A HUGE ASS THANK YOU GOES OUT TO ALL THE PEOPLE THAT BOUGHT OUR CD'S, MERCH, CAME TO THE SHOWS AND THE GREAT PEOPLE WE MET THROUGHOUT THE YEARS OF 5KS, THANK YOU.
Originally a 3-piece; now a 4-piece; they are… 5 Knuckle Surprise.
5KS was formed in early 1997 by founding members Mark Desmarais (guitar, vocals), Mike Rand (bass), and Shawn Rice (drums). Johnny “Gusto” Montour joined on in March 2003.
These rockers from Montreal, Canada have been busting out really catchy, energetic, fast as hell skate punk since '97. Their unique blend of heavy rhythms, catchy leads, and melodic vocals have propelled them to the forefront of the local music scene.
Within their first year of existence, Greenland Productions approached them to open for Diesel Boy (who at the time, was a major player on the So Cal punk scene). This opened up many doors for the band as they subsequently opened for the likes of Mustard Plug, Jughead's Revenge, as well as other Montreal notables, All the Answers, X-Large and Subb, to name a few. The band regularly tours Quebec, Eastern Ontario, and the Northern US.
After releasing a couple of independent recordings back in the late 90's, they took a 2-year hiatus to pursue other interests. (Basically school and work), but they've been back on the scene since 2001 with a whole whack of new songs.
They've been included on numerous compilations (Raw Energy Records, Freedumb Records, Simple Things Records, and the recently released Burnout Productions compilation featuring Allister from Drive-Thru Records).
Their debut release entitled “…Til it Hits You”, (Final Records, Dec. 2003) has been getting rave reviews, and excellent distro through a company called Local Distribution and is now widely available at HMV and Archambault record stores, as well as smaller outlets.
Catch these guys live and you won't be disappointed. They play an aggressive, from the gut, energetic and sweat filled show. Just don't get too close, cuz you might get kicked in the nuts….just come on out and you'll see for yourself.
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Just wanted to let everyone know that we still have some spots open in our Fall & Winter line-up. As well as some new dates and venues, Thursday nights at Bar St Laurent2 and at The Belmont, also some more spots opened up at Piranhas for Fridays.
We are also working on some more venues, which should be solidified by the next few weeks.
Cotact us here or via email for more info.
Thanks again for all your support, lets keep this city Rockin!
Hey guys!!! Our album is finally out! Come by our page and listen to the mp3's if you haven't already. We're selling the discs directly for $7, or for a bit more through our online store to cover shipping. I'm sure we'll run into you soon, we'd actually like to hook up a show soon, so keep in touch!
Your friends should come by and check out our page too!!
hey, you guys are really awesome. well, even tho i live in ohio i like to check out bands that are in other areas and/or aren't heard about too much in the mainstream, and you guys were definetly worth checking out. well u guys are kick ass, so keep making good music, and if u ever play a show in or around cleveland, let me know and ill try to be there. later skaters
Hey 5ks!!
You should so post that picture of Johnny kissing Big Willie.. lmao.
itll attract more lady fans!!
anyways tell him i love him too!!
xxx
JeNnA!
Hey Guys! im comming to your show!
But it says on the thing you posted me its at 6pm? but it says 7pm on your show scedual thing? Whats the exact time so i know? haha i dont wanna miss you guys playing!
Thanks
xxx Jenna!
Hey guys, love the music, and thanks for the add. If you ever need someone to book a show, come tlak to us, and would you be interested in playing shows with us?
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