05/21/2026
Punk was never just about music. It was about expression, community, rebellion, and creating something of your own. 🎸
In this conversation, guest curator Gabe Meline — Arts & Culture Editor at KQED — reflects on the Sonoma County punk scene that helped shape this exhibition, from legendary Green Day shows to the women creating zines in the ‘90s and the DIY culture that gave so many people a voice.
Many of the pieces featured in DISTURBING THE PEACE come directly from Gabe and his friends’ personal collections, including vintage shirts, instruments, flyers, and original zines from the era.
He also shares why punk’s message of self-expression still matters today, maybe now more than ever.
DISTURBING THE PEACE: Sonoma County’s Early Punk Underground, on view now at the Museum of Sonoma County till August 23rd