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Fenway Punk: How a Boston Indie Label Scored Big on Baseball's Greatest Rivalry
An audacious and inspiring debut social history that explores how entrepreneurial members of the tight-knit hardcore punk scene within the vibrant heart of Boston cashed in on one baseball's greatest rivalries. For eighty-six years Boston Red Sox baseball fans lived in the shadow of their rivals, the New York Yankees, who more or less dominated the sport each season. Red Sox fans grew dejected as their team often got close, but ultimately would be eliminated from contention each year as New York went on to win yet another World Series championship. Author Chris Wrenn, a member of the Boston hardcore punk scene, had a dream of his own—to start his own record label. Embracing the do-it-yourself ethos of the scene, Chris set out to make it happen, networking and forging relationships with local bands. But such an endeavor required money he didn't have . . . until he and his friends heard a familiar phrase echo out of Fenway Park, the home field of the Red Sox. The phrase “Yankees Suck!” was chanted at every single Red Sox game. Possessing the wherewithal to produce inexpensive merchandise and the free time to stake a claim to the sidewalks outside the baseball stadium, Chris and his crew of punks began a lucrative endeavor of selling “Yankees Suck” merchandise such as stickers and T-shirts to the fans. While navigating cops, competitors, a violent gang, and in-fighting within the crew, Wrenn and his friends turned Boston's rivalry into "six-figure summers," affording him the capital to launch Bridge Nine Records and bring local Boston hardcore bands including American Nightmare and Have Heart to stages worldwide just as the Red Sox got closer than ever to finally winning the World Series again. A rousing story of entrepreneurship and ingenuity that also reveals fresh insight into one of the most epic rivalries in sports history, Fenway Punk is a gripping read for both fans of punk music and readers of Ben Mezrich, Lizzy Goodman, and Chuck Klosterman.
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Published February 10, 2026
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February 3, 2026
Alright kid, throw on your Sox cap, pop open a Sammy and grab a dirty water dog. We are taking a trip back to the late 90’s on Landsdowne Street, right outside the big green monstah. It’s time to sell some t-shirts. This is the story of some enterprising punk kids who sold Red Sox inspired gear to fund a record label. Well written, humorous and touching. This is a great read and highly recommended.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Name a subculture. To people outside of it, it means nothing. To people involved, it is everything. I witnessed this book firsthand. Having grown up in Central Mass, graduating in 2003, and attending college in Boston, the Boston Hardcore scene was very much a part of my world. Reading this felt like stepping into a time capsule.
It brought me right back to September 13, 2003, at the ICC in Allston. I had spent two months in the hospital following a car accident exactly two years prior, and I spent that night sitting on top of a piano watching Bane, Comeback Kid, Mental, and The Promise. That feeling of belonging and purpose was exactly what I needed at that moment in my life.
Whether it’s this or King’s Faithful, I will consume any perspective on the Red Sox 2004 World Series season. Wrenn’s ability to switch from descriptive storytelling to historical recollection is seamless. He captures the balance of Boston outside Fenway in the fall perfectly. The description of Have Heart’s last show and the afterword were particularly emotional - they perfectly captured what made that era and that scene so special.
I listened to the audiobook from Hachette on an ALC. The narration was solid, though it tripped me up slightly because my edge friends always put the emphasis on the "straight" versus the "edge," but that’s a minor regional detail in an otherwise great performance.
Wrenn doesn’t just document a subculture; he bottles the lightning of a very specific era in Boston’s history. For anyone who felt the belonging and purpose of the Massachusetts hardcore scene or lived through the magic of the 2004 Sox season, this isn't just a book - it’s a time capsule. A seamless blend of grit, nostalgia, and historical recollection.
It brought me right back to September 13, 2003, at the ICC in Allston. I had spent two months in the hospital following a car accident exactly two years prior, and I spent that night sitting on top of a piano watching Bane, Comeback Kid, Mental, and The Promise. That feeling of belonging and purpose was exactly what I needed at that moment in my life.
Whether it’s this or King’s Faithful, I will consume any perspective on the Red Sox 2004 World Series season. Wrenn’s ability to switch from descriptive storytelling to historical recollection is seamless. He captures the balance of Boston outside Fenway in the fall perfectly. The description of Have Heart’s last show and the afterword were particularly emotional - they perfectly captured what made that era and that scene so special.
