Avail is a punk band from Richmond, Virginia. Originally from Northern Virginia, the band formed in 1987, its members including Joe Banks, Doug Crosby, Brian Stewart and Mikey Warstler. The only original remaining member, guitar player Joe Banks, teamed up with rival band LDK's (Learning Disabled Kids) Tim Barry. They moved to Richmond in 1990, and soon, after numerous line up changes, put together a solid lineup to release their first album in 1992. They play punk music, with heartfelt lyrics and melodic breakdowns. Many of their lyrics are about Richmond.
Avail is on 'permanent standby' as per Tim Barry's interview on Dope Sick Radio #40. Tim mentions in the interview "let's just say it's a thing of the past" - wiki
Last FM Tags: punk, punk rock, hardcore, hardcore punk, melodic hardcore
My Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Yet another band my old camp counselor introduced me to. I saw them play at First Unitarian years ago and they let me sit on stage next to them while they performed. They have one member who doesn't play any instruments or sing; his sole job is to dance as hard as he can while the band members are playing.
Needless to say it was awesome.
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