The mighty UNDERDOG has some shows coming up in May and June courtesy of Wired Booking!
Chris B9 on the Jughead's Basement Podcast
This week Chris Wrenn was on the Jughead’s Basement Podcast with John “Jughead” Pierson. Give it a listen HERE!
B9 Auction: 9 Test Pressings & Rarities / B9HQ Renovations Continue
Work on the Bridge Nine HQ continues! We’ve moved downstairs and have begun renovating the lower level, while also working on new releases, so we’re selling some test pressings and rare records to help cover some of the costs. Bidding ends Sunday March 17th with the highest bid time stamped 9:00PM EST. Not on IG? Email your bid to b9auction@gmail.com and we’ll post it for you. Highest bid wins!
Jonathan Anastas (DYS, Slapshot) on the Jughead's Basement Podcast
Jonathan Anastas (DYS) spent some time on the Jughead’s Basement Podcast, hosted by John Jughead Pierson, check it out HERE!
Bridge Nine Vinyl Auctions To Resume This Week!
It’s been over a year since our last auction, and we’re dipping into the archive again to help fund some upcoming projects and the continuing renovations here at the B9HQ! If you’ve followed our auctions in the past, we post nine different vinyl releases on the instagram page B9Auction from B9’s almost 30 year history, and auction them off over five days. Records will go up on Tuesday, March 12th. Bidders can open the bidding at their discretion and each subsequent bid must be a minimum of $5. We close the auctions the following Sunday at 9pm EST (6pm PST) and the highest bidder wins! Make sure to follow the IG page, and we’ll send out announcements via our socials and email list.
Stretch Arm Strong: Exclusive B9 Variant of "The Revealing" (Limited to 100!)
After nearly two decades, kings of posi-hardcore Stretch Arm Strong are back with a pipebomb of an EP.
Formed in Columbia, South Carolina in 1992, Stretch Arm Strong quickly made a name for themselves in the world of hardcore with their frenetic musicianship and unflinching positivity that crossed boundaries of belief and genre. The band initially went on hiatus in 2008 but made a significant return at Furnace Fest 2021. The festival's energy was palpable, leading the band not only to reconnect with countless friends from shows over the years but also with each other, reminding them of how rewarding playing music in Stretch Arm Strong is.
It was only a matter of time before the question of coming back together to write new music would arise. Recording with Steve Evetts, who was initially slated to produce 1999's Rituals of Life, turned out to be a total kismet. Their combined chemistry shines through, displaying an energy that recalls their heaviest moments as a band. "It was really refreshing to put an exclamation mark on this thing," says guitarist David Sease. "We did it the way we wanted to, had a good time, and expressed ourselves." The result of this is The Revealing, a true gem of a record and the model for what can be achieved on an EP.
From the outset, it doesn't sound like any time has passed since Stretch Arm Strong stopped. Opening track "The Mirror" slams forward with total ferocity and youthfulness, showcasing why they're still an important part of the scene. "Still Believe Part III" follows up on previous entries with an absolute crusher, concluding with a monster of a breakdown. On "Take a Stand," Stretch Arm Strong enlists Lou Koller from Sick of It All for a killer guest spot.
With six songs clocking in at under fifteen minutes, the EP’s brevity is a testament to the lightning in a bottle Stretch Arm Strong captured by taking the stage once more. No longer being kids and now being full-fledged adults with families and worlds outside of music, the bond between Stretch Arm Strong and their love for playing is a testament to what this music means both for them and the countless listeners who have joined them throughout this time. It’s a release that’s worthy of the band’s exceptional discography, and a record that can only exist with a once-in-a-lifetime friendship and focus that the band has.
The Revealing will be available on May 10th. Bridge Nine is proud to offer an exclusive variant of this new EP, limited to just 100 copies, on orange, silk-screened 12” vinyl! Reserve one HERE!
Terror, H2O (L.A. dates) support DRAIN On Tour This Spring
Terror and H2O are both supporting select dates on Drain’s Good Good Tour this spring, grab tickets HERE!
HEAVYHEX to Support On The Might of Princes in April
HEAVYHEX will be supporting fellow Long Island post-hardcore band On The Might of Princes at Salty’s Beach Bar on April 20 in Lake Como, NJ. There are due to be some special guests announced soon as well. Tickets for the show are available here!
CEREMONY "Rohnert Park" LP Re-Pressing Is IN
Bridge Nine is proud to announce that our new pressing of CEREMONY’s landmark album, Rohnert Park is now available.
Bridge Nine has a special pressing on pink vinyl available HERE, and we’ve partnered with our friends at RevHQ and The Hard Times with yellow and orange vinyl, respectively.
Ceremony will have a special tri-color red, white, and blue record available at their show at the Hollywood Palladium on February 24th, 2024.
Click the images below to order each variant:
Other variants available from our friends:
Agnostic Front celebrating 40 years of Victim In Pain at Punk Rock Bowling!
From PRB: Punk Rock Bowling and Pabst Blue Ribbon present: 40 Years of Victim in Pain - Agnostic Front returns to PRB to celebrate and perform their classic NYHC masterpiece, Victim In Pain! If one NYHC stalwart wasn’t enough, we’ve invited Underdog to the party! Joined by standard-bearers Conservative Military Image, the fists will fly, and the boots stomp. Los Angeles’s favorite Oi! sons Problem make their PRB debut, and Species kick off the evening’s festivities! See you in the pit! Tickets go on sale on March 16th!
Agnostic Front celebrating 40 Years of VICTIM IN PAIN at NYC's Black & Blue Bowl (May 18th)
Agnostic Front is returning to the annual Black & Blue Bowl in Brooklyn on March 18th, and will be celebrating the 40th anniversary of their iconic first album, Victim In Pain! Slapshot will also be joining them, grab tickets HERE!
Ceremony & No Warning Playing TIED DOWN Fest Pre-Show #2: May 31st
This show (& fest) are going to be wild, grab tickets HERE!
Artist Exhibit at Bridge Nine on May 4th: Mike Gallo (Agnostic Front), Lori Dawn, Christopher Michon (Failed Imagineer)
In May Bridge Nine is proud to open our warehouse gallery to three artists:
Mike Gallo
Lori Dawn
Christopher Michon (Failed Imagineer)
We’ll be hosting an artist reception on May 4th from noon until 6pm, come by and check it out! Check out more info at the Facebook event page HERE!
Death Before Dishonor West Coast 2024 Shows: Kick off this week!
Death Before Dishonor is heading to the West Coast this week to play shows with Outta Pocket and Twist Of Cain, with Hold My Own joining them in Phoenix, Las Vegas & SLC, UT. Get your tickets HERE!
Ceremony on the 24 Question Party People Podcast LIVE with Yasi Salek
In celebration of performing ‘Rohnert Park’ at The Hollywood Palladium late this month, CEREMONY will be part of a live episode of the 24 Question Party People podcast with Yasi Salek. For those who don’t know, each episode a guest is asked the same set of 23 questions (with one wild card) to wildly different results. This live event will take place at Brain Dead Studios in Fairfax at 7:30 pm on Thursday, February 22nd. Tickets are available here! There are also still a few tickets available for the Ceremony show at The Hollywood Palladium on Saturday, February 24th - click here.