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Punk Rock Bowling 2013 – Event recap with photos videos and commentary

May 31, 2013

Welcome to coverage of Punk Rock Bowling 2013


Punk Rock Bowling 2013 took place in Las Vegas
on May 24, May 25, May 26 and May 27, 2013


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Bands performing are:
DEVO - FLAG (with Keith Morris) - Bad Religion - The Damned - Turbonegro - DRI - The Weirdos - Subhumans - Lagwagon - Bouncing Souls - The Casualties - Swingin' Utters - U.S. BOMBS - Lower Class Brats - The Briggs - Funeral Dress - Channel 3 - Pour Habit - Sean and Zander - Retox - The Revilers - Tartar Control - Piss and Blood - Molotov Compromise - The Dirty Panties - Surrounded By Thieves - Catholic Spit.

2013 Punk Rock Bowling poster line up



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TSOL and Dj Gonzo and Low Life Sound System Pool Party – at Gold Spike Hotel – Las Vegas, NV

May 27, 2013

TSOL - Dj Gonzo and Low Life Sound System Pool Party - at Gold Spike Hotel - Las Vegas, NV - May 27, 2013With the weekend winding down money and beer may have been running out, but excitement was in abundance. The Gold Spike Casino hosted what could have easily been one of the highest anticipated shows of Punk Rock Bowling.  For one it was free and second it was T.S.O.L. what more could be desired?

Early arrival was suggested, and those waking up from hangovers found out they were not the only ones in town trying to get in. With a line down the street and around the corner nearly an hour before the show began, Punks were being turned away as the pool had reached capacity early on.

TSOL - Dj Gonzo and Low Life Sound System Pool Party - at Gold Spike Hotel - Las Vegas, NV - May 27, 2013

Those of us fortunate enough to make it in were treated to a Punk rock paradise complete with bikini clad tattooed goddesses and mohawks. DJ Gonzo and Low Life Sound System once again set the tone as the annual belly flop contest was underway and ice cold Pabst Blue Ribbon flowed like the beads of water on the backs and foreheads of those splashing away in the once clear blue pool.

TSOL - Dj Gonzo and Low Life Sound System Pool Party - at Gold Spike Hotel - Las Vegas, NV - May 27, 2013

Friends reunited and shared war stories of the night before all the while dancing and drinking as Dj Gonzo spun everything from Manic Hispanic to Sister Nancy and Roger Rivas. With the sun beating down, scattered drunken chants for T.S.O.L. dotted the poolside and adjacent Balcony as the anticipation continued to rise. Now fully liquored up and the pool a foggy light greenish color the time for chaos was upon us. Appearing to a hero’s ovation T.S.O.L. started in with their usual fucking hilarious selves and made note as to the line around the corner but no line for the bathroom to which Punks frolicking in the pool sarcastically cheered.

TSOL - Dj Gonzo and Low Life Sound System Pool Party - at Gold Spike Hotel - Las Vegas, NV - May 27, 2013

Launching into their set the pool was a whirlpool as folks uncontrollably dove in and splashed and slammed away to the bands many hit songs dating back decades. Maybe it was the pool or the sun but the band performed with a overpowering sense of joy and excitement to which the crowd gave back in spades, plus the announcement of Jack Grisham’s recent engagement made for celebration all around.

TSOL - Dj Gonzo and Low Life Sound System Pool Party - at Gold Spike Hotel - Las Vegas, NV - May 27, 2013

As the show progressed beautifully the sun was going to make its presence known for more than tan lines and sunburns. As the band continued towards the latter part of their set the power strip began to overheat and cut off power mid way through several songs. Dj Gonzo came to the rescue on several occasions but even the circumstances were out of his hands and as a small drunken contingent began to hiss and boo Jack Grisham quickly reminded them “What the fuck do you want? It’s a free show” squashing any remote sense of disappointment in its place.

TSOL - Dj Gonzo and Low Life Sound System Pool Party - at Gold Spike Hotel - Las Vegas, NV - May 27, 2013

As T.S.O.L. launched into their final song “Code Blue” the energy was unbearable so much so that as the power once again cut out. However, the band continued on as everyone raised their fists and sang at the top of their lungs with Jack. “I wanna fuck I wanna fuck the dead!” echoed the enclosed poolside paradise and nearby streets as onlookers peered on in jealousy. This party was truly worth the wait and sunburns for all to see later that evening as the final night of the festival was up next for the dedicated many..

