The Aquabats! with Aggrolites, Left Alone
Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 7:00 PM PDT
General Admission Standing Room with Limited Seating | Since their formation in 1994 in Orange County, The Aquabats have been punk rock's superheroes, dedicated to injecting harmless fun into a music scene that often took itself too seriously. The band was established with a unique vision that includes their iconic Paul Frank-designed "power belts," trademark rash guards, black eye masks, and "anti-negativity" helmets, along with entertaining onstage antics. This distinctive approach quickly gained traction, earning The Aquabats a fiercely loyal following that spans multiple generations.
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The Aquabats are an American rock band formed in Orange County, California in 1994. The Aquabats' are comprised of singer and fearless leader The M.C. Bat Commander, Bass player and big man Crash McLarson, keyboardist and robot Jimmy the Robot, drummer and fitness guru Ricky Fitness and guitarist and spiritualist Eagle "Bones" Falconhawk.
Easily identified by their silver helmets, black Zorro masks and matching blue costumes, The Aquabats claim to be crime-fighting superheroes and 'seriously...the best band in the world.' This theme serves as subject for much of the band's music and as part of their theatrical stage shows, which typically feature various stunts and fight scenes with costumed villains and monsters. Musically, The Aquabats have been able to navigate many styles but seem to be particular to the "rock n' roll" style. They even dance while they play music. Incredible? You be the judge.
The Aquabats have released five studio albums, two extended plays and one compilation album, among other recordings. As of March 2012, The Aquabats! Super Show!, a live-action musical action-comedy television series starring the band, began airing on American cable channel The Hub and can be binge watched on Netflix. It's been nominated for the Daytime Emmy's six times and even though it has yet to win an Emmy, it may actually be 'the best show on television.'
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The masked, underdog champions of nerd-core, The Aquabats, are back with their first full-length album in six years. The band's most cohesive album to date, Charge!! blends quirky, new wave melodies with the band's hometown signature punk rock sound, concreted with their uniquely sarcastic, Saturday morning cartoon humor. Legions of loyal fans eagerly await this next episode from their rock 'n' roll superheroes. In fact, those same fans are largely responsible for snapping the band's silent streak when they flocked to last year's national tour. After their label, Goldenvoice Records, shut its doors in early 2000, The Aquabats went underground, living the lives of their secret identities, all the while their mythology amplifying online, fueled by hungry fans, speculating of their return to form. So why did The Aquabats wear costumes? Their audiences wanted to know. Raised by a television generation and out to entertain themselves first, answers such as "We're superheroes from a distant island called Aquabania," sarcastically spilled from the mouths of band members. They introduced themselves with outrageous names such as MC Bat Commander, Chainsaw, and Crash McLarson. It all stuck. It stuck is an understatement. Their fun, loopy energy was infectious. Instead of being self-indulgent and mocking their fans for liking them, they made room for each and every fan, regardless. Kids swarmed their shows in DIY costumes with such self-anointed monikers as: Churro Man, Cupcake, Afro Bat, Exact Change Man, Chicken Bat, AC Bubba Master and more. To get their friends into shows the band passed around monster masks and explained to promoters that these 'performers' were part of the show. Monsters and super villains became part of the act and The Aquabats universe took on a life of its own, inadvertently. The common theme running through all the songs is a certain dark wit and clever self-deprecation which could be interpreted as 'nerdy-ness.' It bursts into full bloom about mid-way into the album with the anthemic "Nerd Alert." This is no new subtext for The Aquabats; it's the common thread through all the albums, and one that's recently become more prevalent in pop culture. Picturing Napoleon Dynamite as a card-carrying Aqua Cadet (the band's fan club) is a no brainer. Rather than hiding deficiencies beneath colored contact lenses, tough guy tattoos, serial killer pseudonyms, or otherwise blending in with the growing, futile notion of rock 'n' roll as 'rebellion,' The Aquabats have always seemed to shock the 'shockers.' And in the new millennium what better way to revolt? The Aquabats cut through the dark facade of rock 'n' roll, encouraging people to lighten up, and not take themselves so seriously.
