The hardcore punk outfit Dropkick Murphys formed in south Boston in 1995; vocalist Mike McColgan, guitarist Rick Barton and bassist Ken Casey comprised the original nucleus of the group, with a series of drummers passing through the lineup before the addition of Matt Kelly in 1997. After a series of EPs including Fire and Brimstone, Tattoos and... [+] Read More

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Pop-punks 22 Jacks were led by former Wax frontman Joe Sib and guitarist Steve Soto, an alumnus of the Adolescents and Agent Orange. Formed in late 1995, the group recorded its 1996 debut Uncle Bob with guitarist Jason Cropper, bassist Scott Shiflett, and drummer Sandy Hanson, all three of whom exited in the wake of the record's completion; with... [+] Read More

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Chicago's the Blue Meanies have continued their wacky style of hyper, obnoxious ska-punk that additionally fused with jazz and funk influences. Debuting in 1991 with the release of their first single, "Grandma Shampoo"/"Dickory Dock," this single would be the start of their lengthy discography and revolving lineup. Although their personnel was... [+] Read More

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The hardcore punk outfit Dropkick Murphys formed in south Boston in 1995; vocalist Mike McColgan, guitarist Rick Barton and bassist Ken Casey comprised the original nucleus of the group, with a series of drummers passing through the lineup before the addition of Matt Kelly in 1997. After a series of EPs including Fire and Brimstone, Tattoos and... [+] Read More

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One of the most promising '80s supergroups that never was, England's Fastway was never quite able to come to grips with their sonic identity, and despite a promising start, in the end their career was an almost absolute flameout.

Following his acrimonious departure from metal legend Motörhead, guitarist "Fast" Eddie Clarke wasted no... [+] Read More

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Flautist János Péter’s newest formation, Firkin, was founded in the summer of 2008. The band is about to introduce the unbridledly buoyant genre of Irish Punk .

The intentions of this well-endowed gang of musicians are not kept a secret: to relax, to unwind, to make you dance, to fill you up with energy, beer and wine. 
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Third-wave ska-revivalists the Smooths debuted in 1995 with Very Own Vegas. The follow-up, No Brakes, appeared in 1998 to coincide with the group's appearance on that summer's Warped Tour. ~ Jason Ankeny, All Music Guide

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One of the more traditional-sounding of California's punk revival bands, Swingin' Utters formed in the late '80s around a first-name-only lineup of vocalist Johnny, guitarists Max and Darius, bassist Kevin, and drummer Greg. Originally based in Santa Cruz, these street punks later moved to San Francisco and recorded for several different labels,... [+] Read More

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The Fisticuffs are an Irish Folk Rock band from the South Side of Chicago. Formed in 2005 and borrowing from traditional Irish music and modern rock, their music consists of songs about hard work, family, heritage at home and abroad, a great many sins, and life on the South Side of Chicago. Whether you’re at the lip of the stage or singing... [+] Read More

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The hook-laden sounds of 1960s rock bands like the Beatles and the Byrds and the working-class imagery of Bruce Springsteen are combined with the musical traditions of Ireland and the intensity of punk rock by the Saw Doctors. The Saw Doctors were a little-known local bar band in Tuam (pronounced "Chewam") in County Galway when they were invited... [+] Read More

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Originally founded by guitarists Zander Cox and Wes Walsworth (in the small town of Ketchum, ID), the Scotch Greens got off and running after the duo relocated to San Diego and enlisted a rhythm section comprised of bassist C.J. Cnossen and drummer Luke "The Kid" Kristensen. With Cox also doubling on lead vocals, the group came up with a... [+] Read More

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