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10 for $10 TOUR
10 for $10 Tour
by Jason Walsh
Summer brings the biggest tours of the year: tons of festivals, monstrous lineups, masses of people on pilgrimages for good music. Along with this
however are exorbitant ticket prices coupled with outrageous service charges, unreasonable parking fees, refreshments that are priced ten times normal
rates, and the almighty t-shirt souvenir from said events that are marked up to such an insane level that makes the mall “punk” store cost seem
reasonable. And let’s face it folks, we’re in a recession and a lot of people lost jobs this year, took pay cuts, or are barely scraping by to
survive. However, there is an alternative this summer that some of the fine folks in the hardcore community have gotten together to help alleviate
financial distress in a time when recreational spending is becoming nonexistent. The 10 for $10 Tour will feature ten quality hardcore bands for ten
bucks at 32 venues across the United States between July and August, so all you hard-working folks out there can get a chance to relieve your
troubles and woes without breaking the bank.
“With the state of everything right now, we don’t just need a ‘financial break,’ we also need a genuine release and outlet,” said Freddy Cricien of
Madball. “An escape from all the bullshit. Music in general has always provided that for people, through good and bad times. Our music in particular,
I think, truly captures the frustration and emotions out there. It always has.”
Through the course of the tour, some bands will jump on and jump off, but every show will feature 10 bands for the mere ten dollar admission. On the
list for this tour: MADBALL, POISON THE WELL, TERROR, BANE, DEATH BEFORE DISHONOR, VISION OF DISORDER, THIS IS HELL, TRAPPED UNDER ICE, THE GHOST
INSIDE, VISION, THE MONGOLOIDS, CRIME IN STEREO, WAR OF AGES.
“The 10 for $10 Tour came about because of a few key industry people taking notice of the failing economy,” said vocalist Leroy Hamp of War of Ages.
“One of the industry’s most well known booking agents, Tim Borror, noticed the economy woes and felt it would be a great opportunity for music to yet
again aid in comfort during troubling times. All Tim needed to do next was ask and we were more than happy to be a part of it, putting the focus back
on the fans and not in our pockets.”
Boston’s Death Before Dishonor had heard about the tour in its development stage. Frontman Bryan Harris has been a voice to the working class since
the band’s beginnings and was “psyched” when they landed a spot.
“It’s the coolest thing I ever heard,” Harris said. “I’m sure every band is taking a little bit of a cut as far as pay-wise, but I mean in the greater
scheme of things, I think it’s great. Everybody’s struggling, between bands, hard-working people, kids, you know, kids that want to go see a show. I
think it’s a great way to just expose what’s going on.”
South Florida’s Poison the Well will be one of the headliners along the way and will be playing every show on the tour. Their involvement was cemented
when Borror proposed the idea about an affordable event that was for the fans. Guitarist Ryan Primack stated they were down from the beginning.
“It’s rad,” Primack said. “It’s what I love about music in general. It’s quite obvious that none of the bands on this tour have ever cared about
getting famous or being followed on TWITTER. We all just like playing music and we just like playing it for people. So as you might go to the Warped
Tour or whatever summer fest tour you may go to, there is another summer tour. It’s cheap and it’s inside, so it’s even hotter than the outside summer
fest tours, so our tour will help you lose those unwanted water retention pounds more than any other tour. That’s why this tour kicks ass, as well as
it being rad bands.”
The idea was dubbed “bringing back the Sunday matinee,” a nod to the 80s New York Hardcore shows at CBGB’s, where you would have a packed lineup for
little cost. Those days have sadly disappeared over time. Scott Vogel from Terror grew up listening to those New York bands on the West Coast and
though he is in one of the top hardcore bands today with a strong following, he is still one of the scene’s biggest fans.
“If I was not on this tour and could see Madball, Bane, Trapped Under Ice, and This is Hell for ten bucks and also a bunch of other bands with
different styles but still in the true hardcore realm, I’d be super excited,” Vogel said. “Fests can be a headache, but I know this one is going to be
done right. Hardcore needs new ideas and people actually using their head for a cause. That’s what this shit is all about.”
The heavy-hitting Trapped Under Ice from Baltimore are also onboard for the entire duration of the tour. Frontman Justice Tripp believes to miss this
show would be a shame.
“I have a lot of cheap friends who always ask to be guest listed or suck in to shows,” Tripp said. “Everyone has been guilty of that, but with this
particular tour there is no excuse. What you have is ten awesome bands every night for the price you would normally pay to see three or four. You’re
getting way more than your money’s worth. You’d be crazy or hate hardcore and punk rock music to stay at home instead of coming out.”
