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by Trisha
STATIC REVOLUTION
With Members comprised from Fury 66, Lonely Kings, Jet Lag and Abhorrance, how could Static Revolution be a failure? The punk band from Santa Cruz, California just released a new CD entitled “You Look Good,” which is out now on Lorelei Records and you can purchase at Streetlight Records. They are also doing not too shabby in the show department opening up for a band you may have heard of…Good Riddance. Static Revolution is influenced by greats such Black Flag, Descendents, Jawbreaker and Terror. You’ve got Joe Clements on the microphone, Pat Diola and Tai Ma shredding their guitars, Jon Jameson (great last name) on bass and Nate Kantos of First To Fall on drums. Infused with unmistakable nostalgia, this melodic hardcore punk band doesn’t just emulate the sounds of the past, they ARE the sound of the past. Their high energy shows and driving sound has been gathering more and more attention from local fans and beyond. With almost 5,000 plays on Myspace to date, these veterans of hardcore mean business. This month the band takes on yet another adventure; recording a 7” split with Set It Straight (Redding, CA) which will include a brand new song . You definitely don’t want to miss their upcoming show at the Santa Cruz Teen Center on September 3rd, you’re guaranteed to leave impressed.
contact: staticrev@yahoo.com
LAST CHANCE
Described as sounding like old school punk with some new school influences, Last Chance is a hard-hitting group from Sacramento. With belting vocals and a bass/guitar combination that fuses contemporary punk with old school tone, the band has been making a name for themselves throughout the Bay Area. Known for their dynamic live shows and catchy lyrics, Last Chance has been creating anthems of angst for all ages to enjoy. Having played with bands such as Mad Caddies, The Secretions and Another Damn Disappointment, they are currently looking forward to their upcoming shows with The Queers. Veterans to venues like San Jose’s Caravan and Sacramento’s Boardwalk, the band never fails to draw hundreds of people which has contributed to their fast paced reputation. Last Chance has even earned radio play on San Jose and Sacramento college radio and will be featured on the Howard Stern Punk Rock Academy in October. Do not miss their first full length recording which will be released in last October and make note of their upcoming show on September 28 at The Boardwalk in Orangevale, CA.
Last Chance is a hard-hitting group from Sacramento reminiscent of old skate punk and circle pits. Their belting vocals mixed with melodic guitar and bass create a unique sound that fuses contemporary punk with old school grit and tone. Their live shows infuse the crowd with energy and their catchy lyrics create new anthems of angst and anger popular with both adult and all age crowds.
contact: myspace.com/lastchance
THE RUNS
From our neighbors in San Francisco, California, we bring you The Runs, the good kind. They promise to sing songs about Uranus, and will offer you money if you like them. With a debut CD out in stores, they will soon be all over the place. The band has been lovingly described as “a fart in a jam jar,” (Dick Scum) and “Screeching Weasel and The Queer’s love child” by Jonny Manak, and with songs titled “Rancho Slutadero” and “Your Butt Begs For Butter,” how and why would you want to resist them. With Charmin’ Ultra on drums, Paul McFartney on bass and Skid Marx on guitar, you would think that old potty jokes die hard, but this band proves that no matter what age you are you’re never too old to laugh about diarrhea. Reminiscent of old Blink 182 humor, bathroom humor and all, The Runs claim “We’re very complex people, that’s why we write simple songs.” If you’re one of those people who have to see it to believe it, don’t hesitate to run to their next show at the Cherry Bar Lounge in San Francisco on September 22. And hurry to pick up their debut in local record shops throughout San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley etc. before they’re all wiped out.
Contact: info@theruns.com
THE DUST
Within the industrial boat yard of Half Moon Bay, California you can find the ideal place for The Dust to tear apart their practice space. Growing up in a small fishing town on a steady diet of metal and punk is what Matt Allen (bass), Josh Jasperson (guitar), David Langer (drums), and Brian Overfelt (vocals) is exactly the answer to this up and coming band’s success. First coming together in 1997, the band began playing many shows which lead to an opening slot for Incubus and Papa Roach. The Dust have released a 3 song demo and remain true to their heavy and dynamic sound. With lyrics based on personal experiences, they strive to entertain and inspire. Their quieter grooves will lull you into a state of tranquility and then rip you out with the tension featured in their heavier songs. They are honest about not just playing for fame, but the personal inspiration that goes both ways when connection through music occurs. They just want to give people something to enjoy and believe in, perhaps a reason for living. You can catch The Dust on RampageRadio.com or KUSF on Saturday nights midnight to 9 am. Or better yet, vote for them in the upcoming Battle Of The Bands at San Francisco’s Pound on September 10.
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