The Remedials Best Of 2009

Hey kids! The Remedials are gonna throw down one last blog for the year! Since they are either A) Completely Devoid Of Any Original Ideas B) Extremely Lazy C) Stupid or D) All Of The Above is for you to decide. Since they’ve dug Absolute Underground’s Best of Issues, each member will give up what they thought was the best of 2009 by simply lifting their questions. Enjoy! Somewhat…



Who Are You And What Are You Best Known For?

im dan, bassist for the pop-punk trio the remedials

Favourite Local Band:

3 way tie between raised by apes, denderah, and bound by none.

Best Punk Album Of The Year:

propagandhi - supporting caste....close second would be teenage bottlerocket - they came from the shadows

Sh_ttiest Album Of The Year:

i dont listen to shit

Best Live Show Of The Year:

propagandhi oct 27th at the rickshaw....if i could remember the blink 182 show it might be that too tho.

Best Movie Of The Year:

the hangover or inglorious basterds

Best New Band In Your Local Scene:

the killed spirits

Best Skater You Know:

me...........5 years ago

Best Event/Party Of The Year:

the last mansion bash in march

Shock Of The Year:

being asked to play bass for the remedials

Clusterf_ck Of The Year:

going to a country bar

Douche Of The Year:

the H1N1 virus....that shit sucked!

What Do You Really Think About Absolute Underground?

its cool



Who Are You And What Are You Best Known For?

Lionel, drum guy in the Remedials.

Favourite Local Band:

Little guitar army are pretty rad. Jones bones are doing a great job of keepin punk rock rockin.....

Best Punk Album Of The Year:

huh.. hard question:) .... must be Oh3Oh's ... those guys are punk as f**k.

Best Hardcore Album Of The Year:

hmmm probly same as above.. those guys are hardcore as f**k.

Best Metal Album Of The Year:

Did Iron maiden put out a new album this year?... if so then, definately Maiden. If not, then...OH3OH.

Sh_ttiest Album Of The Year:

Cant remember the last time i listened to a full album, well except of course, the new Remedials album which kinda rocks.....

Best Live Show Of The Year:

Little guitar army. Was also surprised that Kiss did'nt suck balls.....

Best Movie Of The Year:

The new scrooge movie in 3d.... man 3d has come a long ways since Jaws.... (pause the movie) "OK kids nows the time to put on your 3d glasses" .. then the big fish jumps at you.... "OK kids take them off now"...

Best Horror Movie Of The Year:

Tracey Lain in Tracey does the Remedials... We love horror's.

Best New Band In Your Local Scene:

Young Machetes are cool. Rotten Rock'n Roll:)

Best Tattooist You Know:

The drunk dude at pub340 with the Sharpy.

Best Skater You Know:

Apparently Dan Gillis 4 years ago, but I think Gabe is still rockin the board in his carport, so yah probly him.

Best Event/Party Of The Year:

Last night of mastering the Remedials new album was quite the fun drunken blur. Old English in tea cups... punk as sh*****at.

Douche Of The Year:

I think Dan was on to something with that swine flu thing..... yup.
and....
The byasters that shut down one of the Remedials favorite places to play... The Cobalt.

What Do You Really Think About Absolute Underground?

Other than the scribble between the first and last page... its super duper amazing.



Who Are You And What Are You Best Known For?

“Hey! I’m Gabe From The Remedials And I Can Sing And Play Guitar At The Same Time!”

Favourite Local Band:

“Hanson Brothers, Pointed Sticks & The Tranzmitors”
http://www.myspace.com/hansonbrotherscanada
http://www.myspace.com/pointedsticks
http://www.myspace.com/thetranzmitors

Best Punk Album Of The Year:

“They Came From The Shadows / Teenage Bottlerocket”
http://www.myspace.com/teenagebottlerocket

Best Hardcore Album Of The Year:

“Couple Tracks: Singles 2002-2009 / Fucked Up”
http://lookingforgold.blogspot.com

Best Metal Album Of The Year:

“Here Waits Thy Doom / 3 Inches Of Blood”
http://www.myspace.com/3iob

Sh_ttiest Album Of The Year:

“What Dan Said…”