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-Gio Van Dam-
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Punk Rock Bowling 2013 Music Festival – Las Vegas, NV – May 27, 2013

May 27, 2013

Punk Rock Bowling 2013 Music Festival - Las Vegas, NV - May 27, 2013By Monday, we were worn out from the festivities of the weekend, but our second wind was coming. Opening up the festival on the final day was Ventura band, Catholic Spit, and they gave us that extra "oomph!" we needed. 

 

As a recovering Catholic, I was interested just because of their name. Opening up with "Sick, Sick, Sex", the death-Punk band definitely held my interest with their 45 Grave feel, combined with their awesome tongue-in-cheek song titles. The opening bands this year, all of them, were just fantastic.

Punk Rock Bowling 2013 Music Festival - Las Vegas, NV - May 27, 2013

However, this next band was the one that I really want to keep my eye on. Hailing from Houston, TX, Molotov Compromise brought a ska-hardcore feel (more emphasis on the hardcore). Their song, "It Doesn't Matter", has an Authority Zero vibe, with darker edges. They are currently working on a new album, but until that comes to fruition, you can hear their LP "Chestpains" here:

Punk Rock Bowling 2013 Music Festival - Las Vegas, NV - May 27, 2013

Southern California's Retox was next up. From the very start, it was nothing but aggressive vocals, and frenetic energy. Typically, I'm not a huge fan of the more "screamo" hardcore music, but Retox put on a great show, and the crowd seemed to really like them, as evidenced by the dust cloud covering the pit area.

Punk Rock Bowling 2013 Music Festival - Las Vegas, NV - May 27, 2013

Funeral Dress has been a big deal in the underground Punk scene for some time. Leading up to their performance at Monday's festival there was much talk overheard in elevators and casino bars about them and the anticipation for their set. Being my first time seeing them live, they actually surprised me.

Punk Rock Bowling 2013 Music Festival - Las Vegas, NV - May 27, 2013

They lived up to the hype and were really fucking great! The anthemic, bouncy choruses reminded me a bit of The Adicts (without the props), and I found myself nodding along to each and every song they played. This European Oi! band is one I'm keeping on my radar for upcoming shows, for sure.

Punk Rock Bowling 2013 Music Festival - Las Vegas, NV - May 27, 2013

Crowd surfing was the happening for the Lower Class Brats set. They brought their Austin sound, and then some. With songs like "Safety Pinned and Sick", "New Seditionaries", and "Who Controls the Media?, how could you not scream your throat raw?

Punk Rock Bowling 2013 Music Festival - Las Vegas, NV - May 27, 2013

If by chance you still had some semblance of a voice you sure as hell were going to need it for The Casualties. The antithesis of screaming your throat raw Jorge and Company launched into their famous brand of New York Street Punk to the delight of myself and all the drunk Punx in attendance.

Punk Rock Bowling 2013 Music Festival - Las Vegas, NV - May 27, 2013

Whatever your opinion of The Casualties you could not deny the bands fuck shit up energy and aggression. Giant colored Mohawks and studded leather vests popped up from everywhere as they performed “For the Punx” “Punk Rock Love” and one of my personal favorites “Riot”.

Punk Rock Bowling 2013 Music Festival - Las Vegas, NV - May 27, 2013

Jorge organized fans to climb on one another’s shoulders for a Chicken Fight to end the set bringing the energy for the day to a new level.

Punk Rock Bowling 2013 Music Festival - Las Vegas, NV - May 27, 2013

Up next was a band people were talking about all weekend long myself included the Subhumans. I can’t rave enough about the Subhumans and their crater size dent on the landscape of Punk history. The UK legends Punk catalog is that of myth with one of the best Anarcho Punk albums ever created period. I saved my voice for the Subhumans knowing I would need it to get all that waiting out of my system.

