DCxPC Live Interview with Chad Chastain of Lakeland Punk Rock Flea
- funhousedungeon
- Jul 9
- 1 min read
Lakeland Punk Rock Flea Market: How Chad Chastain Built a DIY Powerhouse
Welcome to Scene Support, the podcast where we spotlight the unsung heroes of punk, hardcore, and DIY music culture. This episode, Scott talks with Chad Chastain—drummer of The Kutoffs and mastermind behind the Lakeland Punk Rock Flea Market.
Since 2019, Chad has grown the event from 24 vendors and 3 bands into a massive, twice-yearly punk gathering with over 4,000 attendees. We talk about how it all started, why he never wanted to be a businessman, the challenges of running an inclusive event in conservative Florida, and what it means to create space for punks, weirdos, and families alike.
Topics Covered:
Starting a punk flea market from scratch
Vendor curation, pricing, and promotion
Balancing DIY values with growth
All ages shows, backlining, and porta-potties
Scene support over profit
Plus: TWO killer songs by The Kutoffs
Photos, flyers, and live screen-printing—this one has it all.
Brought to you by DCxPC Live, a DIY label documenting live shows on vinyl.
Lakeland Punk Rock Flea Market
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DCxPC Live
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Intro Song: "Cheap As You" By Runnamucks
Outro Song: "Punk Rock Flea Market" and "DFL" by The Kutoffs
Executive Producer: Trev Allen
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