Best Live Show Of The Year:

“Teenage Bottlerocket / The Red Room & Shonen Knife / Biltmore Cabaret”
http://www.myspace.com/teenagebottlerocket
http://www.myspace.com/shonenknife

Best Movie Of The Year:

“Avatar & Star Trek”
http://www.avatarmovie.com
http://www.startrekmovie.com

Best Horror Movie Of The Year:

“Zombieland & Jennifer’s Body”
http://www.zombieland.com
http://www.jennifersbody.com

Best New Band In Your Local Scene:

“Little Guitar Army”
http://www.myspace.com/littleguitararmy

Best Tattooist You Know:

“Danny Boy / Son Of A Gun Tattoos (Toronto, ON)”
http://www.facebook.com/people/Son-Ofagun/100000440661629

Best Skater You Know:

“Me” And It’s On Tony Hawk’s Underground…
http://www.rodneymullen.net

Best Event/Party Of The Year:

“Last “Mansion” Bash / Dan Got Tossed Through The Ceiling While Crowd Surfing!? And Then Proceeds To Jump Through The Drum Set…”
http://www.mansion-records.com/

Shock Of The Year:

“The Cobalt Gets Shut Down!”
http://www.myspace.com/wendythirteen

Clusterf_ck Of The Year:

“The Olympics In Vancouver… And It’s More Like Century!”
http://www.vancouver2010.com

Douche Of The Year:

“Gordon Campbell”
http://www.gov.bc.ca/premier

What Do You Really Think About Absolute Underground?

“There’s Really Only Four Rags I Read… Absolute Underground, The Skinny Magazine, Georgia Straight and Exclaim! Absolute Underground Shows The Most Skin!”
http://absoluteunderground.ca
http://theskinnymag.info
http://www.straight.com
http://exclaim.ca

So there you have it! The Remedials had a rad year and will have an even radder year in 2010! Go check out Absolute Underground issue which The Remedials have been mentioned!

Volume 6 - #6 Issue 30



Volume 6 - #7 Issue 31





Favorite Local Band that everyone
should know about:
Saw some new ones: Von Bones, and
the Role Models. Liked some older
ones a lot too: Brave New Waves,
OneDrop, Keg Killers, The Remedials,
Raised By Apes, SNFU.

The Remedials Reminisce

The Remedials Reminisce Once Again...

WTF?! Like That Cockroach Who Climbed Gabe’s Beer At The Cobalt And Got Flicked Away The Remedials Always Return For More! And So Did That Cockroach… The Remedials Astounded Themselves By Being The Most Productive This Year Despite Only Playing For Less Than A Year As A Band! Thus Proving The Remedials Can Cram For The Final Exam! Doesn’t Mean They Would Pass By Any Stretch Of The Imagination...

Highlights From 2009 Include:

New Member Of The Club Dan Gillis! Recorded Third Album “Strike Three” With Jesse Gander At The Hive! Played Two Shows In One Night! Played “The Mansion” Last House Party! Returned To Victoria, BC (Dan’s First Time To The Island Ever!) And Logan’s Pub! Recorded Demo With Mike Maxwell At Blue Wave And Doomeastvan Studios! Two Radio Appearances On “Into The Pit” Show On 102.7FM! “Close Enough For A Punk Rock Band” Included On VPAF Vol. 2 Compilation CD! Played Benefit Shows For VPAF Vol. 2, F.A.C.T. And 102.7FM Co-Op Radio!

Lowlights From 2009 Include:

The Cobalt Gets Shut Down! Richard’s On Richards Gets Demoed! Dan Gets H1N1!

Shows The Remedials Went To:

Shonen Knife, The Queers (x2), Rancid, AC/DC, Propaghandi, Teenage Bottlerocket, Fucked Up, The Subhumans, Agent Orange, Children Of Bodom, Protest The Hero, D.O.A., SNFU, Blink 182, Clutch, Jay Reatard, The Creepshow, The Resignators (Who Crashed At Gabe’s Crib!), The Sounds, Metric, Plus Perfect, The Bad Amps (Reunion Show!) And The Hits! (Last Show!).

