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Formed:
1995 in Boston, MA

Genre:
Alternative

Years Active:
'90s, '00s, '10s






Big D and the Kids Table

Biography

The Boston ensemble Big D and the Kids Table brought on their fast-paced style of ska-punk upon their debut in 1995. But like most ska bands, a revolving lineup frequented for the next three years as the Allston-based crew self-released their debut 1997 split with pop-punkers Drexel, Shot by Lammi (recorded for only $700), and the Live EP. Both were issued on their own Fork in Hand Records, run by vocalist David McWane and bassist Steve Foote. By the time Big D signed with Asian Man Records, the ten-piece of McWane, Foote, Gabe Feenberg (trombone), Dan Stoppelman (trumpet), Sean P. Rogan (guitar), Marc Flynn (trombone), Chris Bush (tenor sax), Jon Lammi (guitar), Max MacVeety (drums), and Chris Sallen (tenor sax) had already released their first full-length, Good Luck, in 1999. Known for an especially rowdy live show, Big D picked up the award for Outstanding Ska Band at the 1999 Boston Music Awards before Mike Park and Asian Man reissued Good Luck. The band returned in 2002 with the Gipsy Hill EP and continued with their notoriously relentless show schedule (playing an average of 200 shows a year), as a split EP with Japanese noise rock act Melt Banana appeared in 2003. Fueled by a D.I.Y. work ethic since early on, the band's small but loyal fan base kept growing through incessant grassroots touring and promotion, all with little label support and money. Big D hooked up with part of the summer's Warped Tour and played at Vegas' Ska Summit. They headed out across North America in 2004 on the Ska Is Dead and You're Next tour with Catch 22, Mustard Plug, and the Planet Smashers; their Springman debut, How It Goes, was released that same year. Big D stayed on the road, of course, hooking up with the likes of the Suicide Machines, Reel Big Fish, Streetlight Manifesto, RX Bandits, and more. By this time, the band was down to seven members: McWane, Foote, Stoppelman, Rogan, Bush, drummer Jon Reilly, and trombonist Paul E. Cuttler. The limited-edition Salem Girls EP appeared for Halloween 2005; Big D then returned to the studio by 2006's end to work on their next full-length and debut for SideOneDummy Records, with Mighty Mighty Bosstones bassist Joe Gittleman in the production chair. With new saxophonist Ryan O'Connor on board in place of Bush, the chilled-out vibe of Strictly Rude surfaced in March 2007. The album was preceded by a February split via Bad News Records with China's Brain Failure, entitled Beijing to Boston. The band teamed up with Gittleman again in 2009 for their fifth studio album, Fluent in Stroll, before hitting the road on their own headlining tour. Big D eventually took a break from the road, and in 2011 released For The Damned, The Dumb & The Delirious. ~ Mike DaRonco & Corey Apar, Rovi. The Boston ensemble Big D and the Kids Table brought on their fast-paced style of ska-punk upon their debut in 1995. But like most ska bands, a revolving lineup frequented for the next three years as the Allston-based crew self-released their debut 1997 split with pop-punkers Drexel, Shot by Lammi (recorded for only $700), and the Live EP. Both were issued on their own Fork in Hand Records, run by vocalist David McWane and bassist Steve Foote. By the time Big D signed with Asian Man Records, the ten-piece of McWane, Foote, Gabe Feenberg (trombone), Dan Stoppelman (trumpet), Sean P. Rogan (guitar), Marc Flynn (trombone), Chris Bush (tenor sax), Jon Lammi (guitar), Max MacVeety (drums), and Chris Sallen (tenor sax) had already released their first full-length, Good Luck, in 1999. Known for an especially rowdy live show, Big D picked up the award for Outstanding Ska Band at the 1999 Boston Music Awards before Mike Park and Asian Man reissued Good Luck. The band returned in 2002 with the Gipsy Hill EP and continued with their notoriously relentless show schedule (playing an average of 200 shows a year), as a split EP with Japanese noise rock act Melt Banana appeared in 2003. Fueled by a D.I.Y. work ethic since early on, the band's small but loyal fan base kept growing through incessant grassroots touring and promotion, all with little label support and money. Big D hooked up with part of the summer's Warped Tour and played at Vegas' Ska Summit. They headed out across North America in 2004 on the Ska Is Dead and You're Next tour with Catch 22, Mustard Plug, and the Planet Smashers; their Springman debut, How It Goes, was released that same year. Big D stayed on the road, of course, hooking up with the likes of the Suicide Machines, Reel Big Fish, Streetlight Manifesto, RX Bandits, and more. By this time, the band was down to seven members: McWane, Foote, Stoppelman, Rogan, Bush, drummer Jon Reilly, and trombonist Paul E. Cuttler. The limited-edition Salem Girls EP appeared for Halloween 2005; Big D then returned to the studio by 2006's end to work on their next full-length and debut for SideOneDummy Records, with Mighty Mighty Bosstones bassist Joe Gittleman in the production chair. With new saxophonist Ryan O'Connor on board in place of Bush, the chilled-out vibe of Strictly Rude surfaced in March 2007. The album was preceded by a February split via Bad News Records with China's Brain Failure, entitled Beijing to Boston. The band teamed up with Gittleman again in 2009 for their fifth studio album, Fluent in Stroll, before hitting the road on their own headlining tour. Big D eventually took a break from the road, and in 2011 released For The Damned, The Dumb & The Delirious. ~ Mike DaRonco & Corey Apar, Rovi

