POST-GIG NOTES: This was a really fun show. I like the OC Tavern — a nice hall and a great crowd. One of the very best things, though, was that this was an all-ages show. Bands, listen up: there were a lot of high school-age kids there, and they brought a great energy with them. And the thing is, these kids need to hear this music. We still play loud, raw punk rock, maybe not quite as fast as we used to, but still; it’s different from most music coming out today, and it’s something that should be experienced live. I remember my early punk shows at the Cuckoo’s Nest and the raw energy and inspiration I found there, and that spirit was with us on Saturday (not just our band, but all the bands). If you want to keep punk alive, play shows for the kids and see what they do with it!