People The Remedials Would Like To Thank:

Dan: KP, Randy St. Randy And The Knights Of Langley

Lionel: Jaimie, Dan & Carisa, Natalie & Jay, Tyler, Paul, Walter And Chuck & Tara

Gabe: Gillian, Shauna, Dad, Danny & Ashleigh, Scott & Karla, Brad & Emma, Bev., Carola, DK And Pete

The Remedials: Jesse Gander & Tanis Gibbons / The Hive Studios, ScottRocker, Dave, Tanya & Denis / The Skinny Magazine, Jay, Dan & Caroline / 102.7FM Co-Op Radio, Chuck / Absolute Underground, Cam & Steve / V.P.A.F., Carola / The JEM Gallery, Sati / LiveMusicVancouver, Gord / Three Chord Rebel Productions, Wendy / The Cobalt (R.I.P.), Clay / EarGoggles, Warren, Darren & Kim / Splat! Productions And Everyone Who Went To A Remedials Gig!

Bands The Remedials Would Like To Thank:

ScottRocker, Raised By Apes, the POGs, Bound By None, Boxfiller, Jones Bones, Dreams Of Treason, Finite State Machines, Hector, Mike Maxwell, Denderah, Doomeastvan, Sinister Black, L.I.D., The Role Models, Little Guitar Army, The Getaway Sticks, Kill Matilda, Neo Tokyo, Picking On Toddlers, Third Rate, The Wrecktals, ATF, The Killed Spirits, Life Against Death, Haggatha, Rumsfeld, R.O.C., The Living Deadbeats, Aging Youth Gang, The New Black, Commercial Sex Drive, Uptown Riot, Fuzzcat, The Young Machetes And Set To Go

Remember Kids Support Local Music Even If It Sucks! Thanks For Buying Our Crap!

Venues The Remedials Would Like To Thank:

The Cobalt, Pub 340, Logan’s Pub, Pat’s Pub, The Red Room, Railway Club, The Bourbon And George Preston Recreation Centre

The Remedials In 2010...

Play More Shows, Write More Songs And Have Way More Fun Than Ever Before! Sounds Like A Plan...

“Then There Are Bands That I Never Heard Before Like the POGs And The Remedials Who Just Blow Me Away.” - VPAF Vol.2 Review / Equalizing Distort (Toronto, ON)

The Remedials "Official" Press Release

The Remedials
band@theremedials.net
http://www.theremedials.net
http://www.myspace.com/remedials

For Immediate Release
November 13, 2009

THE REMEDIALS STILL IN THE GAME WITH “STRIKE THREE”

Vancouver, BC - The Remedials have hit a homerun with “Strike Three” their third studio album. “Strike Three” is the follow up to The Remedials 2007 release “Drop Outta School” an album which received outstanding reviews. The Remedials recorded “Strike Three” at renowned studio The Hive in Burnaby, BC with Jesse Gander, who has recorded The Subhumans, Bison B.C. and 3 Inches Of Blood. Jesse Gander crafted “Strike Three” into a powerful album with incredible production value, drawing from years of experience and over 300 albums recorded. Combine catchy songs The Remedials are known for “Strike Three” has the music and lyrics that stay with you long after the album’s last song has faded out.

The Remedials “Strike Three” marks the debut recording with new bass player Dan Gillis. The Remedials energy and style of fun old-school punk rock hasn’t changed on their third album. The inclusion of a new member allowed The Remedials to try new things on “Strike Three” and progress musically as a band. Lyrically “Strike Three” comprises a variety of subjects from girls, comic books, drinking and the paranormal. Each member contributed songs from different influences making “Strike Three” The Remedials most focused and diverse album to date.

The Remedials plan to tour in support of their new album “Strike Three” in 2010. Look forward to reviews of The Remedials latest album in Vancouver’s The Skinny Magazine and Victoria’s Absolute Underground publications. Listen to CFRO 102.7FM “Into The Pit” show for an interview about “Strike Three” with The Remedials and radio play of songs from the latest album. The Remedials “Strike Three” is their third independent release.

