChrisRWK set in motion RobotsWillKill.com. Robots Will Kill is an arts site dedicated to community and exposure for artists/media often disregarded by the mainstream art world. Rather than featuring his own work exclusively, he opened it up to allow the possibility for it to become whatever it evolved into being. ChrisRWK has used this interaction and collaboration with artists to help develop his artwork in new ways. Over the years, ChrisRWK’s imagery has become quickly identifiable and familiar to many people. He is trying to evoke more stories in people's minds every day.
SCRIBBLE announces “TOUCH: An Interactive Interdisciplinary Art Show” at B9
Friday, April 25th 12-6 pm
Saturday, April 26th 12-9pm (Reception 5:30-9pm)
Sunday, April 27th 12-6pm
SCRIBBLE announces TOUCH: An Interactive, Interdisciplinary Art Show. Where the phrase “please do not touch the artwork” is the norm we invite you come interact with works across a variety of disciplines.
You’ll find mixed media works, impromptu performances, and an immersive environment to explore. We encourage you to touch and interact with the works on display and become part of the exhibit yourself.
Expect thoughtful, provocative, interactive work from Scribble members: Christine April, Michael Lamarache, Peter Littlefield, Michelle Marroon, Nick Neyeloff, Sarah Slifer Swift, & Jash Richardson.
Scribble is a non hierarchical artist collective based on the North Shore of Massachusetts. We are committed to accessible, inclusive spaces, and work to create community-focused shows for artists of all skill levels.
Located at Bridge Nine, 282 Rantoul St, Beverly, MA 01915
Suggested event donation: $15
Information: ScribbleTheArtShow.com
For Press Information, contact Jash Richardson (978)578-2933 or scribbletheartshow@gmail.com
Record Store Day at B9
The Vegan (Mini) Market Returns to B9 on RSD: April 12th, 2025
B9 is excited to do double-duty on Saturday, April 12th: it’s both Record Store Day (so we’ll be stocked with some great RSD-exclusive releases) AND we’ll be hosting another edition of The Vegan (Mini) Market with TEN prepared food vendors in our warehouse! Mark your calendars and make sure you stop by our Beverly, MA store for the market between 11am and 3pm. You can RSVP HERE!
Agnostic Front: From A7 to B9 (Recap)
Photo courtesy of Dave Boccio
On Saturday, December 7th, Bridge Nine had the honor of hosting the Godfathers of Hardcore, Vinnie Stigma and Roger Miret of Agnostic Front, for the highly anticipated release of both of their new books at an event that culminated with a very special performance.
To properly launch Vinnie’s memoir The Most Interesting Man In The World and Roger’s With Time: The Roger Miret Archives, Bridge Nine hosted a conversation with Vinnie and Roger (Howie had to cancel due to illness) that was moderated by Drew Stone (Incendiary Device). For over an hour, the three talked about the early years of the band, how it shaped their lives in the 4+ decades since, and the importance of properly documenting that early spark, the output of which became part of the foundation that Bridge Nine and many of our artists have been inspired by.
Agnostic Front: From A7 to B9. Photo courtesy of Dave Boccio (12/07/2024)
Billed From A7 to B9 to reference the iconic A7 venue that is known as the birthplace of New York Hardcore where Agnostic Front played their first show, Bridge Nine wanted to recreate the intimate experience of seeing the band perform on the floor of a backroom as they once did in the early days while supporting the release of their first album, Victim In Pain, forty years ago. Mike Gallo and Danny Lamagna were unable to make it for the weekend, so Roger recruited A7-era peers Mark McKay (OG Slapshot, The Long Wait) to play drums and Jaime Sciarappa (S.S. Decontrol, The Long Wait) to play bass in what became an iconic, one-off half-Boston, half-New York lineup of Agnostic Front. They ripped through a fourteen-song set made up of AF’s earliest material:
With Jaime helping round out Agnostic Front, they included a cover of S.S. Decontrol’s song “Glue” in the middle of the setlist, and recruited SSD drummer Chris Foley to perform the song, making it the first time since 1985 that Chris and Jaime (and SSD) had played it together.
L to R: Craig Silverman, Vinnie Stigma, Mark McKay, Roger Miret, Jaime Sciarappa.
Photo courtesy of Steven J. Messina
As caught on video by Drew Stone here:
They also invited longtime fan and friend Eugene Hutz of the band Gogol Bordello to join Vinnie Stigma in singing “Power,” which Vinnie had originally written in 1977 for his band The Eliminators, but had never recorded. It became an Agnostic Front song when finally recorded during the Victim In Pain recording session with Don Fury.
Vinnie Stigma and Eugene Hutz (Gogol Bordello) performing “Power.” Photo by Dave Boccio.
To help commemorate the event, Bridge Nine made a limited-edition T-shirt and poster. We have some leftovers and they are available to purchase while supplies last HERE.
Agnostic Front finished the set with their cover of “Crucified” by the band Iron Cross (footage courtesy of Drew Stone):
A lot of people worked behind the scenes to make this event happen and run smoothly. From left to right in the below photo you have Larry Kelley, Craig Silverman, Roger Miret, Todd Huber, Drew Stone, Mark McKay, Vinnie Stigma, Jaime Sciarappa, and Chris Wrenn:
Photo courtesy of Steven J. Messina
Not pictured but equally important to making this event happen (and run smoothly) was Kat Batten, Chris Padgett, Chris Foley of S.S. Decontrol, Anthony Moreschi, and Zach Weeks / Godcity!
