Punk/Ska Music
- Avail and Smoke or Fire Tour
- Chinese Telephones Tour East Coast
- The Effigies New Release
- Dropkick Murphys Hit the Road
- Less Than Jake post New Material
- Alkaline Trio signs New Deal
- Less Than Jake Leave Record Label
- Upcoming D.I. Album Gets Titled
- Jesse Malin/Acute Tours
- Green Day Release Lennon Cover
Posted by
Denise Shively
Avail and Smoke or Fire hit the road on a short East Coast tour this Fall.
Avail hits the road this Fall with labelmates Smoke or Fire for a few East Coast tour dates starting this October.
If you're within the area or thereabouts, it'll be a tour worth checking out. With only a few dates selected for late October and early November, you'll need to be quick about it!
Avail's last release, entitled Front Porch Stories was released back in 2002, but they have since re-issued their Lookout! records releases on Jade Tree.
See below for tour dates for both Avail and Smoke or Fire this fall.
10/26 - Charleston, SC - Cumberlands
10/29 - Chapel Hill, NC - Local 506
10/30 - Baltimore, MD - Ottobar
10/31 - Cambridge, MA - Middle East
11/01 - Philadelphia, PA - First Unitarian Church
11/02 - New York, NY - The Knitting Factory
11/03 - Richmond, VA - Alley Katz
If you're within the area or thereabouts, it'll be a tour worth checking out. With only a few dates selected for late October and early November, you'll need to be quick about it!
Avail's last release, entitled Front Porch Stories was released back in 2002, but they have since re-issued their Lookout! records releases on Jade Tree.
See below for tour dates for both Avail and Smoke or Fire this fall.
10/26 - Charleston, SC - Cumberlands
10/29 - Chapel Hill, NC - Local 506
10/30 - Baltimore, MD - Ottobar
10/31 - Cambridge, MA - Middle East
11/01 - Philadelphia, PA - First Unitarian Church
11/02 - New York, NY - The Knitting Factory
11/03 - Richmond, VA - Alley Katz
Chinese Telephones Tour East Coast
Posted by
Denise Shively
Chinese Telephones embark on an East Coast tour starting July 27th.
If you're on the East Coast, make sure to check out Milwaukee's Chinese Telephones.
The group embark on their tour starting July 27th on the United States east coast, and will make a stop at Baltimore's Insubordination Fest on July 6th.
Chinese Telephones will open for The Unlovables, The Methadones, Riptide and others.
The band will be out touring in support of their split 7" with Dear Landlord, released on It's Alive/Recess Records. Most of the tour will also feature Dear Landlord.
Read below for tour dates and locations.
6/27 - Madison - Glass Nickel
6/28 - Chicago - Cobra Lounge
7/4 - Cincinnati - Glendora House
7/5 - Pittsburgh - 31st St Pub
7/6 - Baltimore - Ottobar
7/7 - Baltimore - Charm City Art Space
7/8 - Harrisburg, PA - Small's
7/9 - New Brunswick, NJ - The Parlor
7/10 - Brooklyn - TBA
7/11 - Brooklyn - Lost and Found
7/12 - Boston - Castle Pikachu
7/13 - Binghamton - TBA
7/14 - Athens, OH - TBA
7/15 - Detroit - TBA
7/19 - Milwaukee - Linneman's
7/20 - Chicago - Subterranean
7/23 - Milwaukee - Barkingham Palace
The group embark on their tour starting July 27th on the United States east coast, and will make a stop at Baltimore's Insubordination Fest on July 6th.
Chinese Telephones will open for The Unlovables, The Methadones, Riptide and others.
The band will be out touring in support of their split 7" with Dear Landlord, released on It's Alive/Recess Records. Most of the tour will also feature Dear Landlord.
Read below for tour dates and locations.
6/27 - Madison - Glass Nickel
6/28 - Chicago - Cobra Lounge
7/4 - Cincinnati - Glendora House
7/5 - Pittsburgh - 31st St Pub
7/6 - Baltimore - Ottobar
7/7 - Baltimore - Charm City Art Space
7/8 - Harrisburg, PA - Small's
7/9 - New Brunswick, NJ - The Parlor
7/10 - Brooklyn - TBA
7/11 - Brooklyn - Lost and Found
7/12 - Boston - Castle Pikachu
7/13 - Binghamton - TBA
7/14 - Athens, OH - TBA
7/15 - Detroit - TBA
7/19 - Milwaukee - Linneman's
7/20 - Chicago - Subterranean
7/23 - Milwaukee - Barkingham Palace
Posted by
Denise Shively
The Effigies will release their first studio album in over 20 years this Tuesday.
