This is another #merchformatt auction from ape-tar. This is a big deal to us. Have you ever listened to the live on WERS Righteous Jams set? It’s good, real good. But my friend Joey C says something that resonates with all of us. “Hardcore is different from every other type of music you listen to. I wouldn’t want to play hardcore with just anyone …” It’s all about friendship and unity. It’s the message and commitment that drives me. Bedard has a similar message in Hoods Up. The lyrics of the song point out the emerging shallowness of the scene, the message getting lost in the hair and high end fashion. The message is the focus. And the themes often focus on community and brotherhood. For example, I’ve never met Matt Isbell, but that doesn’t mean I won’t go out of my way to promote every single auction they put up. That’s what we do. That’s what hardcore kids do. That’s what hardcore is. Go ahead and grab this shirt. It definitely doesn’t pop up often. It was sold on a few tours in 2007 or 2008. Great message.
