GBH, Slaughterhouse, The Mainliners

Saturday, November 1
GBH w/ Slaughterhouse and The Mainliners LIVE at Grog Shop
Doors 6:30 PM | Show 7:30 PM
ALL AGES
$25 advance / $28 day of show
+ $3 at door if under 21

GBH are:
Colin Abrahall vocals
Jock Blyth guitars
Ross Lomas bass
Scott Preece drums

Formed in Birmingham, England.

Years active, 1979-present.

All members original except for Scott Preece, who joined in 1993. One of GBHs earliest songs was called No Survivors. As the band returns to the United States celebrating their 45th Anniversary, they find themselves in rare rock and roll territory; a multi-generational act in an industry where most artists dont last five years. The secret, according to vocalist Colin Abrahall, was set long ago: This isnt a phase or fashion. Its more than a lifestyle. Its our life. The live show has always been the beating heart of GBH. They tour relentlessly, routinely playing over 100 shows a year, from squats to stadiums, constantly attracting new fans with their legendary blistering performance. Some people have been coming to our shows since our first US tour in 1983, Abrahall explains. Other people find us because of our records or reputation. Some kids just because theyve seen some celebrity wearing our shirt. I suppose its like being part of a global family where you keep meeting relatives you didnt know you had. I love the small clubs, says bassist Ross Lomas, proper punk rock. Abrahall relates how the band got their first gig, the owner of The Crown pub told us we could play if we rebuilt his stage. So we like people doing their own scene, like Crash Fest in San Francisco. With a laugh he quickly adds dont get me wrong; we like the bigger venues too. Lomas stresses the importance of the bands who tour with GBH Were out with Slaughterhouse this time. Weve had The Bronx, The Casualties, Piata Protest. Last US tour Nis opened. Great bands. So its not just about us. Its about friends. Its about good music.Family. Friends. Odd words for the originators of hardcore punk; pioneers who made a fast and furious sound cited as an influence by artists across the musical spectrum, especially punk and metal. But theyve always been central concepts to GBH. Maybe weve been together so long because we were friends before we were in a band together said Abrahall.

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