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10 band reunions we never thought we’d see happen

Being in a band is like being in a relationship, and many times, that means messy breakups and unsatisfying endings. But on some occasions (usually after a few years), some acts are able to put aside their differences and get back together, either for an epic one-off show or a full-blown reunion. We’ve decided to […]

Kurt Travis shares music video and other news you might have missed today

Sam Fender announced his debut album—plus, don’t miss a new music video from CYN. Check out the news you might have missed today below! 1. Sam Fender announces debut album release date   What a trip. Somehow ended up building a studio and recording this album with my best mates ? Hypersonic Missiles is released […]

Avail to reunite for one-off show after over a decade apart

After years of little hope for a reunion, legendary punk band Avail are coming together again for one hometown show. The band’s last album, Front Porch Stories was released back in 2002. Avail played their final show over a decade ago in 2007, according to BrooklynVegan. The band will play in Richmond, VA at the […]

Tim Barry starts to settle down on 'Lost & Rootless'

Tim Barry Lost & Rootless Honesty and integrity go a long way. Just ask Richmond, Virginia’s Tim Barry, a man who has spent the better part of his adult life singing punk, protest and folk songs of one kind or another. On Lost & Rootless, Barry’s sixth solo release, one of punk rock’s most beloved […]

The Lead: A look inside the Revival Tour

It’s five minutes to showtime on the Revival Tour and the stage is packed with instruments. A leather case filled with harmonicas occupies the empty space on top of an amp. A plastic crate overflows with tambourines. There are so many acoustic guitars, fiddles, banjos and violins that it looks like the folk section of […]

Premiere: Tim Barry, "Driver Pull"

Check out this premiere of “Driver Pull” from Tim Barry. It's from the former Avail frontman's upcoming fourth solo album 40 Miler, out Apr. 10 via Chunksaah. Barry's upcoming tour dates can be seen below. APR 13 Asbury Park, NJ – Asbury Lanes w/ Josh Small & Julie Karr APR 19 W. Columbia, SC – New Brookland […]

Tim Barry - 40 Miler

Tim Barry 40 Miler Tim Barry has had his share of songwriting success, from his earlier days in Richmond, Virginia, anthemic-punk institution Avail to his more recent, community-driven acoustic career. On 40 Miler, his fifth solo album, Barry breaks through the stripped-down trappings of “guy with guitar” and creates a landmark album with multi-instrumentation and […]

Tim Barry (ex-Avail) announces tour dates

Tim Barry (ex-Avail) has announced a string of headlining tour dates in support of his upcoming full-length 40 MileR, due out Apr. 10 via Chunksaah. Check them out below. 03.16.12 – Austin, TX – Red 7 04.13.12 – Asbury Park, NJ – Asbury Lanes 04.19.12 – W. Columbia, SC – New Brookland Tavern 04.20.12 – […]

Tim Barry (ex-Avail) announces new album, "40 Miler"

Tim Barry (ex-Avail) will release his fourth studio album 40 Lifer on Apr. 10 via Chunksaah Records. Once out, it'll follow-up his 2010 effort 28th & Stonewall. Barry has a record release show scheduled for Apr. 13 at Asbury Lanes in Asbury Park, New Jersey.