Here is an excerpt from an article featured in Noise Pop News about the upcoming exhibition in San Francisco with Jesse Michaels and myself. The rest of the article talks specifically about the art and the theme of the show. If you would like to finish reading the article there is a link at the end of the excerpt.

Onsix Gallery, located at Club Six at 60 Sixth Street in San Francisco, will host artists Jesse Michaels and Doug Burns for both an art show and live musical performance on Saturday, October 25. Unique among galleries in San Francisco, Onsix is known for putting on some of the most raucous and well-attended openings in the Bay Area. Though not officially active, Onsix is lending its name and space to this event because of the show’s unique appeal to the Bay Area underground art and music scenes.

Most well known as the lead vocalist for the East Bay punk band Operation Ivy, Jesse Michaels has a long history of making art for local bands including Green Day, Filth, Neurosis, Christ On Parade, Crimpshrine, Operation Ivy, and others. In addition to his graphic work Michaels has carried on a personal art practice since early childhood.

Appearing with Michaels in both visual and musical exhibition will be Douglas Burns from Portland, Oregon. Burns was the lead singer and principal songwriter of the now legendary Portland band, The Observers, and currently plays in The Red Dons. Both bands have been praised by fans and critics for playing a classic style of punk infused with contemporary energy and lyrical content. In addition, Burns is an accomplished visual artist in the disciplines of oil painting, illustration and printmaking. He will show eight new paintings as well as performing with The Red Dons… Click here to continue reading