Huntingtons reunite for family benefit concert

March 4, 2009

On June 13 at Circle of Hope in Philadelphia, old school punks Huntingtons will be reviving both their band and new hope.

The band’s story:

Jeannie Pierce was diagnosed with stage three Brain Cancer on May 2, 2006. She has had three brain surgeries thus far and has limited use of the left side of her body. Long time Huntingtons fans will recognize the name Jeannie from the song "Jeannie Hates The Ramones." Jeannie is the wife of original Huntingtons drummer, Mike Pierce (aka Mikee Huntington). To show our love and support for Mikee and to raise money to help his family during this most difficult of times, we have decided to get the old lineup back together for a big concert. We have asked several bands who we shared the mid 90’s scene around here with to reunite and take part in this concert as well. Basically, get ALL the old gang back together. Healing is best done in the company of family and, in many ways, we’re all family.

In addition to the concert, Huntingtons will also be releasing a new album available via Amazon as a digital download only. It will include all eight songs from their split CD with Darlington, two songs from the Get Lost/Plastic Surgery sessions that didn’t make either album, "Babysitter" from the You’re Not Right 7" and two brand new songs to be recorded this month.

Reuniting for the show:

Huntingtons – classic lineup of Mikey, Cliffy and Mikee joined by longtime newbie, Josh Blackway (aka Jonny Huntington)

Ghoti Hook

Tantrum Of The Muse

Speedy Delivery

Dodavahu

+ 2 more unconfirmed reunions.. (updated upon confirmation)

Also playing:

Main Line Riders

Adam & Dave’s Bloodline

Tickets will be $10 and 100 percent of the door money, as well as donations and merch sales for Huntingtons and Main Line Riders, will go directly to the Pierce family. Paypal donations are also being accepted at [email protected].