AUGUST SPIES/THE SHOWCASE SHOWDOWN assemble your own dictator split 7" single

Chris "Ashey" MacDonald and company ,blast out 2 punk crunchers here,with a new track "Stalin" ,leading off the single.Better-known punkers The Showcase Showdown ,also punch out 2 fine punk anthems ,and the back cover of this 7" ,shows a bunch of fliers from shows that the bands have played together opening for and headlining with,some of punk's household names. on Tario records out of Allston ,MA
http://archive.org/download/AugustSpiestheShowcaseShowdownAssembleYourOwnDictatorSplit7Single/AugustSpies-theShowcaseShowdown-Split.zip 

AUGUST SPIES/13 TONS OF NAPALM - We Can't Do Anything By Ourselves split 7" single

Each band tackles 4 tunes ,The only new song from August Spies is "Poser" ,while they record new takes on 3 of their earlier hits.13 Tons ,on the other hand,blast out their side with newer anarcho/crust punk ditties,that you can drink along to.This is a great single to own.Try and find one on the web! August Spies side recorded at 31 Seattle St. 1997.13 Tons Of Napalm side dedicated to the memory of Darby Crash 1958-1980 recorded on the sixteenth anniversary of his death on 12-7-96. Rodent Popsicle Records 12th release!
http://archive.org/download/AugustSpies13TonsOfNapalm-WeCantDoAnythingByOurselvesSplit7/AugustSpies-13TonsOfNapalm-split.zip

AUGUST SPIES - LP

In their only LP ,Massachussetts August Spies ,re-records a lot of earlier numbers and lays down some new anarchist punk songs.With covers of GG Allin and The Avengers, and Ashey on vox and guitar,this band is a punk force to be reckoned with.Veterans of the punk scene,they have opened for more big-name punk bands than you can count on your fingers(and toes!)Some of their finest moments are caught on this release,tho' some of these did have more punk furor on the original demo tapes.Ashey's mom was the cover model,and was apparently the coolest punk mom on the scene!This is the sound of anarchy! If you claim to be a true punk ,and you have not yet heard August Spies,I don't know how you can make that claim! Ashey is punk's "everyman" ,and his lyrics defend that notion. A required listen!   http://archive.org/download/AugustSpies-Lp/AugustSpies-MomAlbum.zip

THE 4 SIDS -demos

The 4 SIDS ,bring the old school punk sound from Massachussetts ,with a tinge of UK snarling,also evident in their cover song choice of "Kill" ,by erstwhile  1977 UK punk jesters , Albertos Y Los Trios Paranoias ,which leads off this 6 song demo cd,( on the Peel Sessions ,for Albertos Y Los Trios Paranoias, there is a track named ,"Sid's Song" recorded just 3 months before the release of their first single ,which may be a good choice for the 4 SIDS to cover on the next one! Maybe re-name it ,"4 Sids Song" !! that would be cool!) The rest of this demo is just as punk and cool,retaining that same UK sound throughout! Chris "Ashey" MacDonald (singer of August Spies) ,plays bass on this ,it's his latest band,and they will be doing a (spanish-language punk) song on next year's 30th anniversary tribute to "The International P.E.A.C.E. compilation" ,on the Wheelchair Full Of Sluggisha label.Until then ,check out this total anarchist, pogo punk band ,and jump around like a fool!    http://archive.org/download/The4Sids-Demos/The4Sids-Demo.zip

CAT MACHINE - Dude! ,That's Penis! a/k/a Live At Gramps's -May 1991

A short rehearsal of 4 tunes,(each member sings one) , opening for Myopia ,on this tape,(Myopia's set is here: http://sluggisha.blogspot.com/2008/11/m-y-o-p-i.html ),as well as live.One of the few tapes with a real drum set,as we usually resorted to drum machines,and other more primitive percussion. I don't know if I ever went into the meaning of the title, so,here goes: Ashey moved between Massachussetts and Florida a few times.Once ,upon his return,he was using the phrase ,"Dude! ,that's penis!" ,which he said meant ,"cool" ,up in MA. We just rolled about,and laughed,and used it for a tape title,which was the usual progression of a catchphrase,at least in Cat Machine's world.
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QUINCY PUNX - Get The Humans 7"

I've seen this posted elsewhere,but the links are mostly dead.I included (as always) pics of the booklet,and vinyl.Just good 'ol punk rock tunes.When I listen to this,I think of Ashey,my pal in MA,singer of August Spies.
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CAT MACHINE -Vanilla Cave

Despite the cover art,there are no Nick Cave,or Birthday Party covers ,on this tape.There is an obligatory Fall number,and the special guest was Chris "Ashey"MacDonald.It was Ashey's debut as a singer,years before he sang for August Spies.I believe he also did some instrumentation.A really good,loud,punk rock,fun time, is in this download,their 27th full length!I can't say enough about Ashey,he's one of my favorite people in this world of shit and more shit!The world's greatest underground,outsider,cult-band,to ever change their pants!Ed,Joel,Tony,and Chipmonk,powered this one out on 2/19/1991, 20 years ago today!Time fucking flies!
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SUPAKINE!

this great punk/reggae/ska/h.c. band is from massachusetts,and are friends of ashey and the august spies!there is one track,"bru ha ha" for download here:http://www.mediafire.com/?nzxinuzm5mc and below you can see videos for,"wake up!" and their theme song,"supakine!"hopefully members of this band ,or ashey or august spies,can further elaborate in the comments box below.

AUGUST SPIES-SING THE ANARCHIST SONGBOOK

a fine compilation of rare august spies tunes.outtakes,demos,studio,live,and radio,all figure into the songbook.ashey,a/k/a chrissy victims,a/k/a chrissy mac,and probably more names,gave me this tape long ago,and now theyre back together and playing shows again!this is some of the best punk rock you are ever likely to hear,these guys really bleed!wmbr late risers show is ashey's a few times a month check that out too!i just can't say enough,except,send me more,all vinyl and any more tapes,how about some of the new reunion tapes,huh?can't wait to hear them now!

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AUGUST SPIES-food chain in your living room 7"

this is the much coveted first 7" from august spies(if anyone has the second one please upload it to me for posting,thanks) on rodent popsicle records brings back memories of partying and slam dancing with punkers.ashey is the king of anarchy,dont forget wmbr late risers club mondays at 10 a.m. love this single wish i had more. G O D .click here:http://www.mediafire.com/file/mthjyrmnwyt/august spies 7 inch.zip

AUGUST SPIES-death to you demos

hey this is chris macdonald(ASHEY)singing for this awesome anarcho-politico punk band,this is demos and i have another hours worth from before this .august spies was a famous anarchist check wikipedia for more info and listen to this batch of high powered chug a luggin' tunes from the best band outta massachussetts,ladies and gents ,i give you august spies!thanks ashey you made my life more meaningful by being you. G O D .CLICK HERE PUNK ROCKERS:http://www.mediafire.com/file/ymbti5qtjb0/august spies-death to you-demos.zip