Calvinball.

play a fucking show! in sheffield.

Tue, 08 May 2012 00:28:48 +0100

Will do our best.

is there anywhere i'd be able to download the 'cm punk is right..' song, love that song and can't find it to download/buy anywhere

Tue, 08 May 2012 00:28:32 +0100

You can get it here with our cover of ‘Dancing In The Dark’ and a European tour poster! http://calvinball.bigcartel.com/product/screen-printed-tour-poster-2-unreleased-songs

OR! Pretty sure it’s on a mixtape that Moving North put together or something!

Do You Guys plan to come to Germany anytime soon?

Tue, 08 May 2012 00:27:14 +0100

Hopefully! Next time we do a Europe tour for sure!

When do we get an album? much love sean

Tue, 08 May 2012 00:26:55 +0100

Sean! Hopefully this year! Trying to organise our shitty selves to book some dates to demo some stuffff!

I saw what Joe did for the Iron Chic artwork. It's incredible! Would he do stuff for other bands, if asked?

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:36:28 +0000

Do you mean the Iron Chic and Pacer split? Yeah he’s pretty good at the old drawing. He does do commissions for loads of bands too. I think his website is down at the minute (http://josephwilliamdesign.com/) but i think you can still email him at info (at) josephwilliamdesign.com if you want.

I miss you all?

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 14:08:34 +0000

We miss you too?

fancy playing a show in plymouth at some point?

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 01:31:13 +0000

Of course! We’ve never played there before. Hopefully we’ll do some touring in the spring and it’d be great to check out Plymouth.

Is there anywhere I can buy any of your material on CDs?

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 01:28:24 +0000

Not that I know of Anon. Maybe try JC at Discount Horse Records?

You guys got your lyrics up anywhere?

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 23:10:15 +0000

We’re working on it!

You guys seem amazing with the lyrical content and were fucking amazing last two fests! But what's the deal with the "Vegas? I ain't goin' no Vegas!" lyrics. They seem a tad at odds with the ONSIND cover and their philosophy. Am I missing a point because I don't know you guys?

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 23:09:33 +0000

Hey Andy, thanks for the kind words. That’s a great question. I wrote the lyrics to that song in 2005 when I was extremely bitter about a previous relationship. None of the words are actually mine, it’s a combination of dialogue from the film ‘swingers’ and the song ‘bitches ain’t shit’ by Snoop Dogg and I guess I felt like I could express my feelings through pop culture references to avoid taking responsibility for the hateful things I was saying. We’re not proud of that song lyrically and we haven’t played it live in a long time for that reason. I hope that answers your question, take care pal.
Matt x

MERCH STUFF. Oooookay. So our 12” split release with...

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 15:02:58 +0000

MERCH STUFF.

Oooookay. So our 12” split release with ONSIND and Apologies, I Have None is now up on our big cartel. As is a new Bundle package for anyone who doesn’t have any of our stuff, but pretty much wants all of it. I’m sure there’s lots of those people around…if not, it’s only because they don’t know they want all our stuff…so why don’t you treat them to a Calvinball christmas and please your friends with a lovely present?….

Or not.

Whatever, we have some shit left over, and we have no money.

Either way, please go to calvinball.bigcartel.com and check it out.

We’re also sending everyone who orders anything an mp3 of our cover of Dancing in the Dark by Brucey Springsteen. That’s nice isn’t it? Yes.

…But I guess whilst you’re not buying things from us, you can watch a video of us playing a house show in Southampton recently, to kick off the WTFEST-3D.

Lots of love, Calvinball.

I live sweat...: "...we have a responsibility to explore new ways of connecting with the world and with each other." Nathan Stephens...

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 23:55:41 +0000

I live sweat...: "...we have a responsibility to explore new ways of connecting with the world and with each other." Nathan Stephens...:

queeringveganism:

ilivesweat:

(Andy’s note: Because of the way the theme is formatted, this is gonna read like crap on the home page. Click here to check it out at a more sensible size. If you’d like to write about someone who inspires you, get in touch.)

I made this comic for Ilivesweat, give it a read if you like! x

Shows...

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 19:29:36 +0000

Just a reminder that we’re playing a free show at The Old Blue Last in Shoreditch, London, this Wednesday. It’s with Apologies, I Have None and ONSIND. We’ve all got a split out together. You can stream it at Punknews if you want.

Then we play a house show in Southampton on Thursday to kick off the WTFest weekend. That’s with wegrowbeards, and I think Corrigan and 8 bit bear are playing too.

Then on the 22nd we’re doing an acoustic show with acoustic Leagues Apart and Helen Chambers in Manchester.

All fun.

Right, i’m gonna go watch Sam Russo. Think that means I win.

Movember

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 01:27:26 +0000

Movember:

Moustache Season is upon us, so I’ve registered for Movember to embrace the hair of the wild. I’ve pledged to support a 100% face grown moustache for 30 days to raise awareness and funds for men’s health, specifically cancers affecting men.

Now I’m on the hunt for trusty and fearless pioneers to join me by signing up for my team. Together we can change the face of men’s health.

To join my Movember team go to https://www.movember.com/gb/register/details/team_id/287902

Thank you!

Get on this!

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 19:48:34 +0000

We’re also playing a house show in Southampton the following day to kick off WTFest 3D….Yeah you heard right, Calvinball playing two shows in a row! Fuck beans! Are you as scared as us?

Let’s ‘av it.

So we've been having a break for a bit...

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 00:25:47 +0000

We’ve had jobs/unemployment/university/drinking to keep us busy for a while.

But we are still alive. Just. So if you do want us to play any shows, just ask. The worst (or best?) you’ll get is a NO.

This weekend we’re gonna kick the new song writing back to life. So that should be fun.

We also now have all the tracks recorded and mastered for the ONSIND and Apologies, i have none split. Keep an eye out for that. It’s gonna be mega. Artwork is lovely too.

We’re also playing a couple of shows believe it or not. We’re playing the Red City Radio Pre-fest show in Kingston on October 16th. So many ace bands playing that. Get involved.

We then head out to our third Fest over in Florida. Our set may be a little different to our normal shows, but seen as we’re sandwiched with Pure Graft, Ssssnakes and Leagues Apart its gonna be a whole lot of fun whatever.

Then we’ll be playing the Split release show at the Old Blue Last in London, sometime in November.

Believe us when we say, not being a fully functioning band is the most frustrating thing in the world. We can’t wait to just get some new songs down and tour the shit out of it.

Okay, and where are we on the rich benefactor wanting to take us under their wing?

Anyone?

Whatever. Look at this photo.

It’s a Gregory Crewdson. And it’s awesome.

Cball

ps… my spelling is terrible isn’t it?

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 18:57:49 +0000

ps… my spelling is terrible isn’t it?

Photo

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 18:55:16 +0000

So am going to post a bunch of photos from the Arms Aloft tour...

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 18:52:33 +0000

So am going to post a bunch of photos from the Arms Aloft tour that happen a good 3 months ago.

CURRENT!

We’re gonna stop being so lazy/broke/unorganised soon, and then we’ll have exciting things to post and maybes get ourselves an internet presence or something. I heard they’re all the rage.

Leagues Apart: October...

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 17:52:48 +0000

Leagues Apart: October...:

leaguesapart:

It’s been a while since I posted anything on here.

We have had a bit of a break from playing shows for the past few months so we can all save up the money for our flights out to the states in October.

There are a few shows still to be announced but these are the dates so far…

21/10/11 -…

This tour will be incredible. I apologise on behalf of the UK for Leagues Apart. They sweep through cities like Vikings. It ain’t pretty.