I listened to the audiobook from Hachette on an ALC. The narration was solid, though it tripped me up slightly because my edge friends always put the emphasis on the "straight" versus the "edge," but that’s a minor regional detail in an otherwise great performance.
Wrenn doesn’t just document a subculture; he bottles the lightning of a very specific era in Boston’s history. For anyone who felt the belonging and purpose of the Massachusetts hardcore scene or lived through the magic of the 2004 Sox season, this isn't just a book - it’s a time capsule. A seamless blend of grit, nostalgia, and historical recollection.
February 27, 2026
Thank you to NetGalley and Hachette Audio for allowing me a pre-pub audiobook copy of "Fenway Punk" by Chris Wrenn in exchange for my honest review.
My coworker initially alerted me to Chris Wrenn's new book "Fenway Punk: How a Boston Indie Label Scored Big on Baseball's Greatest Rivalry" after it crossed his radar, knowing my interests. And as an aging punk and lifelong baseball fan, the description of this book was, indeed, my own little form of catnip. I remember reading an article in The Athletic a couple years ago that was a precursor to this much more thorough accounting from the source itself.
Chris started his record label Bridge Nine out of his dorm room while still a student at a little art college in Vermont. He finished school, moved to Boston, met other fans of hardcore punk, moved into a punk house, none of which is out of the ordinary. But being near Fenway and often around Kenmore Square (legendary punk venue The Rat was there), he and his friends noticed street vendors selling Red Sox-related black market merch after games and decided to get in on the hustle, reprising the "Yankees Suck" t-shirts (and in Chris's case, bumper stickers and buttons). While his friends used the extra income on partying, gambling, and excess, Chris funneled his newfound cashflow into Bridge Nine.
His label was originally intended to document his friends hardcore bands (like Ten Yard Fight), but releasing the first 7"s of American Nightmare kind of changed his calculus. While the bands Chris released weren't really my scene or specific cup of tea, I'd definitely heard of Bridge Nine by the early-ish 2000s. The fact that Chris was resourceful enough, a hard enough worker, and just smart enough to see a market, have some ideas, befriend the opposition (you'll love "Tiger," the head code enforcement officer), then begin trademarking his designs, all the while building a record label that truly supported its roster of bands, is a pretty incredible testament to how far DIY can take a person.
This book recounted so many stories, some about the stupidity/carelessness of Young Male Punks Doing Ridiculously Dangerous Dumb Shit as well as stories about bands and shows, all with a framework provided by the author's Boston Red Sox. It's a snapshot of an era that fell in my late teens and 20s and I suppose there's some fond remembrance there for me even if I don't root for the Sox, but I think I'd have loved this book regardless. A great read for DIY enthusiasts, budding entrepreneurs, baseball fans, or Yankee-haters alike, I don't know if this book will find as wide an audience as it deserves but I certainly hope I'm wrong. I wouldn't bet against Chris Wrenn.
My coworker initially alerted me to Chris Wrenn's new book "Fenway Punk: How a Boston Indie Label Scored Big on Baseball's Greatest Rivalry" after it crossed his radar, knowing my interests. And as an aging punk and lifelong baseball fan, the description of this book was, indeed, my own little form of catnip. I remember reading an article in The Athletic a couple years ago that was a precursor to this much more thorough accounting from the source itself.
Chris started his record label Bridge Nine out of his dorm room while still a student at a little art college in Vermont. He finished school, moved to Boston, met other fans of hardcore punk, moved into a punk house, none of which is out of the ordinary. But being near Fenway and often around Kenmore Square (legendary punk venue The Rat was there), he and his friends noticed street vendors selling Red Sox-related black market merch after games and decided to get in on the hustle, reprising the "Yankees Suck" t-shirts (and in Chris's case, bumper stickers and buttons). While his friends used the extra income on partying, gambling, and excess, Chris funneled his newfound cashflow into Bridge Nine.
His label was originally intended to document his friends hardcore bands (like Ten Yard Fight), but releasing the first 7"s of American Nightmare kind of changed his calculus. While the bands Chris released weren't really my scene or specific cup of tea, I'd definitely heard of Bridge Nine by the early-ish 2000s. The fact that Chris was resourceful enough, a hard enough worker, and just smart enough to see a market, have some ideas, befriend the opposition (you'll love "Tiger," the head code enforcement officer), then begin trademarking his designs, all the while building a record label that truly supported its roster of bands, is a pretty incredible testament to how far DIY can take a person.
