Citizens Arrest to reunite

Ted Leo's former hardcore punk band Citizens Arrest is set to reunite 12/17 at Brooklyn's Knitting Factory. The group which has been disband for close to two decades is now apparently planning other shows and hinting at recording new material. Tickets for the first announced reunion show are on-sale now and can be picked up here. The official reunited line up via the bands Facebook page can be found below.

Citizens Arrest is a New York-based band that existed from 1989 to 1991 and reformed in 2010. The group often blended hardcore punk, Grindcore and Powerviolence styles. Their main inspiration in the early days of the band were from Boston area hardcore from the 1980s like DYS and SSD. They also derived influence from early Powerviolence pioneers, Infest

The demo tape was released in early 1989 and featured Ted Leo on vocals and future vocalist Daryl Kahan on drums. The demo tape showed the most direct linkage to Boston area hardcore sound from the 1980s. "Serve and Protect" is arguably their most recognized song to date. It also featured the song "Start Again" which was of a more melodic and emotional sound then they would do in future efforts. They did not play this song often in live shows unless Leo was available to attend. Leo departed shortly after the demo release to attend college at Notre Dame. This initiated the move of Kahan to vocals. In search of a replacement drummer, Kahan turned to friend Patrick Winter who had played in his previous band True Colors. The timing of this move was perfect as well since Winter's current band, Our Gang had broken up the previous month. [Wikipedia]

LINEUP:

1988-1990:
VOCALS: DARYL KAHAN (DRUMS ON DEMO)
VOCALS: TED LEO (DEMO)
DRUMS: PATRICK WINTER
GUITAR: JANIS CAKARS
BASS: JOSEPH MARTIN

2010:
VOCALS: DARYL KAHAN
GUITAR: JANIS CHAKARS
GUITAR: TED LEO
BASS: JOSEPH MARTIN
DRUMS: PATRICK WINTER

Comments

[Pie]

bro-corers are gonna be pumped.

[nb]

are citizen arrest fans really still around?

[CBG]

This is great news!