#gv30

This past December the Descendents played the Santa Monica Civic Center to mark the 30th anniversary of Goldenvoice Productions. They headlined the third and final night of what was arguably the biggest three nights in classic Southern California punk rock in years. This footage is just about the entire hour long set from the band. Prior to the Descendents set, Keith Morris, Chuck Dukowski, and Bill Stevenson performed a Black Flag set which consisted of the Nervous Breakdown EP. Stephen Egerton from Descendents filled in on guitar for the absent Greg Ginn.

I had the good fortune to see legendary punk-pop progenitors, The Descendents, twice last year. Of those two performances the best one was their performance at the Santa Monica Civic where they headlined the third night of GV30, the Goldenvoice 30th anniversary shows. The venue was packed to the gills, everyone singing and moving, it was a great show. "Silly Girl" is one of their most perfect songs in its execution and content. It has all the hallmarks of what has been them a truly enduring band.