Mizzi

@themizzinator.bsky.social

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Musician: The Bollweevils, The Iron Spiders, The Mizzerables, Ten Ninety, ex-Common Rider. Booze free. https://joemizzi.com

A toddler in a bright pink top and dark leggings stands beside a tree, facing a brown-and-white boxer dog on a wide green lawn. A red barn is visible in the background.
Blue-tinted concert poster featuring four members of Face to Face. Text announces the band’s 35th anniversary tour with Sparta, Sludgeworth, and The Bollweevils on December 12, 2026, at Concord Music Hall in Chicago. Face to Face will perform the setlist from their 1997 Live album. Tickets go on sale Friday, July 24, at 10 a.m. via AXS.
Man in red pants and a Lunachicks t shirt in a city apartment playing a sea green squier bass. Performing Bottomless Pit by The Bollweevils.
A man plays electric bass guitar on camera, explaining his approach to the song “Dehumanize” before launching into a fast, aggressive bass performance. The video focuses on his hands, timing, and tone as he plays.
Vertical video of a man playing bass guitar in a dim, softly lit room. The camera is framed close on his upper body and face. He looks down toward the fretboard while playing, focused and calm. On-screen text briefly reads, “This one’s for the Xennials,” before fading out.
A man with medium-length dark hair and a beard is sitting indoors holding a baby dressed in a white outfit decorated with pizza slice prints. The baby looks directly at the camera with a calm expression and has one arm resting on the man’s chest. In the background, there is a piano with sheet music and a room filled with natural light coming from large windows.
A video of a man with medium length dark brown hair with a little grey in a city apartment playing the main theme to June from The Seasons by Tchaikovsky.
A man with medium-length brown hair and a short beard smiles at the camera, wearing a green T-shirt. Behind him is a bright blue sky and several tall buildings in downtown Chicago, viewed through a large window.
A woman with light gray hair and tattoos plays an acoustic guitar in a rustic wooden room. She wears a patterned tank top and looks intently ahead. The text over the image reads “Long tall lover” in bold white script, with the name “Gina Barcal” below in smaller cursive.
A person holds a book titled Somnium (“The Dream”) by Johannes Kepler. The cover features a detailed black-and-white engraving of Kepler wearing a ruffled collar and dark clothing. The background shows part of a living room with shelves of records.
Poster for Liarpaloozer 2025, a punk festival at Liars Club, 1665 W. Fullerton Ave in Chicago. Dates are Friday, September 19 through Sunday, September 21. Lineup: Friday – Cardiel, Service, Jo-Jo and the Clackers. Saturday – Bollweevils, Boybrain, Mary Jam. Sunday – From Parts Unknown, Sweetmelk, Silver Abuse. Artwork shows a comic-style scene of a fierce woman in a patched vest and torn shorts smashing through rubble, with two shocked figures (a punk with a mohawk and a man in glasses) recoiling below.
A collage of nine cultural icons with the caption: “Thank you for teaching us how to be good, thoughtful, and caring human beings.” Each person is labeled with a quality: Mr. Rogers (Love), a Klingon from Star Trek (Glory), Jim Henson (Friendship), LeVar Burton (Discovery), Steve Irwin (Nature), Bob Ross (Creativity), Alex Trebek (Knowledge), Bill Nye (Science), and Steve from Blue’s Clues (Communication).
A man with dark hair sits on a couch holding a baby on his lap. The baby, dressed in a light blue onesie, reaches toward the man’s face while looking up with curiosity. The man holds a phone in one hand, and another phone rests on the couch beside him.
Band on stage during a live performance. The foreground shows a guitarist taking a selfie, while the bassist and drummer play in the background. Another guitarist stands to the left, with tattoos visible on their arm and legs. The wooden stage floor and dim, moody lighting add to the punk rock atmosphere.
A person holding the book Cosmos by Carl Sagan. The cover is black with an image of a colorful nebula in red, orange, and blue tones. The text reads: ‘The Classic Bestseller, Carl Sagan, Cosmos, with a new foreword by Neil deGrasse Tyson, Introduction by Ann Druyan.’
The Empire State Building lit up in red, white, and blue against a dusky evening sky, with a bright half-moon visible to the left. The scene is framed by tall city buildings and the leafy canopy of a park below, with warm streetlights beginning to glow.
A man with long hair sits in a cozy chair, holding a sleeping baby resting peacefully on his chest. The baby is wearing a dark onesie with red deer and white owl patterns. Behind them, a piano with open sheet music and a large window with city buildings is visible, giving the scene a warm, homey feel.
A person wearing a white knit beanie and red shirt is holding a baby wrapped in a fluffy pink blanket. They are outside in a park with tall buildings and leafless trees in the background. The baby looks relaxed, with only their face and arm visible.
A person in a crowd at a protest holds up a black sign with white handwritten text that reads, “Punk Rock was right about Everything.” Other signs and people in winter clothing are visible, with a large office building in the background.
A joyful multigenerational family moment captured indoors: an elderly man sits at the center, smiling in front of a lit birthday cake with colorful candles while a man in a dark shirt stands beside him. To the right, a man with long hair in a hoodie lovingly holds a baby in his arms. The setting is a warmly lit home with a staircase and framed pictures in the background, and a table in the foreground with glasses, mugs, and a blue tablecloth.
A man with long hair and a beard is lying on a bed, wearing a red t-shirt, with his eyes closed. A baby is nestled against his chest, partially covered by a soft, textured blanket. The baby appears to be sleeping, with one tiny hand resting near its face. The dim lighting and slightly grainy texture of the image create a warm, intimate atmosphere. The background includes pillows, blankets, and some household items, giving the scene a cozy, lived-in feel.
A picture of The Demon Haunted World by Carl Sagan.
Laura Jane Grace and Catbite covering Operation Ivy at the Empty Bottle in Chicago. Packed crowd, purple and red lights, and pure punk energy.
A man with long hair wearing a beanie and a black graphic t-shirt stands indoors behind a stroller. The room features a black leather sofa, a window with plants on the windowsill, and a carpet with a floral pattern. In the background are shelves with vinyl records and a small amplifier. The scene has a cozy and organized vibe.
Ultrasound image showing a side profile of a baby in utero, labeled 'Nose/Lips' in the top left corner. The baby’s head and facial features are partially visible in the grayscale scan.
Long, brown-haired man wearing sunglasses. Close-up, standing in Downtown Chicago. Wearing an Adidas jacket with a red shirt showing through.