Sixteen years in “band years” is basically forever. Or at least, that’s how long it seems like Michigan-based Mustard Plug has been in existence. But like a fine wine, aged cheese or a vintage ride, the pioneering ska-punk sextet has fully matured into a limitless musical machine — all the while maintaining the respect and admiration from its peers and fans that have long supported them.
Mustard Plug’s vocalist Dave Kirchgessner has been there, done that and just about seen it all — most particularly the changing of the guard in music scenes, trends and fads. And throughout these shifts, Mustard Plug has always stood tall, clinging to its signature sound without pandering to the next wave of “what’s big.” So it comes as no surprise that the band is set to release their sixth full-length, In Black And White, with the same passion and commitment to its art, just as they did as a fresh-faced basement band cutting demo tapes, playing parties and slotting themselves open mic night gigs.
Kirchgessner says the new album is a return to form of sorts, as Mustard Plug recently headed back to the famed Blasting Room recording studio in Fort Collins, Colo. to work with veteran punk producer Bill Stevenson (Descendents/ALL, NOFX) — the same studio location and producer of the band’s wildly successful 1997 full-length Evildoers Beware.
While In Black And White’s title may nod to technology of the past, take one spin of the new album, and you’ll instantly notice a record that’s as colorful and current as ever, crammed full of ear-grasping melodies, thanks in large part to the band’s strong songwriting capabilities. In fact, it was the strength of these songs that was the main reason why Stevenson opted to work with the group once again.
Launching with the band’s time honored guitar-propelled ska-punk twist of “Who Benefits?,” In Black And White makes good on delivering an aural assault by bar chords, bass lines and brass ensembles. “Time To Wake Up” is one of the album’s most explosive cuts sporting bold shout choruses, instantly juxtaposed by the syrupy pop-punk melodies of “Something New.” And though “You Can’t Go Back” clocks in at a mere 48 seconds, it offers a poignant musical viewpoint, all the while without sacrificing the integrity of what’s become standard fare Mustard Plug.
But what exactly is standard fare Mustard Plug? For that answer, one has to dig through the band’s broad catalog, starting with the decidedly ska-heavy October 1992 demo tape, Skapocalypse Now!, originally released on Kirchgessner's own Dashiki Clout label, which was later re-issued for mass consumption by Hopeless. Several years later, the band’s Hopeless debut (and first collaboration with producers Stevenson and Stephen Egerton) Evildoers Beware offered a better balancing act of traditional ska with strong punk overtones. The release hit store shelves in March 1997 (a critical time for the genre during the height of its popularity), eventually finding over 90,000 homes, and was quickly followed-up by 1999’s Pray For Mojo.
In 2002, the band opted to do things their own way, self-producing its fifth album, Yellow 5, and three years later, Mustard Plug released a greatest hits collection, titled Masterpieces: 1991-2002.
With an impressively loyal fanbase that consistently asks for more, a touring resume that comprises of hundreds of thousands of miles and countless venues both domestically and internationally, not to mention the bands Mustard Plug has shared bills with (from Fall Out Boy to Rancid to Helmet and even Weird Al Yankovic!), In Black And White offers a band whose exhaustive history practically guarantees excellence. And that’s a hard offer to deny.
Colin uses Marshall, Vox, Korg and Tech 21 Products
Rick uses Lakland Basses and Gallien-Krueger amps
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Our mail order merchandise will be temporarily shut down until April 2nd, 2009. Until then you can order our stuff through Interpunk.com. The Big Daddy Multitude vinyl can be purchased through Asbestos Records.
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Banging gig coming up... The Kayas are supporting the mighty Twisted Wheel on 5th DEC at Gibsons in Oswestry / Shropshire.. Get your tickets online at www.seetickets.co.uk or www.ticketline.co.uk..
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This is a benefit concert for the genocide that is currently going on in Darfur. Darfur is a region in Sudan, Africa.
The purpose is to raise awareness about the genocide & the sudanese government, and to educate people & encourage them to take action on this issue.
The money will go to the organization- Darfur Peace and development specifically to the sector of it that has been working to build schools and women shelters in Darfur.
http://www.darfurpeace.org/
Flyers about the Darfur Genocide will be passed out at the show, but if you want to know more now, I encourage you to check out these links.
http://www.darfurscores.org/darfur
http://www.savedarfur.org/pages/background
The genocide in Darfur has claimed 400,000 lives and displaced over 2,500,000 people. More than one hundred people continue to die each day; five thousand die every month.
Saturday, November 14th 7 bucks 4:30 pm to 11:00pm
The B-side 310 E. Washington Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48104
BANDS-
The Insyderz (Detroit Christian Ska-Punk Legends) Hullabaloo (Ann Arbor Ska/Jazz) Take A Hint (Clarkston Ska/Rock) The Loose Ties (Flint Ska-Punk) Gunday Monday (Ann Arbor Ska-Core) Superbums (Brighton Ska-Core) Ziptacular (Downriver Ska/Rock) CbJ (Warren Ska-Punk) Superdot (Detroit Ska)
Melting rock 4 : la billetterie est ouverte. Lofofora + Tasmaniac + Sterennodrahc + Kult killers + Bud spencers clout. sam 21 novembre 2009 à St Jean de Bournay (38) 12 en préventes et 15€ sur place. a+ dans le bus : Ligne de Grenoble et de Lyon : 20€ pass "entrée+bus" sur www.digitick.com ou ticket de bus à 3,6,9€....
Heya all~ I wrote you a message on a song from you guys cuz I was looking for it.I had it once for a while on my page but now it says wont play? What gives? Big fan hear and I wanted the song "YOU" when you jammed it on 'Hoplessly Devoted to you" years ago and has always been one of my favs,so how can I get it back on my page? I've been diggin all your music,but that one hits me and I wanna hear it,a lot. Help a fellow fan figure this out please?I have the cd but cant find it on here anymore? you guys are slammmmmin! Keep up the great jams!!! Anastia BeverHOUSEN :)
Heya guys! I went to see Deals Gone Bad at Off Broadway-great show and I cannot wait to see you guys in Nov with such an intimate setting! WoootWooot St Louis is FINALLY getting some great bands back here to play~ Mooocho Luvs!
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