BAD BRAINS @ SUMMIT MUSIC HALL 4/22/11 DENVER-CO

Bad Brains are a legendary DCHC band formed in the 70’s, sometimes considered the first hardcore punk band. These rastafarian punks have been at it for over 30 years with many line-up changes, their current band consists of H.R. on vocals, Dr.Know on guitar, Darryl Jenifer on bass and Earl Hudson on drums. Through the years they have mixed several different styles into their music such as reggae, heavy metal, funk and soul, different from other hardcore bands with more complex riffs and non-punk style solos. “I came to know with now dismay, That in this world we all must pay, Pay to write, pay to play, Pay to cum, pay to fight.” 

Also playing: Frontside Five – Denver sk8 punks and The Other Russia – Mile Hi punks.

THE MEATMEN @ THE MARQUIS THEATER 4/05/11 DENVER-CO

The Meatmen are a dirty, loud and fast hardcore punk band from Michigan. Formed in 1980 and led by Tesco Vee, the only original member, they released the entertainingly disgusting punk classic “Crippled Children Suck.” And remember kids that “There is nothing funnier than a crying child.”

Also Playing: Against The Grain – punk rock from Detroit, Frontside Five – Hardcore punk from The Mile Hi City and Lyin’ Bitch & The Restraining Orders – more punk from Denver.