A free punk battle-vest contest with a record swap at ADX.
Tunnel Vision: Battle of the Battle Jackets is happening at ADX on Thursday, October 29, from 6 PM to 10 PM. It's a free punk battle-vest contest, and the night is built around the tradition of the battle jacket—those denim or leather vests covered in patches, studs, and pins that serve as a visual history of the bands and records someone loves.
If you've got a vest you've been working on for years, this is the night to bring it out. The contest is the main event, with people showing off their jackets and the crowd deciding whose takes the prize. It's less about a formal judging panel and more about who's put in the most work and has the best taste on display.
Running alongside the contest is a record swap. You can bring in the vinyl you're ready to part with and trade for something new, so it's a good chance to thin out your collection and walk away with a few things you've been looking for. Between the two, the evening is as much about the things you wear as the things you listen to.
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ADX is at 417 SE 11th Avenue in Portland. The whole thing is free, though you'll need to RSVP first. It runs from 6 PM to 10 PM on Thursday, October 29.
