924 Gilman Street
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924 Gilman Street, aka the Alternative Music Foundation, is the Berkeley, California street address, and the official business name of the all-ages, non-profit, collectively organized music club usually referred to by its fans as simply "The Gilman". It is located in North Berkeley, about 1 1/2 miles from the North Berkeley BART station, at the corner of 8th St. and Gilman. It is (ideally) a violence, alcohol and drug-free environment. They will not book or support racist, misogynist, major-label, or homophobic bands or performances. The Gilman showcases mostly punk rock acts. Some of the most influential of Gilman's spawn include Rancid, Crimpshrine, Sweet Baby, Operation Ivy, AFI, and Green Day.
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External Links
Venue Official Website (http://www.924gilman.org/)