BOOTBOY WEEKEND - Punk Music Concert Featuring CMI, Rage and Ruin, XLB, Knifes Edge, and Negative Force

✨ Event Description

Bootboy Weekend ignites Highland Park with a fierce lineup of punk rock energy. This afternoon concert at BLKBRN showcases five raw, powerful bands that define the local punk scene in New Jersey.

CMI, Rage and Ruin, XLB, Knifes Edge, and Negative Force each bring their unique sound and intensity to the stage, delivering an authentic punk experience. With a limited capacity between 80 and 160, the venue offers an intimate setting where every scream and riff hits close.

Set in the heart of Highland Park, this event captures the spirit of NJ’s underground music culture. The no-nonsense “no bux no entry” policy keeps the focus sharp and the crowd dedicated. Parking is reserved for bands only, emphasizing the event’s grassroots vibe.

🔍 What to Expect

• 🎸 Five live punk bands: CMI, Rage and Ruin, XLB, Knifes Edge, and Negative Force
• 📍 Venue: BLKBRN, located at 176 Woodbridge Ave, Highland Park, NJ
• ⏰ Event time: Afternoon show from 3 PM to 5 PM on May 17, 2026
• 🚫 Entry restriction: No bux no entry policy ensures a committed audience
• 👥 Capacity: Intimate crowd size between 80 and 160 guests
• 🅿️ Parking: Available only for bands on the side of the building
• 🎤 Organized by: UAF, supporting local punk music in New Jersey

💡 Why It’s On Our Radar

Bootboy Weekend highlights the pulse of New Jersey’s punk rock community, bringing together some of the region’s most authentic bands in an intimate Highland Park venue. This event is a snapshot of NJ’s underground music scene, where passion and raw sound take center stage, fueling local culture with every chord struck.