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Ruthie's Inn

Remembering Wes Robinson You will be missed.

About Me


Ruthie's Inn was a small club on San Pablo Avenue in Berkeley, California that was instrumental in supporting the east bay punk scene and eventually spawned a thriving thrash/metal scene from 1983 - 1987. Many bands played their first gigs at this venue and helped pave the way and supported an incredibly vibrant community of social misfits and serious musicians who had something to say -- a great venue that has established itself in the annals of punk and metal history.Wes Robinson, a visionary and infamous promoter, was responsible for providing this venerable niteclub to the second wave of new and established punk bands from Bad Brains, Dead Kennedy’s, Social Distortion, Bad Religion, Flipper, MDC and DOA to Code of Honor, Verbal Abuse, Fang, Special Forces, DRI and many others. Later on, this eventually segued into a weekly ritual that showcased such seminal thrash/metal bands as Metallica, Slayer, and Exodus.Wes, now in his 70’s, is working on a documentary called “Remembering Ruthie’s Inn”. A reunion show is slated for September 23rd, 2006. There will be 12 bands, a tattoo art show, foto and vintage flier gallery, and display boards showcasing Ruthie’s Inn history. Interviews will take place and everything will be filmed for the documentary, so get ready to share some stories and meet up with some familiar faces and great bands that will take you down memory lane. All Ages Welcome. Please help spread the word. Read your bulletins for updates.

My Interests

I'd like to meet:

All of you aging punks and metalheads who paved the way for today's thriving bay area scene, and the next generation keeping it alive. Come to the show at NIMBY on 9/23/06. It's an all ages show!!!! See the above flyer. Thanks for your support!Directions: Map of 26th St & Campbell St
Oakland, CA 94607, US

My Blog

Johnny Genocide Benefit 11.03.07

http://www.myspace.com/noalternativerules  Come one, come all... bring the kids....Saturday November 3rd at Lennon Studios 3-10 pm. There will be lots of great music, food, drink, art auction/sal...
Posted by Ruthie's Inn on Tue, 16 Oct 2007 08:57:00 PST

RUTHIES INN BAND ALUMNI 1983-1987

1.         7 Seconds..:NAMESPACE PREFIX = O /> 2.         Accused 3.         Age...
Posted by Ruthie's Inn on Mon, 07 Aug 2006 12:12:00 PST

MEMORIAL BENEFIT SHOW!

WES ROBINSON MEMORIAL BENEFIT SHOW                               &...
Posted by Ruthie's Inn on Tue, 06 Feb 2007 12:40:00 PST

Remembering Wes Robinson

Local Jazz and Punk Promoter DiesBy Durelle Ali, Special to the Planet (01-09-07) Wesley K. Robinson died on Dec. 27 at the age of 80. Wes was a key figure in the East Bay arts scene over the past 35...
Posted by Ruthie's Inn on Tue, 09 Jan 2007 02:10:00 PST

Thank You from Wes

I want to give a sincere 'thank you' to each and every one who played a role in that remarkable event at Nimby on Saturday, 9/23.  Especially to the illustrious Committee who worked dilligently s...
Posted by Ruthie's Inn on Tue, 14 Nov 2006 05:46:00 PST

Wes' Memorial Service

A Memorial Service for Wes Robinson will be held on SATURDAY, JANUARY 13, 2007 @ 3 PM (until 6 or so) at GEOFFREY'S INNER CIRCLE, 410 - 14th Street in Oakland, CA. ALL are welcome!!! We are putting th...
Posted by Ruthie's Inn on Thu, 04 Jan 2007 05:47:00 PST

RIP Wes Robinson

wes will be missed. he was truly touched by all the people who stepped up to help him realize his dream of completing a documentary on ruthie's inn, especially all the musicians who were influenced an...
Posted by Ruthie's Inn on Mon, 01 Jan 2007 08:47:00 PST

Remembering the show 9/23/06

Thanks again to everyone that came out in support of the Ruthie's Inn event. If you want to share your photos or memories of that night please post them here.
Posted by Ruthie's Inn on Sat, 30 Sep 2006 10:26:00 PST

THE METAL YEARS

The success of the Ruthies Inn reunion was above and beyond what anyone expected. However, Ruthies Inn was more than just a punk venue. Many, many metal bands got their start at this venue amongst the...
Posted by Ruthie's Inn on Fri, 29 Sep 2006 10:57:00 PST

Share your stories here:

Were you at Ruthie's Inn? If you played the club or went to the shows, share your stories here!Also, we need fotos and fliers for the gallery. if you have any to contribute, please scan and send to us...
Posted by Ruthie's Inn on Sun, 30 Jul 2006 08:07:00 PST