Chicago punk-rock band The Effigies have released their new album, available for purchase on Amazon and CdBaby. This will be the first full length studio release for the band in over 20 years.
The album was released via Criminal IQ records and seems to be highly enjoyed among fans. You can preview one of the new tracks from the album, "Coldplate" on their Myspace page. This is the band's 4th album since their inception.
Believe it or not, the band still have most of their original lineup, except for the new guitarist.
You can check out John Kezdy (vocals), Paul Zamost (bass), Steve Economou (drums) and guitarist Robert McNaughton at a special CD release show at the Double Door on July 6th.
Bear in mind the show is for the 21+ crowd only.
The album was released via Criminal IQ records and seems to be highly enjoyed among fans. You can preview one of the new tracks from the album, "Coldplate" on their Myspace page. This is the band's 4th album since their inception.
Believe it or not, the band still have most of their original lineup, except for the new guitarist.
You can check out John Kezdy (vocals), Paul Zamost (bass), Steve Economou (drums) and guitarist Robert McNaughton at a special CD release show at the Double Door on July 6th.
Bear in mind the show is for the 21+ crowd only.
Posted by
Denise Shively
Dropkick Murphys plan to tour the East Coast this summer, with a free show scheduled at the end of their tour.
If you're on the east coast or plan to visit this summer, make sure to stop by and watch the Dropkick Murphys.
They'll be touring the U.S. east coast in August, with a free show in Buffalo, New York in September.
On August 12th, you can catch the Dropkick Murphys at the ICONS "Irish Connections" Festival in Canton, MA.
Their last release was The Warrior's Code in 2005 via Hellcat Records.
The popular band are sure to have many fans coming to see them - let yourself be one of them! Read below for tour dates and locations.
August 2nd - Mulcahy's - Wantagh, NY
August 3rd - Tink's - Scranton, PA
August 4th - The Norva - Norfolk, VA
August 5th - Amos' Southend - Charlotte, NC
August 7th - House of Blues - Myrtle Beach, SC
August 8th - Bottle and Cork - Dewey Beach, DE
August 9th - Stone Pony Lot - Asbury Park, NJ
August 10th - The Silo - Reading, PA
August 11th - Saranac Brewery - Utica, NY
August 12th - ICONS Festival - Canton, MA
September 20th - Lafayette Square - Buffalo, NY (FREE SHOW!)
They'll be touring the U.S. east coast in August, with a free show in Buffalo, New York in September.
On August 12th, you can catch the Dropkick Murphys at the ICONS "Irish Connections" Festival in Canton, MA.
Their last release was The Warrior's Code in 2005 via Hellcat Records.
The popular band are sure to have many fans coming to see them - let yourself be one of them! Read below for tour dates and locations.
August 2nd - Mulcahy's - Wantagh, NY
August 3rd - Tink's - Scranton, PA
August 4th - The Norva - Norfolk, VA
August 5th - Amos' Southend - Charlotte, NC
August 7th - House of Blues - Myrtle Beach, SC
August 8th - Bottle and Cork - Dewey Beach, DE
August 9th - Stone Pony Lot - Asbury Park, NJ
August 10th - The Silo - Reading, PA
August 11th - Saranac Brewery - Utica, NY
August 12th - ICONS Festival - Canton, MA
September 20th - Lafayette Square - Buffalo, NY (FREE SHOW!)
Less Than Jake post New Material
Posted by
Denise Shively
Punk band Less Thank Jake have released new material from a radio performance they did live in the UK.
After recently appearing on BBC Radio, Less Than Jake have released 8 live recorded songs they performed while doing the radio show.
Additionally, fans of LTJ will be pleased to know that a remixed version of "Portrait of a Cigarette Smoker at Age 19" has also been released. The band has been busy! The remix was mixed by The Crytuff Council, which features Nate Albert and Dave Bason.
If you want to learn more about what the band has been up to and listen to their 8-song medley, visit their Myspace page (linked above.)
