Red Rash Collective

ONE YEAR OF THE RASH!!!

I still can’t believe it’s been a year already since I’ve started this collective. It started out as me just doing it to put out a little tape comp, and grew into something so awesome and rad. I’ve met so many awesome bands, a TON of great people, and discovered how much the punk community helps out eachother.

We ain’t dead yet, we’re just getting started.

SPREAD THE RASH!!!

-Al

THE FRONT BOTTOMS ADDED TO BRAMBLE JAM II / TICKET INFO!!

Hey all! So I have some awesome news to tell you guys. We’ve added The Front Bottoms to the lineup on July 14th!! We’re soooo stoked for this, I can’t believe we pulled off this lineup!

But wit that being said, there is a little bit of an issue, not big, but little. The venue for the last day of the fest (The Southington American Legion) has a 150-200 occupancy. So with that being said, we know this is going to sell out fast. We urge you to buy presales now, otherwise there is a HUGE risk of you buying at the door and it being sold at. After the occupancy is met at the venue, we will have to deny kids at the door. I know that sounds dumb, but the last thing I need is the fire marshall showing up and shutting us down. SO PLEASE! Get your presales now and you can rest easy knowing that you’ll have access to the show! Thanks everyone!
TICKET INFO —-> http://bramblejam2.eventbrite.com/

PRE-FEST HOUSE SHOW/PARTY!
Thursday, July 12th in Springfield MA (Castle Greyskull) *** Wilbraham Road
The Greek Favourites (PA)
I Kill Giants (MA)
Tensor (MA)
The Benedicks (CT)
Westover (MA)

Friday, July 13th in Springfield MA (BING ARTS CENTER!) 716 Sumner Avenue Springfield, MA 01108:
The World Is A Beautiful Place And I Am No Longer Afraid To Die (CT)
Pachangacha (MA)
Ape Up (MA)
Slingshot Dakota (PA)
Mirrors (MA)
Two Humans (CT)
Dumb Talk (NY)
White Savages (CT)
Lana Lana (CT)
Foreign Tongues (MA)
Suns (CT)

Saturday, July 14th in Southington, CT (Southington American Legion) 66 Main Street, 06489:
Algernon Cadwallader (PA)
Chalk Talk (MA)
The Front Bottoms (NJ)
BandName (PA)
High Pop (CT)
Glocca Morra (PA)
Empire! Empire!/Warren Franklin (BATTLE SET!)
Holiday City (NJ)
Kite Party (PA)
Paper Jymys (CT)
The Anarchist Pizza Society (CT)

SSWAMPZZ FROM NY JUST ADDED!

So it’s been awhile since we’ve added bands to the roster, but here is a new one for you!

Our buds SSWAMPZZ from NY!

If you like super heavy lo-fi rock, this is for you! Say hello to SSWAMPZZ everyone!

http://sswampzz.bandcamp.com/album/sleeper

BUY SOME STUFF VIA MAIL ORDER!

Hey guys! Just wanted to let you know that we are now accepting mail orders for our merch! The only merch we have right is our Winter Comp CD, but we will soon have shirts, stickers, pins, more comp CD’s, and vinyl records! If you are interested, click the link below! Thanks guys!
http://redrashcollective.tumblr.com/buystuff

INFO FOR MAIL ORDER:

Alex McCarthy

24 Sommers Hill Dr.

Southington, CT. 06489

Or just shoot us an email at themostbooking@gmail.com for other questions and such.

Winter Comp 2012 CD’s = $5 at shows, and $6.50 through mail order.

Spring Comp 2012 = TBA

Split 12” Vinyl Comp with Unbuckled Records = TBA

Shirts = TBA

Pins/Stickers = TBA

OF COURSE THOUGH, you can always pick up merch at a show we’re hosting/at/are sponsoring!

GLOCCA MORRA SPRING TOUR!

Glocca Morra is hitting the road this April for a Spring tour! Here is the info they have posted:

“April 5th - Philadelphia, PA @ the ox w/ tin armor, band name
April 6th - Amherst, MA @ dad city w/ mlk etc.
April 7th - Keene, NH @ get better Fest
… April 8th - Willamantic, CT @ the handsome woman w/ twiabp, spraynard, dads, timeshares, etc.
April 9th - Boston, MA @ the wacky castle w/ dads, the reptilian
April 10th - Brooklyn, NY @ the Acheron w/ dads, the reptilian
April 11th - Purchase, NY @ Suny purchase w/ lvl up, suns, weird Korea
April 12th - Blacksburg, VA @ YMCA w/ dads, the reptilian
April 13th - Baltimore, MD @ charm city art space (pending)
April 14th - Richmond, VA @ stay sweet Fest
April 15th - Fredericksburg, MD @ house show w/ dads, the reptilian

also, mapped out a month long summer tour with kite party today. dates to be posted soon! also, recording a new ep in two weeks! and 7”s for ghoul intentions are almost here.”

www.gloccamorradied.bandcamp.com

BANDNAME from Philly have been added!