This book recounted so many stories, some about the stupidity/carelessness of Young Male Punks Doing Ridiculously Dangerous Dumb Shit as well as stories about bands and shows, all with a framework provided by the author's Boston Red Sox. It's a snapshot of an era that fell in my late teens and 20s and I suppose there's some fond remembrance there for me even if I don't root for the Sox, but I think I'd have loved this book regardless. A great read for DIY enthusiasts, budding entrepreneurs, baseball fans, or Yankee-haters alike, I don't know if this book will find as wide an audience as it deserves but I certainly hope I'm wrong. I wouldn't bet against Chris Wrenn.
March 11, 2026
One part of getting older that I hadn’t anticipated was reading books and watching documentaries about the hardcore scene I loved so much (and still love, perhaps from a small distance now) when I was nineteen, twenty years old.
Bridge 9 was THE label in 2000. Equal Vision and Revelation were still the big guys in the hardcore scene, (along with Tony Victory’s criminal enterprise, Victory Records), but Bridge 9 was the hottest new label in the early 2000s, especially after the classic first American Nightmare 7” came out. Right Brigade was the label’s first band that my friends and I got excited about, but nothing compared to the tonal change of hardcore that came along with Wes Eisold, Tim Cossar, and about a hundred different rotating musicians, who toured constantly and came through my part of Pennsylvania several times a year.
I anticipated label founder Chris Wrenn’s book, excited to get the behind-the-scenes story of Boston’s best hardcore record company. I would never have suspected that one of the main reasons Bridge 9 was able to last so much longer than most of their peers was not (only) due to having great bands that sold records, but also depended heavily on parking lot T shirts and stickers proclaiming anti-Yankees messages.
Throughout the book we're updated on the Red Sox 2004 season. I don't know too much baseball trivia, but Red Sox love it enough that Stephen King has also written a book about that particular season. The way Wrenn weaves the Sox details, and Boston in general, with his punk rock story is seamless and, as unusual as it is, makes total sense.
It's a somewhat odd and inspiring story, full of colorful characters. No points for guessing the identity of “The Bouncer,” if you’re familiar with east coast hardcore from the early-mid 2000s.
I liked seeing Positive Numbers Fest gets its own mention. Wilkes-Barre hardcore kid Bobb Mac was almost single-handedly responsible for promoting and bringing many of the greatest ever bands to his small town, and Homebase will always be my favorite venue.
“Fenway Punk” is a fascinating book. I’d even recommend it to someone who isn’t familiar with Bridge 9 bands. But for those who grew up with this, you couldn’t select a better book for some solid spring reading.
Wrenn’s a very good writer, and I wonder if he’s got any fiction in him?
Bridge 9 was THE label in 2000. Equal Vision and Revelation were still the big guys in the hardcore scene, (along with Tony Victory’s criminal enterprise, Victory Records), but Bridge 9 was the hottest new label in the early 2000s, especially after the classic first American Nightmare 7” came out. Right Brigade was the label’s first band that my friends and I got excited about, but nothing compared to the tonal change of hardcore that came along with Wes Eisold, Tim Cossar, and about a hundred different rotating musicians, who toured constantly and came through my part of Pennsylvania several times a year.
I anticipated label founder Chris Wrenn’s book, excited to get the behind-the-scenes story of Boston’s best hardcore record company. I would never have suspected that one of the main reasons Bridge 9 was able to last so much longer than most of their peers was not (only) due to having great bands that sold records, but also depended heavily on parking lot T shirts and stickers proclaiming anti-Yankees messages.
Throughout the book we're updated on the Red Sox 2004 season. I don't know too much baseball trivia, but Red Sox love it enough that Stephen King has also written a book about that particular season. The way Wrenn weaves the Sox details, and Boston in general, with his punk rock story is seamless and, as unusual as it is, makes total sense.
It's a somewhat odd and inspiring story, full of colorful characters. No points for guessing the identity of “The Bouncer,” if you’re familiar with east coast hardcore from the early-mid 2000s.
I liked seeing Positive Numbers Fest gets its own mention. Wilkes-Barre hardcore kid Bobb Mac was almost single-handedly responsible for promoting and bringing many of the greatest ever bands to his small town, and Homebase will always be my favorite venue.
“Fenway Punk” is a fascinating book. I’d even recommend it to someone who isn’t familiar with Bridge 9 bands. But for those who grew up with this, you couldn’t select a better book for some solid spring reading.
