James looks at the musical career of Patrick Schneeweis or as he is better known, Pat the Bunny. Pat is a now retired legendary underground anarcho-folk punk artist responsible for numerous groups and projects. His music notably discussed life under capitalism, drug addiction, homelessness, anarchism, alcoholism, mental health issues and the DIY ethos. He’s known to use cynical humour to discuss complex issues and express deep-seeded substance abuse and metal health issues. His music has been highly impactful in many people’s lives including my own, due to its refreshingly honest nature and complex yet relatable subject matter.
The article looks at albums from:
Johnny Hobo and the Freight Trains
Wingnut Dishwashers Union
Ramshackle Glory
Pat The Bunny
Read the full article and list to numerous albums at the link below:
Erik Petersen performing Departure Arrival at 7th Circle in Denver, Colorado. 4/16/14
Video credits to Aaron Saye on YouTube
Jeffrey Lewis and the Voltage performing If You're Ever Scared Of Republican Rednecks at The Space Station in Orlando, Florida. 4/17/2024
I know things are stressful, but I think it's going to be okay :) vote today if it feels right to you, stay safe, ily much <3
Video credits to Back of House Pictures on YouTube
This is so good. Oh my god. Top 10 tumblr posts i am being so sincere rn
current wip :^]
AJJ performing Still Smokin' at a house show. 12/22/2007
Video credits to Don Cheney on YouTube
- ily Pat saying, "Okay,, it's been a long, hard day." at the beginning of First Song on Ramshackle Glory's Live the Dream album
- ily when they finish playing Personal Space Invader on PWCEP and Ben says, "Sounds like shit,,"
- ily Pat giggling and then going, "Alright motherfucker!" before singing This City Is Killing Me from his split album with Ceschi
- Ily Ben and Sean discussing cd prices and Sean saying, "We usually do about $5-$7" and Ben says, "You should've said $7-$10, dude-" and Sean says, "$7-$10!" before playing Going to Georgia from the Live At Trunk Space album
- ily when Jello Biafra says, "Here's another one for the police!" before playing Goons of Hazard on Dead Kennedys' Mutiny on the Bay album
- ily when Sean says, "We have two more and one of them is not ours. One of them belongs to The Mountain Goats, from North Carolina." before singing Going to Georgia on the Live At Trunk Space album. Because,, it was 2005. Prefacing who the Mountain Goats were dates that album in a really beautiful way because like. Look at them now. Both bands. It's silly but it's a very sweet like ,,look how far both bands have come,, kinda thing. Idk.
- ily when Sean Bonnette says, "Rigby? I'm gonna fucking stab you. Don't look at me with your shitty eyes :/ oh are we recording? Okay :3" in the beginning of Uno Mas Cerveza Por Favor from their split album with Flaspar/Golden Boots
- ily Pat saying, "This one is for all the ladies, it's about how you should all start a kickass rock and roll band." before playing For A Girl In Rhinelander on the WDU Live in Plattsburgh album
- ily Sean saying, "If you guys feel compelled to clap after we play,, please don't. Because that would be loud." before playing Jesus Saves during a show that wasn't even legal to host in a hotel room in Florida from their Holiday Inn Gainesville album
I know I'm missing so many, and i know some of these examples don't count as much because they're from live albums, but those shows were so important to the people there and I'm happy that the audio was preserved in a way where they're still being talked about so many years later.
one thing i never get tired of in songs is when they include some sounds from the recording booth like a laugh at the end, a ‘was that good?’ or like, the sounds of the guitar being put down, a chair creaking. it’s nice how music can be used as an escape but also something that ties you right back down to earth. it will affect you so deeply & then ur like wow… you just played that. it’s grounding & magical & just one of my fave things ever!
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Sean Bonnette performing Black Dog at the Alladin Theatre in Portland, Oregon. 12/31/24
Video credits to Ash Basil Emerald on YouTube
Defiance, Ohio performing Condition 11:11 at 924 Gilman St. in Berkeley, California. 7/4/10
— Video credits to JeffRae on YouTube —
Pat the Bunny (playing as Johnny Hobo and the Freight Trains) performing Jesus Does The Dishes in a park outside of a cemetery in Newtown, Connecticut. 2/15/08
— Video credits to uncutflowers on YouTube —