Offend Your Friends Almost Didn't Make It Album Release Show

Offend Your Friends:

Never hardcore enough for the punk scene, too destructive for the ska circle, and hailing from a small city no one has ever given a damn about, Offend Your Friends has always done things their way. Almost Didn’t Make It is no exception. Is it more polished or poppier than their earlier efforts? Maybe, but the songs are arguably better. The vocals are acerbic, bouncing between the literal and allegorical. The guitars are big, the bass gets funky, and the sax ties a melodic thread throughout. Hell, there’s less ska than before, but there’s still some ska—some upbeat and some dark. A lot of life has been lived since George W. Bush invaded Iraq, and the band was a bunch of disgruntled teenagers drinking cheap beers in a smoke-filled basement and cranking out gritty ska-core tunes. But time doesn’t always have to be the enemy. They Almost Didn’t Make It. But they made it. Tap the keg. Offend Your Friends is back with a musical vengeance.

Almost Didn’t Make It, OYF’s first album in two decades, is available to stream everywhere on Friday, March 27.

 

Walt Hamburger & The Appleton Shadowband (Walt with other former members of Honor Amongst Thieves, The Hamburgers, 88 MPH, and Car City):

Walt Hamburger is celebrated for his energetic and humorous stage presence, engaging audiences with every performance. Walt’s career highlights include a record deal with Joey Cape (Lagwagon), performances at major festivals, and collaborations with countless notable musicians. He’s also known for his charitable efforts offstage, raising funds for the Walt Hamburger Foundation. His latest record, “…And Louie” was released on Montreal’s Thousand Islands Records in 2025.