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For more information, promo requests or to set up an interview please contact The Remedials via e-mail: band@theremedials.net

The Remedials / Strike Three

Recorded at The Hive Studios Burnaby, BC Canada / October 2009
Engineered / Mixed / Mastered By Jesse Gander
Additional Engineering: Tanis Gibbons and ScottRocker

Track List / Length: 1) Misunderstood / 1:24 2) Headbanger / 1:28 3) Happy / 1:58 4) Test Tube Baby / 2:04 5) Pop Punk Princess / 2:09 6) Josephine Lombard / 2:44 7) Zombie / 1:51 8) Astral Travel / 2:53 9) Shotgun Girl / 2:20 10) The Girl Of My Dreams / 4:44

About The Remedials

The Remedials are a three-piece punk band from Vancouver, BC formed in 2004. The band consists of Gabe Gill (Guitar/Vocals), Lionel Cloutier (Drums/Vocals) and Dan Gillis (Bass/Vocals).

Combining down stroke guitar, hard-hitting drums and catchy bass lines, The Remedials music is best described as “Fun Old School Punk Rock”. Add a kinetic live show and The Remedials have made a name for themselves in Vancouver's punk rock community.

So far, The Remedials have released three studio albums, two live albums, one DVD and had songs featured on multiple punk compilation CDs, radio and podcasts.

The Remedials (Vancouver, BC Canada)
http://www.myspace.com/remedials
http://www.theremedials.net
band@theremedials.net

The Remedials Record Report Cards

Hey kids! The Remedials have received a few Report Cards in the mail! Instead of putting them up on the fridge for no one to see they’ll just post them in a blog for all to see. The Remedials always wanna hear what anyone has to say about their music especially in print since they are press whores! The Remedials think you should pick up one or two of their CDs or even two or three of the same one because they say so! But as LeVar Burton from Reading Rainbow would say “Of course, you don't have to take ‘my’ word for it.”

Remedial Record Report Card Number One:
Mongrel Zine #5 May 2009

"THE REMEDIALS"
Drop Outta School
Self-released CD 2007
www.theremedials.net

No frills, dopey & drunk street punk. Sounds like it crept out of the same boozecan as B.C punks of yore A.K.O.B. and The Spores. This release is from 2007 but the Remedials are belting ‘em down & out now in 2009! Remedial frontman Gabe told me that Mongrel Zine is like Vancouver’s MAXIMUMROCKNROLL. I beg to differ, but for the sake of argument: if that is the case, then they are Vancouver’s Flipside. Being no stranger to crusty boozecans in the past, I liked it! My favorite track was “Succubus”. (Bob Scott)

© Bob Scott 2009
© Mongrel Zine 2009

Thank you to both Janelle and Bob from Mongrel Zine for reviewing The Remedials latest release so far! As well as editing, designing, photocopying, folding and stapling an amazing zine with so much cool content to read and a CD to listen to too! What a sweet deal! Be sure to pick up a copy of Mongrel Zine #5 or #4 or #3 or why not just collect them all!



Click on cover to buy online from the comfort of your own home!

Get off the couch and pick up a copy at these places:
JEM Cordova (#36–22 East Cordova Street) / Scratch Records (726 Richards Street) / Zulu Records (1972 West 4th Avenue) / Neptoon Records (3561 Main Street)


Click on the above banner to check out Bob Scott’s artwork!

Remedial Record Report Card Number Two:
Punk Rock, Hardcore And Ska Music Resource N Review / Monday, May 11, 2009

the remedials-songs for the a.d.d.generation

the remedials play a brand of punk rock that pops and sticks.their album"songs for the a.d.d. generation"is full of songs that happen in everyday life from getting crabs on the song coviently titled"crabs"to your occasional creepy stalker on"remote view"to absolutley ridiculous songs like"cyborg"about a grandmother that gets her parts changed all the time to become the ultimate cyborg, the song"the binge tour"boasts and reeks alcoholism and the vocal arrangement on this one sounds more like the lead singer of jughead's revenge.a great pop-punk record for fans of it's title"songs for the a.d.d. generation".best songs in my opinion would have to be"remote view","marilyn monroe" and last but not least"train hoppin"how punk rock is that?,VERY!

