Fort Smith's scene has changed over time much like its inhabitants. It wasn't that long ago that every weekend someones house would fill up with an assortment of some it the towns more colorful personalitys and massive amounts of alchohol would begin being consumed. Many times when lack of a local venue became an issue these house partys would become the venue and the neighbors would cuss Fate for providing allowing us to move in. With those days a fading memory the scene now luckily has at least one bar owner who is willing to let the old punk scene invade on occasion.
Most of the musicians who were playing in hardcore and punk bands a dozen years ago seem to now either be playing country inspired rock in the tradition of Social D or Wilco or are making hip hop or other uncategorizable brand of weirdness .
Once a year or so local legend Jason Garvey puts together an old punk night bringing back an old local favorite and a slew of other notable acts. On that night the Bar is standing room only and in sure the liquer and beer sells are through the roof. This night was NOT one of those nights but luckily we did manage to pull out a full house and put out a powerful set that managed to impress our awesomeness to those who made it out that didn't already know us from previous shows.I Love playing Heros.
Jim Dick and the Pocket Aces booked this show but Jim singing back-up with us made it no surprise when we were lined up to headline. Not wanting to miss the fun I got there early and as always enjoyed the JD&TPA set.