The remix can be listened to on The Crytuff Council's page.
Keeping up their busy schedules, the band also plans to perform a hometown show sometime this week in order to help a close friend's daughter who has cancer, and will be undergoing chemotherapy. Learn more about this show on their website.
Additionally, fans of LTJ will be pleased to know that a remixed version of "Portrait of a Cigarette Smoker at Age 19" has also been released. The band has been busy! The remix was mixed by The Crytuff Council, which features Nate Albert and Dave Bason.
If you want to learn more about what the band has been up to and listen to their 8-song medley, visit their Myspace page (linked above.)
The remix can be listened to on The Crytuff Council's page.
Keeping up their busy schedules, the band also plans to perform a hometown show sometime this week in order to help a close friend's daughter who has cancer, and will be undergoing chemotherapy. Learn more about this show on their website.
Posted by
Denise Shively
Alkaline Trio signed to Epic Records after previous speculation about their former label shutting down.
There has been much speculation within the punk community about Alkaline Trio's former record label, V2 Music. Once V2 Music shut down, Alkaline Trio decided to sign to Epic Records.
Their new label, under Sony-BMG Music Entertainment, will hopefully help the band along the direction they'd like to take.
Alkaline Trio has had a busy year thus far, and it's not about to end anytime soon. Not only are the band slated to appear on a few slots during the Vans Warped Tour this summer, they also created an original track specifically to appear on the Warped Tour compilation album. The album will hit stores June 5th, 2007.
Additionally, Alkaline Trio will re-issue their album Goddamnit via Asian Man Records.
Their new label, under Sony-BMG Music Entertainment, will hopefully help the band along the direction they'd like to take.
Alkaline Trio has had a busy year thus far, and it's not about to end anytime soon. Not only are the band slated to appear on a few slots during the Vans Warped Tour this summer, they also created an original track specifically to appear on the Warped Tour compilation album. The album will hit stores June 5th, 2007.
Additionally, Alkaline Trio will re-issue their album Goddamnit via Asian Man Records.
Less Than Jake Leave Record Label
Posted by
Denise Shively
Punk band Less Than Jake have decided to drop their record label in favor of striking out on their own.
It's been confirmed - Less Than Jake has left their record label.
According to drummer/lyricist Vinnie of LTJ, the band has parted ways with Sire and Warner Brothers to go it alone for awhile. It's no secret that the band has been looking for a change of musical direction, and dropping their label seems a logical step to take.
In addition to breaking ties with Warner Bros/Sire, the band has also revamped their official website. Check it out via the link above.
Less Than Jake released their album In with the Out Crowd last year, and are planning an upcoming charity show in the next few months in their hometown of Gainesville.
Additionally, LTJ will tour Europe, visit Brazil and play a US tour alongside Reel Big Fish, Streetlight Manifesto and Against All Authority.
Visit their website for more information about these tours, including dates and locations.
According to drummer/lyricist Vinnie of LTJ, the band has parted ways with Sire and Warner Brothers to go it alone for awhile. It's no secret that the band has been looking for a change of musical direction, and dropping their label seems a logical step to take.
In addition to breaking ties with Warner Bros/Sire, the band has also revamped their official website. Check it out via the link above.
Less Than Jake released their album In with the Out Crowd last year, and are planning an upcoming charity show in the next few months in their hometown of Gainesville.
Additionally, LTJ will tour Europe, visit Brazil and play a US tour alongside Reel Big Fish, Streetlight Manifesto and Against All Authority.
Visit their website for more information about these tours, including dates and locations.
Upcoming D.I. Album Gets Titled
Posted by
Denise Shively
D.I. gives fans a few details about their upcoming album.
Fans of D.I. will be happy to note some new details about their upcoming album.
The album will be titled On the Western Front and is expected to be released August 7th via Suburban Noize Records.
D.I.'s first record since 1994's State of Shock will feature Casey Royer on vocals, Chckn and Clinton on guitar, and Eddie and Joey Tater on bass and drums respectively.
The band originally formed in 1983 around Casey Royer, ex Social Distortion and Adolescents member. Since then, the band has had their fair share of ups and downs, splitting once in 1995 then reuniting in 2002 with Royer the only original member remaining.
D.I. has released seven full lengths over the years, but this album will be their first release with the new lineup.
