localCHAOS

I was a 'zine that was published back in the early to mid 80s. Centered around Ann Arbor, Michigan's hardCORE punk and skate scene.Today I am a website archive dedicated to one slice of underground life in 1970s and 1980's Ann Arbor. I started out with just Wes' collection of pictures, flyers and music. Soon others donated THEIR cRap for everyone to check out.
Here are some QUICK links to important sections of the website/archive
BAND INFO from 80s' Ann Arbor (hardcore)
the online 'zine archive/library - go check out over 100 zines!
The HUGE band/show flyer collection of Ann Arbor hardCORE - OVER 200 flyers! part 1 - part2
Hiawatha Bailey from the CULT HEROES shared some of his show/band flyer collection
DOWNLOAD MP3s of local bands from 1980s Ann Arbor, Michigan
Massive SKATE SECTION of Images, videos and links. Go browse over 600 images of past and present skate action. If you skated around Ann Arbor during the 80s, you might like this.
The sCRAPbook - a collection of assorted kulture and ARTyfacts
OK! In 2006 I started putting together new issues of localCHAOS! 'zine. Cut, snip, paste, glue, tape, print, fold, staple .. this is good stuff. The content is skating and music. The focus is on bands I see play and skaters that I skate with. What localCHAOS! is NOT trying to be is a total coverage of whats going on out there. NO single 'zine or website can ever make that claim. There is a LOT that goes on that NEVER gets reported on or whatever. In fact .. the best sessions go unnoticed to the general public. TOTAL underground.
localCHAOS! 'zine is always looking for contributions. Skate and show pictures, stories or whatever. There are really no rules here. If you have something to contribute or even want to help me put this 'zine together I'd be honored for the help. Contact me and lets do this!
One more thing ... local CHAOS! will ALWAYS be available for FREE of CHARGE. The 'zine will at times list "supporters" but will never accept paid advertising. I'm not into that at all. Once money exchanges hands then that takes the project to a different level. A "commercial" level that I do NOT want to be a part of. - wes
Issue 24 - available as of Jan 25, 2008 - a 3-way zine with "Whatever" and Nic Fit's DENNIS!
Issue 23 - available as of Nov 2008
Issue 22 - available as of August 2, 2008
Issue 21 - available as of June 27, 2008 - a split zine with RAW #2
Issue 20 - available as of Dec 30, 2007
Issue 19 - available as of Nov 16, 2007
Issue 18 - available as of Oct 10, 2007
Issue 17 - available as of Sept 7, 2007
Issue 16 - available as of Aug 4, 2007
Issue 15 - available as of July 4, 2007 - various color covers
Issue 14 - available as of July 31, 2006
Issue 13 - available as of March 2006