21+ event
Valid photo ID required
Alcohol free event
This event will not serve alcohol
About
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 8TH
Doors 8:00pm / Show 8:30pm
$18 Advance / $23 Day of Show
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IVY ROOM
860 San Pablo Ave, Albany • 21+
Millions of Dead Cops, Millions of Damn Christians, Millions of Dead Capitalists, Millions of Dead Congressmen, Millions of Dead Children, Missile Destroyed Civilization, Multi-Death Corporation, Male Dominated Culture, Marine Death Corps, Magnus Dominus Corpus
*****
M.D.C. is a musical and political organization always striving to make intelligent, powerful, political statements that scream loudly against political insanity and social malignancy, addressing oppression and the human condition. Their originality challenges and often rivals, with their distinctly blunt and radical views, some of the most iconic bands of the past-and-present punk scene often littered with meaningless personal topical babble. (Just ask the die-hard fans.)
M.D.C. undoubtedly influenced many bands of today, evident in many modern anti-government and anti-oppression oriented groups, as early American Punk folklore blazoned its course through the past 35 years. M.D.C. was on the cover of the FIRST issue of Maximum Rock’n’Roll, which also includes a band interview. They have had major articles in Playboy, Spin, Sounds, and interviews far too numerous to count in local papers and fanzines across the globe. As an integral part of early American Punk folklore, it is not surprising to find references to M.D.C. in the annals of punk history and beyond the boundaries of mainstream music culture–their honorable mention in the alternative duo They Might Be Giants’ song “Rhythm Section Want Ad” and the “Millions of Dead Cops” album ranking #7 on Kurt Cobain’s all-time favorite list are two interesting examples. M.D.C. forged strong friendships and allies through their years of touring such as The Dead Kennedys, Bad Brains, Ian McKay of Minor Threat, Tim Armstrong and Matt Freeman of Rancid, Green Day, and Dave Grohl, to name a few. M.D.C. is active in a number of good causes, recently speaking against the jailing of anarchist Chris Plummer, and more. They have organized and participated in countless benefits for grassroots movements, from the Native American Big Mountain to Food Not Bombs, and have continually campaigned with their best efforts in the furtherance of a better world.
As of 2014, Millions of Dead Cops, a.k.a. M.D.C., is comprised of two original members, Dave Dictor on vocals and Ron “x-con ron” Posner on guitar, along with “Mad Mike” Smith (Brother Spud, No Red Flags) on bass and Jesse Cobb (Valid Effort, Embrace The Kill) on drums. Having just toured the U.S. extensively and a stint in Australia and New Zealand, M.D.C. has just signed with Beer City Skateboards and Records. Many remastered reissues will be coming out on vinyl, CD, and as digital downloads. Also a full line of softwoods as well as some surprises are all in the works. M.D.C. has also been working on its newest full-length release with about two dozen new songs to choose from, so the future ahead looks bright for one of the Pioneers of Hardcore Punk Rock.
WHITE TRASH DEBUTANTES
—Punk rock has always had its socio-political agitators as well as bands that simply wanted to entertain; White Trash Debutantes are a perfect example of the latter. Formed in San Francisco in 1989, the female-led (though not entirely female) outfit hasn't inundated listeners with serious political or social messages -- its specialty has been wild, rowdy, trashy, decadent, over-the-top fun. Debutantes, who are led by singer Ginger Coyote, have always favored an amusing, tongue-in-cheek approach; their material is as humorous as it is in-your-face. The Californians love to poke fun at pop culture, and occasionally, their songs have employed kinky S&M/dominatrix imagery (including "Crack of the Whip" and "Whipping Boy"), but always in a humorous and ironic fashion. In 1991, Faith No More bassist Bill Gould produced their EP, San Francisco, for Alternative Tentacles. The 1990s also found Debutantes (who once invited the controversial Olympic skater Tonya Harding to join the band) recording albums or singles for various indie labels, including Teen Rebel, Desperate Attempt, Beer City, and 206 (which, in 1996, released their full-length album It's Raw...But You Live for It). After playing the Bay Area scene for over a decade, Debutantes moved to Los Angeles in 2000. Since its formation in 1989, the band has had its share of personnel changes; one former member is bassist Gwynne Kahn, who has also been with the Pandoras. In 2000, Debutantes' part-female, part-male lineup included Coyote, Tonia Bodley, and Rhiannon Pollock on vocals, Jake Goldman on guitar, Dan Humes on bass, and Johny Sosa on drums. 2001 found Debutantes recording seven songs for the Orange Peal release What's It All About?, a split CD that also contains seven songs by fellow punk combo Cell Block 5.
~ Alex Henderson, Rovi
CLASS. OF 77
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CLASS OF ’77 is a band that has been to the rodeo, and rocked it! It is a tribute to the Punk Explosion of 1977 that reinvented and saved Rock music.
The term Punk was coined about the music that exploded that year and blew away the cobwebs of the early Seventies’ scene. Class of ’77 honors the bands and the music that drove that cultural explosion. The music was created for “Outcasts and Artists,” and we adhere to that model.
We celebrate the music of bands like: The Clash, The Dead Boys, The Damned, The Ramones, Early Blondie, Generation X, Johnny Thunders, and much more…
People have responded to our live performance from the get-go; singing along, pogoing, revisiting a time of anarchy and energy. We interpret these songs in a way that is fresh and sonic, yet remains true to the spirit of its time. Our collective stage presence is energetic and fun. You will leave humming the tunes. But it all comes back to chemistry, and a reawakening of a revolution. It is still music for the outcast and artist in every one of us.
