Show Date: Thursday, September 25

Show Time: 7:30 PM

On Sale: Now

Ages: 16 & Over

Price: $20.00-

Lagwagon

Santa Barbara's pride and joy, Lagwagon have been belting 'em out since 1988. Their catchy brand of punk is an infectious blend of pop and hardcore, lyrically tackles an array of personal politics. This punky quintet has secured a massive following worldwide with their solid, tonal attack and hectic touring schedule. With over a million records sold (and all independently, pal!), it's impossible to deny Lagwagon's greatness. All of this is clearly evident with one listen to their latest studio masterpiece, and their ninth full length, Resolve, an album dedicated almost entirely to the recent suicide of former Lagwagon drummer Derrick Plourde.

The new record was written in only few short days after the unexpected death of Derrick. Whether songwriter Joey Cape was eager to pay homage to his best friend or just got a burst of inspiration, no one can be sure. But the listener can gather that these songs lean heavily on Lagwagon's older melodic-core and skate-punk influences. Maybe that's the real crux of this new batch of tunes: the band is reaching back to it's earlier sound and the time when Derrick was pounding out a break-beat behind the drums. Regardless of the tragic circumstances, the Lagwagon faithful will no doubt be pleased with this return to form.

Lagwagon is an original Fat band'in fact the first band Fat Mike signed! They've been with us since their very first record, Duh, which was released in 1992 and quickly followed up by their second album, Trashed. More records ensued, including their breakthrough, Hoss, their B-sides collection, Let's Talk About Leftovers, and their recent Live In A Dive installation. Ya see, after touring every corner of the globe Lagwagon decided that the next thing they had to do was release a live record so that ALL their fans could experience the mayhem. There are certain places so isolated that not even these ambitious pioneers can book a show there, and believe us on this one, we actually get fan mail Siberia and Burma. Everyone can now enjoy the 'Wagon live and because we captured one of their sold-out and sweaty live shows on disc and released it in the form of the 22-song Live In A Dive album.

An endless touring schedule best describes Lagwagon, and while the members are extra busy with projects outside of the band'two are in Me First and the Gimme Gimmes'this latest full length will mark the return of Fat's flagship band. They will once again get back on the 'Wagon and bring their wild live show to the world; and after having last played the U.S. from the mainstage of the Warped Tour, their fans will eagerly welcome a tour of clubs and sets longer than 30 minutes. The theme of Resolve may be heavier than some of their previous stuff, but we all know how earnest feelings and anguish can make for the most compelling art. Resolve is no exception, and perhaps the band and it's fans can come to terms with the momentous loss of Derrick together through this record.

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