It has been 20 years since our album Live Forever or Die Trying came out and we decided to do 3 reunion shows to celebrate! The first is at init fest in Sioux Falls South Dakota, and this is the second of the two Indianapolis shows. We are very excited about this lineup and hanging out with all of you once again!
First and foremost, this event is to raise awareness and money for the National Ataxia Foundation. Hereditary ataxia is a new disease that has only been discovered 25 years ago, and unfortunately both Ben and C.J. suffer from the inherited genetics that cause their cerebellums to slowly deteriorate (Therefore losing balance, muscle control, and speech capability. Basically we appear really drunk… Although the higher brain functions and the frontal cortex are in perfect operating condition. So this means we get to watch the prisons of our bodies crumble apart while being completely cognitively sharp inside.) Unfortunately at this time, there is no treatment and no cure. However, with your help, we can raise money (through at least a 10% donation from the ticket sales) and also raise awareness by providing information and encouraging everyone to sign up for the NAF newsletter. All in all, this is a huge challenge to our daily lives, but we only were given one life to live. And we'll be damned if we're going to roll over and take this without a fight! We will never lose our passion.
Lineup details:
The Year of the Hare (NY)
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This band features Ryan Hopper who plays guitar for ITFOW although it is very different. Please join us and welcome this band from New York to our city! I have been told they are very very loud which will fit in black circle perfectly. They are currently working on mixing their debut album.
Everything, Now!
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We have felt that it was only the right to have a local and active band on the show. This is one of our oldest friends and we are very excited to bring our unique styles together. We have always been a fan of doing genre diverse shows, and this will be no different. They have a new album out, and it is their best yet! I highly recommend you check it out or buy it.
*plus guest of honor
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Keeping you guessing? While this band is confirmed, they have not been announced yet. we are very excited to bring this band to you and explain how much they mean to us. If it wasn't for this band, I am not sure that we would have ever toured or put anything out on init records (aka lfodt)
Tickets are available for presale at $25 with all the taxes and fees included.
35 tickets will be reserved for the door, day of show come out for $30.
This event is ALL AGES with children 13 and under being free. There are also accessible to get available for $15 (please let us know what special accommodations you need, there will be a special viewing area.)
Also, this event will be MC'd by our friend Max Maneater. If you have not met them yet, you are in for a real treat. One of the hardest working, DIY, humble and sweet soul possessing people you'll ever meet!
And of course, thanks to init records.