Wrenn’s a very good writer, and I wonder if he’s got any fiction in him?
February 14, 2026
More personal memoir than music/business of music history, this one was a bit of a mixed bag for me.
As someone who is very into both music and baseball, I was really interested in Wrenn’s story and how these things intersect in it. We do get a lot of baseball nostalgia here (especially fun if you’re fond of the Red Sox), but disappointingly little music.
Wrenn tells us a lot about the t-shirts he made to fund his label, but not much about the label itself, its bands, or hardcore punk in general. Most of the related content is personal stories, which are much more related to the scene than the music, and mostly of the “guess you had to be there” variety. There’s a lot of “remember that one fight we got in and also these 30 other fights” and “hey remember when my random friend said something sooo funny” except that it’s not that funny when it’s not your personal random friend.
This sort of memoirish content doesn’t appeal, and I found myself wishing this person who clearly loves music spent more time talking about that, or at least more about the details of how he made the business of his label work.
Still, Wrenn is a likable enough narrator, and he does a good job on the baseball-related sections of the book. Fellow Boston residents will find some fun nostalgia here, and it’s easy to root for Wrenn on his journey.
*I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.*
As someone who is very into both music and baseball, I was really interested in Wrenn’s story and how these things intersect in it. We do get a lot of baseball nostalgia here (especially fun if you’re fond of the Red Sox), but disappointingly little music.
Wrenn tells us a lot about the t-shirts he made to fund his label, but not much about the label itself, its bands, or hardcore punk in general. Most of the related content is personal stories, which are much more related to the scene than the music, and mostly of the “guess you had to be there” variety. There’s a lot of “remember that one fight we got in and also these 30 other fights” and “hey remember when my random friend said something sooo funny” except that it’s not that funny when it’s not your personal random friend.
This sort of memoirish content doesn’t appeal, and I found myself wishing this person who clearly loves music spent more time talking about that, or at least more about the details of how he made the business of his label work.
Still, Wrenn is a likable enough narrator, and he does a good job on the baseball-related sections of the book. Fellow Boston residents will find some fun nostalgia here, and it’s easy to root for Wrenn on his journey.
*I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.*
April 3, 2026
The parts of this book about the punk music label was a tad dull for me, I have zero knowledge of that scene and it just felt like a list of bands I’ve never heard of. But the baseball stuff was great. My parents took my sister and I to Fenway Park in 2001 and my dad bought a Yankees Suck shirt that lasted for years and years, so hearing the story behind that was a lot of fun. We might’ve even seen or bought merch from people in this book, or the author himself. His recaps of the 2003 and 2004 postseasons were a blast to listen to, it’s always a thrill to relive those special years. I’d never considered how the sales of this kind of merchandise can fluctuate depending on how the team is performing and the morale of the fan base. It’s funny to think of shirts being priced at $5 at the beginning of a game, and by the end they can charge $20 for the same shirts because of how excited the fans are after a reinvigorating comeback win. I also liked hearing about the relationship the author had with one of the code enforcement officers, where they start out contentious and by the end they’ve become lifelong friends. I listened to this audiobook in two sessions, and admittedly I was a little bored in the first half, but the second half was pretty riveting. Really enjoyed it overall.
April 17, 2026
Fenway Punk is an inspiring story about what can be accomplished with an eagerness to learn and a willingness to embrace the unfamiliar. Through twists and turns, trials and tribulations, we follow Chris into the unknown as the road ahead is lit only by his desire to create something meaningful.
The book follows the true life story of author Chris Wrenn, who starts from zero but goes on to create one of the most iconic indie record labels in underground punk music (Bridge Nine), by capitalizing on one of sport's greatest rivalries: the Red Sox vs. Yankees.
Chris perfectly exemplifies the punk rock DIY ethos; when self-reliance meets a dedicated community, anything is possible.
While the story is a factual retelling of true life events, it is recounted in a cinematic style that leads the reader to feel as if they're a fly on the wall watching the events unfold.
You don't need to be a fan of baseball or hardcore punk to appreciate Fenway Punk. Five stars all the way, it's a certified page turner that left me feeling inspired and encouraged to keep making my mark on the world.
The book follows the true life story of author Chris Wrenn, who starts from zero but goes on to create one of the most iconic indie record labels in underground punk music (Bridge Nine), by capitalizing on one of sport's greatest rivalries: the Red Sox vs. Yankees.
Chris perfectly exemplifies the punk rock DIY ethos; when self-reliance meets a dedicated community, anything is possible.
