Screeching Weasel with Toxic Energy and The Queers

The Queers, punk rockers from Portsmouth, New Hampshire, have delivered snotty, fast-paced music since 1982. Known for their no-frills punk anthems and puerile lyrics, they've put out notable albums like "Love Songs for the Retarded" (1993) and "Don't Back Down" (1996), influenced by the Ramones. Their key lineup was Joe King/Queer, Hugh O'Neill, and B-Face. They've collaborated with Screeching Weasel's Ben Weasel and released on labels like Lookout and Hopeless Records. Despite lineup changes and challenges, The Queers continue to shape punk with live albums and cover sets.

Screeching Weasel, formed in 1986 in Prospect Heights, Illinois, is an influential American punk rock band. Known for their pop-punk and hardcore punk style, they blend hardcore energy with Ramones-inspired melodies. Led by constant member Ben Weasel, they released albums like "The Awful Disclosures of Screeching Weasel" (2022) and "Some Freaks of Atavism" (2020). Popular songs include "My Brain Hurts" and "Cool Kids." They influenced bands like Green Day and Blink 182, with Mike Dirnt of Green Day collaborating on an album.