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Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 7:00 PM PDT
General Admission Standing Room with Limited Seating | Since their formation in 1994 in Orange County, The Aquabats have been punk rock's superheroes, dedicated to injecting harmless fun into a music scene that often took itself too seriously. The band was established with a unique vision that includes their iconic Paul Frank-designed "power belts," trademark rash guards, black eye masks, and "anti-negativity" helmets, along with entertaining onstage antics. This distinctive approach quickly gained traction, earning The Aquabats a fiercely loyal following that spans multiple generations.
~~~~~~~~~
The Aquabats are an American rock band formed in Orange County, California in 1994. The Aquabats' are comprised of singer and fearless leader The M.C. Bat Commander, Bass player and big man Crash McLarson, keyboardist and robot Jimmy the Robot, drummer and fitness guru Ricky Fitness and guitarist and spiritualist Eagle "Bones" Falconhawk.
Easily identified by their silver helmets, black Zorro masks and matching blue costumes, The Aquabats claim to be crime-fighting superheroes and 'seriously...the best band in the world.' This theme serves as subject for much of the band's music and as part of their theatrical stage shows, which typically feature various stunts and fight scenes with costumed villains and monsters. Musically, The Aquabats have been able to navigate many styles but seem to be particular to the "rock n' roll" style. They even dance while they play music. Incredible? You be the judge.
The Aquabats have released five studio albums, two extended plays and one compilation album, among other recordings. As of March 2012, The Aquabats! Super Show!, a live-action musical action-comedy television series starring the band, began airing on American cable channel The Hub and can be binge watched on Netflix. It's been nominated for the Daytime Emmy's six times and even though it has yet to win an Emmy, it may actually be 'the best show on television.'
~~~~~~~~
The masked, underdog champions of nerd-core, The Aquabats, are back with their first full-length album in six years. The band's most cohesive album to date, Charge!! blends quirky, new wave melodies with the band's hometown signature punk rock sound, concreted with their uniquely sarcastic, Saturday morning cartoon humor. Legions of loyal fans eagerly await this next episode from their rock 'n' roll superheroes. In fact, those same fans are largely responsible for snapping the band's silent streak when they flocked to last year's national tour. After their label, Goldenvoice Records, shut its doors in early 2000, The Aquabats went underground, living the lives of their secret identities, all the while their mythology amplifying online, fueled by hungry fans, speculating of their return to form. So why did The Aquabats wear costumes? Their audiences wanted to know. Raised by a television generation and out to entertain themselves first, answers such as "We're superheroes from a distant island called Aquabania," sarcastically spilled from the mouths of band members. They introduced themselves with outrageous names such as MC Bat Commander, Chainsaw, and Crash McLarson. It all stuck. It stuck is an understatement. Their fun, loopy energy was infectious. Instead of being self-indulgent and mocking their fans for liking them, they made room for each and every fan, regardless. Kids swarmed their shows in DIY costumes with such self-anointed monikers as: Churro Man, Cupcake, Afro Bat, Exact Change Man, Chicken Bat, AC Bubba Master and more. To get their friends into shows the band passed around monster masks and explained to promoters that these 'performers' were part of the show. Monsters and super villains became part of the act and The Aquabats universe took on a life of its own, inadvertently. The common theme running through all the songs is a certain dark wit and clever self-deprecation which could be interpreted as 'nerdy-ness.' It bursts into full bloom about mid-way into the album with the anthemic "Nerd Alert." This is no new subtext for The Aquabats; it's the common thread through all the albums, and one that's recently become more prevalent in pop culture. Picturing Napoleon Dynamite as a card-carrying Aqua Cadet (the band's fan club) is a no brainer. Rather than hiding deficiencies beneath colored contact lenses, tough guy tattoos, serial killer pseudonyms, or otherwise blending in with the growing, futile notion of rock 'n' roll as 'rebellion,' The Aquabats have always seemed to shock the 'shockers.' And in the new millennium what better way to revolt? The Aquabats cut through the dark facade of rock 'n' roll, encouraging people to lighten up, and not take themselves so seriously.
