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LABOR PARTY - I Bleed - Steel Cage Records
Labor Party is Phoenix, AZs foremost dirty punk and roll band and has been at the top of the citys scene since 2002. Labor Party combines the high energy of trashy garage flavored punk with edgy 70s guitar riffs and a genuine stripped down rock and roll soul. Labor Party enthusiastically offers up a mix of catchy, sincere and eloquent lyrics soulfully delivered in the midst of what can best be described as purely riff-o-licious guitar mastery, hard driving bass lines that also know how to take a walk and a hard rocking back beat that keeps fans rolling right along with the band. One listen and its obvious why their passion for music crosses many genres with seamless ease.
Frank Labor is the bands lead guitarist, his style, ability and raw energy is paramount and unparalleled worldwide, he is also the soulful lead vocalist and main songwriter. Frank has played guitar most of his life and has been involved with music from early childhood. In addition to his work with Labor Party he also plays guitar with the Jeff Dahl Band.
Sharon Labor, aka Zooka, keeps the party going with driving bass lines and a mother load of energy in her live performance. Shes all over the place and having a lot of fun at it. She also sings back up and delivers some spoken word on occasion. Sharon also co writes some of the bands material. Sharon played with Frank in two previous projects starting in the early 90s, in both projects she played keyboards mainly and some bass as well.
Buck Ellis rocks the kit hard and heavy and with a lot of heart. Buck has played a big role in the Phoenix punk scene, playing in band such as "Boneyard", "Sam the Butcher", "The Shifters" and Balls. Brian Smith of the New Times says: "Buck is a spirited skinner regarded by many as one of the best time-keeps in the city". He also sings back up and puts on live performances that are supercharged and full or fire.
Labor Party has played hundreds of shows at numerous venues over the last few years. Labor Party is known for their off the hook live shows and good times. So much so that they have a reputation for it and their fans consistently invite friends to experience the fun and vivacity of a Labor Party show. They were a featured AZPUNK.com. They have a song on all 6 of the AZPUNK compilation albums and a song on the lastest "Fistful of Rock N Roll" comp. They have 4 full length CDs out, "Have Some" 2002, "Graffiti and Glass" 2004, both on Beat Bum Records and "I Bleed" 2006 and "Hellhound Down" 2008 both on Stell Cage Records.
Labor Party loves to tour so look for them in your town soon!
Hey Frank~! Me and Dean loved hanging out and wished it could have been longer, too! We can't stop cracking up about "The Stranger" technique (Dean has been entertaining his friends with that story)....you have effectively corrupted a whole new generation of teenagers in the Wyoming Valley!!!
That was absolutly amazing last night! You guys brought down the house! Hope you have safe travels back home and we look forward to seeing you guys again later down the road! Thanks again for coming out to Jersey and rocking the show with us.
Its been a LOOOOONG time! Wanted to give a LUV Hellos to you! Freaking miss U BAD! Life...... My turn with mom and all that Jazz U know what I mean... and This year.. what a rollercoaster ride~ Will see U before years end! Luv U!! Mucho's xoxoxo's Luv lori**
Hey Frank... Happy belated Birthday.... Jeez all us August babies ( you, me, Ben); Guess the holidays really were a busy time for our parents, HA! We all should celebrate.....maybe in Sept., no? Hope you had a good one!