While the story is a factual retelling of true life events, it is recounted in a cinematic style that leads the reader to feel as if they're a fly on the wall watching the events unfold.
You don't need to be a fan of baseball or hardcore punk to appreciate Fenway Punk. Five stars all the way, it's a certified page turner that left me feeling inspired and encouraged to keep making my mark on the world.
March 3, 2026
Fenway Punk tells the story of how a group of hardcore punk kids hustling merch outside Fenway Park turned that scrappy DIY energy into not one but two real businesses. Bridge Nine Records and Sully’s Brand. Great stories of toying with disaster in search of something bigger.
There’s also a lot of Red Sox lore woven throughout, which adds a fun cultural backdrop even if you’re not a huge baseball person.
What really stands out is the personality behind it all. There’s a fearless commitment to following passion, paired with a strong sense of play and humor that clearly matures over time (the early versions weren’t always entirely innocent). At the same time, there’s real business instinct, which is a balance a lot of artists struggle with. The book shows how those two sides can reinforce each other rather than compete.
It’s earnest, well paced, entertaining, and quietly inspiring. Nice work Chris Wrenn!
There’s also a lot of Red Sox lore woven throughout, which adds a fun cultural backdrop even if you’re not a huge baseball person.
What really stands out is the personality behind it all. There’s a fearless commitment to following passion, paired with a strong sense of play and humor that clearly matures over time (the early versions weren’t always entirely innocent). At the same time, there’s real business instinct, which is a balance a lot of artists struggle with. The book shows how those two sides can reinforce each other rather than compete.
It’s earnest, well paced, entertaining, and quietly inspiring. Nice work Chris Wrenn!
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Do I listen to hardcore punk? No. Do I watch much baseball? Also, no. But my husband has been in a punk band his entire adult life and is a die-hard St. Louis Cardinals fan, and lover of all things baseball. Since I'm the avid reader of the family, I felt it was my duty to read a book that feels like it was written for him.
Let me start by saying, if you're a punk fan or a Red Sox fan, you're going to love this book. It has a very nostalgic feel, and Chris Wren does a great job of detailing the punk scene throughout the 90's and 2000's. We also get a lot of good play-by-plays of Red Sox games. As someone unfamiliar with either topic, I feel Wrenn did a great job of detailing the events and culture of the time.
I listened to this on audio, Chris Ciulla did a great job and kept me engaged throughout the book.
Thank you, NetGalley and Hachette Audio, for this ALC.
Let me start by saying, if you're a punk fan or a Red Sox fan, you're going to love this book. It has a very nostalgic feel, and Chris Wren does a great job of detailing the punk scene throughout the 90's and 2000's. We also get a lot of good play-by-plays of Red Sox games. As someone unfamiliar with either topic, I feel Wrenn did a great job of detailing the events and culture of the time.
I listened to this on audio, Chris Ciulla did a great job and kept me engaged throughout the book.
Thank you, NetGalley and Hachette Audio, for this ALC.
February 25, 2026
As a fan of punk:HC and Boston sports (and having lived through the decade this book takes place in) I loved this book. It shines a light on the hard work and dedication it takes to chase a dream and documenting a special time in sports and underground music history. The mental images conjured throughout the text make this a very impressive literary debut from someone who has previously declared himself to be “not a writer” when that couldn’t be further from the truth. While the subjects of the book revolve around Boston, baseball, funny shirt designs and hardcore punk this is a book about making dreams come true through hard work and dedication and it’s recommended to anyone, not just people who like underground music or hate the New York Yankees.
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March 9, 2026Fenway Punk is an especially interesting read because it's the first memoir/history book I've read where many of the players are people I have met over the years. Hardcore is a small circle, it seems. There's a character referred to solely as "The Bouncer" (presumably for legal reasons) who I was instantly able to identify.
This is a great, easy read about a unique time in hardcore music and baseball. My only gripe is that there's no mention of the B9 board. Maybe Chris is saving that story for his next book...
This is a great, easy read about a unique time in hardcore music and baseball. My only gripe is that there's no mention of the B9 board. Maybe Chris is saving that story for his next book...
March 23, 2026
Unsurprisingly there are zero mentions of the B9 message board, but that was a massive part of this era and is many people’s first thought when thinking of Bridge Nine.
