Though Sherwood were a whole lot cooler when that short Mexican looking guy was in the band, they are nevertheless still the homies, and they’ve been representing NorCal and MidCal all over the world as of lately, touring Europe, Asia and everywhere else their RV takes them, which will soon include their recently announced Fall headlining tour. Here’s the release, replete with dates, openers and hyperbole. Word of warning though, don’t play dice with Joe Greenetz. He picks that shit up like a motherfucker:

GOLDRUSH! - A Sherwood tour this October meant for seeing friends, polishing old finds, and mining new ones.

SONGS! - Between touring abroad and playing festivals in North America, the Sherwood lads have begun writing songs for a new album slated for 2009.

DELUXE! - This fall will also see the release of Sing But Keep Going [Deluxe Edition], Sherwood’s first album repackaged with 4 previously unreleased songs.

TOUR! – Thus with songs both old and new in mind, the guys are eager to catch up with friends and see what you all think.  That means select dates on the west coast this October with support from The Pink Spiders, The Summer Set, Barcelona, and The Reign Of Kindo:

October 2008:
Tue 07 Sacramento, CA @ The Boardwalk*
Wed 08 Los Angeles, CA @ Troubadour*
Thu 09 San Diego, CA @ UCSD+
Fri 10 Anaheim, CA @ Chain Reaction* Sun 12 Phoenix, AZ @ Clubhouse*
Wed 15 Salt Lake City, UT @ Studio*
Thu 16 Provo, UT @ Velour**
Fri 17 Rexburg, ID @The Westwood Theatre**
Sat 18 Boise, ID @ The Venue**
Sun 19 Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theatre**
Mon 20 Seattle, WA @ Chop Suey** (
Thu 23 San Francisco, CA @ Slims**
Fri 24 Visalia, CA @ 210**
Sat 25 San Luis Obispo, CA @ Downtown Brew**
* The Pink Spiders, The Summer Set, The Reign Of Kindo
** The Pink Spiders, Barcelona, The Reign Of Kindo
+ Kris Roe of The Ataris

Before AFI bassist Hunter Burgan was hanging on posters tacked to the bedroom walls of a million gothed out teens and selling more records than MC Hammer, he played in a band called The Force, from Grass Valley, who I mainly remember from a promo flat one of my old roommates hung on his bedroom wall, that had Greebo, my favorite Star Wars character on it. The Force also included singer Matt Wedgley, who now fronts the band Viva Hate (which coincidentally also includes Geoff Kresge, the old bassist from AFI who Hunter Burgan replaced) and guitarist Mark Roustabout now with The Roustabouts. Long story short, the band is getting back together for a couple of shows marking the 10-year anniversary of their last show together in 1998 and to celebrate a re-release of all their old material. Here’s the press release:

June 29, 2008— NorCal hardcore/punk band, The Force, is reuniting for the first time in 10 years. Singer Matt Wedgley, bassist Hunter Burgan, guitarist Mark Roustabout and the inimitable drummer Chad Cox went their separate ways after the band’s final show in 1998, each following his own path to personal and professional success.

This reunion will give fans as well as those who missed The Force the first time around a chance to witness California hardcore/punk at its truest and finest.

The Force will only be playing three shows, the first of which will be in their hometown of Grass Valley, CA (a small town in the Sierra Nevada foothills, between Sacramento and Reno) followed by a Bay Area concert and finally a Southern California stop. The dates are as follows:

August 29, 2008 - Miner’s Foundry in Nevada City (Grass Valley), CA
August 30, 2008 - 924 Gilman St. in Berkeley, CA
August 31, 2008 - Chain Reaction in Anaheim, CA

Formed in May of 1995, the band recorded and toured for three years. The Force released several recordings, including a 7″, a 10″ and a split 7″ as well as a number of songs on compilations.

This reunion will coincide with the release of a complete discography, containing every song The Force ever recorded. A limited edition, 21-song double-LP will be sold at the shows as well as online while supplies last.

Former Get Up Kids frontman Matt Pryor and Saves the Day frontman Chris Conley (pictured) are stepping out for a couple weeks worth of solo touring. If this tour isn’t called the “Party Like It’s 1999 Tour” someone at Vagrant is BLOWING IT! Here’s the press release:

Matt Pryor (ex. The Get Up Kids, The New Amsterdams) is pleased to announce solo co-headlining tour with Chris Conley of Saves The Day!

A limited number of tickets have been held for Matt Pryor fans and will be available through an exclusive Ducat King presale that begins this Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at 1:00PM local time!

Click here to buy tickets:

Tour Dates:

Aug 6 – Minneapolis, MN @ Triple Rock
Aug 7 – Omaha, NE @ Waiting Room
Aug 8 – Denver, CO @ Marquis Theater
Aug 9 – Salt Lake City @ Burt’s Tiki Lounge
Aug 11 – Vancouver, BC @ Media Club
Aug 12 – Seattle, WA @ El Corazon
Aug 13 – Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theatre
Aug 14 – San Francisco, CA @ Bottom Of The Hill
Aug 15 – Reno, NV @ Satellite Lounge
Aug 16 – West Hollywood, CA @ Troubadour
Aug 17 – San Diego, CA @ House of Blues – San Diego
Aug 19 – Anaheim, CA @ Chain Reaction
Aug 20 – Phoenix, AZ @ Modified