Party: D.O.A. w/ Mandible Klaw and River Jacks - Saturday October 10th, 2015

Party: D.O.A. w/ Mandible Klaw and River Jacks - Saturday October 10th, 2015

D.O.A.
Mandible Klaw
River Jacks
Saturday October 10th, 2015
18+
9PM

Tickets on sale Friday August 22nd at noon.
Available at SLOTH RECORDS and online at www.zoobis.com

D.O.A.
https://www.facebook.com/DOAPUNK

Canada’s legendary Punk Kings,who helped spread punk rock counterculture around the world, approach a momentous milestone. For nearly 25 years D.O.A. has been happily slashing away at all manner of philosophical enemies. They’ve traveled the globe almost continuously since they formed in 1978; they released their first snarling piece of vinyl, the "Disco Sucks" EP in June of that year. That slab of plastic opened the door to international prominence, riots, rip-off record companies and three generations of fans.

In 1981, D.O.A. made the term "hardcore" their own and pushed it into the common vernacular with their legendary album "Hardcore 81" and subsequent tours. Consequently, D.O.A. has been cited as a major influence for tons of bands ranging from The Red Hot Chili Peppers to Green Day to Rancid to The Offspring. They followed that up with their ground breaking EP "War on 45" and "Bloodied But Unbowed."

D.O.A. has always worn their politics on their sleeves.They’ve done a lot shit disturbing along the way.They’ve been harassed and busted and survived all that crap. D.O.A.’s blatant slogan,TALK-ACTION=0 sums it all up.

The stuff the band’s worked on through the years; they’ve played benefits for Rape Relief, anti-racism, rock-for brains, anti-globalization, OXFAM, first nations rights, anti censorship and environmental causes amongst many others.

D.O.A.’s sound and philosophy has been held together by Canada’s Godfather of punk Joey "Shithead" Keithley’s songwriting, singing and guitar playing. D.O.A.’s sound, although always rooted in punk rock, has managed to create a fair bit of consternation for those who would like to choose musical boxes. It’s punk,but it incorporates rock n’ roll, reggae, metal,and ska. Whatever the hell their sound is, it’s pulled out a "Yeah,that’s the shit!" from the likes of Henry Rollins,The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Sonic Youth, Jello Biafra, Bif Naked, John Doe, Randy Bachman, Dave Grohl, Pete Seeger, Yada,Yada,Yada, you get the picture.

To celebrate the 25th anniversary, Sudden Death has released the definitive D.O.A. album, "War and Peace," a 25-track compilation of D.O.A.’s greatest recorded moments. War and Peace starts at the roots of "Disco Sucks", "The Enemy" and "Liar For Hire" right through to their modern blitzkrieg sound of "Dead Men Tell No Tales" and "Just Say No To The WTO."

D.O.A. will blast through live shows with their new rock solid lineup of Joey, Paddy Duddy on drums and bassist Mike Hodsall. Watch for extensive touring in Canada and around the world in 2015 and beyond.

In 2003, Shithead’s first book "I Shithead,a life in punk" came out on Arsenal Pulp Press. It is a definitive and raunchy look at punk and the spread of counter culture throughout western society. Sudden Death has also released "Let’s Start The Action," an electronic tribute to D.O.A. performed by 20 different artists from around the world and inspired by the anti-globalization movement. As well, Sudden Death has recently re-released D.O.A.’s 1st two albums"Something Better Change" and "Hardcore 81", recently picked as two of the top 5 Canadian punk rock albums of all time. A full length documentary on D.O.A. "Talk-Action=0" is being developed by filmmaker Marcus Rogers [The Widower].

D.O.A. has traveled a long, tough road that has taken them around the world and the raw energy continues. The band has never been more active, having recently released their second DVD, D.O.A.’s "Greatest Shits" and a split album with metal legend Thor entitled "Are U Ready". Recently Mayor Larry Campbell of Vancouver declared December 21st to be "D.O.A. Day" in Vancouver.The band has also been featured in punk and political books published around the world.

Come join in the power and non-compromise that is D.O.A.

Mandible Klaw (Calgary, AB)
https://www.facebook.com/mandibleklaw

Mandible Klaw got started way back in the spring of 2014 (that'll make more sense in the future). Mikey and Steve were enjoying some refreshing beverages (BEER!) and decided they should start a band together. Justin and Dave just started working together and had also been talking about jamming. And once Steve decided he wanted to just be a lead vocalist the only choice left was to ask Niall if he wanted to play bass. And that's the story of Mandible Klaw.

River Jacks
https://www.facebook.com/riverjackscalgary

River Jacks are a direct and spirited response to Calgary's cut-throat industry doctrine. As the city grows bigger, richer, prouder-- matters of the heart grow ever skewed. Rallied in 2012 under the masts of brotherhood, River Jacks are here to make us feel, despite the money-hungry world that tells us not to. The Jacks are also here to point out the inherent truths of that same world.

Their brand of punk rock keeps the spirit of the subversive folksingers alive and in a modern and playful context. The point in the river where it jacks is the point where the Clash meets Woody Guthrie. Where Minor Threat meets the Clancy Brothers. Where Bouncing Souls meet Pete Seeger. With song titles like "Bomb the Landlord" the message is poignant for anyone who listens. To break it up (and keep it extra real), the Jacks also explore such topic matter as super-heroes, dragon-slayers, and ape-men.

River Jacks will never take themselves too seriously. They will always rock their little hearts out. They know the only way to make music is to make it from the heart. Music is about love and River Jacks first and only mandate is to hold true to that singular, wonderful notion. In a world where integrity takes the back seat to unbridled gain, River Jacks stand ready to defend that piece of us that matters most.