For this episode’s full show notes, download the free CERCA app, available for iOS. Get maps, photos, and info on the places mentioned. Plus, ad-free listening, bonus content, and early access to other episodes in this guide.--- You can argue all you want about Punk’s birthplace, but there’s no question that it was defined in NYC. The Velvet Underground and Blondie and CBGBs on the Lower East Side in the 70s and 80s?…That’s as New York as the subway or a hot dog with mustard. The Ramones, The New York Dolls, Patti Smith, Television and the legacy of Punk is ingrained in the fabric of New York City in ways you might never have realized. So get ready to jump into the pit and shout along.~This Cerca Guide was written by Dhira Rauch and voiced by Alyssa ​​Ciccarello.Visit CercaTravel.com for more news on where Cerca is going and to sign up for special access to new features. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.