The album will be titled On the Western Front and is expected to be released August 7th via Suburban Noize Records.
D.I.'s first record since 1994's State of Shock will feature Casey Royer on vocals, Chckn and Clinton on guitar, and Eddie and Joey Tater on bass and drums respectively.
The band originally formed in 1983 around Casey Royer, ex Social Distortion and Adolescents member. Since then, the band has had their fair share of ups and downs, splitting once in 1995 then reuniting in 2002 with Royer the only original member remaining.
D.I. has released seven full lengths over the years, but this album will be their first release with the new lineup.
Posted by
Denise Shively
Jesse Malin and Acute launch a tour beginning next month that will take them throughout several areas of the United States.
Beginning June 7th, 2007 Jesse Malin and Acute will embark on a month-long tour of the United States. Malin will tour to support his third full-length solo release, Glitter In The Gutter.
The album was released via Adeline Records/East West.
Chock full of special appearances, Malin's newest release has appearances from Bruce Springsteen, Ryan Adams and others.
Those who are familiar with Malin will recognize his name as the frontman of former glam-punk group D Generation, which broke up in 1999.
Check below for full tour dates, and stop by if Malin/Acute are coming to a city near you!
June 7th, 2007 - Pittsburgh, PA
June 9th, 2007 - Detroit, MI
June 10th, 2007 - Chicago, IL
June 12th, 2007 - St. Louis, MO
June 13th, 2007 - Lawrence, KS
June 15th, 2007 - Denver, CO
June 16th, 2007 - Salt Lake City, UT
June 18th, 2007 - San Francisco, CA
June 20th, 2007 - Los Angeles, CA
June 23rd, 2007 - Phoenix, AZ
June 27th, 2007 - Dallas, TX
June 28th, 2007 - Austin, TX
June 29th, 2007 - Houston, TX
June 30th, 2007 - New Orleans, LA
July 2nd, 2007 - Orlando, FL
The album was released via Adeline Records/East West.
Chock full of special appearances, Malin's newest release has appearances from Bruce Springsteen, Ryan Adams and others.
Those who are familiar with Malin will recognize his name as the frontman of former glam-punk group D Generation, which broke up in 1999.
Check below for full tour dates, and stop by if Malin/Acute are coming to a city near you!
June 7th, 2007 - Pittsburgh, PA
June 9th, 2007 - Detroit, MI
June 10th, 2007 - Chicago, IL
June 12th, 2007 - St. Louis, MO
June 13th, 2007 - Lawrence, KS
June 15th, 2007 - Denver, CO
June 16th, 2007 - Salt Lake City, UT
June 18th, 2007 - San Francisco, CA
June 20th, 2007 - Los Angeles, CA
June 23rd, 2007 - Phoenix, AZ
June 27th, 2007 - Dallas, TX
June 28th, 2007 - Austin, TX
June 29th, 2007 - Houston, TX
June 30th, 2007 - New Orleans, LA
July 2nd, 2007 - Orlando, FL
Green Day Release Lennon Cover
Posted by
Denise Shively
Popular punk band Green Day has released a cover of one of John Lennon's classic songs.
Fans of Green Day and John Lennon will be pleased to discover that Green Day's cover of Lennon's hit "Working Class Hero" is now available for purchase via iTunes.
As a matter of fact, this will be the second cover song for Green Day, as they worked with U2 previously to record a cover to benefit Hurricane Katrina victims.
You can also expect a video for their cover song. Shooting for the video will begin sometime this week, and Green Day will be working with director Samuel Bayer who they worked with for the videos from "American Idiot."
Green Day's song, along with covers from The Cure, Jack Johnson and others will appear on a benefit for Amnesty International. The campagin hopes to end the Darfur genocide.
You can preview Green Day's cover song or purchase the track via this link.
As a matter of fact, this will be the second cover song for Green Day, as they worked with U2 previously to record a cover to benefit Hurricane Katrina victims.
You can also expect a video for their cover song. Shooting for the video will begin sometime this week, and Green Day will be working with director Samuel Bayer who they worked with for the videos from "American Idiot."
Green Day's song, along with covers from The Cure, Jack Johnson and others will appear on a benefit for Amnesty International. The campagin hopes to end the Darfur genocide.
You can preview Green Day's cover song or purchase the track via this link.