Punk Rock Bowling 2013 Music Festival - Las Vegas, NV - May 27, 2013

How could you not sing and slam away to “Religious Wars” “Drugs of Youth” “Subvert City” Reason For Existence” “Mickey Mouse Is Dead” “Big City” and “Minority”. Even as the band played the rare track “Susan” the singing drowned out the beautiful piano score. With my mind someplace else and my fists balled I grabbed and swung my arms around a near by Punk as we joined Dick Lucas in what could only be described as Punk rock gospel “No” their message of oppression and big brother government rings more true today then ever and whose message and lyrics still serve as the silver lining through uniform clad, gun and badged storm troopers, “No I Don’t Believe In The Police Force, Police Brutality Isn’t A Dream, No I Don’t Believe In The System Cos’ Nothing it Does Makes Sense To Me”. 

Punk Rock Bowling 2013 Music Festival - Las Vegas, NV - May 27, 2013

After a few beers and bottles of water I felt re invigorated for the Hardcore Thrash sounds of D.R.I. fusing the worlds of metal and Punk perfectly together like whiskey and cola it’s a combination proven true decades later.

Punk Rock Bowling 2013 Music Festival - Las Vegas, NV - May 27, 2013

Texas natives D.R.I. didn’t let up one bit for the Vegas Crowed maintaining the tone set by the bands before them and then turning it up a notch themselves, “I Don’t Need Society” and “Beneath The Wheel” definetly turned the dust flare ups into mini tornados of slam dancers resembling the bands infamous logo.

Punk Rock Bowling 2013 Music Festival - Las Vegas, NV - May 27, 2013

We come to the conclusion of our booze fueled Punk rock damage of a weekend with the events Headliner, Flag. With the collection of original Black Flag members Keith Morris, Chuck Dukowski, Bill Stevenson and Dez Cadena the name was not important in the slightest but the performance was more than important it was necessary.

Punk Rock Bowling 2013 Music Festival - Las Vegas, NV - May 27, 2013

Only Flag could perfectly sum up this year’s Punk Rock Bowling, legends in their own right from the bands auspicious logo to timeless classics “Police Story” “Depression” “I’ve Had It” and “No Values” the pit was intense and unrelenting from beginning to encore. The boys sounded tight and showed no signs of age as they ripped the Punk Rock Bowling Stage a new A-hole.

Punk Rock Bowling 2013 Music Festival - Las Vegas, NV - May 27, 2013

Fans couldn’t believe what they were being treated to and in typical PRB fashion showed unlimited support and appreciation throughout and whose deafening roars and cheers shook all of downtown Vegas to the core. The thought of our wonderful weekend coming to an end was a sobering notion but easily remedied with more booze. For some it was an early check out time for others the last chance for more damage, either way it was a weekend to remember.

Punk Rock Bowling 2013 Music Festival - Las Vegas, NV - May 27, 2013

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7 Seconds – TSOL – Angry Samoans – and Stabbed In Back – at The Las Vegas Country Saloon – Las Vegas, NV

May 26, 2013

7 Seconds - TSOL - Angry Samoans - and Stabbed In Back - at The Las Vegas Country Saloon - Las Vegas, NV - May 26, 2013 - Punk Rock Bowling 2013For many, Sunday night proved to be a tough call, because several amazing shows happened that night.  MDC, Wanda Jackson, Manic Hispanic, and Me First and The Gimme Gimmes all headlined club shows; However, the Las Vegas Country Saloon hosted a show where three out of four bands are normally headliners. 

As much as I dig the before mentioned bands, there was no way I would miss this line up, 7 Seconds, TSOL and The Angry Samoans. To have these powerhouse Punk heavy hitters all under one roof ensured a kick ass night of music and fun.

Getting to the club shows in time to catch the opener is always a feat at Punk Rock Bowling, because the festival ends so late. Unfortunately, I was not able to catch opener Stabbed In Back, but I did make it just in time for the Angry Samoans. The Angry Samoans are the quintessential Punk Rock band. They can fit at least 30 one minute or less songs into a set, and you can sing along to all of them.

7 Seconds - TSOL - Angry Samoans - and Stabbed In Back - at The Las Vegas Country Saloon - Las Vegas, NV - May 26, 2013 - Punk Rock Bowling 2013

Their songs grab and pull you in with their catchy lyrics, melodic beats, and riffs. Metal Mike and Bill were joined by some younger musicians on stage adding a great energy, as well as sex appeal to their stage performance. They played many fan favorites including "My Old Mans A Fatso", "Steak Knife", "Todd Killings", and "Inside my Brain". Toward the end of the set they threw in covers of Black Flag's "Wasted" and "Nervous Breakdown". As great of original songs that the Angry Samoans have, it seemed silly for them to cover any other Punk band. I, personally, would have rather heard more of their own material during the time they spent playing those two covers(not that my opinion really counts). However they did an amazing job covering them and the crowd seemed to love it!