Bane were just returning from Europe when they got the call about the tour. The guys from Massachusetts were one of the last bands to confirm, which
according to drummer Bob Mahoney, made their involvement easy.
“Every one of the bands that are involved are involved for the same reason,” Mahoney said. “This is a great way to get the music out and get some new
fresh eyes and ears to see some of the bands they might not have ever seen before. I feel with bringing this unity vibe out, it reminds me of why I am
still involved with this. This is my community. From my days in early high school to now, when shit sucked, I had a hardcore show to go to. Now, I get
the best of both.”
Vision of Disorder from Long Island echoed the sentiment about their involvement as a positive direction for the scene. Vocalist Tim Williams grew up
in the New York Hardcore community and has seen how the corporate intervention has tainted the industry.
“Music has become such a business now,” Williams said. “It’s almost depressing. I’m glad we can get involved with a bill that’s for the underground.
It’s a rare thing these days and how cool is it for some of the hardcore bands as far as exposure. It’s always good to see something like this. I
think it’s just a fun thing that was put together by some old schoolers that may miss shows like this.”
Fellow Long Island natives Crime in Stereo reflect the more progressive punk side of the roster. This factor, according to guitarist Gary Cioni, was a
strong reason for their participation in the 10 for $10 Tour.
“What’s cool about this is that every band will have the opportunity every night to play to a lot of people who may be hearing them for the first
time,” Cioni said. “A tour like this helps us out in ways that I would imagine helps out any of the bands on the tour. Each band has fans who will
come out and end up seeing a few bands they did not previously listen to, so the opportunity for new fans is great for us, as well as anyone else
playing.”
The Long Island contingent on the tour continues with This Is Hell, who have been together for five years now. Vocalist Travis Reilly agreed with the
concept of bands being exposed to different fans that they would normally not see at a smaller show.
“Some of the bands on the bill are hardcore staples and have been playing for ten years,” Reilly said. “Some thirty-something-year olds might come to
the show just to see Madball, but he’ll catch Trapped Under Ice and it’ll get him stoked on some current bands, and the same goes in reverse. Some
younger kid might come stoked to see Trapped Under Ice and hasn’t heard Madball and he’ll see them and it’ll click where Trapped Under Ice is getting
some influence from and he’ll check out Madball and find out about some of the older hardcore bands. I think all bands and the kids involved will
benefit from this tour.”
Also attached to the bill is The Ghost Inside from Los Angeles. Jonathan Vigil, the band’s resident lyric growler, said this tour took him back to the
old days when he was a kid.
“When I was growing up, I would go to shows every weekend,” Vigil said. “I would do chores throughout the week and get $25 from my Dad come Friday. I
would take that money and spend $10 or less to get into the show, $10 for a shirt, $4 for a 7-inch record and $1 for a water or maybe a burrito after
the show. Then because of rising gas prices, inflation, the economy and whatnot, the prices of shows rose drastically over the years. So to be in a
band now and to be playing a tour that’s only $10 to get in and made affordable for kids to come out and have fun, feels amazing. Very nostalgic.”
The Christian metal core outfit War of Ages out of Erie, Pennsylvania agreed that the unity aspect of the tour is what drew them. Though they tend to
lie more on the metal spectrum musically, Vocalist Leroy Hamp said that bringing together so many like minded bands under one roof is great for the
fans.
“As everyone knows, not every band on this tour is a hardcore band, but that’s not the point,” Hamp said. “This tour is making a larger statement on
what hardcore is really about. Think about it, 10 bands for $10, none of us getting paid very much for this, but that doesn’t matter. We’re showing
that the hardcore scene is an army that won’t be silenced. Period.”
New Jersey’s Vision will be playing a few dates throughout the summer run. Guitarist Peter Tabbot said the guys from the Garden State were “thrilled”
for the opportunity to participate in such a positive event.
“It’s a win-win-win for both the bands involved and the kids who come out to the shows,” Tabbot said. “Kids may come for one of the headliners and
hopefully be surprised by some of the opening bands and maybe their curiosity will be piqued enough to go pick up an album. Since some of the venues
are rather large, it’s a fantastic chance for unparalleled exposure.”
Greg Falchetto from the Mongoloids, another of the Jersey crew coming to select venues is among the majority involved that are completely excited with
what the tour represents for the hardcore community. This was their way of giving back to the kids who come to the shows night after night.
