Above: “Joey Saves” by The Zambonis, just one of the Ramones cartoons we will be showing at the upcoming Metropolis party.
The Joey Ramone/PUNK Magazine/Miss Debra T. Exhibition at the Metropolis store is closing soon, so we’re putting together a party before they tear the place down! New York City is replacing the sidewalk above the exhibition space soon. The exhibition space is in a special section of the store called “The Dungeon!” You have to see it to appreciate it: Gritty, Shitty, New York City! Punk Fucking Rock!
We originally put together this show to commemorate the Joey Ramone Birthday Bash on May 19, 2024, hundreds of people have stopped by so far. It’s the biggest exhibit of Ramones-related art and illustration (focused on Joey, the true New Yorker of the Ramones).
JULY 6th PARTY SCHEDULE:
2:00 CARTOON VIDEOS
Ramones and John Holmstrom cartoons and videos!
Over 20 different cartoons and videos that you’ve probably never seen before! If you are a fan of my artwork with the Ramones or even just like 1970s punk rock? Do not miss this stuff.
3:00 LIVE ACTION VIDEOS
At 3:00 pm, we will be hosting an exclusive video presentation by noted video artist Aysha Quinn that she produced by up-and-coming video artist Andi Bierlein. The video contains rare images of Joey Ramona’s final years working outside of the Ramones. Blackfire was the last punk rock band that Joey Ramone recorded with. He championed many independent punk rock bands, Blackfire was at the top of his list.
After the Blackfire video we will show a few more Ramones videos.
4:00 LIVE PUNK ART!
Since the 20th annual Joey Ramona Birthday Bash, dozens of artists and illustrators have been contributing their artwork to murals, collages and solo drawings. Proceeds are going to the Joey Ramone Lymphoma Research Foundation: Over $100,000 has been raised to date by the Birthday Bash events! Next: $200,000!
The drawings are available for sale at our auctions page:
https://punkmagazine.betterworld.org/
ALL DAY:
John Holmstrom and Miss Debra T. (Ramones AND Metropolis clothing model extraordinaire) will be available to sign stuff, so bring anything you like. Certain items will be heavily discounted, and a few items never before offered will be for sale!
Miss Debra T. has been an important part of the Ramones’ legacy over the years: She was Arturo Vega’s favorite Ramones t-shirt model (and became his best friend along the way), she has been “Debra “Raffles” for the Joey Ramone Birthday Bash events since the very beginning, and… Well, let’s face it: She is hot.
Miss Debra T. and John Holmstrom will be available to met and get and sign whatever you want on July 6th. Hopefully, we can get more special guests, so stay tuned!
PLUS: FREE STUFF! GIVEAWAYS! COOL PEOPLE! BIG FUN!