7 Seconds - TSOL - Angry Samoans - and Stabbed In Back - at The Las Vegas Country Saloon - Las Vegas, NV - May 26, 2013 - Punk Rock Bowling 2013

TSOL came out and nearly everywhere in attendance, cheered and prepared themselves for their set. They opened with the favorite, “World War III”, followed by other hits like “Sounds of Laughter”, “Superficial Love”, and “Dance With Me”. Jack Grisham stated that they only had 45 minutes to play, so they were going to try and play as much as possible, rather than talking throughout most of it. However, Grisham did tell a few little stories during the set, but the crowd seemed to enjoy them rather than become annoyed.

7 Seconds - TSOL - Angry Samoans - and Stabbed In Back - at The Las Vegas Country Saloon - Las Vegas, NV - May 26, 2013 - Punk Rock Bowling 2013

Towards the conclusion of their set, Jack forgot the words to one of the songs, but tried to carry on anyway; he claimed that he suffered so many “blows to the head” in the 80’s, it damaged his memory. Naturally, the ended their set with “Code Blue”.

7 Seconds - TSOL - Angry Samoans - and Stabbed In Back - at The Las Vegas Country Saloon - Las Vegas, NV - May 26, 2013 - Punk Rock Bowling 2013

The crowd definitely thinned out after Angry Samoans and TSOL, but the most dedicated fans stayed for the entire show. 7 Seconds came onto the stage, and luckily, everyone else matched my excitement. They played most of the songs off their influential record, “The Crew”, including “Not Just Boy’s Fun”, “You Lose”, “Aim to Please”, “Red and Black”, and the love song, “Trust”. Kevin Seconds proudly announced their recent signing with Rise Records, and stated that they began to record songs for their upcoming record.

7 Seconds - TSOL - Angry Samoans - and Stabbed In Back - at The Las Vegas Country Saloon - Las Vegas, NV - May 26, 2013 - Punk Rock Bowling 2013

7 Seconds then began to perform a few “never-before-heard” songs that would appear on the record; although the crowd obviously didn’t know the words, they appeared enthusiastic. To appease the “older crowd” and devout fans, they played “Skins, Brains, Guts” off the 1982 EP of the same name.

7 Seconds - TSOL - Angry Samoans - and Stabbed In Back - at The Las Vegas Country Saloon - Las Vegas, NV - May 26, 2013 - Punk Rock Bowling 2013

Once they played, “Young ‘Til I Die” and “Walk Together, Rock Together”, the crowd knew their dynamic set was drawing to an end. However, during “Walk Together, Rock Together”, a man in the front suffered from a head injury from someone who stage dove, and passed out. Kevin Seconds saw this play out, stopped the song, and made sure the man was revived and properly escorted out by security and medical professionals. Although they never finished the song, they ended their set strongly with their hit cover, “99 Red Balloons”.

7 Seconds - TSOL - Angry Samoans - and Stabbed In Back - at The Las Vegas Country Saloon - Las Vegas, NV - May 26, 2013 - Punk Rock Bowling 2013

The show ended around 2:30 in the morning, which was somewhat early for many Punk Rock Bowling attendees. Many continued having fun throughout the night, whether it be at the casino, the bar, or late-night diners, satisfied that they had easily seen one of the best performances at Punk Rock Bowling thus far.

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Me First and the Gimme Gimmes – Pulley – and The Bombpops – at Fremont Country Club – Las Vegas, NV

May 26, 2013

Me First and the Gimme Gimmes - Pulley - and The Bombpops - at Fremont Country Club - Las Vegas, NV - May 26, 2013Day 2 of the festival was in the bag, which means it was time for the Bowlers Party, with Me First and the Gimme Gimmes headlining! 

 

 

Bad Religion is one of my favourite bands, and I've seen them close to a dozen times, so I left their set early in order to head to the Fremont Country Club. And I'm glad I did--the line stretched around the block! It had already been a long couple of days, with one more to go, but the excitement from the crowd was palpable. 

