Circle Jerks

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On Tuesday December 17, 1985 we saw the Circle Jerks at Bullwinkles in London, Ontario. When digging through my old slides during the COVID-19 lockdown of 2021 I bumped into a few slides of the event which I have scanned and then rendered as high contrast B/W for effect. It happened a long time ago and our memories have faded. But I do remember they were touring the "Wonderful" album, which I still have. The band was really intense and wild on the stage. The lead singer, Keith Morris, had on a walking cast -- he had fucked up is leg/ankle at some previous gig but soldiered on for us in London.

I see there's quite a few videos on Youtube of the event by user downtownlive (not sure who that person is). The video quality is pretty minimal but the sound, which was recorded off the soundboard, is pretty good. Apparently that recording was made with the band's permission.

The framed poster in the photo album was shared on Facebook in response to a posting of mine. It's part of a collection belonging to John JC Craig. John tells me that it was Dan Rudbal (October Crisis, Black Donnellys) who gave it to him. I used to shoot bands at local clubs (like the Circle Jerks) and collect posters as well.

This note and photo album were created '21/02/07.

Golden Calgarians

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Our friend Dave O'Halloran (aka What Wave Dave on CHRW) has been sharing on Facebook, with our grateful permission, photos that we had taken of various bands back in the 1980's. This morning (October 30, 2024) Dave writes in 1980's Punk Rockers in London, Ontario group:

"Here's some more Reg Quinton pics. This time it's The Golden Calgarians at Call The Office circa 1985.

 
From the pics you can see the weekly calendar they used to have behind the old stage.

The Golden Calgarians were from Calgary (no kidding) released a couple of albums and singles in the early 80's. Believe they had played the Embassy a couple years prior."

I must confess I have no recollections of this event, but then it was nearly 40 years ago. I confess that, at first glance, I thought these were pictures of the Napalm Babies! We had some school friends from Calgary but have only visited a very few times (like in 1980 on our honeymoon!).

There is a bit about the band on Discogs, on Bandcamp, and even a video of "It's Fun to be Alive" on Youtube. Call the Office (the bar at York and Clarence) is long gone and sadly missed. 

Many thanks to Dave for preserving these memories and organizing our photos.

— 2024/12/20 I have moved this post to the approximate date of the event.

No Means No

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Our friend Dave O'Halloran (aka What Wave Dave on CHRW) has been sharing on Facebook, with our grateful permission, photos that we had taken of various bands back in the 1980's. This morning (Saturday, November 16, 2024) Dave writes in 1980's Punk Rockers in London, Ontario group:

"Here's some more Reg Quinton pics, this time it's No Means No playing somewhere in London, early 1980's. Any help on venue or date appreciated.

Posted these pics as Dead Bob is playing Rumrunners this weekend."

Dan Rudbal adds, "I’m pretty sure that it’s the Call the Office show, so June of ‘85" and shares a poster from the event that I've included in the photo album.

Jamie Conyers adds, "That was the first time I saw them. T shirt and an ep$10" but thinks the location might have been another bar, "Looks like Kelly's/ Bullwinkles when the stage was at the back(south) wall. It was moved to the side ( east ) wall."

Jefferey DP comments, "I remember seeing them a couple of times at Call the Office back then… sweaty summer shows that blew my mind!"

I have no recollection of the occasion when these photos were taken. I recall, if memories are to be trusted, seeing them one time at Mingles but that is a vague memory. The photos are in pretty crappy condition (dusty, poor exposure, poor composition) but here they are for posterity.

Many thanks to Dave for preserving these memories and organizing our photos.

— 2024/12/20 I have moved this post to the approximate date of the event.