Kembra Pfahler, Performance Art legend and from the band: The Voluptuous Horror Of Karen Black

Episode 395:

Awesome Siblings Week on Turned Out A Punk continues! Today on the show, arguably one of the most important & extreme artists to emerge from punk, the great KEMBRA PFAHLER! Listen in as Damian sits down with one of his artistic heroes to talk about her incredible journey from Southern California surfer kid to New York City art icon. The Voluptuous Horror Of Karen Black, No Wave, Joe Coleman, the influence of Adam & Jawbreaker, The Screamers, her mom’s reaction to “Sewing Circle”, the importance of surfing & tons more: THIS IS NOT TO BE MISSED!

PHOTO BY: Jean Toir

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& SO MUCH MORE!