Me First and the Gimme Gimmes - Pulley - and The Bombpops - at Fremont Country Club - Las Vegas, NV - May 26, 2013

Hailing from Oceanside, CA, openers The Bombpops brought their own version of pop-punk to the stage. I saw these ladies (and gentlemen) last year at PRB, and even then I was impressed. This year, however, I was wowed. Over the past year, their sound/maturity as musicians has grown in leaps and bounds.

Me First and the Gimme Gimmes - Pulley - and The Bombpops - at Fremont Country Club - Las Vegas, NV - May 26, 2013

The crowd wasn't small, but it wasn't huge, but when the band took the stage, all of the audience were nodding their heads and dancing along to "Outta Hand" and "Grocery Store". When they broke out "(Back to) The Medicine Cabinet", I couldn't help myself--I had to start bouncing around and acting like a fool.

Me First and the Gimme Gimmes - Pulley - and The Bombpops - at Fremont Country Club - Las Vegas, NV - May 26, 2013

Their music is just infectious and forces you to move. If you like 90's-feeling music with a touch of The Runaways, and see this North County band on a bill, please go check them out. You really won't be disappointed. 

Partial set-list: Outta Hand, If I'm Pretending, Paranoid, Open Ended, Crazy, (Back to) The Medicine Cabinet, Losing Touch, Grocery Store, Can of Worms

After a semi-long wait, Simi Valley's Pulley took the stage. Except for the odd song of theirs, here and there, I had never really listened to them. (That is a mistake I have been remedying since PRB.) One word to describe their set? Awesome.

Me First and the Gimme Gimmes - Pulley - and The Bombpops - at Fremont Country Club - Las Vegas, NV - May 26, 2013

I can't describe them other than with a generic "melodic speed-Punk", but their set at the Fremont Country Club was nothing short of fantastic. Scott Radinsky asked of the crowd who had been here all weekend, which he followed shortly with his own answer of: "I don't think I could do it". "Bad Reputation" about halfway through the set energized the crowd into a fun pit, and they closed with "Cashed In", which got the fans riled and ready for Me First.

Me First and the Gimme Gimmes - Pulley - and The Bombpops - at Fremont Country Club - Las Vegas, NV - May 26, 2013

Set-list: Darkside, Second Best, Hooray for Me, One Shot, Stomach Aches, Rattling Rust, Ocean Song, Bad Reputation, Mandarin, Huber Breeze, Insects Destroy, Working Class, Gone, Cashed In


It was nearing 2:30 AM when Me First finally took the stage. Before the curtain opened, tensions were running high, and I saw a couple of fights *almost* break out. The crowd started booing the closed curtains during the final sound-check. As soon as they opened and the band took the stage, Fat Mike offered the apology of, “Sorry we took so long, but it takes forever for drugs to be delivered here.”

Me First and the Gimme Gimmes - Pulley - and The Bombpops - at Fremont Country Club - Las Vegas, NV - May 26, 2013

That diffused the tension, and as the band started up with their cover of "Danny's Song", the crowd was back to smiles and fun times. Spike, the lead singer, sounded freakin' awesome, and the band appeared to have a blast. Wearing horrible pink Hawaiian shirts coupled with white pants, the band went through the gamut of awesome covers of dated songs.  Though at times it feels as though we (the crowd) are just a viewer to a hang-out with friends, Me First and the Gimme Gimmes always puts on a highly entertaining show, and tonight was no exception. About halfway through the set, Fat Mike disappeared and had Melvin fill in for a handful of songs (maybe he went to meet the late fabled drug delivery person?) 

Me First and the Gimme Gimmes - Pulley - and The Bombpops - at Fremont Country Club - Las Vegas, NV - May 26, 2013

For those of us who are older, it's nice to hear the songs we grew up with (not necessarily the songs we chose to listen to), given a new and punk-y twist. When you have people like Spike Slaweson, Joey Cape, Fat Mike, Chris Shiflett, and Dave Raun re-creating songs from the 60's to 90's R&B, it is a breath of fresh (and beer saturated) air. If you have someone in your life who you want to introduce to punk, have them take a listen to Me First. They are the gateway band, for sure. 

