jan 23rd 2008
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We start recording a NEW EP next week with Matt Hyde. Check out our new BLOG for stories, and leave us some comments!!
nov 28th 2007
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Our show in the Knitting Factory has been cancelled (postponed) due to Tony's other obligations, stay tuned for more info.
nov 23rd 2007
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New show: Jan 11th, Port Hueneme,CA
nov 14th 2007
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New show: Jan 19th, San Jose,Costa Rica
oct 24th 2007
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New show: Nov 10th, Skatelab, Simi Valley, CA
(benefit for Albert Ramirez,
doors: 12:20, tickets $10 at
the door)
oct 16th 2007
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Hey, folks. We're still alive. We'll be playing a few shows coming up next month in SoCal. November 2nd in La Crescenta with our friends Last of the Believers (featuring former and current members of Rise Against, Ignite and Spark of Life) and November 29th in L.A. with Authority Zero, Black President and Pour Habit! Hopefully we will remember how to play our songs. See you there!
2007
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Nov 29th, Knitting Factory, L.A. CA
2008
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Jan 11th, Ocean View Pavilion,
Port Hueneme, CA
Jan 19th, San Jose, Costa Rica
"The True Story Of An American Punk Rock Band"
The hierarchy in today's music scene has changed dramatically. Over the past decade, most of the once mighty have fallen. Many genres and sub-genres have come in and out of popularity. Never one to care about or follow trends, Pulley has become a prime example of an old fashioned, hard working, sincere punk rock band. Earlier in their career, Pulley was often labeled a "punk rock super group" or a "side project." True, the band was made of several veterans in the So-Cal punk rock scene. Scott Radinsky of Ten Foot Pole, Jim Cherry and Jordan Burns of Strung Out, and Matt Riddle of Face to Face had all been around the block in their respective bands. But Pulley was no side project. In reality, five friends were fed up with dollar signs and marketing strategies. They longed to make music for the reasons they did back in the garage when they were teenagers. It was all about fun. Pulley came together and became the "everyman" punk rock band. This was not for the mascara wearing, Hot Topic crowd in tight fitting jeans. There was no fashion sense or image here. There was no manager or business model to follow. This was about adventure---getting in a van with your buddies and going out on the road to play for anyone who would listen. All they armed themselves with was honest music and lyrics that anyone could relate to. What would you do if you got kicked out of your own band? "Pulley: The True Story of an American Punk Rock Band" answers that question from the perspective of the "X-members" who decided they wanted to make music fun again. This informative DVD tells the story of the first ten years of Pulley, from the band's humble beginnings as castoffs from other established bands to successfully carving a niche in the punk rock world with multiple records and tours. Their tale is set to songs from the band's entire catalog and packed with in depth interviews of past and present members, backstage antics, flyers, and live footage captured from tiny basement shows in the suburbs to giant festivals in third world countries. Pulley have released five full-length records on Epitaph and contributed many songs to countless compilations. As they prepare to begin work on the sixth record, Scott Radinsky (vocals) and Mike Harder (guitar), Jim Blowers (guitar), Tyler Rebbe (bass) and Tony Palermo (drums) want to share their story. This documentary is a must see for any true punk rock fan.
current band(s):
Pulley
previous band(s):
Ten Foot Pole, Scared Straight
current playlist:
my ipod has alot on it
what bands/music had the biggest influence on your music/life:
minor threat, decendants, kiss
favorite book/movie:
the bad news bears
when not playing in Pulley, I...:
work with pitchers
your message to the world:
i would like for the world to find a way to get the fuck along!
current band(s):
Unwritten Law, Pulley, Kidneys, Hot Potty
previous band(s):
The Jealous Sound, Ten Foot Pole
current playlist:
James Brown, Pantera, Bad Brains, Pink Floyd
what bands/music had the biggest influence on your music/life:
Earlier in life it was all about hard rock. Bands like Iron Maiden, Motley Crue, Judas Priest, Kiss. Later in life bands like Led Zep, Quicksand, Bob Marley, and much of the punk rock scene came into the picture. If I were stranded I would have to have Bob Marley, not only for his musical approach but also his lyrical and spiritual prowess.
