Anybody remember DYS? Don’t worry, you can still keep your punk cred if you don’t. DYS is considered an early prototype for the Straight Edge “Youth Crew” bands of the 90’s as well as pioneers of the early melding of Hardcore and Metal into “Crossover.” It was founded by Dave Smalley (Dag Nasty, Down By Law, All) and Jonathan Anastas (Slapshot) before they joined the bands most of you already know about.
Anyhow, looks like they’ve reunited and on August 9th they will release their live release “More than Fashion: Live from the Gallery East Reunion” on Bridge Nine Records. Featuring tracks recorded at the Wonderland Ballroom in Revere, Massachusetts, More than Fashion highlights songs from the band’s two prior studio recordings in a celebration of Boston’s hardcore history and the band’s place in it.
“I never thought we’d have the opportunity to share a stage with so many friends and brothers again, playing DYS songs for a room packed full of fans, old and new,” said Smalley. “DYS, Boston and the Gallery East all started my music career and will always hold a really special place in my heart. Over the years, fans have always asked to hear DYS live again. I’m glad we could capture this once in a lifetime show and share it with people.”
According to Anastas, “We did more than just dust off the old songs. We really tried to re-work both parts of our sound together into one powerful assault. One heavy nod to the past and to the present, to our values and to our fans. It was such a great experience, we decided to keep it going.”
Additionally, DYS will be playing The Rumble in Chicago on June 25th, Sound and Fury in Santa Barbara, CA on July 22nd and the legendary Gilman Street Project in Berkley CA on July 23rd in support of this special release.
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