“This is really the best tour we could have hoped for,” Falchetto said. “How often to you get to hang out and tour with your friends? We’re really
happy to have a chance to meet new people and it’s great that bands that have been around for a long time will make sacrifices so bands like us can be
seen by more people because without bands like Poison the Well willing to make sacrifices, we wouldn’t have this chance. But that’s what hardcore is
all about. It’s always been about helping people and taking care of one another. Our hopes would be that the price will help people come out to this
show and we would be able to do this as a yearly event.”
www.myspace.com/10for10tour
TOUR DATES
Jul 9 2009 2:00P
The Trocadero Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Jul 10 2009 3:00P
Terminal 5 New York, New York
Jul 11 2009 3:00P
Sonar Baltimore, Maryland
Jul 12 2009 3:00P
Hooligans Music Hall Jacksonville, North Carolina
Jul 13 2009 3:00P
Valarium Knoxville, Tennessee
Jul 14 2009 3:00P
Headliners Music Hall Louisville, Kentucky
Jul 15 2009 3:00P
The Masquerade Atlanta, Georgia
Jul 16 2009 1:30P
The Hangar New Orleans, Louisiana
Jul 17 2009 3:00P
Java Jazz Houston, Texas
Jul 18 2009 3:00P
White Rabbit San Antonio, Texas
Jul 19 2009 3:00P
The Max Dallas, Texas
Jul 21 2009 3:00P
Marquee Theatre Tempe, Arizona
Jul 22 2009 3:00P
Glasshouse Pomona, California
Jul 23 2009 3:00P
Regency Center @ The Grand Ballroom San Francisco, California
Jul 24 2009 3:00P
House Of Blues West Hollywood, California
Jul 25 2009 2:00P
Senator Theatre Chico, California
Jul 26 2009 3:00P
The King Cat Theatre Seattle, Washington
Jul 28 2009 3:00P
The Starlite Room Edmonton, Alberta
Jul 29 2009 3:00P
The Warehouse Calgary, Alberta
Jul 31 2009 1:30P
Station 4 St. Paul, Minnesota
Aug 1 2009 3:00P
The Midland Theatre Kansas City, Missouri
Aug 2 2009 3:00P
Gothic Theater Englewood, Colorado
Aug 4 2009 2:00P
Metro Chicago, Illinois
Aug 5 2009 3:30P
The Intersection Grand Rapids, Michigan
Aug 7 2009 3:00P
Northern Lights Clifton Park, New York
Aug 8 2009 3:00P
Starland Ballroom Sayreville, New Jersey
Aug 9 2009 3:00P
The Palladium Worcester, Massachusetts
Aug 10 2009 3:00P
Foufounes Electriques Montreal, Quebec
Aug 11 2009 3:00P
Opera House Toronto, Ontario
Aug 12 2009 3:00P
Majestic Theatre Detroit, Michigan
Aug 13 2009 3:00P
Peabody’s Down Under Cleveland, Ohio
Aug 14 2009 2:00P
Xtreme Wheels Skatepark Buffalo, New York
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JUICE MAYNE MSHC
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I'll be on this tour with DBD if anyone is coming out to the shows.
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Are you guys playing the Clevo show? What I remember reading from our local club flyer was most of the good bands like DBD and TERROR will not be in
our city.
Each aspect of the soul has it's own part to play, but the ideal is harmonious agreement with reason and control.
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I'll be at the Hollywood show.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by JUICE MAYNE MSHC
I'll be on this tour with DBD if anyone is coming out to the shows. |
I'd have gone to the worcester show for DBD alone, but I see they're playing the pressure fest that day. Nobody else I care to see.
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DaveMoral
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I think I'll be heading up to Seattle for this one. I really need to see Madball right now.
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Hey Guys and Gals! Pledge to volunteer and be entered to win a pair of free tickets to the 10 for $10 show of your choice. Head over to http://thevoluntour.org to learn about more shows causecast and the voluntour have this summer and how give back to your community.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by JUICE MAYNE MSHC
I'll be on this tour with DBD if anyone is coming out to the shows. |
good damn it...
I was at hollywood show for like 15 minutes dropping off shirts for trapped under ice...
if I knew you were there I would have gotten with you and memphis...
how the fuck did I miss this thread?
you're not allowed in so cal with out calling me...
oh and so ya know I moved outta the fucking valley and live right on the fucking beach...
so we'll see what's up next time you guys need a place to crash
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JUICE MAYNE MSHC
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damn man I didn't realize you even did their shit.
Sorry I didn't call. These overnight drives have literally left me delirious. I have passed out many times on this tour in weird spots, including an
alleyway in San Fransisco and woke up with bug bites all over my legs.
next time yo
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all good hit me up next time your in the time zone
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i went to this show in Calgary, AB! It was amazing. and such an awesome deal!
My favourites were War of Ages, The Ghost Inside, Terror, Trapped Under Ice, and of course Poison The Well.
such an awesome show
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No Hannah Montana? no. care. ever.
Each aspect of the soul has it's own part to play, but the ideal is harmonious agreement with reason and control.
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