The Aquabats! with Aggrolites, Left Alone
Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 7:00 PM PDT
General Admission Standing Room with Limited Seating | Since their formation in 1994 in Orange County, The Aquabats have been punk rock's superheroes, dedicated to injecting harmless fun into a music scene that often took itself too seriously. The band was established with a unique vision that includes their iconic Paul Frank-designed "power belts," trademark rash guards, black eye masks, and "anti-negativity" helmets, along with entertaining onstage antics. This distinctive approach quickly gained traction, earning The Aquabats a fiercely loyal following that spans multiple generations.
~~~~~~~~~
The Aquabats are an American rock band formed in Orange County, California in 1994. The Aquabats' are comprised of singer and fearless leader The M.C. Bat Commander, Bass player and big man Crash McLarson, keyboardist and robot Jimmy the Robot, drummer and fitness guru Ricky Fitness and guitarist and spiritualist Eagle "Bones" Falconhawk.
Easily identified by their silver helmets, black Zorro masks and matching blue costumes, The Aquabats claim to be crime-fighting superheroes and 'seriously...the best band in the world.' This theme serves as subject for much of the band's music and as part of their theatrical stage shows, which typically feature various stunts and fight scenes with costumed villains and monsters. Musically, The Aquabats have been able to navigate many styles but seem to be particular to the "rock n' roll" style. They even dance while they play music. Incredible? You be the judge.
The Aquabats have released five studio albums, two extended plays and one compilation album, among other recordings. As of March 2012, The Aquabats! Super Show!, a live-action musical action-comedy television series starring the band, began airing on American cable channel The Hub and can be binge watched on Netflix. It's been nominated for the Daytime Emmy's six times and even though it has yet to win an Emmy, it may actually be 'the best show on television.'
~~~~~~~~
The masked, underdog champions of nerd-core, The Aquabats, are back with their first full-length album in six years. The band's most cohesive album to date, Charge!! blends quirky, new wave melodies with the band's hometown signature punk rock sound, concreted with their uniquely sarcastic, Saturday morning cartoon humor. Legions of loyal fans eagerly await this next episode from their rock 'n' roll superheroes. In fact, those same fans are largely responsible for snapping the band's silent streak when they flocked to last year's national tour. After their label, Goldenvoice Records, shut its doors in early 2000, The Aquabats went underground, living the lives of their secret identities, all the while their mythology amplifying online, fueled by hungry fans, speculating of their return to form. So why did The Aquabats wear costumes? Their audiences wanted to know. Raised by a television generation and out to entertain themselves first, answers such as "We're superheroes from a distant island called Aquabania," sarcastically spilled from the mouths of band members. They introduced themselves with outrageous names such as MC Bat Commander, Chainsaw, and Crash McLarson. It all stuck. It stuck is an understatement. Their fun, loopy energy was infectious. Instead of being self-indulgent and mocking their fans for liking them, they made room for each and every fan, regardless. Kids swarmed their shows in DIY costumes with such self-anointed monikers as: Churro Man, Cupcake, Afro Bat, Exact Change Man, Chicken Bat, AC Bubba Master and more. To get their friends into shows the band passed around monster masks and explained to promoters that these 'performers' were part of the show. Monsters and super villains became part of the act and The Aquabats universe took on a life of its own, inadvertently. The common theme running through all the songs is a certain dark wit and clever self-deprecation which could be interpreted as 'nerdy-ness.' It bursts into full bloom about mid-way into the album with the anthemic "Nerd Alert." This is no new subtext for The Aquabats; it's the common thread through all the albums, and one that's recently become more prevalent in pop culture. Picturing Napoleon Dynamite as a card-carrying Aqua Cadet (the band's fan club) is a no brainer. Rather than hiding deficiencies beneath colored contact lenses, tough guy tattoos, serial killer pseudonyms, or otherwise blending in with the growing, futile notion of rock 'n' roll as 'rebellion,' The Aquabats have always seemed to shock the 'shockers.' And in the new millennium what better way to revolt? The Aquabats cut through the dark facade of rock 'n' roll, encouraging people to lighten up, and not take themselves so seriously.
