"A sound that’s likely to make most would-be ska bands nervously upchuck their breakfasts...sonically charged ska-punk brilliancy...as strong as a heroine kick. Have Nots actually do the genre some justice and come out sounding fresh and new." -Punknews.org April 2009
“Upstroke crazy verses, triumphantly downtrodden choruses, and perky lead-geet bits get the kids two-steppin…If you like Operation Ivy, you’ll like this. And if you don’t like Operation Ivy, well, shit man, what’s wrong with you?” -The Boston Phoenix Jan 2009
"Have Nots have created one of the best local punk releases of the last several years. Purposeful and passionate, righteous yet nuanced and sometimes poetic...Songs like “Poisoned Antidote” and “SBC” are so catchy that I have actually found myself waking up in the middle of the night singing them...This is the type of album that gets a band headliner status really quickly." (Kevin Finn) -The Noise March 2009
“Boston's Have Nots find the perfect blend of punk and ska riffs…While it's a bit early to be calling it, I get the feeling this will be on my top 10 of 2009.” -Midwesternhousewives.blogspot.com Feb 2009
“A rock solid mix of gruff alleyway punk that hasn't been done this well since Rancid reinvented it on Let's Go.” -The Boston Phoenix Dec 2008
“Just the right mix of aggression and melody…I forsee big things for this band in the future.” -TheTruthCanBeBrutal.com Dec 2008
“Have Nots are one of the best ska-punk acts in the scene today…equal parts blistering intensity and fun, danceable melodies…A band that will surely blow up.” -ThePunkSite.com Feb 2009
"Have Nots would be at risk of being a novelty act, another ska/hardcore/kinda Clash band. That is, if they weren’t so Goddamn talented.
Their lyrics are deep and complex, eschewing accessibility for true punk philosophy; the hooks are nonstop; the lyrics are spat in spoken shouts; and the drumming is simply phenomenal." -BerkeleyPlaceBlog.com Feb 2009
"This band rules...The songs are super catchy, the recording quality is good, and no chord or drum hit is misplaced...an extremely well-done record." -BrandNewBeatniks.Blogspot.com March 2009
“The band is more than a pretty face. It is a combination of style and talent.” -Monsterugly.com
"very generic, very boring. every song sounds like a shitty rancid song."
-kid on message board April 2009
"You guys are like every other mainstream blink 182 kinda band, u suck!"
-Girl on Myspace, June 2009
Socialist Alternative invites you to a fundraiser this Saturday, July 11th. In the great tradition of Boston working class punk rock, there will be at least two performances from local bands.
It is also noteworthy that this will be one of the last social events at the movement-building space we've all appreciated over the years, the Democracy Center at 45 Mt. Auburn Street in Harvard Square. All Ages and no booze.
Labor Power and Wrong Side of the Tracks will be playing alongside a possible musical guest.
Doors open at 7pm.
There is a five dollar cover charge. Any more that you can donate would be appreciated. This is part of Socialist Alternative' s national July fundraising drive (socialistalternative.org)
hey there gentlemen. it was nice to see you all again last night. seriously, hit me up in passing on your way back up this week. im sure fla is a lot cooler than the Queen City, but if you guys still havent booked those shows you can head up here and i'll be happy to put you up. i'm not a creep- i promise...its just southern hospitality.
I hope you guys enjoyed the rest of your time in Myrtle Beach. Thanks for an amazing show and for being such gentlemen. Anytime you need anything and I can help give me a call.
You guys are always welcome here , let us know if you ever need anything.Do you guys know of a band in Boston that might want to play Worcester with us on July 31st!
HOLY SHIT Next weekend we're playing a show with Whole Wheat Bread in Boston!
You won't want to miss this one.
Click on the flyer to get your tickets and support Whole Wheat Bread as they tour all the way from Florida.
Brick By Brick Productions Presents:
July 5 @ Middle East Upstairs
472 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge MA
1pm, $10, All Ages
Whole Wheat Bread
SmartBomb
Scars Like Ours
SBT
Oh yeah, forgot to tell ya when you were at the house to get in touch with one of the cats from The Dielectrics when you start to plan the next east coast jount. They'll get in at The Whiskey or somewhere.
These guys are the real deal. If they are in your town you should come out and bear witness. Thanks for coming to Wilmington, NC guys. It was really appreciated. Hope you make it back some day soon. My son loves the T-shirt.
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