Seattle Subsonic

Success! is Moving Far, Far Away!

November 22nd, 2008

Anyone who has been active in the Seattle punk scene likely knows the band Success!, although possibly under their old name, Rough Chukar. The three piece turned four piece turned three piece have been playing all around the Puget Sound for years now, and it would be hard to imagine the local punk scene without Rev and the boys. Yet, this is what is about to happen, as the band is moving to San Francisco at the end of the month. For many of us, it will be a huge loss. Everyone knows Rev, and if you don’t, then I guarantee you that you know someone that does. And for that reason I think it is important that we all make it out to the Success! going away show to wish them well on their big move.
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Success! plays punk rock in the way it is meant to be played…full of raspy vocals, driving guitars, and with boozed drenched heart. They are some of the nicest people you will ever meet, and are quick to welcome you into their home whether you are a touring band or just a friend of a friend. I, myself, met the guys at a show last January and we became fast friends, eventually meeting up and spending a day together in Las Vegas, NV at the Atomic Testing Museum. They are also the epitome of the D.I.Y. ethic, recording all of their own music and making all of their own merch.
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It was not that long ago that Rev and Austin came out to my radio show on KGRG to be interviewed and play some songs for the listeners. Because they are a punk rock band, it was fascinating to hear the songs broken down to their most basic form on an acoustic guitar. What transpired was one of the best on-air radio performances I have heard in quite some time. Here are a couple of examples for your listening pleasure.
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Two Shots for Mick (Live on KGRG)

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A New England (Live on KGRG)

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While Success! leaving us is a sad moment in the Seattle music world, we do have one more chance to celebrate with them…At what is being dubbed Success! Fest! ’08!, Success! and many of their friends will be coming together to play a day long bash. All of the bands are local, and they are all tremendous, so be sure to make it out!

GRN STRP House

819 NE 70th St.

Seattle, WA 98115

 

w/ Success!, The Hollowpoints, The Damage Done, Dateless, Marginal Way, Anchor Down, and Down We Go

All Ages / 4 PM / Nov 29 / $5