Influences: NOFX, Nirvana, Rage against the Machine, Descendents, Beastie Boys, Leftover Crack, Misfits, Sublime, The Clash
BANDS WE'VE PLAYED WITH:
Pushing Zero
Cohesive
The Divine Ruin
Amaradon
Hat trick Avenue
In Loving Memory
Thanks for Nothing
Monothief
Evil Alchemy x2
The Cab, the sex
Rattleboxx
Waiting on Ian
USA Waste x3
Fourth Floor Bandits
El Grande
Streetlight Manifesto
The Jonee Earthquake Band x3
Big Meat Hammer
The American MotherFuckers
Let em' Bleed
Piracy x2
Second Grade Fire Drill
Wood Burning Cat
Huak
Kicking Dicks x2
26 Beers
Grendal's Army
Suburban Showdown
Drive By Radio
Use Your Head
The Cryptics
Clinic Bomb
Your Grandma's Gay
The Crackhead Mics x2
The Sidescrollers
The Class Machine
Full Contact Kitty
J Lunatic
Lets get Married
Breadline
Joseph Merric
The leftovers
Rotundo Sealeg
Grand Hotel
Pinko and the action boys
SUMMER TOUR
BONG HITS LIVE
EAT OR DRIVE @ WORKERS CENTER
Afghan Banana Stand formed in Belfast, ME. They have been playing their mix of ‘snotty, hyper ska-punk’ influenced by bands such as NOFX, Descendents and Nirvana throughout New England since early 2006. They have released 2 EP’s and a full length album 'Afghan Banana Stand vs Kanye West' which is now available at Bullmoose locations in Bangor and at Wild Rufus Records in Camden. It is also available online through Crack Rock Records. The band has retained its core lineup since its first show in 2006 with Vint Whitcomb on Vocals and Guitar, Paul staples on Lead Guitar, Aaron Mitchell on Bass and Vocals and Austin Turner on Drums.
In March 2009 the song 'Mass Pike' was included on the new Jonee Earthquake 'Seasick Pirate' single.
On January 2, 2009 Afghan Banana Stand released their first full length
Afghan Banana Stand Vs Kanye West
Buy Now for only $6! Send us a message for more details or purchase through one of the online distributors or stores listed below.
Tracklisting
1. Mass Pike
2. Eat or Drive
3. Cockrocker
4. Salvia
5. Self Control
6. This Ain't No Drill
7. Sincerity (new edit)
8. Bong Hits 4 Jesus
9. New Haven
10. The Thief
11. Kanye West Kicked My Ass
Now Available at...
Wild Rufus Records in Camden, ME
Bull Moose Locations in Bangor, ME Portland, ME & Salem, NH
And Through Bullmoose's Online Store
Radio Stations that have played us and their numbers so you can request us.
WERU 89.9 FM Orland, ME 1-207-469-0500
WRFR 93.3 Rockland, ME 99.3 Camden, ME 1-207-594-0721
WUMF 100.1 Farmington, ME 1-207-778-7353
WKIT 100.3 Bangor, ME 1-207-990-3100 Homemade Jam
WKDU 91.7 FM Philidelphia, PA 1-215-895-5917
WPTC 88.1 FM Williamsport, PA 1-570 327-4778
The Punk Rock Demonstration, Internet Radio http://www.punkrockdemo.com/
KAMF University of Arizona campus station
To listen to old demos and learn more about the history of the band check out the archive.
This week we're going to be playing Studio B789 in Rollinsford on Friday the 11th. After we wrap up there, we'll be heading to the Big Easy in Portland ME on Sunday the 13th. It would be great if you'd come out and support us. Message us if interested.