Kid Dynamite
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Kid Dynamite was a Philadelphia-based melodic hardcore
band consisting of drummer Dave Wagenschutz, guitarist Dan Yemin
, vocalist Jason Shevchuk
, and bassist Michael Cotterman, who replaced original bassist Steve Farrell. The band put out two full-lengths before lead singer Jason Shevchuk left the band in order to finish film/editing school; the act subsequently disbanded. They also featured former members of highly influential New Jersey
melodic hardcore outfit Lifetime
, and future members of a number of acts including None More Black
, Armalite, Paint It Black
, Higher Giant
, and The Loved Ones
.
The band's label, Jade Tree Records
, also put out a compilation of rare and live material, Cheap Shots, Youth Anthems, in 2003, which also featured a teaser DVD for a forthcoming live DVD that will include footage from the band's 2003 reunion shows for the Syrentha Savio Endowment charity.
Four Years In One Gulp, a DVD documentary on the band, was released on February 21, 2006. Along with commentary and history of the band, it includes 25 live performances throughout the band's lifetime.
"Carry the Torch: A Tribute to Kid Dynamite" was released by Get Outta Town Records in 2009. The album contains covers of every song, that were both written and recorded by Kid Dynamite as interpreted by other punk and hardcore bands.
's historic CBGB
venue on August 22, 2005. The opening bands were Take My Chances (ex-The Backup Plan), Voice in the Wire, and Grey Area (whose lead singer joined Kid Dynamite for the song "Birthday" which is a cover of a song by Token Entry, the singer from Grey Area's old band). The band jokingly came up with a new "song" during the soundcheck called "Whoa Dave Can You Hear Me"; in which they tested out their equipment to see if everything was set up properly while Jason Shevchuk screamed "Whoa Dave can you hear me" over and over.
The band has performed other reunion shows at "This Is Hardcore" fest in 2010, and "Fuck Yeah Fest" in Los Angeles, on September 3, 2011, The Fest
10 in Gainesville, FL and FunFunFunFest 2011 in Austin, TX.
Melodic hardcore
Melodic hardcore is a subgenre of hardcore punk with a strong emphasis on vocal melody. The genre is commonly defined with fast hardcore drum beats, complex guitar riffs and melodic singing with occasional screaming and shouting.-History:...
band consisting of drummer Dave Wagenschutz, guitarist Dan Yemin
Dan Yemin
Daniel Yemin, Ph.D is a vocalist and musician in the melodic hardcore punk scene.-Music and career:He played guitar in the early 1990s with the band Lifetime, and in the late 1990s with Kid Dynamite. Yemin also played in Ressurection...
, vocalist Jason Shevchuk
Jason Shevchuk
Jason Shevchuk is the singer and guitarist for the band None More Black. He is formerly the singer for the band Kid Dynamite and singer and guitarist for the band LaGrecia....
, and bassist Michael Cotterman, who replaced original bassist Steve Farrell. The band put out two full-lengths before lead singer Jason Shevchuk left the band in order to finish film/editing school; the act subsequently disbanded. They also featured former members of highly influential New Jersey
New Jersey
New Jersey is a state in the Northeastern and Middle Atlantic regions of the United States. , its population was 8,791,894. It is bordered on the north and east by the state of New York, on the southeast and south by the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by Pennsylvania and on the southwest by Delaware...
melodic hardcore outfit Lifetime
Lifetime (band)
Lifetime is an American melodic hardcore/emo band from New Jersey. Lifetime was formed in 1990 and disbanded in 1997. In late 2005, they announced their reunion.-History:...
, and future members of a number of acts including None More Black
None More Black
None More Black is a New Jersey-based melodic punk outfit on Fat Wreck Chords, formed by lead singer / guitarist Jason Shevchuk after the demise of his previous band, Philadelphia's Kid Dynamite...
, Armalite, Paint It Black
Paint It Black (band)
Paint It Black is a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-based modern hardcore punk band. Their music is often described as melodic hardcore, characterized by fast tempos, catchy melodies and emotionally charged vocals delivered via shouting and singing...