favorite book/movie:
For pure entertaiment reasons I'd say Motley Crue's The Dirt is an excellent read. I love to golf so I'm going to have to go with Caddyshack as my fav movie. So many great lines.
when not playing in Pulley, I...:
when not in Pulley I play in UL and Kidneys. I also run with my dog, eat Thai food with my wife and play golf.
your message to the world:
Turn down the stress meter. Learn to see through the system and not give in to what "the man" is trying to sell you. Find your own comfort zone.
current band(s):
Pulley, Death By Stereo, Kidneys (Hot Potty)
previous band(s):
Budget, Plunger, Mooselodge, and Short Track were the good ones, and I bet you've never heard of them.
current playlist:
Here's what's in my car right now: Graveyard Mountain Home (Chroma Key) Survive (Much the Same) On an Island (David Gilmour) Katorz (Voivod) Abigail (King Diamond)
what bands/music had the biggest influence on your music/life:
Descendents, All, Metallica, Iron Maiden, Fugazi, Samiam, Faith No More, Bad Religion
favorite book/movie:
This is way too hard but I'd have to say This is Spinal Tap for favorite movie. Favorite book is even more impossible. I just read Moneyball by Michael Lewis and it was awesome (must read if you love baseball!!!!)
when not playing in Pulley, I...:
Play in Death By Stereo.
your message to the world:
Thanks for letting me play for you! I am so stoked to get to do this!
However:
To America: Stop it with the stupid cartoon stick figures illustrating your family on the back of your giganitc trucks!
To Europe: Stop charging me for ketchup!
To South America: Stop selling me pirated DVDs on the freeway that don't work! And make bigger beers! I need to drink 15 of them to feel anything!
To Mexico: Please re-pave your highways!
To Canada: I swear I'm not a criminal and I'm not smuggling anything into your country. I'd like to cross the border in less than two hours!
To Japan: Can I please come back and not be sick the whole time while living in my little room and not seeing anything other than the Domino's Pizza guy delivering to me and calling me "Mr. David" everyday for no reason.
To Australia and New Zealand: Aw, nevermind. You Rule!
current band(s):
my current band is pulley. i also jam with various
other musicians. one of which is called the "handles",
an improv band thats all about not caring.
previous band(s):
scared straight, oym (open
your mind), fatal error, crunchy critters,
skipngonaked
current playlist:
slayer "christ illusion",
ben harper "both sides of the gun", rise against "the
sufferer & the witness".
what bands/music had the biggest influence on your music/life:
black
flag, minor threat, almost any band from the nardcore
scene (aggression,rkl etc.)battalion of saints, 7
seconds, and most of all the descendents....oh yeah
and slayer.
favorite book/movie:
my favorite book: killing pablo, a true story of the
man-hunt and killing of pablo escobar, the worlds most
notorious drug lord.
my favorite movie: jaws. i can still watch that movie
and it never gets dated. the acting is incredilble and
its amazing what an influence it had on people going
in the water, even to this day. good fellas is also a
fav of mine.
when not playing in Pulley, I...:
outside of playing in pulley i'm an avid surfer and i
hate loving golf.
your message to the world:
my message to the world: don't fuck people over, it
will come back to you
current band(s):
Pulley, The Donnas (Im Donna J)
previous band(s):
Plunger, Manfred Mann, Culture Club, Crosby Stllls Nash and Blowers, Nitro, No Use For A Cover Band Name, etc.... To many to list really.
current playlist:
Pennywise,Van Halen, Aztec Camera, No Use, A.C.Jobim, The Specials, Slayer, Surf Punks, XTC, NOFX, Echo And The Bunnymen, Fun Boy Three, Bread, Spizzenergi, Styx, Yngwie J. Malmsteen, Andrew Dice Clay, Dan Fogelberg, but not Panick At The Disco.
what bands/music had the biggest influence on your music/life:
Haircut 100, Esteban
favorite book/movie:
Book: Dan Palmer's "Licks & Tricks" guitar instruction book w/DVD
Movie: "Aquamarine" or anything by Kubric.
when not playing in Pulley, I...:
Rubbing elbows with the stars, and chopping some glass. Fuck yeah!
message to the world:
God only loves attractive people, the rest of us have to work for it.
Band Photo by Chris Huber.
B/W Photos by Cindy Frey.
Website by koufax.be
