Green Day invites acclaimed German punkrockers DONOTS to support 3 tourdates

March 2010 saw the release of the highly acclaimed, brand new studio album „The Long Way Home“ by legendary German Punkrockers DONOTS. The album combines catchy punkrock songwriting, melancholic 80s wave influences and folk elements in singles such as „Calling“ or „Forever Ends Today“.

The band released the album on their DIY indie label SOLITARY MAN RECORDS and has just finished the first headlining club tour in support of the record which hit the German Album Charts at #24 as highest new entry.

Last week GREEN DAY invited the DONOTS to join them on their 3 stadium dates in Germany alongside RISE AGAINST and JOAN JETT AND THE BLACK HEARTS.

Says the band: „What gives? We are super stoked that Green Day have invited us to be their support on all 3 upcoming shows in Germany! We got confirmed for Hannover, Munich and Mainz the other day and are more than grateful for the opportunity to open up for a band that has been an inspiration for us especially in our early days. We used to work at a youth club in our hometown Ibbenbüren back in the 90s where Green Day played a post-Kerplunk show. Barely more than 140 people attended that very intimate show. The Donots were completely blown away by the energy, the songs and the attitude. It’s safe to say that night had a huge impact on our sound and songwriting. 16 years later we get to play stadiums with Green Day and once again we are absolutely thrilled!“

The relentless touring machine will release their all new album „The Long Way Home“ in Japan this month and are set to license the record to other international territories later this year.

Good Luck tour west coast, release donation based four song demo

Bloomington, Indiana’s, GOOD LUCK will be touring to support their debut album Into Lake Griffy that was released on vinyl by No Idea Records (see dates below).

The debut album was originally self-released on CD, but the fine folks from No Idea fell in love with the album and band, which quickly lead to pressing the wonderful album on a vinyl format.

The band features members of One Reason, Matty Pop Chart, K-10 Prospect, Abe Froman, Mt. Gigantic, Bodyhammer, and Los Gatos Negros.

Good Luck also have a demo of new material entitled “Demonstation 2010” that they are selling as the shows. The demo consists of three new songs and a cover of Cindy Lauper’s 80’s hit, “When You Were Mine’. You can stream all four songs and make a donation for a high-bit-rate download of the demo on their band camp site.

GOOD LUCK TOUR DATES

5/21 - Bellingham, WA @ TCH. w/ TerrordactylsS,
Mythological Horses, Oracle Cop

5/22 -Seattle, WA @ Healthy Times Fun Club. w/ Agatha, a
Million Years Ago, Mega Bog.

5/23 -Olympia, WA @ Northern All Ages Project (321 4th
Avenue). w/ Kimya Dawson and Your Heart Breaks.

5/24-Portland, OR @ Early All Ages House Show (5516 N. MISSISSIPPI)

5/24-Portland, OR @ DUCKETT’s -21+ Bar Show

5/25-Davis, CA @ House Show (720 Anderson St.) w/ Elders.

5/26-Reno, NV @ Holland Project (121 Vesta Street.). w/
Fugitive Kind, Little Gentlemen

5/28-San Jose, CA @ House of the Dead Rat (416 W San
Fernando St.). w/ Pillowfights, Smokejumper, and The Albert Square

5/29- San Francisco, CA @ Thee Parkside (1600 17th
Street). w/ The Acquitted.

5/30- Berkeley, CA @ Gilman (924 Gilman St). w/ Soupatch,
Cars Can Be Blue, Hard Girls, Fischer.

5/31-Santa Barbara, CA @ Biko Coop (6612 Sueno Rd.
Isla Vista). w/ Adult Braces, Watercolor Paintings.

6/1- Chino, CA @ The Warehouse at 12th & G (13390 12th
st). w/ God Equals Genocide, Forming, The French Exit.

6/2- San Diego, CA @ Che Cafe (9500 Gilman Dr. Bldg. 161.) w/ Doctor Bird, Da Bears.

