So I had been a frequent fester with four under my belt, but for the last 18 months I have been working in antartica, and have been pretty much oblivious to what has been going lately in the punk scene. I've stumbled across a couple awesome new bands since I've been back these last few weeks (Witches With Dicks, Friends Of Friends, Japanther, LaGrecia, + that new weatherthans record is fucking great!+) but I am worried I have missed out on a whole lot of great bands. I'll be back in the country for the Fest this year and I think I need to catch up! Any help would be great!
Matt "So Glad To Be Back" Ramsey

thanks!

Wow, what was your job in Antartica?

Check out the thread called 'Too early to suggest bands?' for a ridiculously wide range of stuff people want, or the confirmed thread for stuff you'll definitely be able to see.

Did you get involved in a protracted game of cat and mouse with an intergalactic shape-shifting alien in an intense climate of paranoia that turned you and your fellow researchers against each-other?

since you've been gone 18 months i'm just gonna suggest The Gaslight Anthem, Sakes Alive!!, and Polar Bear Club

The Measure [sa]
Off With Their Heads
The Young Hearts
The Serious Geniuses
Brickfight
Shaking Hands
Stay Sharp
The Anchor
Worn in Red
The New Dress
and....ummm.....errrm......Landmines

I know most of those bands have been together for longer than 18 months, but i just figured i'd keep all bases covered

Young Livers
In The Red
Dirty Money
Deny Everything

Tony! Thanks for the Worn In Red plug, man!

Glad to see we'll be festing together again this year.

absolutely man, i'm hoping joe and I can finally finish that hotel corridor game of beer pong we had going last year.

Unfortunately out of those you listed, Witches With Dicks and La Grecia are both done already!

Anyway, here's what's been goin down in NJ lately:

http://www.noidearecords.com/Fest/board ... php?t=4085

Thanks for everyones suggestions! I guess I have a lot of catching up to do!
and yes, I had a part in building the foundation for the post apocalyptic underground city, complete with a bowling ally and skee ball

i vote we have bocce ball tourneys!!!
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Played with these guys on tour...and I'm crossing my fingers they get on the Fest...if not, they are playing my house show...

These kids JUST graduated high school too.

REVERSE THE CURSE
http://www.myspace.com/reversethecursemusic

i just learned how to play bocce ball a month or so ago, and i'm an addict, and apparently quite a natural, so yeah, i'm in

Why haven't we installed a bocce court in by backyard yet?

I totally second The Gaslight Anthem - best album of 2007 in my opinion. Also I agree about Worn in Red and Landmines, check 'em out.

Thanks!

I'm guessing I know you, but I'm not familiar with Sometimes Clothing...what's your name?