Circle The Wagons.

I used to sing in a band called Jones Bones, and on a hot evening in August some 5 years ago we played at The Lamplighter with a band from Nelson called Circle The Wagons. Our friends in Wantmonster, who were also on the bill, got us hooked up with the show, and it turned into a memorable evening. Not because they had cans of Pabst for $2.75, or because Chad would later go on to piss in his bed, but because of the sheer ripping talent that hit the stage.

When these two long haired dudes, and their bald headed drummer took to the stage and fired up their instruments my jaw dropped. This was the most shredding punk rock I had heard in ages. The guitarist was doing solos behind his head, and they were both screaming out vocals from behind all the hair. These dudes looked like metalheads, they played like metalheads, but it all sounded punk rock! You usually can't ask for much more.

And like many good bands, they disbanded. Disappearing in a sea of fast drums and sick riffs. Over 4 years goes by, and my friend, the singer from Wantmonster tells me they are putting the band back together, with him on vocals! So the stage show will become more intense, if it was even possible, and many new tunes are in the works as you read this. This was big news! Bigger news is that they're touring with the Dayglo Abortions, and my band is lucky enough to open up the festivities at the Vancouver stop on April 14th. It's gonna be so rad to see both of those bands again, let alone share a stage with them. If you like punk music and live in the Vancouver area, this show is not to be missed!

And stay tuned to my other blog Underground Vancouver to read a giant interview that I did with the new singer from Circle The Wagons.