, Higher Giant
Higher Giant
Higher Giant is a New York City-based punk rock "super group". The band was formed in 2007 by Ernie Parada, Jason Lehrhoff and Alex Volonino, who were in The Arsons together, and Dave Wagenschutz....
, and The Loved Ones
The Loved Ones (American band)
The Loved Ones is a punk band based out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Founded in late 2003, the band currently consists of Dave Hause , David Walsh , Chris Gonzalez , and Mike Sneeringer...
.
The band's label, Jade Tree Records
Jade Tree Records
Jade Tree International, Inc. was an independent record label formed by Darren Walters and Tim Owen in August 1991, out of Wilmington, Delaware....
, also put out a compilation of rare and live material, Cheap Shots, Youth Anthems, in 2003, which also featured a teaser DVD for a forthcoming live DVD that will include footage from the band's 2003 reunion shows for the Syrentha Savio Endowment charity.
Four Years In One Gulp, a DVD documentary on the band, was released on February 21, 2006. Along with commentary and history of the band, it includes 25 live performances throughout the band's lifetime.
"Carry the Torch: A Tribute to Kid Dynamite" was released by Get Outta Town Records in 2009. The album contains covers of every song, that were both written and recorded by Kid Dynamite as interpreted by other punk and hardcore bands.
Reunions
In 2005, the band played a reunion show as a benefit for New York CityNew York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
's historic CBGB
CBGB
CBGB was a music club at 315 Bowery at Bleecker Street in the borough of Manhattan in New York City.Founded by Hilly Kristal in 1973, it was originally intended to feature its namesake musical styles, but became a forum for American punk and New Wave bands like Ramones, Misfits, Television, the...
venue on August 22, 2005. The opening bands were Take My Chances (ex-The Backup Plan), Voice in the Wire, and Grey Area (whose lead singer joined Kid Dynamite for the song "Birthday" which is a cover of a song by Token Entry, the singer from Grey Area's old band). The band jokingly came up with a new "song" during the soundcheck called "Whoa Dave Can You Hear Me"; in which they tested out their equipment to see if everything was set up properly while Jason Shevchuk screamed "Whoa Dave can you hear me" over and over.
The band has performed other reunion shows at "This Is Hardcore" fest in 2010, and "Fuck Yeah Fest" in Los Angeles, on September 3, 2011, The Fest
The Fest
The Fest is an annual music festival in Gainesville, Florida, organized by No Idea Records. It is a predominantly punk rock festival, though there are also a good number of indie rock, country, and metal acts. The Fest first took place in 2002 and has since attracted a large number of punk bands...
10 in Gainesville, FL and FunFunFunFest 2011 in Austin, TX.
Discography
- Kid DynamiteKid Dynamite (album)Kid Dynamite is the first album by Philadelphia hardcore punk band Kid Dynamite. It was released in 1998 by Jade Tree Records.-Track listing:# "Pause" - 1:14# "K05-0564" - 1:50# "Sweet Shop Syndicate" - 0:19# "Table 19" - 1:49# "Ph...
LP (Jade Tree, 1998) - Split EP [w/ 88 Fingers Louie88 Fingers Louie88 Fingers Louie is a band from Chicago, Illinois which was formed in 1993.They play a style of hardcore punk, melodic hardcore, and punk rock. In 1993 they released their debut 7", Go Away. After disbanding in 1999, members Joe Principe and Dan Wleklinski went on to form the punk rock band Rise...
] (Sub-City, 1999) - Shorter, Faster, LouderShorter, Faster, LouderShorter, Faster, Louder is the second album by Philadelphia hardcore punk band Kid Dynamite. It was released in 2000 by Jade Tree and was the last album released before they broke up.-Track listing:# "Pits and Poisoned Apples" - 0:48...
LP (Jade Tree, 2000) - Cheap Shots, Youth Anthems Compilation (Jade Tree, 2003)
- Four Years In One Gulp DVD (Jade Tree, 2006)