www.theremedials.net
www.myspace.com/remedials

punk rock
beth

© Punk Rock Beth 2009

Remedial Record Report Card Number Three:
Punk Rock, Hardcore And Ska Music Resource N Review / Wednesday, May 20, 2009

the remedials-drop outta school

another pop-punk classic waiting to happen by canadian's the remedials,i don't know why they aren't already signed to the same label's as the queers or screeching weasel by now cause they sure as fuck should be,i'm hearing some nofx influence on this album especially on songs like"close enough for a punk rock band"and then very fast as fuck songs like"bloody snot"similiar to screeching weasel's song"i don't give a fuck about nicaragua"and just about any jughead's revenge song,"date rape"sounds more like a g.g.allin song then a remedials original.i'm appauled by that song cause rape is obviously wrong and i cannot stand music that pushes it.i mean come on guys what about the victims here?,that was totally out of what i am used to with them,maybe they needed a little shock value to show people they just don't write about break-up's.i like that the music was fast but it was hard to concentrate on because of the lyrics being so very appauling and shocking to hear.so maybe that's the reason they're not signed to the queers labels or screeching weasel cause they push the envelope with things but so did the queers and screeching weasel but not the way g.g. and the remedials did.mostly another amazing album done by punkster's the remedials except that song"date rape"

www.theremedials.net
www.myspace.com/remedials

punk rock
beth

© Punk Rock Beth 2009

Thank you to Punk Rock Beth for reviewing both of The Remedials studio releases! They cannot disagree with her comments at all in regards to certain song featured as there is clearly no redeeming quality for it whatsoever. They have no excuses and will totally admit that song crossed way too many lines to even count and subsequently will never, ever, ever be played by The Remedials ever again! Hey, even the guy who wrote the song isn’t even in the band anymore if that’s any consolation! Probably not so much. Needless to say that song went over like a lead balloon with the judges at Shindig as well. But, The Remedials have grown up and moved on and everyone should look forward to their next album in 2009 which will feature a more kinder and gentler Remedials…

“No Frills, Dopey & Drunk Street Punk.” Bob Scott, Mongrel Zine

The Remedials Report Card By Denis Maile

Hey kids! Check out the latest Report Card from Denis Maile appearing in The Skinny Magazine Issue 25 Vol 2, just in case you didn't get a chance to pick up the issue in print. But we all know you did because everyone does cause it's a rad mag!

Uptown Riot w/ Fuzzcat & The Remedials @ Pat’s Pub
April 10th 2009
By: denis maile

On the first Friday of every month Pat’s Pub hosts a ska tinged show called Hellcats And Bulldogs. I decided it was high time I checked out what all the fuss was about, not to mention I was looking forward to checking out some Hellcats. Can’t say I care much for Bulldogs though.

Without a ska bone in their body, The Remedials opened the show. It was nice to see that the skahead running the night doesn’t discriminate against booking the straight up punk bands, practicing what they preach. Unity. And unity is what it was. The show going punks united with the miserable old people playing keno to enjoy The Remedials. It was possible that they were actually united in beer drinking, but the old folk didn’t run for the door when the music started up, so they either approved of The Remedials, or they really loved the Keno.

The Remedials are now in full swing with newish bassist Dan Gillis and he has even conformed to the tight-pants wide-stance that The Remedials (along with many other punk bands) are known for. The trade-up vocals are coming together nicely with Dan singing the harder songs, and Gabe the not so harder ones. At one point Gabe sang; “I want to live in a haunted house” which led me to believe that he doesn’t value sleep. This may be true because they took off after their set to go and headline the bill at Pub 340. A short trip down Hastings, why not? Maybe after Pat’s I’d see if I could catch the end of it.

Next Fuzzcat hit the stage and this was what I assumed the night was going to be more like. They were four regular looking dudes, playing a tight brand of upbeat groovy ska, and having a lot of fun in the process. How could you stand still? How could you not be smiling? If you were old and playing Keno, that’s how. Fuzzcat had some great chanting back up vocals that filled the room nicely, and spurred more than a few sporadic dance pits in random corners of the bar. They ended on a great rendition of the Dead Kennedy’s ‘Holiday in Cambodia,’ that had the Fuzzcat sound stamped all over it.

