Tranzmitors… March 8

Tranzmitors
with Dateless, the Spinoffs, and B-Lines
at Pub 340, March 8, 2008
Reviewed by Stephen Jersak

B-Lines are victims of school and jobs. Norm’s last show was a spastic showcase of why they deserve to trash punk houses inter-continentally. It was brief and sloppy, and maybe the wildest I’ve seen them play. Ryan keeps getting more comfortable, scaling the balcony, swinging the mic, and smashing light-bulbs. Everything was on overdrive, and broken glass suited the attack of a band on its way to being one of Vancouver’s most exciting.

Spinoffs – May 5

Spinoffs
with the Stag Reels, and Eyes of Alexander
at Classic Rhythms, May 5, 2006
Reviewed by Stephen Jersak

Did you hear? Pond Scum was on the bill, but their drummer quit! Mankind takes a step closer to enlightenment. However, they’re still together, but won’t be ready toplay again for at least a month, so let’s enjoy it while it lasts.

The Spinoffs – Street Rock Stars

Street Rock Stars
The Spinoffs
Black Market Records
Reviewed by Stephen Jersak

The Spinoffs‘ third release punches a hole through your leather jacket and beats you up. If you own a leather jacket. I don’t. Anyways, The Spinoffs play lots of fun punk (a phrase seemingly long dead) in the course of 16 songs averaging about a minute and a half each.

The Spinoffs… Jan. 28

The Spinoffs
with Fun 100, DRB, Pond Scum, and Natal Cleft
at Hope River Lions Hall, January 28, 2006
Reviewed by Stephen Jersak

I’m not a fan of Chilliwack shows, but the fact that I’m at one usually means that at least part of it will be good.

Paper Lanterns… Dec. 3

Paper Lanterns
with the Spinoffs and Fun 100
at the Candy Bar, December 3, 2005
Reviewed by Stephen Jersak

With the Polys recently broken up, Fun 100, sans Marcus, was up first at the Candy Bar.