Top Albums


1. Good Luck (L..
Live EP (1999) - EP, Big D and the Kids Table
2. Live EP (199..
Shot by Lammi (Live EP) - Single, Big D and the Kids Table
3. Shot by Lamm..
How It Goes, Big D and the Kids Table
4. How It Goes
Strictly Rude, Big D and the Kids Table
5. Strictly Rud..
Fluent In Stroll, Big D and the Kids Table
6. Fluent In St..
For the Damned, the Dumb & the Delirious, Big D and the Kids Table
7. For the Damn..
BEIJING TO BOSTON 〜米中首脳会談, Big D and the Kids Table
8. BEIJING TO B..
Good-Luck, Big D and the Kids Table
9. Good-Luck
Stomp, Big D and the Kids Table
10. Stomp
Stroll, Big D and the Kids Table
11. Stroll
Beijing to Boston, Big D and the Kids Table
12. Beijing to B..
Built Up from Nothing - Strictly Dub, Big D and the Kids Table
13. Built Up fro..
dj BC Presents Fluent in Moe, Big D and the Kids Table
14. dj BC Presen..
Wicked Hardcore Christmas - EP, Big D and the Kids Table
15. Wicked Hardc..
Rude Remix Revolution, Big D and the Kids Table
16. Rude Remix R..
Shot by Lammi, Big D and the Kids Table
17. Shot by Lamm..
L.A.X (Singles), Big D and the Kids Table
18. L.A.X (Singl..
Salem Girls, Big D and the Kids Table
19. Salem Girls
26-Miles of Glory - Single, Big D and the Kids Table
20. 26-Miles of ..

Top Songs

NameAlbumTimePrice
1.
51 Gardener (8-Track Demo)Live EP (1999) - EP3:13$0.99
2.
Hey (Live at the Middle East in Bost..Shot by Lammi (Live EP) - S..2:27$0.99
3.
L.A.X (An Interview with David McWan..L.A.X (Singles)2:56$0.99
4.
L.A.X (How It Goes Version)L.A.X (Singles)5:05$0.99
5.
IntroductionL.A.X (Singles)0:17$0.99
6.
TommyShot by Lammi2:15$0.99
7.
ConserveShot by Lammi2:40$0.99
8.
Giving It UpShot by Lammi4:48$0.99
9.
Quiet RoomShot by Lammi5:58$0.99
10.
JeremyShot by Lammi2:29$0.99
11.
Draw the LineShot by Lammi1:47$0.99
12.
In Front of MeShot by Lammi3:59$0.99
13.
26-Miles of Glory26-Miles of Glory - Single4:01$0.99
14.
Trust in MusicStroll7:43$0.99
15.
Better off InsaneStroll4:16$0.99
16.
Our First DayStroll3:17$0.99
17.
Drink Me DownStroll2:50$0.99
18.
Moment of WeaknessStroll3:31$0.99
19.
Tell Me WhyStroll3:40$0.99
20.
Spit That Champagne OutStroll2:44$0.99
21.
Just an IdeaStroll4:05$0.99
22.
What I GotStroll2:29$0.99
23.
Main SqueezeStroll2:50$0.99
24.
Lynn Lynn the City of SinStroll2:57$0.99
25.
Put It in a SongStroll4:11$0.99

Top Music Videos

Shining On, Big D and the Kids Table
1. Shining On
Noise Complaint, Big D and the Kids Table
2. Noise Complai...


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