The Bouncing Souls and Smoking Popes

The Bouncing Souls, formed in Basking Ridge, NJ in 1987, are known for their anthemic East Coast punk. They've released several albums, including "Anchors Aweigh" and "Simplicity." With catchy melodies, their music blends traditional punk with ska influences. Key tracks include "True Believers" and "Manthem." They've collaborated with Anti-Flag and toured globally. Celebrating 30+ years, their longevity is marked by energetic performances and a close fan connection. Notably, they operated under labels like Epitaph and Rise/Chunksaah.

The Smoking Popes, formed in Chicago in 1991, blended punk-pop with a lounge singer style led by Josh Caterer. Known for the hit "Need You Around," they toured with Green Day and Jimmy Eat World. After splitting in 1998, they reunited with a new drummer in 2005.