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- Strictly Rude
- Released 2007
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- How It Goes (Parental Advisory)
- Released 2004
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- Fluent In Stroll
- Released 2009
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- Good-Luck
- Released 2000
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The Boston ensemble Big D and the Kids Table brought on their fast-paced style of ska-punk upon their debut in 1995. But like most ska bands, a revolving lineup frequented for the next three years as the Allston-based crew self-released their debut 1997 split with pop-punkers Drexel, Shot by Lammi (recorded for only $700), and the Live EP. Both were issued on their own Fork in Hand Records, run by vocalist David McWane and bassist Steve Foote. By the time Big D signed with Asian Man Records, the ten-piece of McWane, Foote, Gabe Feenberg (trombone), Dan Stoppelman (trumpet), Sean P. Rogan (guitar), Marc Flynn (trombone), Chris Bush (tenor sax), Jon Lammi (guitar), Max MacVeety (drums), and Chris Sallen (tenor sax) had already released their first full-length, Good Luck, in 1999. Known for an especially rowdy live show, Big D picked up the award for Outstanding Ska Band at the 1999 Boston Music Awards before Mike Park and Asian Man reissued Good Luck. The band returned in 2002 with the Gipsy Hill EP and continued with their notoriously relentless show schedule (playing an average of 200 shows a year), as a split EP with Japanese noise rock act Melt Banana appeared in 2003. Fueled by a D.I.Y. work ethic since early on, the band's small but loyal fan base kept growing through incessant grassroots touring and promotion, all with little label support and money. Big D hooked up with part of the summer's Warped Tour and played at Vegas' Ska Summit. They headed out across North America in 2004 on the Ska Is Dead and You're Next tour with Catch 22, Mustard Plug, and the Planet Smashers; their Springman debut, How It Goes, was released that same year. Big D stayed on the road, of course, hooking up with the likes of the Suicide Machines, Reel Big Fish, Streetlight Manifesto, RX Bandits, and more. By this time, the band was down to seven members: McWane, Foote, Stoppelman, Rogan, Bush, drummer Jon Reilly, and trombonist Paul E. Cuttler. The limited-edition Salem Girls EP appeared for Halloween 2005; Big D then returned to the studio by 2006's end to work on their next full-length and debut for SideOneDummy Records, with Mighty Mighty Bosstones bassist Joe Gittleman in the production chair. With new saxophonist Ryan O'Connor on board in place of Bush, the chilled-out vibe of Strictly Rude surfaced in March 2007. The album was preceded by a February split via Bad News Records with China's Brain Failure, entitled Beijing to Boston. ~ Mike DaRonco & Corey Apar, All Music Guide
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Fantastic Group
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- By MrGerryButton
- 7/12/2009 08:53:49
- I signed up on the Social Zune network to discover new and amazing bands, and this is the first band I clicked on and wow, what a extrordinary sound!
I just listened to the samplers for there album Fluent In Stroll and it was great, the songs just make me smile, and I now plan to go ahead and purchase this album.
Do yourself a favor, follow these guys and pick up there albums, you'll be glad you did. - 2 out of 3 people
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Good band
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- By brEwHahA51
- 7/1/2009 03:20:08
- In my opinion, Shot By Lammi is there best CD by far. idk y it is so underrated. my favortie songs are Quiet Room and In Front of Me.
The order of their CD's from best to worst is 1. Shot By Lammi
2. Good Luck
3. Strictly Rude
4. How It Goes
5. Gypsy Hill - 2 out of 4 people
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Big D
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- By b0b0vetri
- 6/14/2009 19:02:42
- One of my favorites. All of their albums are great. they all have a distinct sound. I cant wait for their new album coming out in July, it's going to be awsome.
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2008 tour
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- By VerticallSmile
- 10/4/2008 06:24:24
- In the summer of 2008, Big D and the Kids Table toured with Suburban Legends, Less Than Jake, and Goldfinger, and they played in MN on July 3rd at 1st Ave Nightclub
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