We dropped into Gastonia for a stacked night at The Rooster, but the story started at The Pita Wheel—an old Sinclair station turned roadside hangout. Locals were vibing to a live acoustic set and classic rock cuts while we regrouped before the show.

6 Story Pyramid hit second in the lineup and unleashed pure chaos in all the right ways—tight, electric, and completely locked in. Mid-set, Ayden was on Vincent’s shoulders; by the end, Vincent was hanging from the rafters. Gastonia got the full dose.

Photos from the pit are live—check out the “In The Pit” section for the full scene.

“A powerful American manifesto on cultural decline, broken institutions, media hypocrisy, and the urgent need to rebuild the values that once defined the United States. From Cold War betrayal to modern ideological warfare, this piece pulls no punches.”

Welcome to Off the Streets Productions

Over the past five years, Off The Streets Productions has evolved from a rough idea into a full-blown mission. What started as one guy with a camera chasing live music across North Carolina has become something bigger—something real.

We’re building a platform for musicians, filmmakers, photographers, and creative outsiders. The ones who don’t always get a seat at the table. The ones who know how to create something out of nothing. The ones with stories that don’t fit the industry's mold—and don’t want to.

This all started with a love for music and a deep need to document it. I come from a background in promotions, branding, and artist relations, but during the pandemic, I picked up a camera and realized this was more than a hobby. This was my way in. My way forward. And maybe yours too.

For years now, we’ve been covering shows, building connections, and pushing out content—photos, videos, blogs, zines—without pay, without shortcuts, and without asking for permission. We’ve built a following on Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook. Not for clicks, but for community.

But I’ve also realized something else along the way: the best creative movements aren’t built by one person—they’re built by a collective. I don’t want Off The Streets to be just me. I want it to be ours.

What Grinds My Gears – Vol. 1
Blog Companion Post

Not everything deserves grace. This is the first official field rant—raw, unfiltered, and aimed straight at the heart of what’s broken. From silent customers to system rot, this is that sht right there.*