EPISODE · Sep 6, 2026 · 15 MIN

The Cramps at Napa State Hospital – A 1978 Underground Show

from The History of Punk Rock Podcast: Bands, Scenes, Hardcore, DIY Culture, Record Labels, Clubs, and Punk Music History · host Podily

Explore the controversial June 13, 1978 set by The Cramps in the courtyard of Napa State Hospital—a raw performance that was captured on low‑budget video and later circulated as a cult legend. The episode unpacks the venue’s peculiar setting, the band’s theatrical approach, the grassroots footage crew, and how the show sparked discussion about punk’s reach into unconventional spaces. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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