Tooth & Nail Records is releasing a limited edition documentary film and photo book to celebrate twenty years of existence within the independent music scene. I remember when I heard about the label for the first time. I had a friend in high school named, Justice. He handed me a demo tape before school one day and said his band had signed to a label called Tooth & Nail. I had no idea who he was talking about, and I had never heard of his band. Some of you might remember Bloodshed. That was him.
I had a friend, Josh, who really pushed me into
the T&N catalogue. He showed
me a band called MxPx, and I loved them instantaneously. We used to listen to the “Pokinatcha” cassette while driving from Fallbrook to Oceanside [to surf] nearly every day. I think the both of us went
collector crazy from that moment on.
Rather than describing how each band played a role in my life, I’ll
just rattle off a list and will link the band name to a YouTube video.
The Crucified - Plankeye -
Starflyer 59 - Ghoti Hook - Value Pac
- Joy Electric -
Driver 8 - Ninety Pound Wuss - Strongarm - Joe Christmas - Puller - The O.C. Supertones - Stavesacre - Slick Shoes - The Juliana Theory
- Project 86
Josh and I would go to all the Tooth & Nail
shows. We’d
drive to Orange County, L.A., or wherever a T&N show came through town. We went to
all the festivals. I still have most of the vinyl, CDs, and
posters from those shows.
I am
honored to have been able to witness, and grow with this particular label and
its artists. I am excited to see
the documentary and book. For me,
it will be a large bundle of material filled with a great dose of good
memories.
I hope this brought back a memory or two for
you.