The Bouncer, as he is characterized in this book, was the guitarist of one of the greatest Boston hardcore bands of all time. I once nervously asked him if he wanted to join a hackey sack game while waiting for doors to open at a show and he just stared at us in response. It will most likely never happen, but his memoir would be fascinating.
The Bouncer, as he is characterized in this book, was the guitarist of one of the greatest Boston hardcore bands of all time. I once nervously asked him if he wanted to join a hackey sack game while waiting for doors to open at a show and he just stared at us in response. It will most likely never happen, but his memoir would be fascinating.
March 9, 2026
New England is for storytellers, hustlers, punks, and scoundrels. If you are any one of those or just love a good story, check out this punk to entrepreneur story. A tale of a young man coming up in a music scene while the Red Sox break the curse of the Bambino in the background is awesome. The tale is imbued with street politics and grit. An inspiring tale of what happens when you stick to something because you love it.
March 7, 2026
A book about baseball, bootleg merch, and hardcore (with Wilkes-Barre getting a brief passage!) feels like it may as well have been written just for me. If you aren’t knowledgeable on the above topics, this will still be a good read. Wrenn does a great job at providing context in a succinct way that won’t confuse the uninitiated or bore those with previous knowledge of the scene.
March 29, 2026
Even though I was a punk fan first, I was a Red Sox fan before I got into hardcore so was well versed in Sully’s T’s. I got to go to the Beverly shop a few years ago for the H2O show and I loved hearing about the connection between the brands in this books. Got a whole stack of bands I’ve missed to check out now too.
March 16, 2026
I find it fun having lived in the area during the timeframe he writes about. Some of the info I had heard about but there was a lot of interesting tidbits I didn't know. Worth a read for any Yankee Hater or music fan.
March 6, 2026
Absolute ripping yarn that will appeal to you if you appreciate entrepreneurial activities, loose behaviour, Baseball/sporting culture and/or early 00's hardcore.
Get it.
Get it.
April 7, 2026
Fun, quick read. Finished this in two days. Didn't move to Boston until 2003 but there was some overlap for me reading this even if I never got that into any of these bands.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Mildly interesting, if slight, memoir from a t-shirt/sticker/punk rock record company entrepreneur. There really isn’t an awful lot of drama to either the history of the t-shirt/sticker business or the record label, so be prepared for lots of in-depth discussion of the late 90s/early aughts Red Sox games. If you’re a fan of that era in both the Boston hardcore punk scene and the Red Sox you’ll love this.
April 12, 2026
📚 REVIEW : FENWAY PUNK
It’s a different kind of lore today, with Bostonian Hardcore Lore!
I was honestly a little surprised about finding this one at the Boston Athenaeum but I won’t complain when my worlds collide.
Chris Wrenn is the man behind the iconic Bridge Nine indie label and shop and this book tells the story of how Bridge Nine was bootstrapped by selling stickers and shirts disparaging the Yankees at the iconic Boston baseball venue, Fenway Park.
He takes us through business and personal highs and lows, showing us a gritty version of resilience along the way through a ton of anecdotes. These 240 pages go by fast, an immersive time-capsule from what was possibly the golden era of Hardcore music that this Boston transplant was too young to experience at the time. My only gripe is that it is more focused on the baseball aspects than the music and how the indie label and shop survived hurdles and built history.
Read if you enjoy:
🎧 Hardcore
💪🏻 Entrepreneurship and resourcefulness
⚾️ Baseball
✒️ Author: Chris Wrenn
📖 Publisher: Running Press / Hachette
It’s a different kind of lore today, with Bostonian Hardcore Lore!
I was honestly a little surprised about finding this one at the Boston Athenaeum but I won’t complain when my worlds collide.
Chris Wrenn is the man behind the iconic Bridge Nine indie label and shop and this book tells the story of how Bridge Nine was bootstrapped by selling stickers and shirts disparaging the Yankees at the iconic Boston baseball venue, Fenway Park.
He takes us through business and personal highs and lows, showing us a gritty version of resilience along the way through a ton of anecdotes. These 240 pages go by fast, an immersive time-capsule from what was possibly the golden era of Hardcore music that this Boston transplant was too young to experience at the time. My only gripe is that it is more focused on the baseball aspects than the music and how the indie label and shop survived hurdles and built history.
Read if you enjoy:
🎧 Hardcore
💪🏻 Entrepreneurship and resourcefulness
⚾️ Baseball
✒️ Author: Chris Wrenn
📖 Publisher: Running Press / Hachette
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