Me First and the Gimme Gimmes - Pulley - and The Bombpops - at Fremont Country Club - Las Vegas, NV - May 26, 2013

Set-list: Danny's Song, Country Roads, All My Lovin', Me and Julio, These are a few of my Favorite Things, Summertime, Ghost Riders in the Sky, Science Fiction/Double Feature, Isn't She Lovely, End of the World, Different Drum, Leavin' on a Jet Plane, Nobody Does It Better, Don't Cry for me Argentina, Seasons in the Sun, Sloop John B, I Will Survive, Somewhere Over the Rainbow, Rocket Man, Needles and Pins, I Believe I Can Fly, End of the Road

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Punk Rock Bowling 2013 Music Festival – Las Vegas, NV – May 26, 2013

May 26, 2013

Still sore from the Friday and Saturday events, we make it to the Sunday festival just in time for locals, Surrounded by Thieves, to take the stage. Since the festival was just opened, there weren't many people around to enjoy these fast-paced and melodic guys.

From the start of their set to the very end, Brandon Buck, lead singer, was a non-stop screaming ball of energy.

Piss N' Blood were up next. Were you looking for some good ol' pissed off rock 'n roll? If you were, then Piss N' Blood was there to give it to you. Their blend of socially aware lyrics mixed with 4 talented musicians and hard-hitting music made the slowly increasing crowd jump around.

Folksy duo, Sean & Zander, were up next. Honestly, I wasn't sure how well they were going to go over with the now amped-up crowd, but I was surprised. 

Sean Wheeler was charismatic as fuck, and combined with Zander Schloss' musical talent there was no way the crowd wouldn't be held in thrall. I overheard someone in the crowd, about halfway through the set, yell, "Holy shit, these guys are fucking great!"

Pour Habit was next and shit-howdy, the crowd never stopped during their set!

Singing to the crowd from the barricade, the lead singer held you by the proverbial throat and never let go. U.S. Bombs ( and Duane Peters, with a never-ending lit cigarette in his hand) kept the energy high. "U.S. of Hate", "Youth Goes", and "Skater Dater" were just a handful of songs the OC band played while Duane did his own style of dancing across the stage. The crowd wasn't as crazy as they normally are during a Bombs set, but I think they were reserving their energy for the next few bands up.

With the sun now setting and the crowed now shouldr to shoulder we found ourselves itching for the remainder of the line up. Jersey boys, Bouncing Souls graced the Punk Rock Bowling stage next, with two decades of consistent quality material Bouncing Souls never disappoint. Cutting through the whirling dust and night sky fans were treated to the bands unique style humor and precise musical acuteness.

With Lagwagon up next west coast Punk fans and lovers of Fat Wreck Chords, made their presence felt. Singing along and slamming away fans enjoyed as the band touched on decades of material and couldn’t help but go ape shit when Lagwagon performed anything off of the classic Trashed album.

Now with noses full of dirt and sweat clinging to our brows, a sea of denim began to wash over the already jam packed audience.

Turbonegro’s music is as un mistakable as the adoring fans that love them. As sailor hats and tattooed fists dotted the Vegas crowed, we all gathered and sang along to the Musical Equivalent To “Tits & Ass”. With nine albums to pull from Turbonegro was the ideal band to co-headline Sundays line up as it was nothing short of a drunken ol’ fashion hardcore sexually uncomfortable maritime sing along, and oh how we wanted more.

As the Duke of Nothing, Tony Sylvester thrust his hips and gently mind fucked all into wonderful submission and am proud to say have earned a new fan, denim vest coming shortly.

Up next Bad Religion. Now if your ass was in Vegas for Punk Rock Bowling you surely have no illusions as to Bad Religions musical supremacy spanning 30 years and counting. Generations of punk loyalists converged to pay respect and catch a glimpse of the California Punk juggernaut.

Echoing the distain and angst of the 80’s Punk movement Bad Religions politically conscious and in your face style has yet to relent. There are few bands that can perfectly articulate a timeless message of struggle and resolve like Bad Religion can. With a plethora of phenomenal punk anthems fans struggle to support the weight of the dozens upon dozens of crowed surfing Punks as shit got crazy for “ Latch Key Kids” “Generator” and “Infected” with barricade security on their heels for “Sorrow”.

This truly was a fantastic well-rounded Sunday line up leaving little with enough energy for the club shows to follow. But rest assured alcohol got us through.

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