![best way to smoke wax 2019 best way to smoke wax 2019](https://herb-platform-images.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/14201352/264919801_460007422153048_3327629482700507051_n.jpg)
I kept thinking about how much I would have loved to inhabit the store in its prime the more their story unfolded. They created a record store unlike any other the city had seen at the time it was a store, a hangout, unpretentious tastemakers, members of bands as patrons, and it had a fierce punk attitude with a welcoming atmosphere. The couple eventually moved to Chicago and that’s where the breadth of Wax Trax history began to unfold. Their record store grew in popularity largely because of its unique selection, the majority of which would go on to become the punk canon in the 80s, so did their desire to do something larger than what Denver could provide. Their story is moving on a very base level - they were two young gay men who were an out couple in the 1970s who decided to start a record store in Denver and fill it with the music they loved and society’s misfits. Wax Trax was the origin point for a lot of these subcultures to really find their footing in the world with its owners Jim and Dannie laying the foundation and instigating bands and performers to push their art to its limit. If you think that’s a lot of subculture to be a part of you’re right. The big takeaways though - what you should know - are that Wax Trax was a pivotal point in not only Chicago subculture, but Denver subculture, queer subculture, industrial subculture, and record store culture.
![best way to smoke wax 2019 best way to smoke wax 2019](https://maryjanesdiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/dab-hot-knife-1024x768.png)
![best way to smoke wax 2019 best way to smoke wax 2019](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZlKid6nn-5o/maxresdefault.jpg)
Truthfully, it deserves its own piece that I will likely never write because I can’t imagine doing it justice. The history of Wax Trax is fascinating and filled with many twists and turns. For me, this was the pulp of the experience I was hoping to have. I love hearing true fan opinions and following their lead on what to check out and what to avoid.Īs soon as the documentary started there were cheers as the credits started flashing across screen. I’d always known about Wax Trax but never really dove deep into their catalogue in a critical way so this experience of being around diehards was illuminating as an outsider. It’s nearly impossible to describe how much energy was overflowing from this room there were people recalling their record store hangouts, talking about their favorite records, rocking vintage shirts from the era that they’d kept, and lots of smiles. The floor seating was completely packed out within forty-five minutes of the doors being open to Wax Trax Records diehards. It’s not really important to get lost in the discomfort as it is to tune into the room and absorb the energy of those around you and get to their level. The majority of the floor was filled with plastic fold out chairs and at the end of the room there was a medium size screen with a table in front of it for the Q&A to follow. That said, it’s not much of a screening space for a documentary. It’s in a restored West Loop warehouse that doubles as an indoor skatepark but also transitions into a venue for events such as this. But before we get to the end, we need to get look at the beginning.
#BEST WAY TO SMOKE WAX 2019 FREE#
The event itself was open to VIP ticket holders who happened to grab a copy of Wax Trax documentary Industrial Accident in special edition vinyl packages, media, and those who were brave enough RSVP and stand in line for hours for the free Cold Cave and Ministry show that closed the event out. I am cheesy and I wear it openly.Ĭoming together is really the fulcrum of the Wax Trax experience at House of Vans in West Loop. It makes me happy to see people coming together.
![best way to smoke wax 2019 best way to smoke wax 2019](https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-1n8r405nxd/images/stencil/1500x1000/uploaded_images/the-right-way-how-to-dab-correct-step-by-step-blog-waterbedsnsutff.jpg)
I smile when people find their grail in the stacks. I enjoy seeing people excited about exclusive releases and then being frustrated by the insane resale values. I don’t own vinyl or a record player but the excitement of the day and the celebration of music and the frustration towards the music industry (specifically production, thanks for holding up however many albums RSD) is still a culturally relevant experience to me.