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AIDS Free
Ska / Punk / Happy Hardcore

AIDS Free since 2007!



TUCSON, Arizona
United States

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Member Since9/17/2007
Band MembersAIDS Free is...
Dan Greene - Trombone
Chris Melton - Trumpet
Stephen Magnum - Sax
Shane Gunther - Bass
Bob Sidwell - Guitar
Jimmy Borquez - Drums

AIDS Free wouldn't exist without the help of...
Allison - Band Mom
Logan - Hooks us up with shows
Dry River - Tucsons Finest
Tucson - Greatest city ever.
Sounds Like"Pure energy. I have to say I may be a little biased because all night I was waiting for them to play "lets go and skateboard," but when they dropped it I skanked for the first time in a loooong time. From up-beat feel-good ska to the appropriately-named "dark song" (Home Away From Home) that makes you want to throw on some gym shorts and start picking up change, they are a cross-section of a lot of things happening in the ska scene right now. With a new EP out, "God Loves Rock N' Roll" (title track for which is one of my favorite songs live), they plan on rocking as much as possible in the coming months. As a side note, they are awesome dudes and if you can give them a place to stay on the road I can almost guarantee they won't steal or kill anything or anyone. 75% sure."
-Moose (from A Billion Ernies)

"God Loves Rock and Roll opens strong. Really strong. You’re sitting there thinking “Wait, this is a ska band right? They have horns and shit right? This is kinda like… weird hardcore”. Then the horns come in, but in a sort of removed way because the horns don’t drive this first song, the vocals do. The horns sound distant, and bring to mind a distant but not forgotten glory that lives with you as a memory. The vocals are a real treat on the first few tracks. They have a percussive-ness more characteristic of bands without horns of any kind. Sort of beard-rock-y. The vocals are really trashy and throaty, the vocalist was definitely having a good day when he was recording this EP. Interestingly, the horns really lift up the vocals and prevent the vocals from getting monotonous. As each new song plays I find myself surprised and impressed. There’s a comedy in them and there’s an inherent need to dance I get. Most of the parts that have been done before are abruptly broken by something that’s totally unexpected. The songwriting here is of a high caliber."
-alex fistfight
Record LabelSmith7 Records (Memphis)
Type of LabelIndie


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Jul 17 2009 8:00P
Dry River w/ This Is A Stuck Up (NY) and more tba Tucson, Arizona
Aug 13 2009 8:00P
Dry River w/ Have Nots (Boston) Tucson, Arizona

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   About AIDS Free
AIDS Free is a Ska, Punk, Hardcore, Rock n' Roll band based out of Tucson, AZ. They have shared the stage with The Toasters, The Fad, A Billion Ernies, Fatter Than Albert, Stuck Lucky, We Are The Union and many more. They have toured from Tucson to Memphis and everywhere in between. We will do whatever we can to hook you up with a show if you are an out of town band, even if you are local... click HERE and talk to Bob.

We have fun.
We love what we do.
We love our fans.
We haz Facebook!
Download our songs for free on our Last.fm page!

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Jul 16 2009 2:29 PM

Stopping by to show some love!!! Also don't forget Toxic Recording when it comes time to record your next project. Our rates start from $20/hr + FREE mixing which is one of the best deals around!!!!

Jason-Toxic Recording
Tianna!





Jul 15 2009 3:17 AM

....in Tucson? Haha, it's gonna be a good show. I would tell ya to come down tomorrow though. Creeps, ECV, Cultura, Elron and the Thetons, and a band called Forty Lashes are playing at HoodRide. This week is just full of good shows.
Tianna!





Jul 15 2009 2:21 AM

I know! I tried to get the day off of work, but they won't let me have it. I loved you guys when I seen the Trunk Space show and I can imagine how it'd be in your own area. It's a definite bummer. On the bright side, I do get to see Bomb the Music Industry's tour kickoff here that night.
Tianna!





Jul 14 2009 9:41 AM

I think it helps that you guys play in one of my favorite places besides Phoenix, and that you guys are good. It's totally worth it on my part, and I'd be heading out for the show Thursday if I didn't have to work.
Tianna!





Jul 14 2009 6:28 AM

Yeah! I'm excited too head down for the show Friday. I can't wait to see ya'll play. It's been ages!
THIS IS A STICK UP





Jul 13 2009 8:32 PM

Hey guys!

