My first punk concertI pull the black soft cotton t-shirt over my head, grab my favorite black jeans, and put on my old high tops. From the kitchen, I hear my aunt yelling at me to “Cut out that noise!” ", I turn my music a little louder to drown out the wailing. I'm feeling a little nervous, not really knowing what to expect tonight, it's my first punk rock show. My brother came over and I heard him knock on the front window, letting my grandfather and I know it was time to leave. In the car we listen to old tunes from the 1980s, because of course that's when the best music was born. I feel like maybe I peed my pants, maybe I drank too much water, or maybe I'm afraid I'm going to smash my face in the mosh pit. Once we get there, it stinks of beer, cigarettes and marijuana. I try to act cool in front of my grandpa and minimize the amount of "party supplies" at the show. There are a lot of crazy kids hanging around outside with their leather jackets, mohawks, and a bloodthirsty look in their eyes. Although people are quite intimidating, I appreciate the level of self-confidence, and no one cares what other people think about their appearance. We were all there to enjoy the music and have a good time. Once inside, the floor is sticky from God knows what and the air is damp with sweat. The opening act before the Dead Kennedys was The Anarchy Tacos. It was my first mosh pit and I was ready to get to work. The circle started to form, the music got faster, the pushing started and I was ready to jump in. I found a free spot and started making my way. However, this seems so stupid and some may wonder "Why on earth, why would anyone in their right mind want... in the middle of a paper......and like "ransom notes" with the letters cut out and sturdy looking (Candi ). Punks enjoyed the freedom to express themselves as they saw fit. This direct push for conformity has frightened and angered many people. Even though in the 21st century the punk phenomenon is no longer as eccentric as it was back then, the same ideals are still in the heart of the newborn punk. Today, many punks still believe that the DIY method is best, and most hate Big Brother like the government and big business. Although it's hard to be a complete reject of society, some still try and many others nod in the direction of the pioneers who catalyzed what it means to be a punker. Word count: 453 works cited Candi. "Punk music in British." BBC News. BBC, April 7, 2002. Web. April 5, 2014 Orenne, Lynette. “Generic mode”. : Punk rock subgenres. Np, January 19, 2011. Web.