#TBR320 - Black Out Blues in the Big Apple

#TBR320 - Black Out Blues in the Big Apple

From Tall Boy Radio by Tall Boy Radio

March 13, 2026 · 1h 4m · Episode 320

About this episode

In this episode, host Beans interviews Gabriel Rotello about his experiences in the New York creative scene, his musical career, and his contributions to LGBTQ+ media.

In this episode of Tall Boy Radio , host Beans sits down with a true Renaissance man of the New York creative scene: Gabriel Rotello . From the grimy, loud-fast-rules energy of the 1970s underground to the high-stakes world of investigative journalism, Gabriel’s career has been a masterclass in following one's curiosity—wherever it may lead. The CBGB Era: Gabriel takes us back to the summer of 1977. We discuss the sweaty, sticker-covered walls of the legendary Bowery club and what it was really like to be in the room while the foundations of punk and new wave were being laid. The Musical Journey: Before he was a chronicler of culture, he was a creator within it. Gabriel shares stories from his own musical career, the transition from the stage to the page, and how the "DIY" ethos of the punk scene influenced his later work. A Journalist’s Legacy: As an influential journalist and the founding editor of OutWeek , Gabriel played a pivotal role in LGBTQ+ media. He and Beans discuss the art of the scoop, the responsibility of the press during times of crisis, and what it means to be a "truth-teller" in a changing media landscape. "The CBGB conspiracy": The heart of the conversation…

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Host: Beans

Guest: Gabriel Rotello

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Organizations: OutWeek

Places: New York, CBGB

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