Check out the full set as captured by Dirt The Sixth for their Youtube channel:
Agnostic Front: From A7 to B9 photo gallery courtesy of Chris Padgett:
Agnostic Front: From A7 to B9 photo gallery courtesy of Dave Boccio:
Agnostic Front: From A7 to B9 photo gallery courtesy of Adam Tanner:
Agnostic Front: From A7 to B9 photo gallery courtesy of Steven J. Messina:
Agnostic Front: From A7 to B9 video courtesy of Steven J. Messina:
Were you one of the lucky few that made it in to this event? Got some good photos or video? Hit us up so we can include them in this recap!
Punk Yoga at Bridge Nine with Crystal Rose: Saturday, Dec. 14
Bridge Nine is happy to welcome back Crystal Rose to invite people of all levels to attend her Punk Yoga class on Saturday, December 14th, here at the Bridge Nine record store!
About the Class:
This will be an all-levels vinyasa flow to the sound of Punk Bands including Bridge Nine bands! Expect to stretch, sweat, and savasana. No props will be needed except a mat. It will start slowly and build. Expect to Sweat, Deeply Stretch and Surrender into a Savasana.
Email me at hines.crystalr@gmail.com to reserve a yoga mat ( I only have 3 extras!)
LIMITED NUMBER OF SPACES, RESERVE NOW HERE!
Chris B9's daughter Georgia Presents: Marley Brown, Live at Bridge Nine (recap)
It should come as no surprise that Georgia Wrenn, the 13-year-old daughter of B9 founder Chris Wrenn, is a huge fan of music. Georgia invited Marley Brown, one of her favorite artists to perform in the Bridge Nine warehouse on Sunday, November 17th. Marley and her band put on a great show for fans of Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, and Sabrina Carpenter with her mix of original songs and a few covers. Check out Marley’s self-released EP Growing Pains HERE.
Vinnie Stigma & Roger Miret (Agnostic Front): From A7 to B9 (12-7-2024)
Vinnie Stigma & Roger Miret of AGNOSTIC FRONT will be visiting Bridge Nine on Saturday, December 7th to celebrate the release of their new books. Join us for a special afternoon of NYHC discussing Stigma's memoir "The Most Interesting Man In The World" (with co-author Howie Abrams) and Miret's coffee table-worthy "With Time: The Roger Miret Archives," in a conversation moderated by Drew Stone (The New York Hardcore Chronicles).
This gets started at 2pm.
This is a limited-capacity will-call event and will sell out. I ticket = 1 admission. Limit of 2 tickets per transaction.
Admission to the event includes:
• a limited stamped copy of Vinne Stigma's book
• a 16x20 screen printed poster for Roger Miret's book
There will also be a special live performance.
The book and poster included in this ticket will be provided at the event. Please note: If you end up not being able to make it to the event, your ticket will be refunded and your space/book/poster will be made available to someone else. Books and posters will only be available in-person at the event.
Get your ticket and reserve your space while you can, HERE!
Local people: a limited quantity of tickets will be available for purchase at the Bridge Nine record store.
Art & Live Music @ B9: Saturday, September 28th
Bridge Nine is excited to host an afternoon and evening of art and music on Saturday, September 28th! Artists Tim Tanker, Okano Mosato, and Alyssa Driscoll will be showing their artwork starting at noon! The reception is at 5:30 pm, and live music courtesy of our friends Keith Bennett and Lenny Lashley starts at 6:30 pm. Come be part of the art & live music community we are cultivating in Beverly, Massachusetts.
Join Or Die Film Screening at B9 on Friday, September 13th
Friday, September 13th come to Bridge Nine for a special screening of JOIN OR DIE. Watch the trailer below, then hit the button and grab a ticket!
Grab a ticket for the screening HERE!
The Bridge Nine record store 2 Year Anniversary / Saturday, September 14th
We are excited to announce that we’ll be ringing in our 2nd Anniversary as a brick-and-mortar store on Saturday, September 14th! We’ll have extended hours in the store, we’re hosting a full punk rock flea market with some of our favorite vendors (curated by Christopher Michon from Failed Imagineer) from noon til 6pm in our lower level, and our friends in Calling Hours (Revelation Records, x-Farside) will be performing a special set in our warehouse at 7pm! Mark your calendars and see you there!
Visit us at 282 Rantoul Street in Beverly, Massachusetts! Store details HERE. Christopher Michon made the flyer below for the Punk Rock Flea Market, great minds think alike lol:
Vinne Stigma (Agnostic Front) & Howie Abrams with Drew Stone (NYHC Chronicles) at Bridge Nine December 7th
Bridge Nine is thrilled to host Vinnie Stigma (Agnostic Front) and Howie Abrams in a moderated conversation by Drew Stone (Incendiary Device, The New York Hardcore Chronicles) in support of the release of Vinne’s new book: Vinnie Stigma, The Most Interesting Man in the World (Due out on Permuted Press, September 10th). Mark your calendars! It’s happening at the Bridge Nine HQ in Beverly, MA on Saturday, December 7th from 2 pm-4 pm.
Coming to Boston this week for Have Heart? Stop by the B9 record store!
If you’re visiting the Boston area this week for the Have Heart show on Saturday night, make sure to visit the Bridge Nine record store in Beverly, Massachusetts! We’re just 35 minutes north of the city, only 8 minutes door-to-door from with Witch City of Salem, and we’re on the commuter line (Newburyport/Rockport train). We’ll be open later than usual on Friday night (until 8pm!) and we’ve got some fun stuff planned with our friends at Trust Records on Sunday from 11am-2pm to help celebrate their re-issue of “Get It Away” by S.S. Decontrol! Store details can be found HERE!
