Celebrate the book release with Kelly Catlin for ‘Kurt Cobain Forever in Bloom’ with music performance The Triceratops and The Color Pink.
Ticket includes – a book, live performance and personalized signing by the author!
Enjoy the VIP experience at Factory Records Lounge where every seat is like being in the front row.
Forever in Bloom
Redefines how we remember Kurt Cobain, moving beyond the clichés of a tortured artist or the tragic face of grunge. This compelling book invites readers to see Cobain not as a caricature but as a deeply empathetic, fiercely creative human being who shaped music and culture in ways that still resonate today.
Starting with his early days in Aberdeen, Washington, the book explores the complexities of Cobain’s life—the struggles he endured, the love he shared, and the unyielding principles that defined him. It presents a Kurt Cobain who cared passionately about social justice, equality, and the power of art to connect and heal. Through intimate interviews, never-before-told stories, and poignant reflections, readers will discover the man behind the music—a father, a friend, and an artist who refused to let the world dictate his narrative.
Rather than focusing on the tragedy of his passing, Forever in Bloom illuminates his lasting impact and enduring humanity. It is a celebration of his triumphs over adversity and a call to see beyond the myths, to understand the heart of a man who inspired millions with his voice and his vision.
The author will be supporting a variety of charitable organizations, including children’s advocacy groups, food banks, and suicide awareness and prevention organizations.
The Triceratops – playing a special Nirvana tribute set
Is less a reboot of the ’90s alt-rock sound they love, and more of a new chapter/the next logical step for fans of the genre. John Van Atta (vocals/guitar) and Melvin Monreau (drums/vocals) bonded instantly over their love of the grunge scene in the ’90s while working their teenage fantasy jobs as stagehands at the mecca of punk rock, CBGB. Having their faces melted by the likes of Joey Ramone, Melvins, and Cro-Mags was certainly educational, but mostly they saw lots and lots of local bands. They learned a lot about what it takes to be in a band, what to do, and more so what not to do. On nights off, they often spent time playing covers by Swedish post-hardcore anarchist band, Refused. Additionally, Van Atta played in a Beatles cover band, which required knowing 142 songs! This laid the groundwork for The Triceratops sound; roaring guitars, loud drums, crashing cymbals, and beautiful melodies. Following the closure of CBGB, the pair lost touch for years. Monreau spent time touring with bands both on stage and off, while Van Atta started a career working with kids with autism. They reconnected at a Future of the Left show and talked about how much they missed the music that was both heavy and pretty, then said “We should start a band that does that!” The duo linked up with producer Andrew Schneider (Cave In, Unsane, KEN Mode) to make 15 hook-filled anthems for the terror and joy of working-class life in 21st-century America. They titled the record Charge! (Learning Curve Records). (https://thetriceratopsnyc.bandcamp.com/album/charge).
The Color Pink
Visionary, Mikey Iansito, is a gifted singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer. Mikey’s songwriting features surrealistic lyrics, dreamy keys, funky drums, bluesy guitar riffs, and silken falsetto vocals. The Color Pink offers a thoroughly curated aesthetic of songs, fashion, imaging, production, songcraft, and lyrics. On the band’s recordings, Mikey plays every instrument, sings every vocal, writes every song, and produces, mixes, and masters every track. The Color Pink is a swirl of jazz, rock, doo-wop, ragtime, indigenous NOLA music, video game music, opera, American folk, and the Great American Songbook.
The charity this launch supports is Ginnie’s House in Newton, NJ.
~~ONLY 45 TICKETS AVAILABLE~~
Purchase tickets here or at the store for $30 each. Advance ticket sales end on 3/22 at 9pm.
Tickets purchased at the door will be $35 each, if available.
Doors open at 2pm.
