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  Name Avail
  Background group_or_band
  Origin Virginia <br>
  Genre Melodic Hardcore <br> Punk Rock
  Years Active 1987 &ndash present
  Label Jade Tree Records <br> Fat Wreck <br> Lookout! Records
  URL wwwavailavailcom
  Current Members Tim Barry<br>Joe Banks<br>Gwomper<br>Ed Trask


Avail is a Punk Rock / Hardcore Punk band from Richmond, Virginia . Originally from Northern Virginia, the band formed 1987 under the name Sleestax, the band was comprised of JoeSef 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)lead singer Tim Barry upon. The Band 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.


HISTORY

Avail has five members.



LABEL CHANGE

Avail was on Lookout Records for the first four releases. They then went onto Fat Wreck Chords to record One Wrench and Front Porch Stories. Most recently, they have signed on with Jade Tree who has recently re-released the Avail albums "Dixie", "4am Friday", and "Over the James."


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