Then UPTOwN RiOT took the stage, and sounded exactly what you’d think a band called Uptown Riot should sound like. This was solid drinking partying music that made me crave summer and a backyard BBQ, especially during their punk rock anthem, ‘Drinking Song.’ You couldn’t help but find the bottom of your beer bottle really fast while these guys ripped it up. Uptown Riot had the tendency to break out into some really cool ska parts that shone through during their already badass punk rock sound. It was kind of crusty, kind of dirty and the vocals had that pack a day, living in the gutter kind of rasp to them. Vocalist/Guitarist Paymon’s sunglasses only had one lense, but I’m sure it was so he could keep one eye on the crowd. They got rowdy from the first note of the first song, and kept up the pace alongside the band the whole way through. If punk were built on a foundation of three things, it’d be fast, rowdy and drunk. Uptown Riot scored big points in all of these categories and I would highly recommend catching one of their shows even if you’re slow, well behaved and not drunk.

Then after they kicked us out of the bar we traveled by foot down Hastings to Pube 340 and caught the last three notes of The Remedials’ second set of the night. Then we proceeded to drink until they kicked us out of that bar as well.

© Denis Maile 2009
© The Skinny Magazine 2009

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Thank you very much to Denis (Jones Bones / Skinny Mag) for writing a review and going to both shows! And no only that having to to evade zombie junkies in Cracktown on the way to Pub 340! Be sure to check out Denis' band Jones Bones when they return to the stage at The Cobalt!

"Without a ska bone in their body, The Remedials opened the show." Denis Maile, Skinny Magazine

The Remedials "Official" Press Release

For Immediate Release
April 24, 2009

THE REMEDIALS ARE REBELS WITH A CAUSE

Surrey, B.C. - The Remedials will be playing a benefit show to support F.A.C.T. (Families Against Crime & Trauma) at Epic Autosport, 12134 86th Avenue Surrey, BC on Sunday May 3rd 2009. FA.C.T. is an organization to provide a voice for those affected by a violent crime and for those who have lost a loved one to a criminal act. The F.A.C.T. Benefit Show starts at 1pm and will include a Car Show and Free BBQ.

F.A.C.T. Mission Statement:
- To provide a voice for those affected by a violent crime, or the loss of a loved one to a criminal act.
- To create change in the Criminal Justice System.
- To provide guidance and direction pertaining to court procedures.
- To educate the community and victims about their rights.

A "3 Strikes Rule" should be enacted to remand into permanent custody anyone convicted of repeated counts of violence against society, without the possibility of parole. This is just one of the many laws that need to be revisited.
The Remedials will be playing the F.A.C.T. Benefit Show with The Living Deadbeats and Picking On Toddlers. For free listens to their music, visit www.myspace.com/remedials

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For more information on The Remedials please contact
The Remedials via email: band@theremedials.net

The Remedials (Vancouver, BC)
http://www.myspace.com/remedials

The Living Deadbeats (Vancouver, BC)
http://www.myspace.com/thelivingdeadbeats

Picking On Toddlers (Surrey, BC)
http://www.myspace.com/pickingontoddlers

F.A.C.T. (Families Against Crime & Trauma)
http://www.familiesagainstcrime.org

Our mission is to create change in the Criminal Justice System, to provide guidance and direction pertaining to court procedures, and to educate the community and victims about their rights. Our Justice system is broken. In fact, there is no justice in the CJS; it's become a legal system. Legalities and judicial procedure have become the focus, rather than Justice. We aim to put pressure on the Federal government to revise the Criminal Code sections dealing with the sentencing of anyone charged with violent offenses.

The Remedials Are Rebels With A Cause

Hey kids! The Remedials have played a bunch of shows and house parties over the years and as fun as they all were (and they were all really, really fun!), they were just so they could get some scratch together to record an album! As well as get really drunk on free booze, play for a bunch of people and party! This is all fine and dandy, but the shows The Remedials really want to play and that were the most fulfilling were benefit shows such as V.P.A.F. Vol. 1 and 2!