We're psyched to play with you in Tucson. I'm sure it will be a fun night.

See you guys in a couple days!
-Robbie
Chilled Monkey Brains (Marooned in FL for now)





Jul 10 2009 7:31 PM

CHECK OUT OUR SUMMER TOUR DATES!!


7/9 - Tallahassee, FL
7/10 - Pensacola, FL
7/11 - Metairie, LA
7/12 - Gulfport, MS
7/13 - Jackson, MS
7/14 - Birmingham, AL
7/15 - Memphis, TN
7/16 - Knoxville, TN
7/17 - Peachtree City, GA
7/18 - Lawrenceville, GA
7/19 - Atlanta, GA
7/20 - Dalton, GA
7/21 - Gainesville, FL
7/22 - Sanford, FL
7/23 - Tampa, FL
7/24 - Orlando, FL
7/25 - Jacksonville, FL


COME OUT AND PARTY W/ US!
VISIT OUR MYSPACE FOR DETAILS!!!
XOXO - CMB




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Silent Armada





Jul 3 2009 5:59 PM

Hey hey! How are you doing? Looking forward to the weekend?

Thanks so much for being our friend! We hope you can take the time to check us out and let us know what you think!

-Silent Armada
Martyr Me (Listen to Insiders!)





Jul 3 2009 4:24 AM

FRIDAY JULY 3rd

Tigon
Martyr Me
Fez

$5

@ The Hangart

512 N. Echols Ave
Tucson, AZ


Martyr Me (Listen to Insiders!)





Jun 29 2009 6:21 PM

TONIGHT!!!!!

Loom

Martyr Me

The Gallery


7PM The Living Room

5 bucks

4th and 5th be there
DJ Don Miguel





Jun 28 2009 7:49 AM

hope you guys have a safe trip and good tour. the show tonight was fun.
Scott





Jun 26 2009 9:43 PM

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Aids Free this Tues. in Houston, TX!
caitlin





Jun 21 2009 3:10 AM

I did steal him! Muahaha I got him home safe though, don't worry =]
caitlin





Jun 21 2009 2:59 AM

hey!
DJ Don Miguel





Jun 18 2009 8:55 PM

I know this sounds like a lame excuse or something, but that's actually my mom's B-day. What's even lamer is I forgot my mom's birthday until she mentioned it on the phone today. I will do it for sure during one of your future shows. Feel free to print this out, hold it over my head when you see me, and call me derogatory names until I do it. I will see you Saturday though.
DJ Don Miguel





Jun 18 2009 7:43 PM

i forgot why i was supposed to contact you guys. refresh my memory. glad you fellas came out last night. see ya soon.
Murder Majesty





Jun 4 2009 12:32 AM

Hey guys. Any of you guys know of anyone or anywhere that could put up 14 people for the night? I believe we're gonna crash in Tucson after the show. See ya next week :) Check out our new jams too and let us know what ya think

-MM
Break the Silence project





Jun 3 2009 4:38 PM

Thanks for the add!

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May 27 2009 5:37 PM

glad you like the jams! Thanks for being our friend!
FTT<3
Evil Fudd





May 27 2009 4:24 AM

Hey AIDS Free!

What is up guys? Whens that EP coming out?

I know this is short notice, but we are opening for an amazing Sublime tribute 40oz to Freedom this Saturday at The Rock! They are SOO GOOD! We'd really love for you to be there! Perhaps we can do some ticket swapping?

Now tell us about your summer so far! :D

-James of EF

Eloy Unified!





May 20 2009 9:38 PM

Bobby!!!!!! Thanks again at showing up to my show in Eloy. I just finally uploaded these pictures. Take a look!

..
Shindesan





May 19 2009 12:33 AM

Nah CL aint all that great! lol Good I'll make sure Ill be there to see you guys hopefully you can bring down some merch or a demo!
Shindesan





May 18 2009 11:46 PM

Yeah I came down with Cultua Libertaria.
CHE





May 18 2009 11:26 PM

Wow thanks man I'm glad you liked it and it will be so badass to go back to Tucson.
The Last Act of Defiance





May 18 2009 9:27 PM

Haha it would be a honor to hear it in one of your songs <3
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