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In North American usage it describes fusion with American folk music; other blends of punk and folk/traditional genres may be described differently (e.g. Celtic punk), although the usage and delineation of such terms varies. Like its punk and folk roots, folk punk usually focuses on political issues from the radical left and anarchist side of the spectrum, but often incorporates a personal perspective to these views. Folk punk embraces a legacy of traditional folk music, typified by themes of working class solidarity and resistance in the face of the perceived problems of industrialization and modern capitalism. Some bands and artists play a style that is less folk-influenced, but use instruments not normally used in punk rock, like the violin, banjo, mandolin, or ukulele. Additionally, many bands have emerged that combine elements of punk with folk styles such as jug band music and Eastern European gypsy music.
There are a number of folk punk collectives, labels, and groups throughout the world. Record labels like Plan It X Records of Bloomington, Indiana (It is now based in Gainesville, Florida.) have helped popularize the sound. Many prominent folk punk bands are either currently on the label or have previously had some connection to it.
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| Saturday 6 December 2008 | ||
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The Briggs
Cobra Skulls, Black President, Old Man Markley |
Knitting Factory Los Angeles, United States |
1 person attending |
| Wednesday 10 December 2008 | ||
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Wreck the Halls at Club Nokia
Bloc Party, The Pretenders, CSS, Black Kids |
Club Nokia Los Angeles, United States |
39 people attending |
| Thursday 11 December 2008 | ||
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The Cure at The Tonight Show
The Cure |
The Tonight Show Los Angeles, United States |
2 people attending |
| Friday 12 December 2008 | ||
| The Cure |
Last Call with Carson Daly Los Angeles, United States |
8 people attending |
| Saturday 13 December 2008 | ||
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KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas 2008 Night one at Gibson Amphitheatre
The Offspring, AFI, Staind, Stone Temple Pilots, Rise Against, Three Days Grace, Slightly Stoopid, Hollywood Undead |
Gibson Amphitheatre Los Angeles, United States |
8 people attending |
| Sunday 14 December 2008 | ||
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KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas 2008 Night two at Gibson Amphitheatre
The Cure, The Killers, Franz Ferdinand, Death Cab for Cutie, Snow Patrol, Paramore, Vampire Weekend, Scott Weiland |
Gibson Amphitheatre Los Angeles, United States |
20 people attending |
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