The Remedials are always down for playing shows that support causes that they believe in (or one’s they don’t for that matter) even though they don’t get paid! Kinda similar to the first year or so they played except they didn’t play for any causes except to just play. Aside from the V.P.A.F. shows (props again to Cam and Steve) The Remedials will be playing a few more benefit/charity-like shows in the future!

Firstly, is a charity show for F.A.C.T. (and FREE BBQ! What can they say The Remedials are addicted to food) for supporting women's relief, preventing child abuse and supporting a lawsuit to gain more rigorous standards for foster homes! Three birds with one stone! What a rad cause too, hopefully those kids the money goes to will prevent them from ending up mugging any of The Remedials!

Sunday May 3rd 2009 / 1:00 PM
F.A.C.T. Benefit Show
Epic Autosport
12134 86th Avenue
Surrey, BC
Featuring: The Living Deadbeats, The Remedials and Guests TBA
Car Show and FREE BBQ starting at 1PM!

Fathers Are Capable Too (F.A.C.T.) is one of the largest non-custodial parents' and children's rights organisations in Canada dealing with custody and access. F.A.C.T. is an organisation of both men and women working to support children's right to have a relationship with both parents. They are a not-for-profit non-custodial parents' and fathers' support and advocacy group. http://www.fact.on.ca/

Secondly, is the Into The Pit Benefit for CFRO 102.7FM! The Remedials are huge fans of independent radio and bigger fans of co-op radio and when invited to play a benefit show at The Cobalt they couldn’t say “No!” Well, they could have but it was too cool a show to pass up! With an eclectic line up The Remedials get to play with a bunch of rad metal bands! The Remedials love metal even though they’re not, they do get to throw down one song “Headbanger” and get to pretend for a little while. These guys (Dan and J) support and promote Vancouver’s amazing indie scene and since they play The Remedials tunes all the time, this is a radio station they can get behind!

Saturday May 9th 2009 / 9:00 PM
Into The Pit Benefit CFRO 102.7FM
The Cobalt
917 Main Street
Vancouver, BC
Featuring: Life Against Death, HAGGATHA, The Remedials and Rumsfeld
“Mosh Pit Benefit For Vancouver Co-Op Radio!”

Vancouver Co-operative Radio, CFRO 102.7FM is a non-commercial, co-operatively-owned, listener-supported, community radio station. Located in the heart of Vancouver's Downtown Eastside, Co-op Radio is a voice for the voiceless that strives to provide a space for under-represented and marginalized communities. Co-op Radio aims to increase community participation by encouraging examination of the social and political concerns of the geographic and cultural communities of BC. http://www.coopradio.org/index.html

Thirdly, is V.P.A.F. Vol. 2 CD Release! The Remedials aren’t actually playing, but it’s still a rad show and they’ll be there so they’re throwing it down anyways! Actually, Lionel from The Remedials will be playing this show on drums for Boxfiller! The Remedials did play the benefit show on February 27th which helped pay for pressing of the CD to be released at this show! Get em’ before they sellout girls and boys!

Thursday May 21st 2009 / 9:00 PM
V.P.A.F. Vol. 2 CD Release Show
The Cobalt
917 Main Street
Vancouver, BC
Featuring: Boxfiller, Golers, China Creeps and R.O.C.

V.P.A.F. Vol. 1 Compilation CD was put together in the summer of 2007 with 25 bands from around Vancouver by Cameron aka Billy Clorox of the band Creeping Hand. With a “Do It Yourself” attitude and the support of many local bands such as Mr. Plow, Alcoholic White Trash and Aging Youth Gang including tracks on the CD, VPAF Vol. 1 was released in October of 2007. With the success of Vol.1 allowed V.P.A.F. to release Vol. 2 this year with 30 local bands including The Remedials, Raised By Apes, the POGs and a bunch of other cool bands too! http://www.myspace.com/vancouverspunkasfuck

The Remedials Raid The Airwaves!

”Into The Pit” With Guest Hosts The Remedials!
Co-Op Radio 102.7 FM / coopradio.org
Friday April 24th / 10:30pm – 12:00am
“Vancouver’s ONE And ONLY Co-Op Radio!”

“Remember Kids! Always Support Your Local Punk Rock Scene!”