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THE FRISK was formed from the remains of THE CRIMINALS in early 2000 by Bass Cadet Mike Sexxx, Zach Attack, and Jesse Luscious. After finding Hunter (also in AFI) on drums, they were finally able to put together something resembling a set and play out. Their first couple of shows were at local haunts with TSUNAMI BOMB and THE NERVE AGENTS. In between the first two shows, guitarist Zach Attack bowed out due to other obligations, so Zac Hunter from THE NERVE AGENTS stepped up. After all, it was a friendly parting between Zach Attack and the band, so why not have someone with the same first name take his place?
Er, anyway, the band then went in the studio and recorded the 8-song EP "Rank Restraint" for Adeline Records. A fast and furious eight songs that were all revved up and exploding with energy, with titles like "Bad Ass Cobra" and "Scream My Name." After a few shows supporting the new record in the fall of 2001, Mike Sexxx stepped aside after recording "We Are The Frisk" for the Adeline compilation "Every Dog Will Have It's Day". At the end of the try-outs, THE FRISK ended up with the extremely talented Hardcore Dan on bass.
The fearless foursome of Jesse Luscious, Hunter, Zac Hunter, and Hardcore Dan wrote and recorded the debut full-length at various studios around the Bay Area in early 2003 with the help of Chris "Ear of Gold" Dugan. The result is "Audio Ransom Note", a focused combination of blistering punk and rock which was released on Adeline Records in 2003.
AFI rightfully occupied more and more of Hunter's schedule- something about a massive-selling record called "The Art of Drowning" and a series of successful world tours! We picked drummer Luke from ENVAIN to become the 5th member of THE FRISK. After the November 2003 US Tour with Naked Aggression and some more local shows, Hardcore Dan left the band in 2004 and Matt stepped in on bass.
After a year of everyone doing different things, we played two final shows at 924 Gilman Street in Berkeley and Burnt Ramen in November and December 2005 respectively. The line-up was the "Rank Restraint" band featuring the return of Mike Sexxx Bass Cadet, along with Hunter, Jesse, and Zac. We had a great time playing for y'all over the years, and we've loved hanging out and meeting everyone. Keep reading between the lines and don't blindly swallow what they're trying to force-feed ya!
Here's the last 3 years of Frisk shows
(it's as complete as I can remember right now, but I know there's some gaps)
Oct 9, Thurs Sunnyvale, CA, Las Palmas Building with My New Life, Guff (GA), and Life With Jonas Oct 10, Fri Berkeley, CA, 924
Gilman Street with The Dwarves, This Is My Fist, and Scattered Fall Oct 11, Sat Petaluma, CA, Phoenix Theater with The Dwarves, Scattered Fall, Tronn Oct 18, Sat Sonoma, CA, The Shop, with Scattered Fall Nov 5, Wed Davis, CA, UC Davis Freeborn Center with Rancid, Tiger Army, and Nekromantix Nov 6, Thurs San Francisco, CA, Warfield with Rancid, Tiger Army, and Nekromantix
Fall 2003 Frisk tour! Thanks to all the bands, the venues, and the
folks who showed up! You rock!
Nov 14, Fri Denver, CO, Climax Lounge with Naked Aggression and
Swindle
Nov 15, Sat Ft. Collins, CO, Starlight Theater, with Naked Aggression
and Swindle
Nov 17, Mon Des Moines, IA, Hairy Mary's with Naked Aggression
and Swindle
Nov 18, Tues Chicago, IL, Fireside Bowl with Naked Aggression
and Swindle
Nov 19, Wed Minneapolis, MN, Triple Rock with Naked Aggression
and Swindle
Nov 20, Thurs Eau Claire, WI, House of Rock with Meet The Virus
and Swindle (This is the only 21+ show)
Nov 21, Fri Madison, WI, Club 770 with Naked Aggression and Swindle
Nov 22, Sat Columbus, OH, Bernie's Distillery with Naked Aggression
and Swindle
Nov 23, Sun Middletown, OH, with Naked Aggression and Swindle
Nov 28, Fri Boston, MA, house party
Nov 29, Sat Amherst, MA, VFW Hall with From Ashes Rise and Paint
It Black
Nov 30, Sun Washington, DC, The U-Turn
Dec 2, Tues Colombia, MO, Music Cafe with Teflon Dons
Dec 3, Wed St. Louis, MO, Creepy Crawl with Teflon Dons
Dec 5, Fri Joplin, MO with Teflon Dons
Dec 6, Sat Oklahoma City, OK
Dec 8, Mon El Paso, TX Moontime Pizza with The Reason Lies
Dec 9, Tues Las Cruces, NM University House with The Reason Lies
Dec 10, Wed Las Cruces, NM The Dirt/Strange Daze with The Reason Lies
Dec 11, Thurs Phoenix, AZ The Mason Jar
Dec 12, Fri Berkeley, CA, 924
Gilman Street with Toys That Kill
Dec 13, Sat Stockton, CA, Caffeine Den with Toys That Kill
Dec 19, Fri San Diego, CA, SOMA with Naked Aggression and Swindle
Dec 20, Sat Corona, CA, Showcase Theater with Naked Aggression
and Swindle 2004 Shows
Feb 6, Fri Fresno, CA, Big Game Studios with Pipedown, Scattered
Fall, Dead Elizabeth
Feb 13, Fri Berkeley, CA, 924
Gilman Street with Whiskey Sunday, Try Failing, Static Thought, Midnightmare.
Feb 28, Sat Los Angeles, CA, The Roxy Theater with Subhumans, Naked Aggression, 8 PM, $10
Feb 29, Sun Los Angeles, CA, The Roxy Theater with Subhumans, Naked Aggression, 8 PM, $10
Mar 2, Tues San Francisco, CA, Bottom of the Hill with Subhumans, The Enemies, 7:30 PM, $10
Mar 4, Thurs Sacramento, CA, Colonial Theater, 3522 Stockton Blvd., with Subhumans, From Ashes Rise, 6:30 PM, $10
Mar 5, Fri Portland, OR, Crystal Ballroom with Subhumans, From Ashes Rise, 8 PM
Mar 6, Sat Seattle, WA, Graceland with Subhumans, From Ashes Rise,
7 PM
Mar 26, Fri Oakland, CA, Oakland Metro with RU36, Five Days Dirty, Civil War Rust, Out of Reach, 8 PM, $10
(Dan's last show)
June 25, Sun Berkeley, CA, 924
Gilman Street with SCA, Because Silence is a Dangerous Sound, free.
Gilman Book Release party and Matt's first show!
Nov 4, Thurs San Francisco, CA, Bottom of the Hill with Lost Sounds, Battleship 2005 Shows Nov 25, Fri Berkeley, CA, 924
Gilman Street with Propagandhi, Greg MacPherson, All You Can Eat Dec 2, Fri Richmond, CA, Burnt Ramen with The Briefs, Thought Riot, and Hudson Criminal |