Our good buds BandName will now be playing the second day of Bramble Jam this Summer! We are excited for this, they are the best people ever! Check out their latest split and download their LP! (and buy some merch while you’re at it!)

http://bandnamemusic.bandcamp.com/

LINEUP AS OF NOW:

Friday, July 13th in Springfield MA (Venue is just confirming finishing touches and what not. We’ll be announcing it soon.)
Black Churches (MA)
Pachangacha (MA)
Two Humans (CT)
Dumb Talk (NY)
White Savages (CT)
[MORE BANDS TBA]

Saturday, July 14th (VENUE TBA):
Chalk Talk (MA)
BandName (PA)

High Pop (CT)
Glocca Morra (PA)
Kite Party (PA)
Holiday City (NJ)
Paper Jymys
Anarchrist Pizza Society (CT)
[MORE BANDS TBA]

FACEBOOK EVENT LINK. KEEP UPDATED WITH EVERYTHING BRAMBLE JAM HERE.

HEY GUYS!

We got a sneak peek at the new Chalk Talk EP last night.. IT’S THE BOMB! THIS IS GONNA BE HUGE!

Our interview with The Ferns.

When you think of bands in the local music scene, they are generally in the 18-26 year old range. However, you don’t usually see kids who are 14-17 making a name for themselves and getting respect, but The Ferns are doing just that. With influences from big bands like Real Estate, Arctic Monkeys and The Beatles, to more local bands like High Pop, Spook Houses, and The Guru. The Ferns are about to put out a full length album and Red Rash is very excited about it. When we first discovered them in December of 2010, they were just getting to find their own sound. Now, they are putting that sound to its fullest potential. We sat down with Brendan from The Ferns to get the scoop on what they have planned, a history of them, and other stuff.

Q:You guys have been good friends for a really long time. When did you decide to become a band?

A: Well we had always been into music. Growing up, going on little car trips with our moms and just jamming to some Red Hot Chilli Peppers in the car itself was a huge influence. Drew and I picked up the guitar at 10 and the Nye’s inherited a drumset from their grandpa and it all just blasted off from their i suppose! I was about 10 when we really started to jam.

Q:You guys got into the local scene at an early age, which is pretty fucking cool. What bands got you into it?

A: Yeah man. We played Jamfest over at Mills back in early 2010. We were really into bands like Adrenaline and Midnight Snack. But then later last year, Figurehead became close w/ us and we had a big bond goin on with that. And they kind of just showed us the way hahahaha.

Q:Speaking of the bands, what bands influence you with writing?

A: Well I mean personally speaking, i’m a huge local guy. Bands like High Pop, The Guru, Two Humans, Spook Houses, Figurehead,and guys like that really have rubbed off. I mean, it’s not like we go out with intentions to make similar music to those artists or anything, but they surely have rubbed off a bit. And then, there’s a bunch of other cool guys like Real Estate, The Beatles, Girls, and Ty Segall that have really rubbed off on me as well.

Q:I gotta ask, what has been your favorite show that you’ve played so far?

A: Personally speaking, I really was feelin Jamfest this year. I’m not really sure what was going on with the crowds response but they seemed to love it. But as a band, we probably could all agree that we played our best at the Figurehead CD Release basement show this past summer.

Q: You guys are currently recording your first full album, how are the songs coming out/How are they different from your other releases?

A: Yeah man. We’re feeling really confident so far. The songs so far are sounding pretty solid. The big difference with this release is we’re taking our time. (hahaha). All our previous releases have been just terribly mixed, rushed tracks. We have really been just trying to chill out, and get some work done at the same time which seems to be working out pretty good. And since we’re home-recording, it has been/will be all that more satisfying in the end :)

Q:You guys have played a good amount of basement shows. What is it that you like about them versus other shows you have played?

A: Basement shows man. Well for starters, the kids that show up are the most respectful kids ever. Like even if they aren’t feeling it, they’ll usually stick around for any band no matter what. They all have such fun vibes to them, which is great and I really personally just prefer them over bigger shows. Jamfest has always been a favorite of us, but man I just honestly prefer a small basement set over a large scale stage set anyday.

Q:You guys are always coming up with songs. Do most of them go into The Ferns, or do you guys have side projects that they go into as well?

A: Well, I mean yes and no. There’s been some B-sides that we’re like “yeah this rules” and then overnight, it’s like “okay trash that” hahaha. And then we all have just side projects in general. Speaking of which, the new N8NYE/nadnerb split just came out on bandcamp. peep that ;) nadnerb.bandcamp.com

Q:What are your future plans for The Ferns? Do you see yourselfs growing as a band even more?

A: Future plans: Finish recording this album, make some shirts, and cassettes too. Also, we’re planning to record our next EP or sophomore album (tehehe) all on a 4 track. That should be super duper fun. And who knows man, I mean we’ve been trying to cherish the whole idea that we’re all still pretty young in age, I mean Parker is only 13, so we will just have to stay positive about everything and keep on truckin’! PCE MANG thnx 4 the interview BBY