Avail is a hardcore punk band from Richmond. Originally from Northern Virginia, the band formed in 1987, its members including Joe Banks, Doug Crosby, Brian Stewart and Mikey Warstler. The only original remaining member, guitar player Joe Banks, teamed up with rival band LDK's (Learning Disabled Kids) Tim Barry. They moved to Richmond in 1990, and soon, after numerous line up changes, put together a solid lineup to release their first album in 1992. They play punk music, with heartfelt lyrics and melodic breakdowns. Many of their lyrics are about Richmond.
Members
Avail has five members.
- Tim Barry - vocals (drums on first EP)
- Joe Banks - guitar
- Gwomper - bass
- Ed Trask - drums
- Beau Beau - manager
Former members:
- Chuck McCauley - bass
- Eric Larson - drums
Label Change
Avail self-released their first LP, Satiate on Catheter-Assembly Records. It was later re-released by Lookout! Records. They released several studio releases on Lookout! and then went on to Fat Wreck Chords for One Wrench and Front Porch Stories. Most recently, they have signed on with Jade Tree Records who has recently re-released the Avail albums Dixie, 4am Friday, and Over the James.
Discography
Full Length Albums
- Satiate - 1992 - Lookout! Records
- Dixie - 1994 - Lookout! Records
- 4am Friday - 1996 - Lookout! Records
- Over the James - 1998 - Lookout! Records
- One Wrench - 2000 - Fat Wreck Chords
- Front Porch Stories - 2002 - Fat Wreck Chords
EP's
- AVAIL - 1989 - SunSpot Records (Brien Stewart -Vocals/ Tim Barry - Drums)
- Attempt to Regress - 1993 - Catheter Assembly
- The Fall of Richmond - 1997 - Lookout! Records - split EP with (Young) Pioneers
- 100 Times - 1999 - Fat Wreck Chords
Live
- Live at the Kings Head Inn - 1993 - Old Glory Records
- V.M. Live Presents...Avail - 1999 - Liberation Records
- Live at the Bottom of the Hill in San Francisco - 1998 - Lookout! Records
