Anyone who thinks punk is a sound rather than a spirit need look no further than legendary '80s outfit The Minutemen for clarification. This trio, whose existence was cut short by the death of guitarist/singer D. Boon in a traffic accident in December of 1985, embodied punk rock's DIY ethos without ever kowtowing to the scene's emerging sonic and behavioral dogmas. The band's story is told in 2005's celebrated We Jam Econo, a feature-length documentary that combines word-of-mouth interviews (or, in the parlance of The Minutemen, "spiel") with archival live and candid footage of the band members themselves. This rare local screening is a must-attend for both passionate fans of truly original music and pop-culture aficionados in general. Sat., Feb. 4, 9 p.m., Transitions Art Gallery, Skatepark of Tampa, 4215 E. Columbus Drive, Tampa, $5, 813-621-6793.
This article appears in Feb 1-7, 2006.
