Knocking Down The Pile - August 22

We've once again cleaned out our ever overflowing news-inbox and we've got lots of stuff for you to check out. There's a free show
in Seattle featuring American Ripchord, new
MP3s from the Social Standards
and Tuesday Boulevard, tour
info from The Sex Machines, and links for Poor Friend
Me and Southcott. Atlanta's No Cigar
has broken up and both LA's Never Heard
Of It and Sydney's Irrelevant
are looking for new members.
Click READ MORE to see the full stories from each of these bands

Brian Peterson writes us about the Montlake Community Center Free Music Festival this
Saturday in Seattle. It starts at noon with Seattle's American Ripchord.
For more information, including the location of the community center, click here.

whostin writes us that Social Standards have
new mp3's up on MP3.com. He says
"The the band basically sounds like a modern day 88 Fingers Louie or where they left off, so if you like that
kinda stuff you will love social standards." The band will be featured on compilations by
Empress, No
Label, and Alive records and got a huge response at the
Warped Tour this year.
An anonymous reader writes that Orange County NY's The Sex Machines
are heading out on their second US tour. They'll have free demo CDs and more
with them. Check their website for more info.
An anonymous reader writes that Los Angeles' Never
Heard Of It are looking for a new permanent rhythm guitarist. Nate Mazur has planned to leave the band after the completion of the Warped Tour.
The band will continue to play shows as a four-piece untill finding a successor
for Nate. If enterested email the band
or check their website.
atticus
writes about a new new pop-punk band from Buffalo, NY called Poor Friend
Me. He recommends them if you like bands like Mest, New Found Glory or Good
Charlote. 
An anonymous reader writes that No Cigar surprised
a crowd in Atlanta by announcing midway through their set that it was their last show. The
reasons for the split are that drummer Ben and vocalist Josh are going away to
school. Guitarists Evan and Matt are busy getting a new band together and will announce the details as soon as they are confirmed. No Cigar's latest recordings can be heard on the new Jumpstart Records compilation.
Nathan writes that Tuesday
Boulevard from Atlanta GA has finished recording a 7 song EP, which is now
available on MP3.com.
Check out their website for more information.

Anonymous writes us that New York's Southcott have recently signed to Long Island's Rock Out Records need your help
by voting for them on the Ernie Ball Battle Of The Bands! To vote for them click
here.
Anonymous writes us that revolvermag.com.au
is reporting that Sydney Australia's Irrelevant
are down to a three piece with both Dan (guitar) and Paul (bass) leaving the band, here is a statement from drummer Michael:
"We have some sad news. We have recently parted ways with our Bass player Paul and guitarist Dan. These changes have come at turning point for Irrelevant as we head into the studio to put down some pre-production for our next release, which will see Ben doubling up on the guitar tracks and Daiman taking on bass duties as well as his vocals. We would like to thank them for all their time effort and the amazing times we have had over the last few years, they will definitely be missed. As we continue the great friendships we have made with them we wish them the best in the future and thank them again for the time we have spent together. Both Dan and Paul will be playing out the next few shows we have booked until their positions are filled. So if your interested in trying out for either of these positions please email us at
irrelevant@email.com."