Photos: The Dollheads make their NYC debut in Tompkins Square Park

Photos by Stacie Joy

The Dollheads played their first-ever NYC show yesterday in Tompkins Square Park, the first band on the latest free Show Brain show. 

Fresh off a late spring-early summer tour with yesterday's headliner Leftöver Crack, the Las Vegas siblings opened the afternoon with a set that included covers of Joan Jett and the Ramones. 

Here's Angela Avery (lead guitar, vocals)...

...Samantha Avery (bass, backup vocals) ...

...and Austin Avery (drums)...

The band's chemistry comes from nearly a decade of playing together.

This may have been the Dollheads' first New York show, but hopefully it won't be their last. In the meantime, they have one LP and two EPs worth checking out.

And a post-show photo with Show Brain founder Ozzie, who organized yesterday's free concert that included Pilfers, Loosey and Balaclava.

Leftöver Crack headlines the lastest Show Brain show in Tompkins Square Park tomorrow

Leftöver Crack is returning to Tompkins Square Park tomorrow for a free, all-ages concert via Show Brain. 

It's a homecoming of sorts for the band, which first played in Tompkins in August 1999 as part of a Riot Reunion show. Over the years, the park also hosted performances by related projects, including Choking Victim reunions and Star Fucking Hipsters. 

Per an Instagram post: "We all live for music & the power of anarcho-punk activism & to play for free in the park that made us who we are is an honor that we shall never take for granted." 

The stacked lineup features (set times very approximate) 

• the Dollheads (1:50-2:20) 

• Pilfers (2:40-3:10) 

• Loosey (3:30-4) 

• Balaclava (4:20-5) 

• Leftöver Crack (5:20-6:10)

 

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At the Rebelmaticfest in Tompkins Square Park

Photos by Stacie Joy

Tompkins Square Park served as the backdrop yesterday for the inaugural Rebelmaticfest, a Juneteenth celebration featuring music, activism, and plenty of volume with artists from across the punk, hip-hop, and experimental music worlds. 

Rebelmatic closed out the afternoon with its signature blend of punk, funk and metal. 

The following photos start with the headliners, then move through a few scenes from offstage...

And elsewhere... Chris Flash of The Shadow...

Astrid was one of the vendors (we like her work—check it out here).

About the inaugural Rebelmaticfest in Tompkins Square Park

Rebelmatic is bringing its brand of punk, funk and metal to Tompkins Square Park tomorrow... headlining the inaugural Rebelmaticfest. 

Per the NYC band: "We're thrilled to announce a Juneteenth celebration at Tompkins Square Park on Saturday, June 20th from 2-6 pm. Expect a day of resistance through punk, hip-hop, and sound..."

The free show starts at two and features Mega Consortium, Fatboi Sharif, Carlos the Chords x Nvrhrdengh, and Honeychild Coleman x Jason Bernard Lucas representing The 1865 ... and more.

Sunday afternoon with Pinc Louds in Tompkins Square Park

Photos by Stacie Joy 

Tompkins Square Park hosted a free Show Brain concert on Sunday, with headliners Pinc Louds closing out the afternoon. 

The local band — who were recording a new live album — filled their set with an F train, Christmas tree, inflatables, dancing and the kind of audience-participation-fueled chaos that has become a trademark of their performances. 

Here are a few scenes from the show...

From earlier in the day, here's Show brain founder Ozzie... and some other faces in the crowd...

The show also featured Telescreens, Abbie Roper and, below, Nautics...

The next Show Brain show is June 27 with, among others, Leftöver Crack.

The 6th annual WasteFest is TODAY in Tompkins Square Park

Hardcore veterans Urban Waste are hosting their sixth annual WasteFest this weekend ... with Day 2 in Tompkins Square Park this afternoon.

On the bill:

• Millions Of Dead Cops 
• Urban Waste 
• School Drugs 
• Chemical X 
• Litmus Green 
• Counter Violence 
• On The Loose 

The free show starts at 2 p.m.

Pinc Louds is recording their new record live tomorrow in Tompkins Square Park

Tomorrow's free Show Brain show in Tompkins Square Park features headliners Pinc Louds (5-6 p.m.), who'll be recording their new album live during the set. 

The afternoon lineup includes an album-release show by locals Telescreens (3:35-4:35) ... plus Nautics (2:40-3:10) and Abbie Roper (1:50-2:20).

There's also an after-party at 96 Tears on Avenue A near Seventh Street.

Set times are subject to change!

At the first Show Brain show of 2026 in Tompkins Square Park

Photos by Stacie Joy 

Sunday saw the first Show Brain show of the year in Tompkins Square Park. 

The bill featured headliners the Lemon Twigs (above) and Josephine Network...

... Fine Mess ...

... with tarot card readings by MamajoeVramajoe... (unfortunately, we missed the opening DJ set by Sarah Savannah)...

Here's Show Brain founder Ozzie...

... and in the crowd...

You can follow Show Brain on Instagram for updates on free shows here or in Washington Square Park or Maria Hernandez Park.