CRITICAL RESPONSE
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21+ event
Valid photo ID required
Alcohol free event
This event will not serve alcohol
About
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 8TH
Doors 8:00pm / Show 8:30pm
$18 Advance / $23 Day of Show
—
IVY ROOM
860 San Pablo Ave, Albany • 21+
Millions of Dead Cops, Millions of Damn Christians, Millions of Dead Capitalists, Millions of Dead Congressmen, Millions of Dead Children, Missile Destroyed Civilization, Multi-Death Corporation, Male Dominated Culture, Marine Death Corps, Magnus Dominus Corpus
*****
M.D.C. is a musical and political organization always striving to make intelligent, powerful, political statements that scream loudly against political insanity and social malignancy, addressing oppression and the human condition. Their originality challenges and often rivals, with their distinctly blunt and radical views, some of the most iconic bands of the past-and-present punk scene often littered with meaningless personal topical babble. (Just ask the die-hard fans.)
M.D.C. undoubtedly influenced many bands of today, evident in many modern anti-government and anti-oppression oriented groups, as early American Punk folklore blazoned its course through the past 35 years. M.D.C. was on the cover of the FIRST issue of Maximum Rock’n’Roll, which also includes a band interview. They have had major articles in Playboy, Spin, Sounds, and interviews far too numerous to count in local papers and fanzines across the globe. As an integral part of early American Punk folklore, it is not surprising to find references to M.D.C. in the annals of punk history and beyond the boundaries of mainstream music culture–their honorable mention in the alternative duo They Might Be Giants’ song “Rhythm Section Want Ad” and the “Millions of Dead Cops” album ranking #7 on Kurt Cobain’s all-time favorite list are two interesting examples. M.D.C. forged strong friendships and allies through their years of touring such as The Dead Kennedys, Bad Brains, Ian McKay of Minor Threat, Tim Armstrong and Matt Freeman of Rancid, Green Day, and Dave Grohl, to name a few. M.D.C. is active in a number of good causes, recently speaking against the jailing of anarchist Chris Plummer, and more. They have organized and participated in countless benefits for grassroots movements, from the Native American Big Mountain to Food Not Bombs, and have continually campaigned with their best efforts in the furtherance of a better world.
As of 2014, Millions of Dead Cops, a.k.a. M.D.C., is comprised of two original members, Dave Dictor on vocals and Ron “x-con ron” Posner on guitar, along with “Mad Mike” Smith (Brother Spud, No Red Flags) on bass and Jesse Cobb (Valid Effort, Embrace The Kill) on drums. Having just toured the U.S. extensively and a stint in Australia and New Zealand, M.D.C. has just signed with Beer City Skateboards and Records. Many remastered reissues will be coming out on vinyl, CD, and as digital downloads. Also a full line of softwoods as well as some surprises are all in the works. M.D.C. has also been working on its newest full-length release with about two dozen new songs to choose from, so the future ahead looks bright for one of the Pioneers of Hardcore Punk Rock.
WHITE TRASH DEBUTANTES
—Punk rock has always had its socio-political agitators as well as bands that simply wanted to entertain; White Trash Debutantes are a perfect example of the latter. Formed in San Francisco in 1989, the female-led (though not entirely female) outfit hasn't inundated listeners with serious political or social messages -- its specialty has been wild, rowdy, trashy, decadent, over-the-top fun. Debutantes, who are led by singer Ginger Coyote, have always favored an amusing, tongue-in-cheek approach; their material is as humorous as it is in-your-face. The Californians love to poke fun at pop culture, and occasionally, their songs have employed kinky S&M/dominatrix imagery (including "Crack of the Whip" and "Whipping Boy"), but always in a humorous and ironic fashion. In 1991, Faith No More bassist Bill Gould produced their EP, San Francisco, for Alternative Tentacles. The 1990s also found Debutantes (who once invited the controversial Olympic skater Tonya Harding to join the band) recording albums or singles for various indie labels, including Teen Rebel, Desperate Attempt, Beer City, and 206 (which, in 1996, released their full-length album It's Raw...But You Live for It). After playing the Bay Area scene for over a decade, Debutantes moved to Los Angeles in 2000. Since its formation in 1989, the band has had its share of personnel changes; one former member is bassist Gwynne Kahn, who has also been with the Pandoras. In 2000, Debutantes' part-female, part-male lineup included Coyote, Tonia Bodley, and Rhiannon Pollock on vocals, Jake Goldman on guitar, Dan Humes on bass, and Johny Sosa on drums. 2001 found Debutantes recording seven songs for the Orange Peal release What's It All About?, a split CD that also contains seven songs by fellow punk combo Cell Block 5.
~ Alex Henderson, Rovi
CLASS. OF 77
—
CLASS OF ’77 is a band that has been to the rodeo, and rocked it! It is a tribute to the Punk Explosion of 1977 that reinvented and saved Rock music.
The term Punk was coined about the music that exploded that year and blew away the cobwebs of the early Seventies’ scene. Class of ’77 honors the bands and the music that drove that cultural explosion. The music was created for “Outcasts and Artists,” and we adhere to that model.
We celebrate the music of bands like: The Clash, The Dead Boys, The Damned, The Ramones, Early Blondie, Generation X, Johnny Thunders, and much more…
People have responded to our live performance from the get-go; singing along, pogoing, revisiting a time of anarchy and energy. We interpret these songs in a way that is fresh and sonic, yet remains true to the spirit of its time. Our collective stage presence is energetic and fun. You will leave humming the tunes. But it all comes back to chemistry, and a reawakening of a revolution. It is still music for the outcast and artist in every one of us.
CRITICAL RESPONSE
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