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ESTIMATED TIMES

6:00 Doors

6:30 Big Nobody

7:15 Shy Tooth

8:00 Weakend Friends

9:15 Piebald

PIEBALD:

Piebald is an American rock band. Piebald started as a hardcore punk band in Andover, Massachusetts, out of the same scene that produced Converge and Cave In. Originally a key Massachusetts post-hardcore band often seen touring with fellow DIY hardcore bands such as Jesuit, Reversal of Man, and Harvest during the mid to late 1990s, they later moved to the Boston suburb of Somerville and became a staple of the Greater Boston indie rock scene.

A turning point in Piebald's career came when they recorded seven tracks, and put them on the CD that came to be known as Sometimes Friends Fight. Their musical sound had greatly matured, and Travis' lyrical ability was finally brought to the forefront of the band's music. Another two seven-inches later, Piebald was ready for another metamorphosis.

Eleven tracks recorded at Salad Days became the first record to showcase Piebald's signature sound and wry jokes. Traditionally the most sought-after Piebald recording (before it was immortalized in its entirety on All Ages), When Life Hands You Lemons was considered to be Piebald's best music yet. This release furthered the lyrical style that had been growing within the band, and also showcased the first lead vocals by lead guitarist Aaron Stuart, and a piano track by Shettel.

Following If it Weren't for Venetian Blinds, It Would Be Curtains for Us All, Piebald released We Are the Only Friends We Have. It featured the single "American Hearts" which achieved some success, garnering mention on MTV and college radio. This, together with the band's signing to indie label Big Wheel Recreation brought Piebald their most mainstream attention to that date. The trend was continued when the band signed to Side One Dummy label and released their next album, and when Piebald was chosen to play 2004's Warped Tour.

The following album, "All Ears, All Eyes, All the Time", the band's first release on Side One Dummy Records, featured piano-driven compositions, along with horn arrangements and vocal harmonies.

"Accidental Gentlemen," their last album of original work, was released in 2007.

WEAKEND FRIENDS:

Weakened Friends is an American indie rock band formed in Portland, Maine best known for their 2018 song "Blue Again", from their debut full-length album Common Blah. The band consists of Sonia Sturino, Annie Hoffman, and Adam Hand.

SHY TOOTH:

Stitched together with former/current members of numerous Rochester bands, (Polar Bear Club, Marathon, Coming Down, Like Wolves, Green Dreams), Shy Tooth was originally formed in 2018 preceding the release of their 3 song demo. Their full-length follow up, "Ultrasuede," solidified their penchant for loud, anthemic, guitar driven power-pop. You'll probably like it. Smiley face emoji.

BIG NOBODY:

Big Nobody is a heavy guitar pop band from Rochester, NY. The quartet released its debut LP "Ripped From The Dream" in February 2023 and has been writing unsinkable riffs together ever since. Wearing its influences proudly on its sleeve, B.N. is recognized for its commitment to infectious hooks, enormous guitars, meathead emotional intimacy, sheer volume, and earnest 90's radio rock worship.