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Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 7:00 PM PDT
General Admission Standing Room with Limited Seating | Since their formation in 1994 in Orange County, The Aquabats have been punk rock's superheroes, dedicated to injecting harmless fun into a music scene that often took itself too seriously. The band was established with a unique vision that includes their iconic Paul Frank-designed "power belts," trademark rash guards, black eye masks, and "anti-negativity" helmets, along with entertaining onstage antics. This distinctive approach quickly gained traction, earning The Aquabats a fiercely loyal following that spans multiple generations.
~~~~~~~~~
The Aquabats are an American rock band formed in Orange County, California in 1994. The Aquabats' are comprised of singer and fearless leader The M.C. Bat Commander, Bass player and big man Crash McLarson, keyboardist and robot Jimmy the Robot, drummer and fitness guru Ricky Fitness and guitarist and spiritualist Eagle "Bones" Falconhawk.
Easily identified by their silver helmets, black Zorro masks and matching blue costumes, The Aquabats claim to be crime-fighting superheroes and 'seriously...the best band in the world.' This theme serves as subject for much of the band's music and as part of their theatrical stage shows, which typically feature various stunts and fight scenes with costumed villains and monsters. Musically, The Aquabats have been able to navigate many styles but seem to be particular to the "rock n' roll" style. They even dance while they play music. Incredible? You be the judge.
The Aquabats have released five studio albums, two extended plays and one compilation album, among other recordings. As of March 2012, The Aquabats! Super Show!, a live-action musical action-comedy television series starring the band, began airing on American cable channel The Hub and can be binge watched on Netflix. It's been nominated for the Daytime Emmy's six times and even though it has yet to win an Emmy, it may actually be 'the best show on television.'
~~~~~~~~
The masked, underdog champions of nerd-core, The Aquabats, are back with their first full-length album in six years. The band's most cohesive album to date, Charge!! blends quirky, new wave melodies with the band's hometown signature punk rock sound, concreted with their uniquely sarcastic, Saturday morning cartoon humor. Legions of loyal fans eagerly await this next episode from their rock 'n' roll superheroes. In fact, those same fans are largely responsible for snapping the band's silent streak when they flocked to last year's national tour. After their label, Goldenvoice Records, shut its doors in early 2000, The Aquabats went underground, living the lives of their secret identities, all the while their mythology amplifying online, fueled by hungry fans, speculating of their return to form. So why did The Aquabats wear costumes? Their audiences wanted to know. Raised by a television generation and out to entertain themselves first, answers such as "We're superheroes from a distant island called Aquabania," sarcastically spilled from the mouths of band members. They introduced themselves with outrageous names such as MC Bat Commander, Chainsaw, and Crash McLarson. It all stuck. It stuck is an understatement. Their fun, loopy energy was infectious. Instead of being self-indulgent and mocking their fans for liking them, they made room for each and every fan, regardless. Kids swarmed their shows in DIY costumes with such self-anointed monikers as: Churro Man, Cupcake, Afro Bat, Exact Change Man, Chicken Bat, AC Bubba Master and more. To get their friends into shows the band passed around monster masks and explained to promoters that these 'performers' were part of the show. Monsters and super villains became part of the act and The Aquabats universe took on a life of its own, inadvertently. The common theme running through all the songs is a certain dark wit and clever self-deprecation which could be interpreted as 'nerdy-ness.' It bursts into full bloom about mid-way into the album with the anthemic "Nerd Alert." This is no new subtext for The Aquabats; it's the common thread through all the albums, and one that's recently become more prevalent in pop culture. Picturing Napoleon Dynamite as a card-carrying Aqua Cadet (the band's fan club) is a no brainer. Rather than hiding deficiencies beneath colored contact lenses, tough guy tattoos, serial killer pseudonyms, or otherwise blending in with the growing, futile notion of rock 'n' roll as 'rebellion,' The Aquabats have always seemed to shock the 'shockers.' And in the new millennium what better way to revolt? The Aquabats cut through the dark facade of rock 'n' roll, encouraging people to lighten up, and not take themselves so seriously.
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