6/3- Phoenix, AZ. 7:30 pm @ Trunk Space (1506 NW Grand Ave.)
w/ Andrew Jackson Jihad

6/4- Santa Fe, NM @ TBA

6/5- Oklahoma City, OK @ Sauced Pizza ( 2912 Paseo St.)
w/ Blanche Devereaux, Alone, SFN

6/6- Springfield, MO. @ The Lemon Drop (416 W. Commercial)

10 Bands to Catch on the 2010 Vans Warped Tour

With all of the bands on the Vans Warped Tour, it might be hard to decide who to see. We've nailed down our best bets for the 2010 Vans Warped Tour, choosing only from the bands that will be playing the entire tour this year. That way, if you follow our list, you'll get a chance to catch all of the bands on it (you know, provided they're not all playing in the same time slot).

You can find our listing of all of the bands on the tour, including the ones only playing select dates, here.

10. The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band

Sideonedummy Records

They only have three members, but the misnomer is easy to overlook once you hear their music, a frantic, spastic take on Delta Blues (complete with washboard) that has landed the band slots touring with Flogging Molly, a slot on Springer and now a run on Warped.

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9. The Pretty Reckless

Interscope Records

If you're looking for a celebrity on the Warped Tour stage, The Pretty Reckless set will be the one to catch. The band is fronted by one Taylor Momsen, better know for playing Jenny Humphrey on the CW television series Gossip Girl. It's more than gimmick, though, as The Pretty Reckless plays raw, dirty rock that picks up where the grunge bands of the '90s left off.

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8. AM Taxi

For The Win!

If the Gaslight Anthem are punk rock's take on Springsteen, then Chicago's AM Taxi are punk rock's take on Gaslight Anthem. Mixing great songwriting with elements of old-school punk with influences like Clash-fueled reggae, world beat and pure pop, this is a band poised to be one of the most exciting, innovative bands on the tour.

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7. Andrew W.K.

Universal Music

A classically trained musician, Andrew W.K. may not have invented the "party hard" punk rock sound but he certainly perfected it. Although recent years have seen him doing TV and producing records, I'm hoping his return to the stage of Warped will be similar to his last time on its mainstage, which was a supersoaker-fueled rager of positive energy. This guy comes to party, and doesn't leave until everyone is partied out.

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6. The Casualities

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A solid presence on the punk scene for over a decade and an unapologetic adherence to the principles of old school street punk makes the Casualties one of the best -- and the punkest -- picks for this year's Warped Tour. Their set will be fast, loud and memorable.

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5. Far From Finished

Teriyaki Matz - Think Fast! Records

If you're lamenting the lack of the Street Dogs on this year's Warped Tour, check out Far From Finished. These guys carry the Boston street punk banner just as high and as proudly as their better-known peers.

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4. Dillinger Escape Plan

Relapse Records

A "mathcore" band out of New Jersey, Dillinger Escape Plan combines complex riffs and growled vocals into an aggressive wall of sound. What's more impressive than their music, though, is their live show. Expect... well expect anything, and be prepared for some furious energy and quite possibly frontman Greg Puciato flying over -- or stepping on -- your head.

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3. Face To Face

Antagonist Records

These skate-punk playing Fat Wreck Chords veterans were a staple in every proper punk's record collection, and their breakup in 2003 was a sad day indeed. A few years later, 2008 saw the joyful reunion of these heavyhitters, and the entire Warped Tour this year will be privy to a set from a band that has attained legendary status.

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2. The Sparring

Old Shoe Records

This is a band that boasts and impressive pedigree. Fronted by Joel Bourne (formerly of Tiger Army and Dear and Departed) with Chris Dally (of Death by Stero) on drums, the Sparring are a group that delivers a reeling mass of street punk straight from the speakers to your head, not apologizing if it knocks you down.

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1. Riverboat Gamblers

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This Texas group delivers one of the most energetic live shows I've ever seen. Riverboat Gamblers frontman Mike Wiebe is known for spending as much time in the crowd and climbing the walls as he does onstage. We've caught them in Detroit and a few times in their Texas, they always hit the stage a breakneck pace, delivering a set that's relentless and fun.

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