BLOCKAGE IS
Sean Rowley
Lead Vocals & Rhythm Guitar
Ryan Ice
Bass & Backing Vocals
Geoff Parker
Lead Guitar & Backing Vocals
Pat Carpenter
Drums & Backing Vocals
Blockage Was
Los Angeles lineup (2015-2023)
Blockage ALUMNI
Frank Guzman
Lead Guitar [1999-2023]
Dave Guzman
Bass & Backing Vocals [2001-2023]
Bryan Panzeri
Drums [2015-2023]
Nick Manning
Drums [2011-2015]
Chris Von Wolf
Drums [2007-2008]
Richie Mendez
Drums [2006]
Juan Gutierrez
Drums [1999-2005]
Chepe Gutierrez
Bass & Backing Vocals [1999-2001]
MAKING A SCENE
In 2005, our residency at the notorious biker bar The Anarchy Library in Downey, CA launched the recurring event Punk Rock Social - LIVE, booked and promoted by Blockage's Sean Rowley with his wife Julia. The shows quickly gained a reputation for their curated lineups, door prizes and collectable posters. PRS-LIVE blended local talent with national touring acts and celebrated local legends in a unique “Mix, Mingle, Mosh” atmosphere.
In 2007 the event found its true home at Alex's Bar in Long Beach, CA, where it ran as a monthly event until 2010, with additional shows at The Roxy, Safari Sam's, The Glass House, The Knitting Factory and a SXSW Showcase in Austin, TX. In 2023, Punk Rock Social held a string of shows at Knitting Factory NoHo before the venue unexpectedly shut its doors.
Bands that have played Punk Rock Social include Youth Brigade, D.O.A., Naked Raygun, Ben Weasel/Screeching Weasel (first LA show), Teenage Bottlerocket, The Muffs, The Groovie Ghoulies, The Queers, The Donnas, The Vibrators, Throw Rag, J.F.A., The Meatmen, The Dickies, Dr. Know, The Generators, Zero Boys, The Skulls, Dayglo Abortions, The Methadones, Lower Class Brats, The Dwarves, Channel 3, Angry Samoans, Betty Blowtorch, Donita Sparks, Jennifer Finch’s The Shocker, Texas Terri, D.I. and many more.
Punk Rock Social shows are currently on hiatus, but we're not done. Whether it’s promoting shows in NY, long-distance shows in SoCal, festival stages, or something we haven’t thought of yet… we will return!